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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

LITTLE TOMMY.-Does not this simple story re-
mind the reader of some other little Tommy who
has sanctifed trife by the magic of his touch,
and left it to be cherished as priceless thing?-
1t is from the Charleston News
When passing rapidly up King street, we saw
a little boy seated upon curb-stone. He was
apparently about FIVE or six years old, and his
well combed hair, clean hands and face, bright
though we'll patched apron, and whose appearance
indicated that he was the child of loving though
INDECENT mother. As we looked at him closely
we were struck with the heart-broken expression
of his countenance, and the marks OF recent tears
on his cheeks. So yielding to an impulse. which
always leads us to sympathy with the joys or
sorrows of the little ones, We stopped, and put
ting a hand on his head, asked what was the mat
ter. He replied by holding up his open hand, in
which he beheld the fragments of broken tin
toy-a figure of a cow,
ssOh! is that all--well, never mind it. Step
into the nearest toy shop and buy another"-and
we dropped fourpence into his hand-"that will
buy you one, will it not?"
ss0h yes," said he, bursting into paroxysm
of grief, "but this was little Tommy's and he's
deadr'
We gave him the last piece of silver we pos
sessed, but had it been gold. we doubt if he would
have noticed it more than he did the silver. The
wealth of the world could not have supplied the
place of that toy in his little unsophsticated head
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-22

THE STArE SENArE.-There is enough known OF
the political complexion of the Representative
branch of the next General Assembly, to say that
f. will he under the control of the Wing party and
;ts Abolition allies. We have for some days been
endeayoring to ascertain how the State Senate
would probably stand, and the following classin-
cation is the best that we have been able to nave
madr- We will nremise it by saving that i've
who's and seven Democrats hold over, and that
where the name of the Senator elect IS unknown
70 ms. we mt the name of the county or counties
"A''' wuIrs, DEMOCRATS.
Ion Scbramm. j. M. Love,
! Neeaham. NlcCulloch,
.Iobn McAckron. VIM. A. Thurston,
.Iobn park. j. NJ. Preston,
W. w. Hamilton, VIM. G. Coop,
A ". Futon. Z. F. Clark,
Cedar and Clinton co.'s, Geo. w. Lucas,
A. Saunders, q. ". Snieios'
Wanello CO.. Nj. l.. Fisher,
Louisa and Washington co.'s, W. F. Cooibaugh,
Coo W;ILersop. Sam. Workman,
Van Buren co.. Joseph Birge,
NJ. ID. Browning, :,
Total, ID IL
To hear from
Marion, Warren and Madison.
Polk, Jasper, Boone, &c.
POttawattamie, &c.
Wapelo Monroe, Lucas and Clarke.
Davis, Appanoose, &c.
There is another Senatorial District besides
those above. to hear from, which Will complete
the list. Lest there may be any mlsapprehenslon
from the repetition OF the names Oh counties, we
remark that some counties are embraced WITHIN
two Senatorial Districts and in several instances
several counties form. but one Senatorial District:
Jackson and Wapello counties are instances VI
the former, and Dubuque, Clayton anu other
counties, of the latter-Dubuque Herald: LIN.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-18

FATAL ACCIDENT TO FISHING PARTY AT FlLL
RivrR.At Fall River, Mass the 14th inst, party
IL eleven persons left fishing excursion in sail
boat and when at anchor at distance of that har-
hor fishing, with sail up, the boat struck by
squat and cspszed. Two persons board named John
Appleton, aged 30 master mechanic in the linen works.
and Matthew Dalton, aged l5 weaver, drowned.
Mr. Appleton succeeded, previous to his DEATH in
iescupg brother and nephew
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-18

LroroR DESTROYED IN MISSEsoTA.-On Tuesday
and Wee pesday n hts Of last week persons de-
troyed about 81 500 worth Of liquor belonging TO Mr.
sisson Of Ia Sale The Ottawa Repubscdn thinks the
ladies Of those places know something about the way In
winch the liquor got sut.--% Pdul Pioneer, Mayo
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-18

Hereafter let II storm deal in bitter
nagniloquent phraseology 1t shall never again b
ticed by POU0HKKEP6R
s-The Gaoea Of to-day contains the royal decree
amending the ordinance, issued time since, res
tive to the introduction Of free coloniss Time does not
permit offer comment the decree by this steam
er. shall however, do o future occasion.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-18
Particulars Of the Destructive Fire In Balta
more.

