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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

The Know NoTHINGs.-The Courier and En-
quirer says, +" the Know Nothing movement has
drawn into itself a very large, respectable and
influential number of our citizens, and for the
next few years will surely exercise great, if not
a controlling power in politics. Whether it will
accomplish all the ends which are sought by those
who are in name or in spirit part of its materi-
al force, is certainly more than questionable; but
its spontaneous uprising in the very heart of that
body Of our citizens which is the mainstay of the
republic-the thinking men who occupy the mid
die ground between riches and poverty-and the
comparative rare occurrence Of an individual in
that body who is not in heart Know Nothing,
even if he is not one of the fraternity, render it
certain that the movement derives its Importance
from deep-seated feeling in those who form the
vast majority of American citizens, and that It
will not subside without leaving its mark upon
the legislation of the country. The fact, too, Of
its sudden and wide spread manifestation, appear
ing, as it did, almost simultaneously in all parts
of the country, shows that the conclusions upon
which it rests had long been arrived at, and the
sentiment which gives it strength had been long
and deeply cherished before the FIRST blaze appear
ed. which has lit all these beacon fires throughout
the land"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22
CO The rantings of ''Jus.ice' in the Minnt

CO The rantings of ''Jus.ice'' in the Mime
sotian are not worth serious consideration
They remind us of a hogshead filed with stale
liquor-when the bung is out there's considerable
''phizzing." Certainly ''Justice's" efforts are a;
simple as mere school boys, possessing neither
reason, logic, common sense or truth, but run
ming over with blackguardism, which his brothe,
chip, the ''Senior" endorses. 1t will be impossi
BILE, Mr.. Justice, for the people of Minnesota to
ever send you to Congress; you are lacking in
the upper story, beside, you know, we want an
honest man there, not one of the gang of the
Schuylers.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

The ST. LOUIS RIoTs.-We have received moth
ing later from st. Louis respecting the riots, tina,
we have already published. At the last accounts
the fighting was still going On. The Galena is
hourly expected and then we can lay before oul
readers some thing more definite in regard to these
lamentable outbreaks of public passion.
CO" The st. Louis Republican of Thursday tho
10th, states
eve now feel warranted in announcing that
in all probability, perfect quelling of the riot
has been accomplished, and that our citizens may
fear no more blOodshed.
p. S. The Galena has arrived, but we find
nothing later from st. Louis of Importance. The
particulars can be found in the letter of Our cor
RESPONDENT.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

IowA.-As we have already announced, Iowa
has gone Wing by a large majority. In eighteen
counties the Wings have gain of 5000, and
Grimes, the Wing candidate for Governor, is
probably elected by 1900 majority. 1t is thought
that Thorngton and Clarke (Whig) will be elected.
Nebraska stock is low in Iowa. The Iowa City
Reporter, gives up the election, and closes in this
style:
Every man who split the straight Democratic
nominations, will wake up some of these fine
mornings not far distant, and find himself politi-
cally dead, damned and beyond the hope Of sal
yatiOn,3
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

ST. PETERsBuRGH.-A recent writer from St
Petersburgh says that the city has a stern and
dreary aspect. The palaces and large buildings
have been converted into barracks, and over 40,
900 Bashkirs are encamped under canvas in the
squares. The Emperor's grand guard has been
sent to Poland and Finland. Noperson is allow
cd to bein the streets after O'Clock in the eve
ming. The city is, in fact, in state of siege, and
the armament of Admiral Napier is an object OF
general apprehension. Trade and manufactures
are nearly at a stand still. The Emperor has
monopolzed all the available coal for warlike
purposes, and foreign artisans are making the
best of their way out of the country.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

CO The Chicago Democratic Free Press has
hoisted the name of DR.. John Evans, as an indie
PENDENT Democratic candidate for Congress. The
object appears to be to defeat the reelection Of
John Wentworth. The Press remarks:
The truth is, the people are sick of the misrule
and the knaveries which John Wentworth and his
toadies have imposed upon the party. They want
to support an honest man from among themselves;
one whose private character and public acts do
not brand him as the most corrupt demagogue
and the meanest knave in the district.
We think, Mr.. Press, we shall be obliged to
adopt the same rule in Minnesota. We want to
support an honest man, and no other, and We are
bound to do it. Mr.. Evans consents to run as an
independent candidate, and it is thought that be
will be elected.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22
Regular Correspondence of the Times.
THE ELECTION.
ST. LOUIS, August 9Th, ,

