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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

BEAUTIFUL SCENERY.-Tourists may talk of the
scenery of the Hudson, the Rhine and other noted
rivers, but none can compare with the scenery on
the Upper Mississippi. On Tuesday evening last,
Immediately after the rain, we never saw more
gorgeous sight than presented itself on the West
side of the ''Father of Waters," opposite st.
Paul. The thunder clouds had passed away, and
the sun came smiling over the bluff, tinging the
deep green foliage Of the trees, and rejecting
back the shadows from the noble river that flowed
placidly along. But a few moments previous,
"The thunders rolled off their final career,
Like the last rendlng groans Of some peshins sphere
The lightnings sped forth on their terrible track,
And in terror and tempest the curtain rolled back,'
opening, as it were, view into the spiritual realms,
where the tempests of life had ceased and the
weary soul was at rest. There, too, was the bow
of promise, rising from out this sea of magnif-
cence, and spanning the blue sky, whose cheeks
were still wet with dewy tears. Gentle, wavy
beams of light, glided on tip-toe over the top
most branches of the trees and seemed to be
playing hide -and-go-seek with few stray clouds
in the distant horizon. Stretching along up the
Mississippi as far as the eye could reach, was one
vast ocean of beauty, undulating, changing, gilt
'oihiS ih .nc hicAerihS HSht VI Iie setting sun,
and inviting the denizens of the busy city to a
calm, soft rcpose. We watched the scene until
the King of Day threw himself on to his couch,
and "night let down her curtain and pinned it
with star" Then came back the realities of
life. Then were weforcibly reminded that it was
but vision-that there wers duties to perform,
so turning away we piled our pen, in hopes Of ad-
ding new interest to our humble, unpretending
sheet
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

ANOTHER OVER issue OF STOCK.-The New
York Mirror says that an over issue of stock, to
the amount Of 100000, has been discovered In
the Empire Stone Dressing Company, and that
the President, Charles Il. Shelton, has left for
parts unknown. The Mirror says that paper to
the amount of $4,000 was protested on Wednes-
day. The liabilities of the Company amount to
$4,000. This stock has sold as high as $3.50,
and has paid 20 to 30 per cent. dividends for the
past two or three years.
C57Charlcs T. Shelton was formerly lawyer
in New Haven, Conn. lie removed to New York
about eight years ago, and became interested in
the above business. At the time VIC knew him he
sustained an excellent character, but it seems
temptation was too strong.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

Hundreds of cows that range in the pine
woods Of the southern States do not give quar-
Of milk day, and we have often seen the milking
of a COW in pint cup without filing it. The an
lures, and their calves look ike foa1s Of the
mother of the woody horse. It is common
thing that planters with large herds have to buy
butter and 90 without milk. The deficiency is
generally charged to the climate: This is not the
cause. The truth is to be found in the fact that
the natural grass of the extensive pine lands Of
all the southern States is almost entirely desti-
tute Of phosphate of lime, without which the COW
cannot produce abundant milk; her, calf cannot
grow rapidly, for it gets no bone material.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

Franklin SoUARE.-We observe that workmen
are engaged fencing in Franklin Square. This
is as it should be.
Can WE RE-EsrABLrsH THE Missouri LINE.-We
have avowed our wish that every member of the
present Congress sincerely and heartily adverse
to the reputation of the Missouri Compromise
should be reelected provided only that he can and
will consent to serve through the next Congress-
We desire this, because we believe an old mem.
Der can be more efficient and influential than q
new one, and because we consider the question
involved in the organization Of Nebraska and
Kansas paramount to all others. There are
doubtless individuals among the members w
thus indicate our wish to see reelected who NIGH
be superseded by men equally sound on the Ne.
braska question and more acceptable on othel
grounds; but regarded as class, we should lik,
to see every thorough opponent Of the Dougla.
Iniquity returned, no matter what are his view.
On other questions.-N. Y. Trib.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

TRAvERsE.-A correspondent from Traverse, IN
the Minncsotian, Of yesterday morning, states
that the Indians in that place very troublesome,
and that it is highly necessary that some steps
should be taken to prevent them from committing
further deprcdations the crops of the settlers
lie thinks that if mild measures won't do, 1t is
best to call out the troops. 1t is really necessary
that the settlers should be protected in their rights,
and early measures should be resorted to by those
who possess the power to control the aggressive
marty.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25
NEW YoRK. july IL

We learn that the Harlem Railroad Company
will assume all the stock issued fraudulently by
its agents whether the common is preferred or
not.
The Directors of New Haven are discussing
with the aid of the best steps to take against
the person and property of Robert Schuyler.
There is, it appears, some difficulty in distin-
gushing between the genuine and fraudulent is
sues, and unless they can do so they cannot refuse
to acknowledge the stock.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

