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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

INCONTROvERTIBLE FACTS IN FAVOR OF TEMPERANCE.
DIR. Cartwright, of New Orleans, communicates
the following to the Boston Medical Journal. He
was one of three physicians who located in Nat
chez thirty years ago. They were temperance
men. and there were one other who abstained from
alcoholic drinks. Within fifteen miles of Nat
chez there were three more. All others used Ii
quor. Besides these practicing physicians there
were ten others of the same class, who had re-
tired from practice seventeen in all. OF these,
five had died one aged Is, one 20, two others
60, and one 40. In 1923 the average of the sew
enteen was about thirty-four. According to the
English tables of mortality, seven instead Of five
should have died.
Every physician practicing or retired in Nat
chez and vicinity, who was in the habit OF using
intoxicating drinks, has long since been numbered
with the dead. Only two Of them who were COM
parativcy temperate lived to be gray. Their
average term Of life did not exceed IS years,
and those who drank freely did not live as long.
Between the years 1924 and 1885, sixty-two med
ica men settled there to supply the places of those
who had died OR had retired from practice. OF
these, 81 were temperate and Is used liquor, al
though seldom to intoxication. OF the 81, nine
have died, and % are living. Of the %, all but
three are dead. Here are facts which speak for
themselves-they require no comment, and every
man capable of reasoning cannot fail of seeing
their bearing, and approaching their Importance.
And in view of them, who are the friends OF their
fellow men, the real philanthropists, those who
promote in any way the use of liquor, or those
who would use moral and legal means to prevent
it?-Er.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

CO A word of caution may possibly be the
means of saving good round Doctors bill. At
this season of the year when the system is under
going change, be careful what you eat. The
appetite is keen, and before you are aware, an
overloaded stomach will PROSTATE you upon a bed
Of sickness. If you feel unwell, diet; keep regu-
lar hours and naturs will no longer rebel.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

INDIAN MURDERs.-We learn from the Demo-
crat of las. evening, that several Sioux scalps
have been taken by the Chippcwas, along the
waters of the Upper Minnesota during tho spring,
and that another murder had taken place about
fifteen miles above Traverse on Tuesday last
These tribes at war with each other and new
er fail, when an opportunity occurs, to put an
end to each others existence.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

BANKRUPTCY IN HAMBuRo.-The following scene
occurred in Hamburg. How would such course
answer here?
CAT noon, just as the exchange with
merchants-presented its busiest aspect, two
drummers in the civic uniform came up, and roll
led their drums for the space of ten minutes,
causing great commotion both within and with
out the Bourse. While this was going on, work.
men were seen over the principal gateway Of the
building elevating black board on which was
painted in white letters the name of q merchant
Of the city who had lately suspended payment and
absconded with all his assets. When the name
had been fairly set up, bell, called the ssgrand
glocke" Or shame bell, only rung on such ec,a-
sions, was sounded for two hours from tower
on the Bourse. This penalty Of disgrace, called
the execution of fraudulent bankrupt, is or
dained by law that can be traced to the Nth
century, when the Hanseatic league was at the
height Of its greatness. AT that period, however,
the bankrupt's patent of citizenship and his GER
ti6cate as a merchant, were also burnt by the
hangman. .a4 .... rrsrr ir.s H4ig II;.-
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

The following item will tend to explain why we
are paying so high for cattle here at this time:
fsCArTLE FOR CALHoRSIA.-The Van Buren,.
(Ark.) Intelligencer says:
sIarge parties Of California cattle drovers
have been leaving our vicinity the past week,
several large herds are stiIl being collected for
the same destination, to leave during the week.
We suppose from q rough calculation, that over
1900 head of cattle viii have been driven from
the counties Of Crawford, Sebastian and Scott,
By the time the last drove leaves this season.
We learn that large droves are also being sent
from other frontier counties and the Cherokee
Nation. Capt Delinkla, ct Port Gibson, will
leave with about 1900 head.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

GT Fears are entertained that the State Of
California will raise more wheat the present year
than the inhabitants can consume. Six years ago
it was thought that nothing but gold could be
raised in California-now she has more wheat
than she can consume-a very significant fact!
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

The New York Courier and Enquirer publishes
letter, which, it says, was sent to Catholic
priest in that city, in which the writer, who claims
to be man of standing, promises, for lO,O0O,
to tell all he knows about secret association for
the entire overthrow of Papist institutions.
GTWc wonder it that man ever heard of the
fate of Morgan-if not he had better get posted
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

To BE NorED.-The sale of spirituous liquors
in the saloons along the route of the New York
Central Railroad, has been prohibited by the
Company. This is good move, and should be
initiated by other corporations.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