ST. LOUIS, August 9Th, '54.
DEAR TINES :-IIurrah for the Wing ticket =
The Wing party is victorious in the Gibraltar of
Benton Democracy, after a long and warm strug-
gle. The declining sun Of yesterday "paled the
Intellectual fires'' of Democracy in this District.
From the returns we have received, Kennel is GER
tanly elected by thousands majority. The ''Know
Nothings" were all powcyul and it is thought
many of their ticket are elected. Most of the
ticket was composed of Wings. can give you
but an outline, as the mail closes Immediately.
This has been the greatest victory ever gained
by the Wings, and now they have hopes of ear
rying the State. The system of surveillance prac-
ticed at the polls brought about this result. Ev-
cry man was watched and forced to the ca! skin
who was suspected.
will letyou know the "course of human
events :" as they occur. Adieu. Yours,
UNCLE TOBY.
Gy The above letter should have reached us
previous to the one we published yestcrday.-ED.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22
WHIG TRIUNIPHS

1t must be gratifying to every Wing to hear such
glorious news of Wing triumphs. First, Connec-
ticut, threw off the yoke that bound her, and
stood up regenerated; then follows Little Rho
dy,"-then Iowa, and in all probability we shall
hear that Missouri is redeemed from the thraldom
of Democracy. Every where the Wing camp
fires are burning-sentinels are on the out-posts,
and if we do not mistake the signs of the times,
Wing President will occupy the next Presiden-
tial chair. The old spirit is coming back, and
aided by the friends of freedom who will not
"crook the pregnant hinges Of the knee that thrift
may follow fawning," the Wing party is destined
to again rally and to again sweep the field. Let
us girt on our armor for the contest and enter the
arena with determination to GUST those who
have proved false to liberty-who disrcgarded the
voice of the people, and who are now basking in
sunny hope of reelection. Misrnlo and corrup-
ton have too long brooded over the land-the air
needs purifying, and it behooves honest men and
true patriots to be up and doing-to fight nobly,
manfully for the success of Wing principles. Will
they do it? Let the result of the next twelve
months answer.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

HENNEPIN.-We learn that a new hotel is in
course of erection at place on the Minnesota RI
yer, four miles from ShaLoPec, called Hennepin
The country for miles around is settling up very
rapidly, and Hennepn is destined to become quite
town. The building will cost $4,000 and will
contain large number of fine sleeping rooms
We are informed that the situation for town is
delightful, and that the land is well adapted for
agricultural purposes.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

c. John Randolph once said he " expected to
live to see the time when slaves in Virginia would
advertise for runaway masters, as it took all the
corn to feed the hogs, all the hogs to feed the
negroes, and there was nothing left for the plan
fore
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

RlGHr.-We observe that workmcn arc engaged
digging out the ditch on the swampy ground but
a short distance from our Office, for the purpose
of draining off the water. We learn from those
who live in the ncighborhood that the stagnant
water near their dwellings is very offensive and it
is thought that several cases of sickness have orig
mated from this cause. This suggests the pro-
pricty of our city authorities adopting some reg
ular system of draining where it is necessary, not
only as preventive Of disease, but also as a
means of inducing persons to build where land is
low and swampy, and which is now mostly unoc-
cupied.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

north CARoLINA.-The N. Y. Tribune thinks
this State has gone democratic" by close vote.
Bragg's majority for Governor is estimated at
1,OOO-majority in the Legislature small.
The Hon. William A. Graham, (ate Wing can
didate for Vice President,) the Hon. Daniel M.
Barringer, Gate Minister to Spain,) and the Hon.
Kennel Rayner, Gall three ex-members of Con-
gress,) are among the Wings elected to the Sem
ate.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

SHOOTING WITHIN THE CrrT LInTs.-Marshai
Miller caught one of our oldest inhabitants yes
terday morning shooting Black Birds on the pub
lie square, and notified him that it was contrary
to Law, and that he should prosecute all who are
found guilty of the deed. We would advise sports
men to look OUT as the Marshal will most certain
ly carry his threats into execution.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

~ In the last number of the Home journal,
Mr. Willis gives his valedictory letter from eIdle-
Wild" and announces that he has no longer hope
of recovery, as that insiduous disease-consump-
ton, has fastened upon him.
Mr.. Willis has been indisposed several years
past and has travelled in foreign countries in hopes
of recovering his health. The announcement by
his own pen of &c no longer hope Of recovery is
sad. Many of his poetical gems will live long af-
ter he is forgotten.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

GgThc st. Louis Republican attributes the
origin of the late disgracefu riot in St. Louis to
the Irish. From what we learn, we are compelled
to believe that such is the case. The Irish took
possession of the polls and would not permit an
American to approach-this started the matter,
and from this bad results followed.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

CyWe learn from the Democrat, published at
Ravenna, Ohio, that frost was visible in that vi
cinity on the morning of the 9th inst. The Dem
ocrat remarks that " such a circumstance is not
upon record in the memory of the Oldest inhab-
itant',,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