From the Baltimore Sun, May 1871
Yesterday morning, about twenty minutes after four
which prevailed for such time that the whole city
seemed to have been aroused. In few minutes q num-
Der Of were on their to the Of The
lumber yard Of McE1dery h Lloyd, situated on Light
street wharf between Camden and Conway streets me
fire must have made considerable progress before va
discovered for by the time the companies In fen
exercise broad sheet Of fame had spread to SOUTH
and S
efforts Of The Hrcmen who continued to pour upon
the burning pile their we'll directed streams the flames
until about third Of the lumber was destroyed ana
four Of the warehouses damaged 70 such extent that
Al ONE stage Of the Are the prospect Of its extnguaA
ment faint that the Independent fire company,
who are generally confined to their own district ssnt
ing list Of losses and nsurances will show the extent Of
the disaster Lloyd estimate their loss at
$4,000, on which they have $1,000 insurance in the
Hartford Comm Insurance Co. The two warehouses,
Nos 112 and ia next to the yard owned by Michael
Dorsey loss en- EACH 500 Insured for that aunccst
In the Firemen's Associated Office No liz occupied
by norsey Co. lime and feed store loss ~ ooe IN
sured for 50 600 in the National Fire Insurance once
commission merchant loss between IS 900 and 900;
insured for $1,000 in the Firemen's Insurance.
Office. The adjoining buildings Nos ne ana 20. H.
about $4,000. The first and third floors Of No: no
we're occupied BY r. w W. Issacs tobacco ccmm ss
merchants loss s. o00 insured In the Nati0nan ior
$1,000 The second floor was occupied BY y; y wihs,
with goods in his line and all lost, to what exens
We know not He was insured for 900 In the Fire
mems Office j. T. Travers grocer his loss principally
by water viz $4,000. The upper part OF the warehouse
burnt insured FOR 300 IN the Franklin Fire lnsu-
rance Contrary Of Philadelphia. The new State tobacco
warehouse was also damaged to the amount Of $500 and
The loss it Is said Is eniailed upon the capentsr M
w w Newman Concerning the origin Of the fire, II u
generally imputed 10 nccndsrsm. Several Aromen At
enc time were IN imminent danger OF their lives BY the
heat and falling rafers but managed to escape serious
injury Mr. Jacob Hnrman proprietor Of public house
on Camden street. most generously supplied the hremsn
With abundance Of hot coffee. Capt Summers Of the
southern police, also rendered valuable services in
saving property exposed In the street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-18
News from Texas.

from
The Galveston Nescs of the 9th instant has the fol-
lowing paragraphs
The teegraphic wires on the line from this point 70
New Orleans work now to Palestine and win be in opsr-
Some 5000 bales of cotton sti at Sabine Pass,
waiting means of transportation to New Orleans.
The weather has continued extremely dry, and COM
plant made Of drought in the region From tho
upper country are favorable for corn and cotton
We hnd by the letter of Austin correspondent
well by the Austin State Gazette of the 29th ul that
the article in last ISSUE in relation to the capture a
that Dr. Steiner legally in custody Of tho
sheriff Of Hill county, at the time he was taken By
Of .1 ssi 70 the
ally with General Harvey this subject and the explA
nation to place both the military and civil autho
rifles as well As the people Of Waco beyond the reach Il
The Ners has letter dated Corpus Christi, April %,
from which We extract follows
The rumored wedding Of General p. +. Smith finally
came of the 18th inst, in style Of magniAcenes
becoming tho occasion Each officer has since givsn
who is in fine spirits, indeed he ought to be such
an occasion For his age he certainly looks remarkably
There was great excitement at Austin ON the 18th ut
In consequence Of Mr.. George j. Durham, exMsyor,
having killed Mr. VIM. H. Cleveland, Of the proprs-
tor Of the Metropolitan Hotel, late Swisher House. in
that city The Austin correspondent Of the Galveston
Nesw who was a witness of the ARRAY, says =
About O'Clock, Mr. Durham passing by the front
of the hotel his way to the oace (he was clerk i'm
the Comptroer's ofce) when he was assaulted by young
Cleveland with hickory stick the latter incting
raj severe blows Dunhams head and shoulders Dun
ham guarded OF the blows well possible and re-
treated to the street. closely pursued by c. when D.
drew his revolver shot frat through Cs shoulder and
next in the head. He fell, spoke not word and In
stantly expired
1t appears that Mr. Durham, after full investiga-
ton, was discharged from custody, the being
garded OF justiAable homicide
Messrs Erskine Co., with a party Of about forty
men, and thousand head Of cattle, left Seguin few
days ago for California.
Major Wood, the new q. s. Quartermaster at India
nola has arrived At that place, with his family and
tered upon his duties Thos G. williams continues -
commissary at Indianola.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-18

