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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-08
FROM LIBERIA.

We have the Liberia Herald of May 3d. 1t Is the first
issue OF that paper since its suspension in August 1885,
for want Of supply Of printing paper The Herald
presents the Republic Of Liberia rapidly advancing in
prosperity and in the arts and blessings of civilizations
and as having within her oil the requisites to enable her.
with proper energies and reasonable outlay of means,
to rise to proud eminence There had BEEN during the
eight months in which the Herald was suspended, no
abatement in the march Of Improvement either in agr
culture or mercantile operations and the whole aspect
Of affairs was such as to encourage and stimulate energy
and enterprise New Of wealth had been opened
and agriculture the main pillar Of all countries pro-
secuted with yigor hitherto unknown in Liberia
ln word' the Herald says, the people of Liberia, if
they properly appreciate their position, the most
happy Of any in the world Their trade courted by all
nations, and their commerce increases in ratio of hum
dred per annum."-Boston Traveller.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-08

NEW HAMPSHIRE The Independent Democrats Of New
Hampshire achieved triumph Friday in refusing to
reecc the editor Of the Concord Patriot as State printer
The vote stood follows: WM BuTrERFELp Of the Pa
iriot (Nebraska Democrat, l53; Amos HADLEY, Inde-
pendent Democrat 1906 others 3. The election was
made in convention Of the House, and tile ballot i-
Guided every vote but Of the entire Senate and House.
At the time Gideon Webster Democrat was chosen
Warden or the State Prison and JAMES GoopRIoug Demo
craft Commissary General
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-08

GUNP0WDER EXPLOSION AND LOSS OF LIFE.
The opening of the railroad from Cincinnati tx
Louisville was celebrated by excursion Thursday
1t was interrupted by sad accident of which the fol
lowing account is derived from the Cincinnati papers:
The train from Aurora, when nearing the Seymour
depot was firing sautes from cannon, which at
tached to the last platform car in the train. small
furnace used for heating the rod with which the
set off lay close by the breech Of the gum and the
wind it is supposed blew spark of this fire into the
chest where about key or two Of powder had been
empted An instantaneous explosion was the conse-
quence and six who the at the time
blown into the air and horribly mangled.
We arrived on the ground some five six minutes after
the accident had occurred and found the in state
of terrible agony They had been picked up and con-
veyed to house short distance from the Of the
disaster where they speedily attended to and their
wounds carefully dressed We have seen many exhibit
tons OF hospital practice and many outside cases OF
tilaon and accidents by food and field" but we never
in our lives cav any thing to equal the appalling
which was presented to The six victims Of the un-
fortunsts catastrophe were literally stripped every par
ticle Of clothing having been torn from their bodies by
the force of the explosion Their limbs fractured
their bodies were manged and the hair of their heads
burnt off. -s@t
Mr.. RoBERr p. SouIRB was thrown come sixty feet
from the train. lie had both his legs broken and the
flesh from his hands, arms and body tho soles Of
his boots were blown Off and every shred of his clothing
He died in few hours; was 4S years old and highly
esteemed.
rii. JohN H. DALEY nau MS right leg Droken IN tWC
places, and was severely burnt oil over his body lie
died the night; he Also As years old and
universally respected
Mr.. HENRY DooLAN young Irishman, about q years
of age, was burnt from throat to forehead and from
to ear severely cut his cheek his lip cut up;
nose entirely split both hands badly burnt; and the
whole chest and body burnt to crisp lie lived till the
next day, when be was relieved from his sufferngs.
Mr. JoHN X. WATKINS besides other injuries had his
arm drcadully shattered, rendering amputaton
sary There were hopes Of his recovery.
MI. JOHN BAILEY, young printer, had his face and
ears badly burnt, and received other bodily injury.
and hands.
The gloom thrown the other ceremonies by this
sad catastrophe had its effect in saddening every sympa
thetc heart In the in which the Cincinnati dele
CATION returned there promptly donated 24S by thu
passengers to pay expenses incident to the Of Tho
unhappy victims
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-08

