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The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-05-16
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A. F. Cutter, Rock Island Lieutenant Carlin
Fort Rply; Lieut.. Magruder, Fort Smelling; 1. Nc.
Alpn, England; Moses Panquette, Portage City
Miss Sutcliff, England P. Pain, Lady and Sons
Mobile; b. F. Baker, Maine; William S. Smell ano
Lady, New York. G. ID. Tinkcum and Lady, St
Anthony; I. SewelI, c. F. Crehorc, Chicago; Lieut.
Thomas Wilson, DR.. McDugaI, Fort Sneng JAS
A. Semen, st. Anthony; Doct 1. Henry, Virginia
c. p. Streeter, Robert Wnton, John Nixon, William
II. Hele, d. J. Hale, Wheeling, Va; Samuel Knep.
per, Wooster, Ohio; II. Ward, Buffalo, New York
A. X. Stewart, Huntingdon, Pa; T. F. Lowry, do
Maj o. F. Wnship, U. S. Army; James A. Ashy,
Brooklyn, Pa; Daniel BirdselI, Lafayette, Ind.
I. w. Egan. Lake Michigan; H. Brown, Indiana
Lewis Persons, Glens Falls, N. v; r. II. Rice,
Plausville, Wis; John d. Sudden, St Crox; Isaac
Lewis, Michigan; Smith Allison, St Croix; VIM.
CohiIl, Jr., New York; William Y. King, U. S. !;
H. Greedy and Lady, St Croix; Joseph Henly,
Thomas J Hay, Northampton, Pa; E. c. MouI,on,
were among the arrivals at the American House yes
terday.
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Congressional.

WAsH,NeroN, May 8.
HoUsE.-The Speaker laid before the House a
statement of the Secretary of the Treasury in reply
to resolution as to the amount Of Stocks and other
Government securities redeemed since March, 1854.
The whole redeemed since that date is $lS,-
s13,714 IS; premiums paid the same, S2.657 >
Gil IS, leaving outstanding liabilities, $50, 1915 ,672
So on the fourth.
The House has reached the Nebraska Bill after
laying aside II bills that had precedence. A vote
was taken each bill, yeas about 100, nays 70 or
80.
When the Nebraska bill came along, the House
was the scene of little tumult. Members were on
their feet and cappng of their hands in parts of the
Hall. A motion to lay it on The table was defeated
oy vote q los s2 Sc; Gsrrit Smith Of New York
and Breckenridge of Kentucky, were appointed tel
lers.
Some Of the members who were opposed TO the bill
now vote to take il up.
A motion will he made by Mr.. Jones of Tennessee,
to substitute bill for Douglass, not containing the
clause for the repeal Of the Missouri Compromise.
The friends of the Nebraska Bill held a caucus on
Saturday, and resolved to oppose all amendments
cept striking out the Clayton clause.
WASHINGTON, May 9.
In the Senate several memorials were presented
including some against the Nebraska bill.
A resolution was adopted calling for reports of Mr.
SANFORD, late charge to PARIS, on the different sys-
TENS of the final code in France.
A bill was passed paying to David Lycrlc $4,000
for losses under contract for supplying hemp the
Government.
The Indian app opration bill was taken up and de-
hated upon.
NoU0n no House meeting went INTO CON-
mittee the Nebraska Bill when Mr. Ingersoll
made speech on the European war, advocating im-
mediate declaration by Congress, Of the principle
that the United States would permit the search
ing Of American ships, the overhauIing of their
papers.
Mr.. Perkins spoke on the question, contending that
it was high time that country was acting in the
matter.
The Association Of the Medical SUPERINTENDENT
Of the Insane, met here on this morning. Dr.. LII.
Their Bell was appointed President. A committee was
also appointed to prepare for business.
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We have before us, in the N. Y. Journals
the details of the news by the last arrival from
Europe. There is nothing of paramount inn
portancc, save perhaps the account of the ex-
pulsion of the Greeks, which is said to be car
ried on with vigorous severity. Every steam
er that leaves for Syria Is crowded with these
unfortunates, many Of whom are reduced to
complete poverty. Numbers of the stores in
Pera are shut up by the expulsion of their
owners; over thirty physicians have been COM
PEELED to abandon their business; and the ho-
tells are almost emptied of attendants, drago-
mans, &c. Members of the Greek Church on
ly are required to leave. Greeks, members of
the Latin Church, are unmOlested on prOduc-
ing certificate of the Latin Archbishop that
they are members of his Church. The expul-
sion has certainly caused large amount of
misery to individuals, but the measure is not
without ready excuse. When Russia next
demands right of prOtcctorate over the Greek
Christians, the answer of the Porte can be that
IAOiO "iO HO QUILL POiSOiio WilHlu IuC l. vi
dominions!" But by this course the Turks
are in danger of losing much of the sympathy
of the christian powers. 1t is bad stroke of
policy and will tend to weaken the cause of
the Porte.
From Trieste, 18th, it was said that Prince
Daniel, of Montenegro, on receiving the news
of the expulsion of the Greeks from CONSTANT
nople, published a proclamation calling on the
Montenegrins to take arms against the Turks.
From Orsova, 10th, it is stated that on the
l4th Russian force violated the Servian Ter
ritory, and occupied Turnu-Serverin. On the
18th the Cossacks crossed the Danube at New
Orsova, a Turkish fortress on one of the Danu-
bian islands, and occupied Wartsierova. The
Turks were bombarding the place. Accord
ing to the accounts received, it is not clear
whether regular passage of the river is in.
tended at that spot by the Russians.
The operations on the Danube were copin.
ed to small affairs. 1t is evident, however
that the Russian free CONCENTRATED there Is
too strong for the Turks, and that the latter
would be destroyed in q pitched battle.
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The Daily Times.