THE LAST VIENNA rRoTocoL-Tus LAST RESULT OF
NEGoTrArIoSs-TnE EVACUATION OF LITTLE WA
LACHIA.
The protocol signed at Vienna the 9th Of April
1854 by the representatives OF Austria France Great
Britain and Prussia has been presented TO both Houses
Of Parliament by order her Majesty This document
N as follows
Im or wkronIASp 10 TIM EARL oy CLARENDON.
VIENNA, April IL, 1854.
Ny Lord-I have the honor 70 inclose here With copy
Of the protocol signed conference the 9th Instant
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-18

HAVANA, Nay ii, 1894.
Arrival Of the Dee-Neos from Asrico-Deat Of Nicholas
Braro-Furthcr Decrees-7ae Colonization Schsme Er.
peofed Arrival Of more Africans-Spanish Var Steam
the Look out-77e Settlement Of Gs Blast Warrior
Affair left to Pesuea.
On the 9th the British West India mail steamer Dee
Commander Parker arrived from Tampico and Vera Cruz
with mails thirty-eight passengers, and ST. 30oooo in
transit for southampton, via st. Thomas.
Our dates from the city Of Mexico brought down
the LIST, but do not End anything Of remarkable
interest that you viii not already have in possession by
more direct routes The conquesss of Santa
native and foreign hbustros which TO be found in
squads Of few dozen scattered through his line OF ope
raons at the south the themes Of gloracaton for
the conqueror and the natonfor which, return OF the
victorious Dictator to the capital triumphant entry
will be arrsnged-not to be paid for out Of funds yet to
be received from the United States The death OF Gen.
d. Nicholas Bravo is Justly iamented as he possibly pos
sesrsd the only honest Intelligence among the crowds OF
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-16
LICENSE ~ THE xxIID WARD


70 tse r.i,- y Ire n y NreuHe
s,a. during the canvass last Noyeubsr IN this w All
the successful party professed to be Refcrmers They
adorted the Reform psrtys large show-bs AMI made
every effort to impress voters that they were in favor of
Reform. They now have on opportunity 20 Sno" nom
selves reformers in reality by Withholding licenses Inc
intelligent and virtuous in the Ward demand ~ every
interes, conducive 20 general welfare requires H. ihe
Alderman promised he would do great anu gooa .i'nss
after the Is; Of May-,hai he would be responsible 'o' "
violation Of Law by the hquor-seers after that ds'e he
has both power and responsibility. The 'ouucn'
man said he not in the mcshes OF politicians, ana was
determined to co his whole duty lie his receniy
TOLD the second committee that waited on him thai ne
would not sign a renewal OF license to those who KEEP,
omen on SUNDAY We would ask Mr.. Councilman MoIer
he has taken steps ascertain who they are Or does
he intend 70 depend uncertain and casual normiion
on SO important subject both 10 himself and the public,
he should obtain all possible information, especially by
personal vtstcEon Now is the TINS Tor to
30 ;,s work Your friends tremble for you. hr.
Councilman As for you. ar. Alderman we fear there is
NOT faith enough in the ard to render prayers available;
but !, nossible some Of the broke may be
hearu A'u "''" WEAK IN FAITH.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-16
FIRES
rIRE Is ATrORSEY-sr,