An ARRAY took place Friday night at the St Nicho-
las Hotel in New York, between two sporting gentlemen
named He md Ccnnor tire latter known by his friends
''Litte Arthur" They had just returned from the
races, and some dispute arose between them Knives
drawn and clinch took place. White received a
wound in the arm and Cornor stab in the abdomen.
which, il Is said viii prove fatal Mr. White was taken
into custody and conveyed to the Eighth Ward police
station.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-08

COL GATES, in view Of the censure cast upon his
official conduct in relation to the appalling disaster
to the steamship San Francisco has asked for court
martial in the case, believing that full investigation
will result in his acquittal.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-08

Great sensation was produced at New York on satur-
day morning by the Of the failure OF r.
q. ScHuytER s. Co. They have been very heavy ope-
in railroad stocks, and for time past i've
large borrowers. Mr. Robert Schuyler lie senior
partner Of tie hou e, i conhhel a! home by illness
fEtHing Pssa
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-08

CoHsEcTIour-The Legislature of Connecticut have
passed bill to incorporate the Hazard Powder Company
with capital of 100000 1.-THE largest of the kind in
the worldly and liberty to increase it to ST 000,0 00
bill to raise the legal of interest to per
cent was indefinitely postponed in the Senate by vote
of Is to 6.
bill passed both Houses restricting banks from pay
ing more than four per cent interest on deposites
Gov. DuTTos has vetoed tie bill prohibiting the banks
from taking more than six per cent their loans or
loanipg than twenty-five per cent of their capital
out OF the State
In the House, Tuesday, the bill forbdding United
States marshas, deputies, and commissioners to hold
Office in that State was indefinitely postponed.
In the body bill to abolish capital punishment
was indefinitely postponed-i4G 70 SO.
A resolution was passed granting So, 600 Cor taonu
rncnt Pu,nam be erected in Brooklyn provided
equal amount be raised by subscription.
The report Of committee against abolishing the free
banking system without further trial was adopted.
HESRY W. WAITE has been chosea Chief Justice Of the
Superior Court and David c. Sanford Associate Judge.
The House concurrcd in the appropriation for the Wes
cyau University.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-08

THE BUSINESS THE w. $ SuIREAn CorHr grows be-
yond all precedent The reports Of the last term will fill
large volumes, whereas previously one volume was
found sufficient for the proceedings Of term
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-08

All but two of these States-Vermont and Mas
sachusetts-gav gave majorities for Mr. PIERCE at the
last Presidential election.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-08

STATE ELEoTIoYs-Thc following States, repre-
sentng 165 out of the 296 electoral votes for Pre-
sident are yet to hold elections for State Officers:
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08
GW Judge Henderson Young, of Missouri, die'
at Lexington on the 23d.

G~ The intelligence below indicates squall
on the Minnesota Land Bill. Col. Forney is ex-
onerated, but will he exonorate others9 We hope
the persons who have got hold of the matter at
Washington will bring to light the perpetrators
of the fraud.
There is an excitement in Congress with regard
to the Minnesota Land Bill. Col. Forney was ex-
amined on the 26th before the Investigating Com
mittee, and exonerated from all blame. On the
same day in the House, Mr.. Fletcher moved sus-
pension of the rules in order to enable him to in
troduce bill repeating the one granting lands to
Minnesota for railroad purposes. The vote was
taken and the motion lost-ayes go, noes 40-not
a two thirds vote,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08

Man FoUND.-Geo. w. Harrington, Esq, was
aroused from his slumbers on Monday night last,
at about III O'Clock, by several persons who in
formed him that man lying by the way-side
on the St. Anthony road, in a sick condition. He
procured a conveyance and had him conveyed to
the hospital, and sent physician to his immedi-
ate relief. 1t appears the person had lain in the
sun nearly all day, from the effects of which he
is prostrated that, in all probability, death Will
follow. This is not the first time this season that
MIR. Harrington has been called to administer to
the sick, and if any is deserving of praise for
his promptness and kindness, it is he.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08
LATEST NEws--.By the aal.n..