THE REMEDY.-The question is sometimes asked
how can the North, which is opposed to the Ne
Nothing is palmer. Sustain those who have op-
posed it with frmness, and repudate every man
who has proved false to freedom. Let this be the
course of all those who are in fact and at heart
opposed to the encroachments of the slave power,
and the great work will be accomplished at once
Then let minor considerations be waived, and let
all men rally in support of candidates for Congress,
who will 60 for the repeal of the Nebraska bill.
Democrats may remain Democrats, Free Sellers
may continue Free Soilers, and Wings be Wings
still and this furnishes reason why they should
not strike for freedom, and unite in one mighty
effort to rescue from the whitening curse of slave
~, the soil which has been dedicated to freedom
for more than third of a century, and whose
ed by wicked administration. Atlas.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

PREMATURE BURIALs.-A few days since we
published an article on premature burials,
adding that we entertained no doubt but many
persons were consigned to the grave long before
life had left the body. We are personally cogn-
zant of several cases. and therefore, perhaps, are
more solicitous than we should be under other
circumstances. The following, corroboratins our
views, we clip from the Chicago journal:
REMARKABLE.-One of our citizens was attacked
with cholera on Saturday about O'Clock on that
afternoon he was supposedto be dead. His shroud
was prepared, and was about to be placed upon
him. The storm came up,-the windows of the
room where he laid were open, the cold air,
charged with electricity came rushing in, and the
supposed dead man revived, and came to life
He is alive this morning, and probably will re-
cover.
We are much opposed to the practice of bury
ing people so soon after death. Nothing is SO
horrible as the thought of being burel alive, land
the mere possibility of such an event should in
sure the greatest caution in intcrments.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25
SENTINEL OFFICE, MILWAUKEE, July IA. ~
The following are the resolutions and platform
adopted at the Convention at Madison Yesterday.
THE REPUBLICAN PLATFokN.

THE REPUBLICAN PLATFokx. m
Resolved, That the repeated and long continu-
ed encrOachments of the slave power eliminating
at last in the repeal of the law of Freedom in all
of the hitherto Territories Of the Union, forces
upon us the conviction that there is no escape
political issue, which is to determine whether the
future administration Of the Government shall
be devoted to the one or the other.
Resolved, That we accept this issue forced
upon us by the slave power, and in defence of
freedom will cooperate and be known as repub-
licans pledged to the accomplishment of the fol-
lowing purposes
To bring the administration of the Government
back to the contracts of first principles.
To restore Nebraska and Kansas to the posi-
ton of free erritories. r.
To the. repeal and entire abrogation of the fu-
gitive slave law.
To restrict slavery to the States in which it
exists.
10 prohibit the admission of any more slave
States into the Union.
To exclude slavery from all Territories over
which the general government has exclusive juris-
diction and to resist the requirement of any more
Territory unless the prohibition of slavery therein
forever shall have been provided for.
Resolved, That in furtherance of these princ-
Piles we will use such constitutional and lawful
measures as shall seem best adapted to secure
their accomplishment, and that we will support
no man for Office under the General or State
Governments who is not positively and fully COM
mtted to the support of these principles, and
whose personal character and conduct are not q
guarantee that he is reliable.
Resolved, That we cordially invite all persons,
whether of native or foreign BIRTH in favor of the
objects expressed in the above resolves, to unite
with us in carrying them into effect.
The Convention was attended by over 5000
persons, and resolutions passed with a hearty
good will.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

Fr5sT The Homestead Bill has been taken up in
the House of Representatives. We shall now see
who are and who are not the friends of the poor
man. The passage of this Bill by Congress would
do more towards building up and developing the
resources of our country than any other Bill
which has passed Congress for a series Of years.
We shall watch closely the movements of the
great men, and mark their course on this meas
ure for future reference.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

G55- The Boston Atlas states that the clothing
sales of that city arc from $l2,OOO,OOO to Sl5,-
100000 annually. This business is nearly mo-
nopolized by Boston, from the fact that great
many females are engaged in making the gar
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

C5y-A An Irishman by the name of Hickey, was
carried over St. Anthony Falls, on the morning of
the 10th. The boat was shattered to pieces, but
Mr. Hickey landed safely on an island, with bot
tie of whisky in his pocket unharmed.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CY-A stage actor by the name of Barney Will
liams, who for many years has been poor, has re-
Gently accumulated property of $l5O,OOO.-
Within the past year he and his wife have laid by
S2OOOO
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CyThe amount appropriated to his own use, by
Robert Schuyler, is said to be nearly $2,OO0,OOO,
the hard earning of many who had invest, their
all in the stock of the New Haven and New York
Railroad Company. In our opinion he is a
smooth faced rascal
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CT The City Council of GAINESVILLE, Wis.,, has
offered reward of $500, for the detection of the
person who murdered man at that place in a
drunken row, by the name of Barnett Connell.-
Why not indict the rumseller? He was the pr;-
mary cause.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