Gave received st. Louis papers of the 18th
inst. by the Minnesota Belle, but find no later
news in them than has already been given.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

CHOLERA AT Brunswick, Mo.-The Brunswick
er Of the 9th says:
On Saturday evening, Mr.. Thomas Gillian paid
OF his hands for some extra work during the
week, and on Sunday, these hands INDUCED very
freely in the use of beer, ale, cider and cakes, and
on Sunday night eat heartily for their supper of
some fresh fish. During the night Of Sunday,
and Monday morning, eleven Of these hands were
taken with cholera, seven of whom died and the
others are getting well. Mr.. j. R. Hyde, also,
who resides with Mr.. Gillian, was taken on Mon
day night but is recovering making in all eleven
cases, occurring at one factory, and on Sunday
and Monday nights.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

GyTwo thousand seven hundred and sixty.
nine immigrants arrived at New York from for
eign ports on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

MoRE TRUTH THAN PoErRY..An' old picture rep
resents king in state With p Label, IL govern al,'
bishop with label, 4. pray fdf.all2. a soldier
with the motto, IL Eight for all and farmer
drawing forth reluctantly purse, with the in
scription, pay for ALL
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

1t was done when it was begun, it was done
when It was half done, and yet It wasn't done
when it was finished. Now what was Il? OF
course You can't guess. Will this do?
Timothy johnson courts Susaunah Dunn. Il
was Dunn when it was begun, it was Dunn when
it was half done, and yet It wasn't Dunn when it
was done; it was johnson.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

CO The voters of St. Louis city and county
have decided by a majority of three thousand
votes, to take ST. 900 of the stock of the Pa
cific Railroad.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

EDIouAL.-The Democrat of La Crosse has
changed hands, having been purchased by Messrs.
Lord and Rudolph. Mr.. Rogers who retires from
'ns Democrat, contemplases starting new paper,
called the La Crosse Commercial Republican.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

SroP THE Boar IA large assembly of passen-
gers lined the beautiful spread table of West
ern Steamboat, when one of the hands came down
to the Captain, who was presiding at the head Of
the table, and whispered lop " Captain, the Boats
on irep' Quietly the Captain requested gen.
tleman near to take his place, went on deck, and
Immediately stopped the boat-then checking the
draught, and in a few moments he returned to the
table as though nothing had happened. A lady,
who sat at his side when the boat hand had whis-
pered the warning, bent her head and asked in low
tones, eCaptain, is the fire out ?" "What did
you hear the mans words ?' eyes," "The
fire Is Out" replied the Captain, f" and you are a
woman Of thousand. One exclamation from
you then would have thrown these hundreds of
passengers into panic. Your conduct was adj
mirable."
In this case we think the Captain and the lady
were equally prudent; the one stopped the boat,
and thus most successfully met the terrible. enemy
fire; and the other stopped her tongue, and
thus prevented q worse breeze than ever came
from the northeast. 1882
Except in cases very unusual, we can but regard
an imperative duty the stopping Of the boat in
case Of fire. The draught is arrested; all hands
can be summoned more readily and safely; and
far better command can be had Of the means Of
extinguishing the flames.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

CO Willoughby & Powers received by the Min
nesota Belle yesterday seven buggics and carri-
ages. These gentlemen have recently enlarged
their premises, and intend to be behind none in
the Livery department.. - e
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

Loss OLA PACKET SHP.-The Packet ship Win
chester foundered at sea on the Sd of May. She
had on board All passengers, who, after remain
ing on the wreck for Is days, were rescued by the
steamship Washington, bound to New York.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

REAL ESTATE IN New YoRK.-The aggregate sale
of real estate by auction in this city, says the
Mirror, from September, 1853, to April, 1854.
Island of Manhattan, which was originally pur-
chased of the Indians for $24, was estimated in
1852 to be S253, 278,384. If equally divided this
would give each of the half million inhabitants
little over $500. The Corporation limits Of the
City extend from the Battery to Kings Bridge,
traversed BY seventeen avenues, lengthwisc and
crossed by two hundred and twenty -ninc streets.
There is no city in the Union so well located for
commerce, health and cleanliness a. New York !;
and if it were only well taken care Of, and hon.
estly governed, would be the most delightful me-
tropolis in the world. The child is undoubtedly
born who will live to it spread over the entire
Island and number 3,000, 900 of inhabitants.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