The Galena arrived last evening bringing a
mail, from which we gather the following items Of
news telegraphed to the Galena Adv.
The Africa arrived at N. Y. on the 9th July.
Cotton and Flour declined-Wheat unchanged
Corn active.
The EASTERN WAR.-It is said Austria will
summon Russia to evacuate the Principalities
within month, and occupy Wallachia without
waiting for an answer. The Turks captured the
Isle of Ramadan after abattle of IL hours the
Russians set fire to several vessels.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 2, 1854.

The WEArHER.-On Monday and Monday eve-
ming, the weather was oppressively hot, welterins
down all classes AMI conditions Of men, women
and children. We have never experienced such
weather before since our sojourn in the Territory.
The thermometer ranged from SO to lOl. Ladies
famed themselves in the edge of the evening, as
they leisurely paraded the streets-gentlemen
paid no regard to starched collars, while all ami
NAL nature painted for breath of air. To write
under such circumstances, was almost impossible,
still duty is duty, and must be performed. Yes
terdav the weather a little more agreeable.
Now is the time to be careful. Eat sparingly,
drink but little intoxicating beverages, keep good
hours, and by all means, maintain clear con
science,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08

SAD.-Under our obituary head will be found
the death of Edward R. May, who few days since
followed to the grave his young wife. Mr.. May
has been but short time among us, but he was a
valuable citizen and man much esteemed for his
good qualities. His funeral will be attended from
Rev. Mr.. Neill's church, this afternoon.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08

ca Mr.. Sibley nor Gov. German have ever
charged Col. Forney, through the columns of tho
Times, with allowing himself to be used for base
purposes, and the editor of the Minnesotian knew
it was falsehood when he penned it. We be-
lieve, however, that he has been used-the tool Of
designing men, whether knowingly or not, is yet
to be seen. 4t .
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08

+ W Mr.. Thayer, Of Braintree, Mass, favored
rs with q letter ssfor himself and % othsrs,,'
who, as he says, have been taken in by the noto-
rious lottery gambler, Perhan. Ths thing was
done by gift enterprise, in which every investor
was to receive gold pen, worth the cost It the
ticket ct any rate, with chances for other very
splendid prises IN perspective. Ths GOA pens,
however,-.e1 they ehavs zactuslly gotr-tusn ont
70 be. worthless = and accordineE heJ appeal to
the Tribune 70 aysags their wrongs aud crush the
"swindling Prham3 We b4G politoly to decline
the invitation. On their own showines thsy ere
tao eRegiow asso 10 allow of agy s(6rt In thsis
hehaH. Ard ne respesttully s1Geest to the an
thoritisg Of Rraiurat thet they should take msas-
eighty-one such fools In It must be IN imminent
danger oE scstastsophs Of some sort.-N York
1ri6lnt. 49,. a.--.---. = $3.50 - 4. -
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08

ExPREss.-No man deserves better Of the com
munity, than Mr.. Burbank, the pioneer express
man. Having toiled years to get his business on
to footing, (in the early part of his career
scarcely receiving enough pay him for his bread)
he is now just beginning to reap q small income.
We hope he will be encouraged. Another wintcr
We shall need his services. He 10 an honorable,
upright man, and whss he does is done well.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08

Cy In another column we give the speeches Of
Gov. German and Ex-President Fillmore, on the
occasion of the Rock Island Railroad Excursion.
synopsis of these speeches was given at the time
in the columns of our paper, but prefering " an
official copy" in preference to our own version,
we have patiently waited until now. Although a
little out of season, yet think they will be read
with interest.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08

gT The Minnesotian is going to be magnani-
mous-it does MT intend to say much about the
fraud at Washington its going to keep perfectly
STILL only it will give the facts they transpire.
How remarkably discreet it intends to be. Friends
of truth and right, keep your eye on it.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08

SHOCKING MURDER.-A man by the name of
Stoddard, living in Rock Island, as we learn from
the Rock Island Advertiser, killed his wife, from
whom he had been divorced a short time, by hit
ting her on the head with an axe, because she
persisted in going to ball with another man.
He fed, pursued by large crowd, and made his
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08