We were greeted early yesterday morning
by the first number of this new daily, arraycd
in beautiful dress, and wearing a look not
only of beauty, but of perpetuity. 1t looks, on
the face of it, as if it intended paying us a
morning visit whatever fraction of century
we existed And we hope it may. Its con-
ductors are young gentlemen formerly connect
ed with our own establishment, and we are
able from personal association to commend
them as men of courtesy and integrity. They
have undertaken an arduous and difficult task,
but they have nerve and talent equal to all ex-
igencies, and superior. We congratulate them
on the complete success of their effort, and
shall always welcome both them and their sheet
to our sanctum.
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NEW YORK, Mays.
The steamship Star Of the West arrived hast
evening with dates from California, April Is. She
brngs61S passengers and 81 ZIG ATT freight, and
$500 900 IN hands Of passengers.
The Geo. Law left Aspinwall at IL O'Clock on
the 3Oth ul, and arrived at Sandy Hook last night,
She brings the California mails of April Is, and
$e4S ,573 treasure freight, and 5S4 passengers.
In the San Francisco harbor on the morning. Of
the 18TH the Secretary, bound for Netelina
burst her boiler killing Is persons and woundng
others.
The weather has been clear and warm during the
fortnight.
The Branch Mint opened on the 3d-deposts thus
far about $36, 900 daily.
The Mexican Consul was indicted on the Sd for
violating the neutrality laws by enlising soldiers for
Mexico.
In San Francisco two shocks Of an earthquake
were felt on the 10th.
1t is said tina, another attempt will be made to elect
a U. s. Senator this session.
News from Mexico is Of highly interesting char
acter. Santa Anna had blocaded the port of Acap-
ulco. The revolutionary part and Government troors
were fighting
Santa Anna, with an army variously estimated at
from 5000 to 5000 men, was encamped in the neigh
borhood, and it was expected he would make an at
tack on the town during the night.
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A Queer Case.

