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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18
FOR THE PEOPLE-NO.
THE sEAsONS*-sPRING.

The gay, cheerful, and enlivening season of
Spring, has opened upon us, and in fact has al
most passed away, before the busy denizens of the
busiest of all towns in Christendom have become
aware of the beauties that lie around them-be-
fore they have once paused to look upon the de-
lightful scene that from the bluff along the wa
tiers front, lies so charmingly before them. All
around can be seen the green trees-the still
greener grass, and underfoot, soon as you leave
the busy streets, are thousands of very modest
little flowers, all throwing forth their leaves and
shoots and tendrils, while upon the cool refresh
ing mornings and evenings dewy air, arises the
fragrance of thousand perfumes, all pleasing to
the eye, and soothing to the tired rufaed spirit
if like mine, it once per day leaves toll and care
behind and wanders forth amid the beauties am
now describing. Nature, after the long night
of winter, in which her handiwork was wrapped,
has once more come to life and assumed new pha-
ses. The chilling killing frosts have passed away
The icy barriers have dissolved like the magic
works Of the eastern Magi, and the cold waters,
now released, are dashed into foam and spray
by the wheels of commerce, and floating palaces
ride proudly to and fro, like things of life. The
snowy mantle has been swallowed up, and from
its tomb the planteons earth sends forth The grass
and flowers SO fair to the sight and pleasing to the
smell, the rich and luscious garden produce and
the fast ripening fruit. It is indeed time of
change-it is indeed time for vigorous, active
enjoyment Of this worlds blessings. Reader, let
me advise you. Throw down your book Of law
or medicine, put up your ledger, throw down your
and let the sound of that last stroke
ring out upon your anvil, until it dies away com
pletely ere you return or, come forth from be-
hind your counter, from out your shop or dwell
ing, or perchance, from that saloon where YOU are
yourself and time, and 20 forth
with me. Take stroll into the country. God
made it! do not be ashamed or afraid to come
out and see it. Save fair and lovely woman
the country of Minnesota now is the fairest portion
of His handiword. Come out and look from Ma
ture up to Natures God awhile-let the fresh
breath of Spring or early Summer, cool that fe-
verish, care worn brow Of yours-for let me tell
you privately, you are looking old this morning,
and it is nothing but time and care that is VIII
ting those curved lines around your mouth and
eyes-nothing but care, confinement and an il
regulated mind, give you that scowling and trou-
bled look. Nothing but money and its pursuit
that is contracting and soaring up your hesst.-
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

CoLoRED VoTERs.-A few days since we pub
lished an article setting forth that the Connecti-
cut House of Representatives had passed a reso-
Constitution as to allow negroes to vote on the
same terms as white men. Also an amendment
to prohibit any person from voting who cannot
read.
The Connecticut people are right, Tor why
should not negro, who is as worthy and as in
telligent as any foreigner, be permitted to ex-
ercise the elective franchise, on an equal basis with
his white neighbor? Is it because he has dark
skin, or is because the foolish prejudice OF the
age prevents? We are glad to see general i'm
provemcnt in this respect, and We believe the time
is coming when justice will be mcted out to that
class of men who, hitherto, have been considered
little less than bruteS.
There is another important and pleasing fea-
ture in the am endm mt which was passed, viz -
that no person who cannot read, shall be permit
ted to vote. 4 clause ought to have been added
preventing the same persons from holding ci6ce,
and then the matter would have been ccnpletc.-
of what right has the foreigner, who, perhaps,
mas not been in the country over one month, to
20 to the ballot box and deposit his vote for one
whom he knows nothing about 2-of whom hecan
learn nothing, from the fact that he cannot read
Is he not hut tool in the hands of designing
men? And what ri ht has the man who cannot
read to hold an ofice2 How does he know but
the document placed before him may be a coun-
terfeit of the original? We can speak from ex'
pcrience liz this matter in this Territory of the
evil effect arising from placing mcn in position;
they are incapable of filling, and we are right
glad that the Legislature of Connecticut has star
ted a movement, the beneficial results of which
must be apparent to every one.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURcH.-The enlargement
to this Church is nearly completed, and when fin
ishcd it will add very materially to the convent
ence Of the congregation and the general looks of
the building. The Church occupies conspicu-
Gus site, overlooking the 'sfather of waters' as
he bears upward and onward, thousands of hui
man beings to their new homes up the Valley of
the Minnesota. Scntinel-like, it guards the out
posts, and points the stranger to another home
beyond the sky. Rev. Mr.. Neil has done much
towards building up this church, and deserves the
thanks of the community.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