ST. ASTHoNY.-A new Touring mill is soon to
he started in this place, by Messrs. Upton, Rol-
Inns & Eastman. 1t is to cost $4,000, and judg-
inc from the amount of wheat now raised in the
Immediate neighborhood it will do an excellent
business.
Mcssrs. Wells, Cummings and Brott have pur-
chased part or the whole of IIennepin Island, and
intend to put it in such a condition that ten wa
ter powers equal to any i'll the country, can be
leased on reasonable terms.
Messrs. Wells & Co., of the st. Anthony Mills,
have turned out since April lst, 1854, and sent
below, 100000 feet of lumber. Up to the pre-
sent date since January, 1854, 100000 feet have
been manufactured by these gentlemen.
Business is brisk. Real estate is gradually as
ccnding.
On the Island two fine abutments have been
erected for the suspension bridge, and opposite
on the Minneapolis side, the foundation for the
other abutmcnts are being laid.
Minneapolis is growing more rapidly than al
most any other place in the Territory. New
houses arise every day. Factories are also in
course Of erection, and everything indicates a
large and prosperous place. Success to st. An
thony and Minneapolis.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08

KILLED BY LIGuTNING.-A house at Tonawanda
place near Buffalo, was recently struck by light
ming. and mother and her three daughters killed
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08

A DREADFUL REcoRD.--Within four years past
there have been over 1900 deaths by violence in
San Francisco, California, of which it is said $50
are cases of murder. For all this ocean of crime,
but one man has been convicted by law and suf
fered the death penalty.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08

Gy1 There have been various reports about Ar
rison, the murderer of Mr.. and Mrs. Allison
Some have asserted that no was arrested, others
that he is at large. The latest report is that
he has been seen in Iowa, and an attempt made to
arrest him, but he made his escape.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08

BErrER.-We are happy to learn that Mr.. Chute,
from Fort Wayne, Ind, who was attacked with
Cholera on his wayto Saint Paul, is in fair way
to recover. He is much better and his physicians
think that he will be about in few days.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08

NT The coward, Huxford, who struck Richard
R. Dana, Jr., has been examined and held to bail
in the sum Of $4,000. Failing to procure bonds.
he was committed.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08

Cw Eleven thousand sheep are to be wintercd
in Missouri. They are on their way to Salt
Lake.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08

GT The ship Republic is to be rebuilt and
prepared for voyage. The cost OF rebuilding
will be not far from $l25 900.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08

RATHER CooL.-A friend, who has large and
sagacious dog, told us yesterday that Swatch
supply of ice at the door, which not being observ
ed by the servant, lay melting away upon the area
boards. Watch observed this wasting process
with concern, until he could bear it no longer,
when he commenced pushing the ice to shaded
place, and having been short time absent, re-
turned with piece of old carpet, which he threw
over it as he had seen the servant do.-Detrois
InQuirer. f Eo}1l-a 81
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08

n%A At recent Cricket Match between the n.
Yorkers and the Canadians, the latter were victo-
rious. The tally stood-N. Y. 83-Canada "a.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08

ME- Connecticut has ordered the discontinuance
of the publication of notices OF intended mar
riages. The Nutmeg State is getting liberal.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08

eY"It took $4,000 pounds of gold to pay the
check for S. 100000 given to the Mexican minis
ter in accordance with the treaty.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08

TIE DExocRArlc RARfY DIssoLvED.-The Chi
cago Democratic Press makes the following an
nouncement:
has not only failed to keep the party united, but
it has given its patronage in aid Of creating dis
sensions.. Where is the democratic party cordial
ly united? Is there single State in the Union,
or single county in any State in which there
exists the same state Of harmony in the demo-
cratic ranks that prevailed at the time of the elec-
ton of Mr.. Pierce? How is it in our own State
Far, very far from Il. From Galsna to Cairo The
whole State is IN fermsnt. There Is no harmo-
ny in the democratic party in Illinois, NOR can
there be so long as a democratic administration
lends itself to violate the creed Of the party and
to force new tests Of orthodoxy upon IL - .. ~
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08