HoRRID AcTs.-A man named Arts, was tried
in Shelby Co., Ohio, for killing his own daughter
by long continued course of most inhuman treat
ment, compelling her to work hard all day, and
then tying her down on the floor, cold or warm,
without bed, SO that her feet were frozen. He
was found guilty of murder in the I'd degree,-in-
deed, the jury, save one, opposed to capital pun
ishment, were in favor of finding him guilty Of
murder in the first degree.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

PIcEoNs.-These birds seem to abound plenti-
fully this season. half day spent in the woods
a few miles from St. Paul, will suffice to bag
hundreds. Every day sportsmcn can be seen in
our streets with as many as they can carry. Min
nesota is the place for hunting and fishing.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

REFUSED TO DIE.-The Toledo Republican tells
a story of Frenchman who was carried to the
cholera hospital In that city, In collapsed stage.
His case was pronounced hopeless, and orders
were given the undertaken to have his coffin in
readiness. When the coffin arrived at the hospi-
tai, the patient had consciousness enough left to
understand that it was intended for him, where
upon he went of into paroxysm of passion out
OF which he became decidedly better, and has
been recoysring ever since. The coffin probably
saved his life.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

CyThe Hartford (Conn.) Times states that
the extensive satinet mills, known as the Hermans
mills, situated at Rockville, IL miles east of that
city, were entirely destroyed by fire on the 18th
inst. Loss estimated from $75, 200 to $lOO, 1000.
A considerable portion is covered by insurance.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

Our correspondent is somewhat bitter upon the
men who have brought about the disastrous result
of defeating the railroad project Minnesotiam.
Here is &c JUSTICES" bitterness towards the
above men:
s.Vile block-heads,'' I" creatures,'' &c scouu-
drels,' g fools and knaves," rascals,' 6 I'M
grateful whelps,' guilty of hypocritical, SLAM
derous and lying intrgue," criminals, J" "pick-
pockets and robbers of hen-roosts," 6 banking
crowd" &C., &c.
Why any loafer could utter such slang. We
are afraid you will be laid on the shelf as moi
eligible for Congress.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAMRoAD.-The Dubuque
Herald states that the above company have pur-
chased grounds in Galena, ON which it Is their in
tention to erect machine shops. They have aban-
doned the idea of stopping at Dunleith.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

eTIt is estimated that in consequence of the late
rains, the backwardness of spring and the drought
of summer, the wheat crop in the United States
this year will fall short at the rate of 800 O0O,
600. In New York State alone the loss is said to
be twenty millions. The crop in the Northwest
is the best, that in the Center and East the worse
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

N1s5 The Citizen Police at st. Louis, have been
disbanded, there being further necessity for
their services. Every thing is quiet.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

The NEW CHURcH.-The new Presbyterian
Church near the Capitol is nearly ready for dedi-
cation. Its interior arrangements are very fine,
and when the edifce is finished it will be an orna-
ment to st. Paul and an honor to the society that
built it. We were shown yesterday a very beau
tiful eight day clock, presented to the society by
Col. j. M. WINsLow, which is to adorn the church.
Such liberality is worthy of notice.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

IT OUGHT TO BE 20OO.-Twenty subscribers to
the Lafayette Courier, democratic paper, that
would not ssbend the knee to Baap' withdrew
their names. Three hundred names are the ao-
cession which is received to neutralize the twenty
fifteen to one. Better try some other course to
humble consistent and honest man.-Toledo
Blade.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

NEGOTIATIONS FOR CrBA.-A special correspond
ont of the New York Tribune writes from Wash
ing:on, under date of August Sth. to the effect
that Mr.. Soue. our Minister to Spain, is now ne
eotiating for the purchase of Cuba. Mr.. Soule's
reasons for efFecting bargain are based on these
facts |. If the Queen should see herself in
.langer of forced abdication, she would ccdc the
island for consideration ,. The party coming
into power would, in all probability, not only need
funds, but all the available force of the country,
TO retain their power, and they would therefore,
feel the necessity of immediate action on the sub
iect or. 3. The party coming into power, being
lided by other councils than their predecessors,
might acknowledge the impossibility of retaining
Cuba, and mt once come to terms.
If President Pierce could only get hold of those
ten millions of dollars his friends were so desi-
rous he should have, wouldn't Cuba be ours p
There's no telling how much money would be spent
in fllibustcring. As matters now stand we shall
be obliged to wait until something new turns up.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

CJ'A man by the name of Porter, in Cam
bridge, Mass, has been found guilty of violating
the liquor law, fined $3.50 and ordered to be i'm
prisoned for four years. He has appealed.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