Cy7 The Cincinnati Commercial states that w.
II. Arrison, the author of the Internal machine
which was the cause of the death of two worthy
persons, has been arrested. We hope the report
10 truo
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

Gr.5Rev. John Clark, of the Rock River Con-
ference, and pastor of the Clark Street Church
Chicago, died at his residence of cholera, in Au-
rora, on the llth inst. He was of the Methodist
profession and an excellent man.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

"WAr FOR THE WAcoN."-One of Frink u
Walkers 'slow coaches" made its appearance
in our city on Sunday last, having been on the
road from Dubuque to this place, something over
or less than a month, we are not informed which.
This is said to be but the commencement of a reg
ular line of stages from here to Dubuque, but at
what rate of speed they intend to run, is not yet
announced in the bill.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CoNcERr.-Mr. and Mrs. Fassett Il Co., have
arrived and will sing on Thursday evening. This
company comes we'll recommended and we very
cheerfully commend them to our music-lovinS
community feeling sure that their Concert will
give general satisfaction.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

FRGHTrUL DEATH.-John Cookson died of Hy-
draphobia in Cincinnati recently. He was bitten
about nine weeks before. In the midst Of his suf-
ferings he was conscious, and begged his attcn-
dants to keep away, lest be should hurt them
He was forcibly held down by six strong men,
while chloroform was administered to him. Un.
der its influence he slept half an hour, and breath
ed his last almost Immediately after awaking.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

GyThe Chicago Democratic Press, of July
lth, states that it thinks that the cholera in that
city does not possess that malignity which char
acterized its first appearance. Several eminent
citizens have fallen suddenly beneath its devasta-
ting march. Among the number James IL. Col
Inns, the oldest member of the Bar of that city,
and +. c. Clark, an enterprizing business man.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CO Mary E. Hubbell, daughter of Rev. Steph-
en- Hubbelf, died it Stonington few days since.
She was the idol of her fathers house, the dearly
loved friend of many gifted and true heart
ed ones. Her last poem was a strangely beauti-
full &c Invocation to Death, in which she seemed
to anticipate her early death. Her mother is the
author of the we'll known book called ''Shady
10
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

New FERRY.-A new Ferry house has been
built opposite the Upper Levee, ON the West side
of the river, and a new Ferry boat is in
course of construction. When completed, there
will be a great deal of travel over this Ferry.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

COMPARATIVE AREAs.-Illinois would make 40
such States as Rhode Island, and Minnesote go.
Missouri is larger than all New England. ONO
exceeds either ireland, Scotland or Portugal, and
equals Scotland, Belgium, and Switzerland to-
gether. Missouri is more than half 60 large as
ftaiy, and larger than Denmark, Holland, Bel
gium and Switzerland. Missouri srd Illinois are
larger thsn England, Scotland, Ireland and
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

DECEIT IN SLKs.-It was recently proved in one
of the London Courts that there is q custom in
the silk trade of what is called topping" which
means that the outer edges of pieces o silk arc
frequently made Of better quality than the in
terror. After the publicity given to this mode of
mposture the fair sex will do well not only to
turn everything up side down, as has hitherto
been their custom when shopping, but also to turn
everything inside out.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

RECOVERING TO DIE.-The Boston Post says
that at Baltimore, a Hebrew woman, who was
supposed to be dead, was dressed in her shroud,
placed in her coffin, and the lid was about to be
screwed down, when it was discovered that life
was not extinct. All present Immediately gath
cred around the coffin, and the enshrouded corpse
like form arose from her narrow bed and en-
braced her children and relatives with all the fer
vor of renewed life. To all appearance she be-
came convalescent, and subsequently partook of
food. She remained in this condition until the
approach Of night, when she tottered to the bed,
and in q few moments died.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

GT Rev. j. II. Cargill, minister of the Mcth-
odist Church, who but recently had been stationed
at Montrose, was killed at Susquehanna, Pa, on
the 4th Of July, by the bursting of a cannon.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

les in the New York financial circles by his as
founding frauds, is likely to be rendered infamous
ly immortal by the incorporation of his name into
the English language; making any sort Of swim
ding transfer, whether Of money, papers, securi-
ties, goods or property of any kind, is now called
uYLER1zNG,-DenocrdtnP Press.
~ Up this way we call it Fakiyizig! 1t is
the same thing, however.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