HARPER's FOR JULY.-C. H. Hamilton & Co.,
No. Winslow House, has laid upon our table the
July No. of Harper's Magazine. We have not
had time to pcruse it, but from casual glance
we should judge it is an excellent number. The
"Catskills," illustrated, ''The Holy Week at
Rome," and Abbott's Napoleon, form the leading
articles, and fine ones they are. The Newcomes,
The Last Moments of Beethoven, and other light
reading, makes altogether an exceedingly interest
ing number. Call on Hamilton & Co.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

CHICAGO AND MISSISSIPPI RAnRoAp.--We learn
that this road will be open about the first of
next month, and that when completed it will be the
most expeditions route from St. Paul to St. Lou
is, there being but one change of cars from Chi
cago. The road lie nearly an airline, built in e1-
cellent style and well equipped. J. NJ. Win
slow, Agent.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

CT A few days since we published paragraph
from the Galena Jefcrsonian relative to the pas
sage of our Railroad bill through the Senate, at
the conclusion of which it was remarked that the
bill now awaited the veto of the President. This
portion was inserted by mistake and does not re-
ceive our endorsement. We have always been
favorable to grant of land for railroad purposes
with proper restrictions, and we are now, conse-
quently the idea that we wished the President to
veto the bill, places us in 4 false position. We
make this explanation that the public may know
precisely where to find us.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

ca A disgraceful fight occurred on the Lower
Levee on Saturday evening, between the hands of
the War Eagle and several draymen. We have
not learned that any one was seriously injured,
although certain kinds of weapons were freely
used. Such scenes are disgracefui to our city and
disgracsful to those who take part in them.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

GFThe Board Of Health Of Chicago are about
to establish q system of quarantine, near the two
lines of the eastern railroads coming into that
city. This will be done to stop the spread of
cholera and other infectious diseases with which
that town has been afflicted for several weeks
past.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18
st. Paul. july Is, 1854.

PRIZE GIFTs.-We understand that certain
parties, favorably inclined toward the Fakir of
silva, have cast some unworthy imputations upon
the committee of gentlemen, who took into their
hands the distribution of prize gifts, on the 4th
of July. Now Judging 10y what ''evcry body
says" this man is notorious swindler. We have
in orr possession, extracts from a large number
ofpapers, charging him with almost every species
of light fingered and rascally tricks. These re-
ports must have come to the ears Of Robbins &
Co., and We think they were entirely justified in
taking the steps they did, and we further think
instead Of casting any blame upon them, the
parties concerned, may thank their stars that the
matter was within the control Of honorable men.
Dubuque Tribune.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

6TA Mr.. W. W. Boyden, of New York, offers
to name two American bred horses, which he
will run against any two foreign bred horses, at
three and four mile heats. The three mile race
he will b.. s,5, 900 to 10000; the four mile race
he win bet $4,000 to $4,000. The races to be
run next fall
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

GO Madame Sontag, from her arrival in this
country up to the close Of her Mexican engage
ment, it is said, had cleared 100000, and she
had calculated that another season or two. with
her new company, would have nearly doubled this
amount. Her agent in Europe had concluded en-
gagements for her return. which, in fcTty nights,
would have brought her 900 more. 1t is but
short time SINE she purchased noble chateau
and domain in Germany, with portion of the
proceeds of her American tour.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18
TOBACCO.