Several Of our oldest and most enterprising
mechanics-men who hsve laid the foundation
walls of st. Paul, are about removing to Nebras-
ka.-M innesotian.
\ GTThere may and there may dot be truth in
the above paragraph, but one thing is certain,
the publication of such articles at this time smacks
too much of desire to make it appear that since
the repeal Of the Minnesota Land Bill, people
are leaving st. Paul in large numbers, and that
the place will soon be deserted. We have alrea-
dy been informed by the Minnesotian that real
estate in our city had deprecated, and now the
fact is made known that our citizens are leaving
the territory for Nebraska, the inference being
in consequence Of the defeat Of the railroad bill.
The tendency of these things is evil, and he who
promulgates them to accomplish certain sinister
ends, is no friend to Minnesota, further than his
own individual interests are concerned.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

O." The Northern States are represented in
Congress by thirty-two Senators and one hundred
and thirty-fve members of the House; the South
ern by thirty Senators and ninety Members.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

CO We are now enjoying beautiful weather.
The atmosphere is clear and bracing and the sun
warm and genial. Health of the city at present
is excellent.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

BuRr OF ELoQUENcE.-The following speci-
men of eloquence, was called out, on recent oc-
casion: ssGentlemen Of the Jury, If you convict
nv client, may the thunder and lightning of heav-
en- blast you! dare you to do itv'-and he
was acquitted.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

CO All sorts of Garden Vegetables are offered
for sale in our streets. They are large and of
fine quality. We will put Minnesota against the
world for raising large and excellent garden veg
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

LoNa BIlL.-The Chicago Democrat says, that
the post route bill, which was signed by the Pres
iient on Thursday night. required for its enroll
mcnt one thousand sheets of parchment, costing
500. 1t is reorganization of all the existing
post routes in the United States, to which some
six or seven hundred new ones are added. The
arrangement is alphabetical, for the convenience
of reference,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

O. The house of Clarke, Watson & Co.,
Broadway, New York, has failed for $3.50, OOO.-
They were the proprietors of an extensive silk
establishment.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22
RALK1GH, August II.

All the counties have been heard from except
Mcdowell and Buncombe. The Senate will prob
ably stand 80 Democrats and 20 Wings, and the
House So Democrats and 81 Wings. Braggs ma
jority viii not be less than 1000.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

CyTThe steamers Navigator and Audubon ar
rived yesterday morning. These are new boats in
this vicinity.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

< The Washington correspondent of the New
York Tribune says the story that Russia was
about to sell Sctka to the United States, or that
the Car made an offer to ccdc it, is confirmed
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

IS In London, with population of two and
half millions, the total number of deaths for the
week ending July LIST. was 1899. In New York
with population Of about 75o,ooo not one-third
that Of London. the deaths for the week ending
July 29th, were LAG, or within 100 of those of
I on1on
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

ca" The Henrietta arrived yesterday morning.
We are happy to learn from the clerk that he sent
us some papers. We shall probably get them
some day next week, at which time the news will
pc laid before our readers-ths. is, if we get any
thing later than By the mails.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

Brick BUILDNcs.-M brick buildings have
been erected in this city this season, than any
other one season before since the settlement of
the place. These buildings are large and of fine
proportions, vieing in appearances with many pri-
vate residences in our large Atlantic cities. Be-
fore winter sets in, many more will rise Phoenix
like to give additional beauty to st. Paul.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

c!5' Messrs. Marshall 4 c.. are erecting very
fine stone building in Wabasha street, next to the
Democrat office. 1t will be occupied 10y them as
an IRON store.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

BoARn OF IIEALrH.--Wc are glad to see that
the Council have instructed the Board of Health
to make report of the number of deaths that
has occurred since their last report.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

CY"We wish it distinctly understood that "Just-
ice" in the Minnesoan desires the citizens of st.
Paul to withdraw their patronage from those pa
pers which have sought to expose the fraud re-
Gently perpetrated at Washington. Probably
they will do so. For instance, since the Times
has taken up this subject it has increased its
subscription list only t,oenty, and there appears
to be s'few more left of the same sort" We
hope the citizens viii withdraw thier patronage
and crush these ''rascally" papers at once. 1t
would please 'Justice," and they ought to do
it for that, if for nothing else.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

C5F Our attentive st. Louis correspondent has
furnished us with an account of the recent riot
in that city, which will give the reader a better
idea of the origin of the difficulty than any thing
we have yet seen published on the subject.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

CO The Homestead Bill provisions do not ap-
ply to Kansas and Nebraska, but simply to New
Mexico. Some people have been hoaxed.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

NorAR,rs PrRlIc.-It will he observed that Geo.
IIezlcp and Geo. W. Farlin ston. Esqrs, have been
appointed Notarics Public. Whenever the public
get notorious, they will attend to their eases.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22
cV The Say Notl,ings have made clean swee
q Louisville. The Courier saws:

IN LOUISVILLE. Inc courier saws:
Among the many results of the election, it was
a note worthy fact that all the candidates who
made the most noise and talk, were the hindmost
in the race, and the worst beaten. On the other
hand, those who had the least to say, and were
almost unknown on the stump, were triumphantly
elected,