-Four mcn-Huscn, Morris, Davis and Law.
son were recently convicted of conspiracy
at Pittsburgh, under the following circumstan-
ces: They were charged with confederating to
obtain large sums of money from banking in
stitutions and railroad companies, under color
of law for violation of the statute prohibiting
the issue and circulation of bank notes of q
less denomination than five dollars. 1t ap.
pearcd in evidence that those conspiratOrs had
planned schemes to obtain small notes from
taosc corporations, and that for the purpose
of carrying out their Infamous project, they de-
posted moneys in banks, and drew the same
out in small sums, always requesting one dol
lar notes. Having succeeded in obtaining a
large amount in this way, they instituted pro-
ceedings for the recovery of several penalties
of five hundred dollars each for every small
note obtained in the way mentioned. The
suits instituted by them amount to about one
hundred thousand dollars, half of which would
inure to the benefit of the county where the
offence was charged. In an effort to compro-
mise those claims, at the request of the conspir-
ators their agreement and terms of confederacy
came to the light of day, and the designs of
those dangerous men have been frustrated
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The last St. Louis Democrat says that it is
authorized to announce THOMAS H. BENTON as
a candidate for Congress in that District, sub
ject to the wishes of the Democracy as express
ed by a primary election, "In making this
announcement it is due to Col. BENTON to say,
that in the present instance, as during long
life devoted to the service of his country, he is
ready to abide by the decision of the people
and the people only. If the Democrats of the
First District desire that he should again stand
forth and confront the Wings and Nulli6ers,
no personal disinclination will induce him to
decline doing so, and, if the Democracy wish
to vindicate their own honor it is their right
to do so, and they have a presumption of thin
ty years upon the use of his NAME"
Col. BENTON is also announced as candi-
date before the people of the State at large
for reelection to the Senate of the United
States.
We notice that the Galcna Jefersonian has
hOistcd the name of Col. BENTON for the Pres
idency, and is urging his claims with much
earnestncss This is rather early to enter up
on the course for 1856 but the field is open
the fight is pull tic one, aud we are likely to
have slfhci@l number of candidates brought
forward for vi practical purposes.
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Late from the Plains.

The Salt Lake Mail arrived here this evening, hav-
ing been detained by severe wind and rain storms,
oIntcred above Fort kearney.
The Cheyennes and Crew Indians had driven of
the whites, who had established bridges ard ferries
the North Platte and Green River stating it to he
their intention Of carrying the business and appro
priating the ferry tolls themselves.
1t was rumored that the Pawnces had stopped sew :
era freight trains and wagons from St. Joseph, near
Table Rock taken their provisions and lett them in
a destitute and starving condition.
Mr.. Richards, editor Of the Deserct Nous, died at
Salt Lake City on the 18th ult.
The passengers by the mail were Judge Reid, Gen
George Grant, of the Mountain Rangers; Lieutenant
Joseph Young, of Gov. Brigham Young.
The roads were in bad condition, but the grass
was fine.
The first trains of emigrants met above Fort
Kearney.
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In the History Of Illinois, by the late Governor
Ford, occurs the following correct sentiment Gle,
posterty remember it and engrave tupon their hearts
as lesson of wisdom that splendid abilities and the
power Of ingenious speculation are not craftsmanship;
but they may lead country to the verge of RUM I'M
less guided by solemn judgment and plain common
sense, by which they ate rarely accompanied.''
ing, is urged at Richmond, Va.
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No little excitement was created in Sandus-
ky on Friday, by the discovery that one of the
business men had absconded- leaving large
number of persons losers of considerable mo-
ney. The Register says the recreant had Dor
rowed, upon his hitherto unimpeachable credit,
much money in sums of 500 and upwards,
from all classes of persons, merchants, mechan-
les, and day laborers whose dollars were earn
ed through the hardest kind of service. His
general merchandise accounts, it is ascertained
have been collected up to large amount The
default is supposed to exceed $4,000.
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Al the members Of Congress from South
Carolina are natives Of that State except Gen.
John Mcqueen, who was born in North Caro-
lima. Besides these, Senators, Thos. j. Rusk,
of Texas, j. p. Benjamin, of Louisiana, S. Adj
ans and Albert G. Brown, of Mississippi, were
born in the Palmetto State, making six ma
tives of South Carolina in the Senate alone,
while in the House arc DR.. David A. Reese
and Col. Elijah w. Chastain, of Georgia, Phil
Up Philips, of Alabama, (Mobile) and Theo-
dore q. Hunt, of Louisiana, all South Carroll
mans by birth.
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Elk PRESIDENT VAN BURMA letter fir,

Elk PRESIDENT VAN BuREN.-A letter from
Rome, dated April 4th, says:
"Among the expected Oriental travellers, is our
distinguished citizen, ex-president Van Buren,, who
has been wintering at Rome. He leaves to day for
Naples, with the intention Of passing the summer in
that region, perhaps at Sorrento. 1t is with regret
that we lose the society of this gentleman. The most
courteous attentions have been shown him at the
Papal Court, and received by him with that quiet
and simple grace which in him makes up for the
disadvantage of knowing no other than his native
language and with uniamarity with courtly pune
tio. 1t is likely that Mr.. Van Buren, and his son,
whose health has greatly improved. may spend his
next winter in a visit the "tioly Places,' with
party of Americans. who have Likewise just left the
CITY,"
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BY LOVER.