We give below few extracts for the benefit of
tobacco chewers. They are worth reading and
bordering upon. They are made by Fontana, a
distinguished chemist. He says:
l. made small incision in a pigeons leg,
and applied to it the oil of tobacco in less than
two minutes it lost the use of it's foot.
2. repeated this experiment On another, and
the result was exactly the same.
3. made small wound in the pectoral mus
cles of pigeon, and applied the oil to it, in three
minutes it could no longer support itself on its
left foot.
4. This experiment repeated on another, result
ed in the same way.
6. introduced into the pectoral muscles of
pigeon, small bit of wood covered with the oil,
in a few minutes it fell insensible.
6. Two others to whose muscles l applied this
oil, vomited all they had eaten.
7. Two others, with empty stomachs, treated
as above, made all possible efforts to vomit.
8. One single drop of this tobacco oil put upon
the tongue Of a cat, has produced violent con-
vulsons, and killed her in the space of one min
ute.
9. A thread dipped in the oil, and drawn
through a flesh wound of cat, dog, or any
other animal of their size, will kill it in seven
minutes.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

GVThe Baltic, of the Collins line, which bro't
the War news, made the passage in about nine
days, the quickest trip ever made from Liverpool
to America!
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

II. M. RIcE.-This gentleman left Washington
on the 10th, and it is his intention, after short
visit to La Point, to return to St. Paul. Mr.. Rice
has accomplished much for the Territory of Min
nesota, and will be cordially greeted by our citi
zene.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

THE MISNEsorIAN.-lt is perfectly anus ng to
see with what show Of omnpotence the Mime
sotian sends forth its dictum. 1t waves it's scep-
tire, and it really snpposes that every body will
bow, but on looking around it finds that it only
creates laughter. 1t aspires to be the Alpha and
the Omega-thc great 'I am,"-the General-in
Chief of every thing and nothing in particular in
this Territory! A short time since it was going
to demolish the correspondent of the n. Y. Times,
but it didn't do it. Then it was going to do some
thing else smart, but it didn't do it, and so it foun-
ders and kicks about like frog in a mud-puddle,
with about as much influence. Poor thing, it's to
be pitied. Perhaps the printing for that railroad
company and a smallsl of Legislative patron
age, will give it sufficient STAN ma to push through
that which it undertakes. 1t advices us to "pur-
sue straightforward course" We can't do it.
neighbor, and follow you-it's impossible. Such
windings and lodgings, could only be accomplish.
ed by one who has had the practice you have, and
who is as expert in the slight of hand business as
the famous Fakir of silva!
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

OF Capt. Samuel Boyce, formerly clerk of the
Galena, contcmplates purchasing new boat, and
running it in the Minnesota trade. 4 good por-
ton of the stock has been subscribed BIZ our
citizens.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

O. The Nominee arrived on Friday evening
last, after having been detained on the Bar for
several hours. We are indebted to Capt. More
house for late papers.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

GV Accounts from Australia are of cheer
ing nature. Large quantities Of Gold have been
found and large number of Americans have set
sail for the land of gold,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

GY- A horse belonging Mr.. A. Vance Brown
got frightened on Friday, ran, and smashed the
carriage to pieces
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

GI- 1t is thought that the name of the man who
was found drowned about twelve miles below St.
Paul, is John johnson.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

The FAKIR OF SIvA.-We omit the advertise
ment OF this parsonage. From what We hear. he
is slippery fellow, whose services might be dis
pensed with almost anywhere, and no loss accrue.
(,alena Adr.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

GY-The Gray Cloud arrived on Wednesday
evening. We learn from the captain that the
cholera was raging terribly at ST. Louis when he
left. He thinks 500 are dying weekly.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

G1y1 The Northwestern Democrat comes to Us
this week with new head and otherwise i'm,
proved.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

CO 1t is reported that John NJ. Clayton viii
be prominent candidate for the Presidency in
1856. 1t is expected that the Know Nothings will
lend their aid to elect him.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

ca We are indebted to Mr.. Moss, of the firm
OF Moss & Emmett, who came passenger on the
War Eagle, for late N. York papers.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