The Philadelphia Bulletin announces the death
of Mr.. VIM. Morrell, ESQ.,, prominent merchant
of that place. He is said to have been liberal
and philanthropc man.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08

CO 1t is stated that emigration to Kansas is
immense. Not less than ten thousand persons are
now on the move in that direction.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08

@TThe Cholera is raging at Warren, ILL.,, and in
Lafayette Co., Wis. DR.. A. P. Ladd, OF Shulls-
burgh, died with it.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08

O. The Mayor of Boston receives $4,000 per
annum as his salary.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08

ca The Galena people are talking about hot
days when the thermometer is at SO. In this city
j: has been at 80 and 100.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08

CO Capt. Wilkin is able and undoubtedly will
defend himself against the base charges of the
Minnesotian of yesterday morning.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08

A CONGRESSIONAL VEro.-The Pioneer, alluding
to the Walst. railroad swindle, says " that it is
the bounden duty of the National Legislature to
exercise its legal prerogative in annulling the
charter under which these extraordinary preten-
sions are made" We view this matter in little
different light. We believe the charter .cas an
nuled by the passage of the bill giving Minnesota
the grant of land, and that under the circumstan-
ces the United States Supreme Court would so
eecide. 1t is true, the words Cor" and future"
were expunged that swindlers might accomplish
their ends, but taking the bill, as it now reads,
with other matters connected Herewith, we enter
tain no doubt that if the case was carried up to
the Supreme Court, that body would give in its
decision against the charter. The swindlers will
try to hold the lands and the charter as long as
they can, but let not the people of this Territory
be bamboozled any longer. They have rights,
and those rights should not be usurped by COM
pany of men who have no other object in view
than personal aggrandizement. Admitting that
the charter inures to the Company under the grant,
there are other things which render that charter
perfectly useless. For instance, can charter,
which was signed Sunday morning be considered
SoAN II cO3 eAA0u uOsco oASucu Ol tudt udy Iudy
be considered valid. Business transactions of all
kinds, may be considered valid. If not, where
then is the validity of the charter9 We feel sure
that before the Wall street men get through with
this matter, they will find that Jordan is hard
road totravel," Notwithstanding the great number
of workmen they have employed in this Territory
to clear the road for them.
LAucHABLE.-It is really laughable to see what
shifts the Senior Of the Minnesotian will resort
to get out Of a bad scrape. At first it charged
Hon. Alex. Wilkin with the ownership of the
Times and the editor being under his influence.
Failing to sustain that charge, it asserted that the
Times was governed by &c clique" Worsted in
that race, he now says we have sgot hold of an
old file of the Democrat some two or three years
back, and have cut out the old articles therein''
relating to himself. 1t is useless for us to deny
anything the Minnesotian says, nevertheless we
positively affirm that we have never seen copy
of the Democrat later than year ago this month.
Like man in the deli,ium tren,ens, the s'Se-
nior'' conjures up all sorts Of scenes. His past
career haunts him as Banquo's ghost did Macbeth.
1t won't down at his bidding, and he will be
obliged to endure the pangs Of guilty con-
science, until years of repentance shall relieve
him of his present embarrassed state Of mind
Poor fellow.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08

CT John Mckeon has been appointed Z. S.
District Attorney Of New York. 1t is said Bishop
Hughes influenced his appointment, at which most
of the Democratic papers take umbrage.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08

GY Ex-senator Tallmadge addressed an au-
dience of thousand persons at Troy, short
time since on the subjectof Spiritualism.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08

GY An Englishman in California by the name
of Hughes, has just completed the feat of walk
king on plank fifteen feet long by three feet
broad, for eighty hours, without sleep or rest
He won $4,000 by the operation, and we dare say
it was we'll earned.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-08

Ng People turn up their noses at this world as
if they were in the habit of keeping company
with a better.