Our Father land and would st thou know
Why we should call it Father landf
1t is, that Adam here below
Was made Of earth by Natures hand;
And he, our Father, made of earth,
Hath peOpled earth on every hand,
And we, in memory of his birth,
Do call our country, Gather land"
At first in Eden's bowers they say
No sound of speech had Adam caught,
But whstled like . bird all d y
And may be twas for want of thought
But Nature, with resistless laws,
Made Adam surpass the BIRDS
She gave him lovely Eve-because
II he'd wife-they must have words.
And 50, the native land hold,
BY male descent is proudly mine
The language, as the tale hath told,
Was given in the female line
And thus, we see, either hand
We name our blessings whence they've sprunc
We call our country Father land
We call our language Mother tongue.
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Thrilling Incident.

The following notice Of one Of the NeA York fire.
men, recently buried under the ruins of burning
house, we take from the New York Herald. The
name Of the unfortunate man is O'DoNNEL.
For eight long and painful hours was he lying un-
der large timber, while the flames threatened every
moment to consume him. He was nearly an hour in
this position before his cries for assistance were
heard, and during that time each minute a"
age in duration. His first intimaton that his r'e"ds
were near, a slight knocking over head ana
never did noise sound more sweet to human ears
is that your said brother fireman. 9,
sNo.' replied the sufferer. "a little TURNER on; ana
for heavens sake make haste, or VIII de sufocated
.Are we near Won now!' said several voices, as an
other knock was given.
Not yet
.Now!'
.Yes; you are directly me. Quick, quick, !
can't stand this much longer
A hole cut in the floor over his head, and
through il he could be cnveoped in smoke while
the flames had approached SO close to him as to
scorch his clothes.
sThe pipe, give me the pipe at once, or he will lie
burnt to death before eyes,, said Of the FIRE.
men seeing his imminent danger.
stream Of water soon directed upon the ad.
vancing flames, and they were driven back at the
very moment they threatened to destroy him. AS j,
was impossible to extingush The fire, account OF
its position it was necessary to play upon 1t once in
every minutes. But during the whole time of his
fearful Imprisonment, the brave fellow lost his
As it was feared, however, that his strength would
give way before he could he rescued, hole bro.
ken through the wall near where he Law, and some
stmulants handed to him. Ills friends co I'D nov
converse with him with nut any difficulty, ana they
learned that there were four or five dead bodies lynn:
near him.
SIS there any else there besides yourself' the!
asked.
sYes, four or i've he replied, 'and they are al
dead. can see them from where am
While he was lying there, his father and bro he
hearing Of the disaster, has'ened to the scene,
found their worst fears realized They arrived abou
two hours after the falling Of the wall, and ncve
left the spot till he ext, caed. We will not at
tempt to describe their feelings they saw him. al
ter the unremittins exertons the part Of tn
6remcn, taken from the ruins horribly crushed an
mangei. He immediately conveyed to the cit
Hospital, where he is laying at present, in a mos
critical condition. His face and head dreadii,
~ burned, and one hand almost severed from hi
arm.
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RIVER NEWS.

The steamer Humboldt, Capt. HAYcocK,
leaves this morning for Traverse des Sioux.
The steamer Sdngamon came in port yester-
day from below. We understand she is in
tended for the Minnesota River trade.
The War Eagle, Capt. HARRIS, on her last
trip down, beat the arabia near twenty-four
hours between st. Paul and Galena. She ar
rived and left yesterday with full loads eacl
way.
The st. Paul arrived here from st. Louis
yesterday afternoon, bringing forty cabin pas
sengcrs, and otherwise well loaded. She is one O
the fastest boats on this river. She leaves th
morning.
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THE STEAMER City OF GLAsoow.-The sus.
pense Of those having friends board this missing
steamer must indeed be terrible. The Philadelphia
Register says:
owe have been made acquainted with two cases
in which Of this city have wives and families
board and such is the horrd suspense that they are
entirely incapacitated for any business. Almost any
news would be preferable to such suspense, but the
mind will long cling to the hope that the vessel and
her precious burthen of over four hundred human be-
ings may yet be restored 1t is barely possible; It
would be folly to pretend that it is probable"
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Fire at KenOsha.