Gy'The War Eagle arrived Saturday afternoon
with large number of passengers and freight
She also brought mail.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

GV We are indebted to Hon. +. b. Washburne
for valuable public documents, among the number
the Report of the Commissioners of Patents.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

O. The Lansing Intelligencer states that a
young man from Ohio, by the name of c. w.
Taylor, was landed at that place from the Nomi-
nee, on the 18th of July, in an insensible state,
and died soon after. 1t appears that he was very
fearful that he should have the Cholera, and on
the first appearance of the diarrhea, he applied
to Mr.. Melville, the Clerk, for medicine. He was
given the usual remedy with the injunction not to
take too much, but fearful that it would not cure
him, he took double doses, which terminated ia
tally soon after he reached Lansing. Being a ma
son, he was cared for and buried by that order.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

GY In Halifax, N. S. frost has destroyed near
ly all the crops.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

CO. Weather yesterday cool and pleasant. No
boats had arrived up to 6P. NJ.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18
TIE RAILROAD OuSsrIoN.-The following COM

TIE RAILROAD QuxsrIoN.-The following COM
munication is from gentleman Of high legal at
tainmcnts, and who has annie means of knowing
that what he says is correck We publish it in
preference to any remarks q or own, adding,
however, our conviction that AXHpng has been
committed on this community u Ne person or
persons connected with the passage Of the Mime
sofa Railroad Bill. We believe that the inten-
ton of the new grant of land was to enable the
people to act Understandings on charter which
was to pass our next Legislature, md that the
present attempt is merely to gul ple and,
put money into the hands of a fen the gen.
tlcmen meet the question fairly-lct the people
1ssoto what they intend to do and what they do
not, and there will be no difficulty in the premi-
scs, but any attempt to impose upon an intelli-
gent community, should meet with a severe re-
bu&e. So far as VIC are concerned, we can
only say that we actuated by no other motive
than desire to secure the interests of our Ter
ritory. We are in the employ of no company or
clique, and what we utter comes from conviction
cf duty We eve the people Read the commune
cation.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

6y-The Connecticut House of Representatives
have passed bill multiplying the Fugitive Slave
Law. Resolutions have also been passed con-
demning the course pursued By Mr. Toueey, on
the Nebraska Bill.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

ST. PAUL.-The health Of our city, SO far as we
can learn, is generally good. There are several
cases of diarrh1a, but We believe it is not of a
malignant nature. We again urge the necessity
for prudence in the manner of living. While 9TH
er places about us are scoarged with disease, we
are comparatively exempt-les us endeavor to
keen so.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

a SoMNANBrLIC FEAr.-On Sunday morning,
about 3 O'Clock, young girl named Elizabeth
Turner. residing in Covington, on Third, between
Elm and Plum sts.. got up in her sleep and went
TO ,S Of aSont
ing one of her ankles, and SO injuring herself
inwardly, that she is not expected to recover.
Cincinnati Gazette.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

Gy% The Minnesota Packet Company are ncgo-
tiating for two new boats to run from Rock Island
to Galcna, to connect with the boats from St.
p,ul
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

G Reports were current in Cincinnati on the
Sd, that the mscreant who killed the Allisons by
aid of an internal machine. he's been arrested in
philcdelph;a
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-18

@ Welearn from Washington that the Home
stead bill is to pass the Senate, and that the Pres
ident has promised his Western allies that he will
permit it to become a law. This amounts to very
little, however. He is the most uncertain white
man alive. He will sign or veto the Homestead
bill if it is sent to him, just the caprice of the
moment shall dictate.-Bufalo AGr.
The Nevada journal., 1854-03-03
AGENCY FOR CLAIMS.