Mother said Spartan boy, going to battle,
my sword is too short add step TO it, was
the reply Of the heroic woman. So should it be
with all our duties Of life. When we cannot
reach height we aim at-add step, and keep
On adding until we reach it.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30
A REMARKABLE SURGICAL OPERATIoN.--Tht
Pittsburg Journal furnishes the following:

ssJohn Baja, lad Of Is years Of age, son Of a
widow lady of Allegheny city, had received, some
six months ago, an injury Of tho right leg by a
fall, in consequence of which the whole shaft Of
the bone had become decayed. To save the
limb, DR.. Walter removed, last week, while the
boy was under tho influence of chloroform, the
main bone of the leg, from the knee to the ANGLE
by extirpation.
sIncredible as it may appear to thenon-profes-
sional, that limb could Be saved and made use
full by the removal of tho whole of its main bone,
still, experience has taught that bone will be
rapidly generated in childhood, and that the
shape, length and usefulness of the limb will be
preserved. This is triumph Of modeA surgery
thus to save limb-while it is a sing to
the afflicted to be restored without mdtilation.
The boy is doing well, free from pain, and his
recovery appears to be certain.'
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

CO Green Bay, Wis.,, is now city. The in
habitants have recently elected VIM. c. E. Thomas
as their Mayor.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

The GREEK SLAvE.--We are Informed
that Capt. Roberts has disposed of his steamer
to two gentlemen at Rock Island for S., 900.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

TKREzAscz.-Several members of the Grand
D. s. Of T. requested to meet at the Grand Di-
vision Hall, over Nathan Spicer's jewely store ON
Saturday, the 9th, at O'Clock.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

c. We regret to learn that E. S. Goodrich,
Esq. editor of the Pioneer, is confined to his room
by sickness. Wehope to see him at his post again
in few davs.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

EYThe single stroke of an axe is of little con-
sequence, yet BY the continual application Of that
small power, properly directed, what amazing Of
fects are produced! The sturdy oak and lofty
ests lie before it, and the wilderness becomes
garden.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

Cy~The Black Hawk left for the Minnesota
river, as far as Fort Ridgley (if the water would
pcrmit) last evening. She had about fifty pas
sengers, and large quantity of freight.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

The BLACK HAwK.-This steamer has been
purchased by Capt. Maxwell and R. NJ. Spencer,
for S. 900, and will hereafter run the Mime
sofa river
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

CO. The st. Anthony Express states that Mr..
Keith of the St. Charles Hotel, of that place. has
disposed of his lease to Mr.. Bushnell, late Of
Madison Wis @ t.f
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

NwEfforts are being made to introduce camels
into this country as beasts of burden. A compa-
ny has been incorporated by the Legislature of
New York for the aforesaid purpose.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

% The st. Louis Herald states that but nix
lives were lost by the sinking Of the Steamer
Pike
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

eY-The real name of the forger spoken of in
yesterdays paper, is Ransom 7. Arnold. One of
the parties on whom the forgery was committed,
is named Denning.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

GREAT RIOT AT CHELsEA.-The town Of Chel-
sea was the scene of tremendous excitement and
riotous proceedings yesterday afternoon and last
night.
The affair proceeded, primarily, out of the
preaching, or attempt at it, of "Angel Gabriel''
Orr, the trumpet man.
1t appears that Orr had preached in Medford,
and came down to Chelsea in the afternoon in a
six horse team, for the purpose Of holding forth.
When near the Fifty Houses, Gan Irish village,)
Orr ordered his team to stop, when he launched
his peculiar doctrines, which were so dstastcful
that his hearers returned stones, bricks, and
other missiles for his logic and gospel. This
was quite too hot, and he ssdrove on'' to East
Boston, a crowd of several hundred persons fol-
lowing him. When he reached Maverick Square,
he was about to commence a service; the author
tiles fearing riot interfered and gave him the
option of leaving or going to the lookup. He
chose the former, and proceeded again towards
Chelsea. When half way between the two places
he halted and proceeded to discourse.
The excitement during the interim had con-
tinued to increase, and hardly had he spoken a
word before numerous missiles were hurled at his
ucdUs xulo WOO UOou NoAS OAOuS oAu uAPACoSoue'
He accordingly drove on to Chelsea, stopping
near the Catholis church.
Over thousand persons were here collected,
and symptoms of riot were visible on every side;
nor were these without an early ful6lment. In a
few moments stones were thrown at the Catholic
church, the windows of which cracked merrily.
This increased, and before many minutes the win
dows of the building were entirely demolished.
This was resented on the part OF the Catholics,
and general row ensued. Over three hundred
persons, as we are informed, took part in it, and
the air whrled with stones, brickbats, clubs, &c.
The authorities of the town rallied, but were
unable to accomplish any thing. The cross to the
church was pulled down and fractured into thou
sand pieces, which exasperated the Catholics, and
storm of furiously propelled missiles ensued.-
Night came on and the battle decreased, but not
before several attacks were made upon the church.
Boston Bee.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