KENosHA, May 9-7P.M.
fire occurred here this afternoon, which DESTROY
ed seven Or eight wooden buildings Pearl and En-.
change streets.
The loss is perhaps not over five thousand dollars
and falls principally upon Mcssrs. Croset, Chesholm
and Yates. No assurances.
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WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

~ G. GRISwOID has just opened in. LAMBERT'S
W BRICK BLOCK 3D. street. under the MinnesOtian
Office. Ten ThOuSa nd Dollars worth Of
READY MADE CLOTHING. CENTS FURNISHING
GOODS
Comprising the largest and best selected assortment of
goods of the kind offered i'm this city Territory.
The goods and clothing all now, and of the
LATEST SPRING STYLES
selected with great from the largest and most fashion
able houses in Boston lie also extensive
of
HATS AND CAPS
of every description
Persons in of any Of the above goods will find il
to their advantage examine this stock before making
their purchases The stock will nc sold WHOLESALE
RETAIL to suit purchasers, and at the LOWEST CASH
PRICES. g. &. GRISWOI.D.
MAY Id W.T..
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CAPTURE OF Two WHALEs.-We learn that
the schooner Union, of Provncetown while cruising
off that bort on Friday last, succeeded in capturing
two fin back whales. They were both killed BY bomb
Iances They are said to be abont the first Of this
descr;nt;on taken on our coast and at the present
time there are large numbers in the bay, and parties
from the cape have gone in puruit Of them.-Boston
Journal.
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The GAINESVILLE, Wis, Gazette, of the 29th
ult., notices some potatoes raised this spring
in the open field, by Mr.. D. F. Kimblc-call-
ed the "Early Scotch" and growing to fair
size. Those received, of course, were not full
grown.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-05-16

The Wing candidate for Governor of Iowa,
JAMES W. GRIMES, spreads himself in an adj
dress of several columns length to the voters OF
that State. He opposes the Nebraska Bill
and the farther extension of slavery.
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The Warehouse of John Hackct Esq, of Be.
lott, Wis, was broken open last Sunday even
ing, by company of burglars, who took out a
heavy iron safe, carried it about forty rods
blew the door open with powder, and made of
with the contents. Fortunately there was on
ly about $500 in it at the time, though the
robbers probably expected to find much arg-
or amount. AS yet, no clue has been discov-
drcls.
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TO CAPITALISTS.

THE immense and valuable water power at Sank
l. Rapids is now for sale on the most reason
able terms. Persons wishing to engage in the manu-
iactlre IL lumber and flour, will find this the
sirable point in Minnesota. The of power that
can be made available for driving machinery is not ex-
ceeCed any point in the Territory. None need applv
unless willing commence the erection of mil I,nc
dately To such, EXTRAORDINARY INDUCEMENTS will
be offered.
For particulars enquire of the subscriber or OF Do
RUP d CAKES, Bankers, st. Paul.
May ii, IT, GEO w. SWEET
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People should be cautious about receiving
the dollar of 1852. A large quantity of bogus
pieces, with that date, have been put in circu-
lation by gang of counterfeiters in Cleveland
and are extremely well executed.
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The Albany State Register, states that the
lightning" train, as it is called, on the New
York Central Railway, is to run from this city
to Buffalo in nine and half hours, this is at
the rate of one mile in every ll3 "a seconds
including stoppages.
The Hudson River Express train, leaving
New York at A. NJ, is to be due at East AL
bany at lO-20-running from thirty-irst street
at the rate of one mile in every ia "a sec
Onds.
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The Dayton Gazette, speaking of the Jury in
the Ward case, says: "When the Jury went
out it was generally feared they would hang it
is now the common belief that hanging is too
good for them.'