C55 Green c. Bronson, of N. Y, has been
nominated by the Hards, who met at Syracuse, on
the 18th, as candidate for Gov. of n. Y. He de-
clines the nomination.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CYTen thousand sabres have been taken from
their old resting places in the Tower of London
to arm an equal number of Turkish cavalry.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CO. A great portion Of the business part of
Coxsackie village, was destroyed by fire on the
10th. Forty buildings, three hotels and the Post
Office, were consumed. Loss 1000.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

wHAr is AHlsrocRAcY?- PIN reply tethis qucs-
tion, General Foy, Distinguished orator in the
French Chambers, gave the following answer -
"Aristocracy in the nineteenth century, is the
league, the condition Of those who would con-
sumo without producing, living without working,
know without learning, carry al the honors with
out deserving them, and occupy all the places Of
government without being able to gil them"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

Cy' A committee appointed to ascertain the
liabilities of the Schuyers to the Illinois Central
Railroad Co., report that the debt is $lO2, ,427.OS,
which is amply secured.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CS51It is stated that the cholera at Boston this
year made its appearance in the very house in
which in 1S49 the first fatal case occurred.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

Gy John McKeon has been appointed District
Attorney of New York, in place Of Charles o.
Conner, resigned.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CO The death of Capt. VIM. Jewett, a we'll
known steamboat Captain on the Missouri River,
is announced. He died on the 10th, of Cholera.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

Cy We stated yesterday that the Homestead
Bill was before the House of Representatives,
We should have said that the Bill was before the
Senate; it passed the House some time since by
a very large majority. We arc fearful that the
Senate will refuse to pass it, and if it does, we
expect President Pierce will veto it.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

LIcHrNISc.-Mr. Amasa Smith, of Lowell, was
lighting the gas in his saloon in that city, during
a recent thunder storm, when the lightning struck
the building, passed down the gas pipe, entered
his right hand, and made it's exit out of his left
one, which held a burning match, exploded when
it came in contact with the fame, and knocked him
down, but did no serious injury.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25
THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1854.

ARRIVAL OF THE AsIA.-The Asia arrived at
New York on the 18th. afi
Little change in the markets.
War advices of startling Importance.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CO In Philadelphia, New York, Boston, St.
Louis, Chicago, and in other principal cities of
the Union, the Cholera has made its appearance,
and carried many to the tomb. 1t does not seem
to be as virulent on its first appearance, we
think, in 1882, but it is more general. There is
scarcely town on the Mississippi River, but has
suffered somewhat from its ravages.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

A NICE IMPRovEMENT.-Messrs. Marshall & Co.,
of the "Sligo Iron Store," have commenced the
erection of large store on Wabashaw Street,
on the lot adjoining that on which the Democrat
Office is situated. The building is to be of stone,
three stories in height and seventy feet in depth
and when completed will be an ornament to this
norton of the city.-De,nOcrdt.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

Cy The Excursion Pamphlets, to be published
by Messrs. Evans & Bross, of Chicago, will not
make their appearance until the latter part of
August.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CO The Galena Adv. states that Edward Mil
lgan, local mail agent at st. Louis, had been ar
rested on the charge of stealing letters contain
ing money from the Post Office. A clerk in the
department testified that he saw Millisan take a
package of letters and put them in his pocket
Milligan was held to bail in the sum of $4,000.
which he procured and is now at liberty.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25
New YORK, July

NEW YORK, July I.
Mr.. Kyle, Secretary of the Harlem Railroad
Company, has ovcrdrawn his account to the ex-
tent of s2O0,O00: there is reason to believe that
even this is much less than investigation will dis
close. 1t appears that Schuyler swindled the
Naugatuc Company to the extent OF $4,000, in
the same way he did the New Haven Company.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CY7A woman was arrested in New York, Mon
day, Sth inst, charged with having six husbands
two of them black.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

A HARD SToRY.-The Haverhill Gazette is re-
sponsible for the following hard story:
During the shower of Thur sday afternoon, q
tortoise three inches in length, and weighing two
and half ounces, fell upon the sidewalk near
the Universalist church on Summer street. It
was seen by lady as it came through the air and
its movements noticed after reaching the ground.
The little fellow seemed alarmed, and at the same
time rather pleased with his safe arrival on terra
frma, and after taking hasty observation, began
to sstrayel.''
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CO A large clock factory, situated at Anso-
MIA, Conn.,, was destroyed by fire on the Sth inst.
Loss 100000; insured for $4,000. The busi-
ness was conducted by 7. Terry & Son.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

EE During the confusion incident to the sink
ing Of the steamer Buffalo, at New York last week,
a German immigrant who had trunk of treasure
and a treasure of wife ON board, threw his wife
overheard and dragged the trunk ashore. The
woman was rescued BY the bystanders, and re-
stored to the arms of her affectionate spouse.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CJ3 The Humboldt left for the Minnesota riv-
er yesterday morning, loaded, as usual with
FREIGHT
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

~ The slave trade still continues between
Havana and Africa. Several vessels have recent
ly been captured, and slaves found therein.