GY" The lola left for the Minnesota River last
evening, loaded with freight and passengers. The
trade of the Minnesota River is rapidly increasing
and will require additional boats in another year
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

SUICIDE IN ST. LoUIs.-One of the workmen in
carriage factory in St. Louis, jestingly remarked
to young man employed in the same shop, that
he would be arrested for stealing. The young
man believing him, went and procured pistol,
returned and shot himself through the head. His
name was j. Wcidemeyer. aged 10 years.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

ca In the town Of Murfreesboro, N. c., With
population Of 1000, there has not, it is said,
been death since the 9th Of October last.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

The FIRST RAnRoAD.-Thc first railroad in
Minnesota is about to be erected on Nicollet is
land. 1t will be eight hundred feet in length and
will be equipped with car to run constantly be-
tween its termini. st. Anthony enterprise is GER
tainly beginning to wake up-St. AnthOny Er.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

NEBRASKA IN CoNGREss.-The proceedings in
Congress deserve attention. While the great
mass of the people throughout the free states are
occupied with their daily concerns, their Repre-
sentatives at Washington are standing firmly and
unainchingly, between them and the most high
handed and infamous betrayal of their rights
which executive power has ever attempted. They
deserve and will receive the cordial thanks of the
great mass Of the American people. They are
using all the means in their power to secure for
the people the opportunity of being heard on one
of the most important measures ever proposed for
Legislative actlon-one which will affect the des-
TIMES of this Republic, and make itself felt on
all its interests, more directly and more perma-
nently than any act which has challenged public
notice for the last twenty years. They are oppo-
sing Parliamentary law to executive power
They are resisting an arbitrary and insolent dcs-
potism by the only means left in their hands-a
passive but resolute resistance.-N Y. Trib.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

Pooh PAY.-The pay Of French soldier il
nine cents and half per day, finding himself
food; what is the same thing, he gets his board
and two cents day pocket money. Chevalief,
Of 18 years Of age, gets more pay for his labor
than.a Captain in the French army.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

LAND, Ho! ssNIoNEY EAsY.''-The New York
Tribune Of the 18th, sends out this cheering an
nouncement The Money Market shows increas-
ed ease on CALL and more capital is offering in the
street on first class call loans than we have no.
ticed within six months. Some of the banks
were offering money on current securities at per
ct. to the leading stock houses, even on five days
call. The heavy contraction of engagements and
the liquidation Of Indebtedness, together with the
great decrease in new enterprises undertaken, has
caused q great accumulation of funds in Wall st.
seeking employment on call. Time negotiations
are still difficult, and short loans can only be
made on securities which are available for rem-
bursement at any moment. First class short pa
per is offering less freely, and rates have down.
ward tendency. Most Of this description is now
taken by the banks. The street rates range from
Q to IL per cent. The bank offerings are still
rather large, but it is supposed the amount dis
counted is about equal to the real wants of the
dealers.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

CY-It is proposed that should the Nebraska
Bill pass the House, convention be held at
Washington city, to be called a Freedom Conven-
ton. This is a good idea, for the quicker we
know where we are in respect to this Nebraska
matter the better.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

Mr.. Haight, residing near Lafayette, sent his
son to Tully, to sell load of ashes, and also to
purchase few pounds of saleratus, after the
use Of which, by the family, they were attacked
by all the symptoms Of poison, which resulted in
the death of two-father and daughter. They
this city for annalizatipn, who, after employing
various tests, pronounced it to be white lead. It
appears that the remainder of the family are in
very precarious state. The public ought to be
exceedingly cautious of whom they purchase
medicines, &c.-SWacuSe Standard.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

CO On the 9Th of May, -four was selling at
New Orleans for 81, %.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

SAFETY FROM THUNDER SToRMs.-The following
maxims as to places Of greatest safety during
thunder storms, may be useful to many: "All
metals and most fluids attract and conduct light
ming, consequently contact with them is to be
avoided. 2. 1t is infinitely more dangerous to
go under tree during thunder storm, than to
remain out in the open road or fields. Persons
have also been killed when sheltering under the
caves of house, or by the side of a brick kiln.
By the same rule, corn and hay stacks are to be
avoided. 3. A large room is safer than a small
one, and it is better always to keep in the GEN.
ter of it. Since current of air will in some
measure conduct lightning, position between a
door and window, if open, or a window and
chimney, should be avoided. 4. Persons whose
clothes are wet, arc more free from danger than
those whose garments are dry. Travellers in
side Of railway or other carriages, are in little
danger compared with those outside.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

GYThe steamers War Eagle, Black Hawk,
Mary c., Sangamon and lola were in port yester-
da1,