AGA1NSTTlE GOVERNMENT ofthe UNITED STATES
d A. BRlNSMADlG has removed his Office to
l. Sherman S Buildings, No. LAG Mongome st
where be will continue the prosecution of Claims
against the Federal Government embracing
CLAIMS ofthe officers and soldiers of Col Ste
vensons Regiment of New York Volunteers for
bounty lands, extra pay and transportation allow
anceS
CLAIMS Of the Offices and men who composed
the California Battalion of Volunteers under Lieut.
Col. Jehn {. Fremont, Tor bounty lands arrears Of
pay, and extra pay.
CLAIMS of the officers, petty officers, soamen
and marines, on account of additional compensa-
lion for services in the naval and revenue service OF
the United States in the Pacific Ocean, on the coast
of California and Mexico, frcln 18th May, 1916, to
lst Of March, 1853 provided Tor by acts Of Congress,
approved August 3lst 1852, and March Sd, 1853.
-ALSO-
Cl AIMS for indemnity on account of losses oc-
casiencd by Indian depredations upon the property
OF the citizens of the State and,
CLAIMS for advances made to United States
Indian Agents, to enable them to negotiate or to
execute treaties with the Indian tribes.
Mr.. BRlNSMADE has secured the most reliable
and efficient aid in Washington and claimants may
feel sure of the moat attention possible.
n. B.-He will also give his best attention to
CONVEYANCING in all its branches. Ian13lm
The Nevada journal., 1854-03-03
ORDINANCE NO. S.

In RELATION % the Disturbance OF The Peace.
The Trustees of the Town Nevada do oran as follows
SECTION Any person persons, who shall have com
ned any breach of the peace any other act mention
ed in section 1st and I'd of Ordinance No. SHALL upon
complaint being made before any Justice of the Peace by
any person citizen be proceeded against in The same
manner as If arrested bp the Marshall Watchman while
committing the same. That amy Justice the Peace be
fore whom any soinpan shall be made shall have power
TO issue Warrant IN all cases where the Marshall shall
have power to execute an arrest prescribed section
I8t of Ordinance No. !.
SECTION > Any person, other than tho Marshall or
Watchnan who shall make complaint as prescribed in
section 1st OF this Ordnance without the consent of the
Cooperation Attorney, shall, if upon examination such
Justice d The charges preferred frivolous be fined in the
of the costs IN The proceedings Adopted February
iG, 1851 WILLIAM j. KNOX Pres
SIDNEY C. HERBERr Clerk. 4l-Im
The Nevada journal., 1854-03-03
ORDINANCE NO. o

Prescribing the Fees and Salaries of Town Officers.
Ibe Trustees OF the Town OF Nevada do oran as follows
Inc town marshal shall receive for his services salary
OF tWeve hundred dollars per annum also five per cent
upon all monies collected by him. also for his
courts such fees as are allowed by law 10 sher-
IFS forthe like services.
Inc town treasurer shall receive for his services two
ana per cent upon all monies received and dis
bursed by him.
The town assessor shall receive for his services two and
one ha per cent upon the of Taxes levied by this
board. = -
Inc aaorhey snail receive full compensation for all
duties performed by him attorney the sum of fifteen dol
mrs Tor each conviction had for misdemeano before JUS
o anu ne sha In no other receive compensation
for any services rendered
Inc Town surveyor shall receive for his services such
lees as are allowed by law to county surveyor.
adopted Feb. 10, 1SJi VIM. J. KNOX, Prest.
s G. HERRERT Clerk. 44.it
The Nevada journal., 1854-03-03
ORDINANCE NO q

IL RELATION TO STOVES AND STOVE Pipes.
The Trustees of the Town of Nevada do orain as follows:
All owners occupants and lessees any Store Ware
House, Dwiing, other building in which Stoves or
Crates are kept shall extend the ppe or cause the same
10 be done, at least twenty four inches from the outward
se oi the building root and the same distance above
Inc caves; and here said pipe passes through any board
OF canvass partition siding roof it shall be through
some metal or ire proof plate leaving space OF four in
through which passes and all persons who Shall be
found guilty of violation OF this Ordinance on an ex
animation before Justice OF the Peace shall be fined
the OF Twenty Five Dollars and and default
ofpayment, execution shall for the same Adopted
February 16. 1854. WILLIAM J. KNOX, Pres
SIDNEY G. HERBERT Clerk 44-4w