About 3 o'clock Thursday morning fire Wa dis
covered in the second story Of the building Nos , and 30
As.orneyst occupied chair factory by Messrs. ODER
man, Ryerson & Randeu. The irsAen OF the district
were early the ground and succeeded in subdung
the flames. The occupants sustained damage 10 the
smcunt OF about Al, 500. Fully insured.
FIRE N NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Or ARSON.
At 10 o'clock Thursday morning the range ~ build
ng- One Hundred and Twenty-eghtsi., between the
Second and 1hrsv., occupied by the Third sv. Rail-
road Company stables discovered 10 be fire.
The alarm promptly given, 10 which the iremen Us
promptly responded. but before they could subdue the
flames portion Of the building together With i've tuns
of hay and qusntily Of feed, were destroyed.
There seventy-fve horses in the stables az the
time, ba; they fortunately saved without injury TO-
gether with several sets of harness, Sc.
Through the exertions Of the remen, the edjoining
buildings saved from damage Thcloss Is estimated
at about 81 ,5Oo fuly insured in the Asor Insurance
Company.
A named G. W. Taylor was arrested on suspicion
OF arson he seen leave the premises bat few
moment. before the Gre vas discovered
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-16
THE LITE ARRAY on BOARD THE SHIP
KNICKERBOCKER

John Wilson, the young who stabbed on the
III inst in an ARRAY on board tie ship Knckcrbocker,
then lying at Pier No. y. r., is lying dangerously III ~
the New-York Hospital and doubts being enter aimed Of
his recovery, Coroner Hilton yesterday notified and
proceeded 70 take bis deposition which as follows:
ION the afternoon If the 7th inst. the prisoner Charles
Graham and myself were board the nickerbOcker
went and laid down in ~ bunk the prisoner to
soon after: he hal a sheath-kDf IN his light hand; he
asked for 80; told him had not the money with me-
but would get it Of my chest; got up, went 10 the
chest. and was about putting key into the lock when
discovered that il had brn broken open; lifted the lid
and that pairs of pants were gone; tho money
was in pocket of one pair there one at this time
in this part OF the iorecate; was in STOPPING posture
when looked into my chest told the prisoner that my
money and pants had been stolen and that could not
then give him the money; he close behind
NE at this time and plunged the knife into my
back fell over upon the floor and unable 10 rise,
the prisoner then left taking the knife with him.
after this boy called ScOtcby in, and told hun to
fy the and second mate that had been stabbed;
neither the prisoner myself were intoxicated 81 fae
time though had drank together several times daring
the day; had had quarrel together that day and
believe the OF his siabbing vas because did
not give him the 80
Ii only by means OF powerful stimniants thai the
unfortunate enabled TO finish the above state
ment and when the Coroner LEI. Il though. he could
survive but few hours The prisoner, Graham is con-
fined in the Tombs awaiting the result Of his Both
parties sailor and belonged to the knlckes o,er.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-16
WORKS on TURKEY.

Reprints Of London works on Turkey and Russia con-
tnuc to multiply with occasionally an original pubca-
ton Cd he subject Among these, We have trans
lation Of DE BEs>Es Tsrkish Empire, by EDWARD JOY
MORRIS published by Lindsay Il Blakiston Philadelphia
and sold in this CRY By De Wit; Davenport Ii con-
tains comprehensive view Of The historical statistical
ard religious condition of Turkey and an account OF the
national manners and customs to which the translator has
added some interesting selections from celebrated French
writings on Turkey and Constantnople and considera
be amount Of original matter suggested By his travels
in the East.-A Icar nth tie Turks by WARnoroS W.
SaYrH published by Redfeld gives description OF
Journey through Turkey and Of the character of her pop
ula,ion II Is highly favorable TO the Turkish character
and attempts to show the " real brightness of It's sunny
tide "-s1ADrs Trarcs in Turkey is q racy volume pub
Hshed by William Taylor & Co.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-16

RowpIys N RuI-C,R.-0n Wednesday night two
v5;es entered one Of the Secondary. ear and when
called on for their fare refused to pay it. Patrick Bagen.
the conductor then ordered them TO leave whea Of
them named Thomas Dolan, struck him powerful blow
in the face i his fist and after getting of the car hurled
large payincsone at him. The missile took eject on
his leg causing severe injury. He then ran oh but was
rursued and arrested by policeman. Yesterday Justice
Welsh locked him mp for trial.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-16

THr Boiler ExP1osIoy ~ BOsrON-There was a
sea-ppe explosion at % o'clock yesterday Of the boiler
Il, the hat mandatory OF Stephen L. Taylor No 20
BrghtOp- The boiler located in the basement, ana
tho engine the first floor above The moment that the
engineer Thomas Beech put the engine in motion after
dinner the boiler ue burst occasonng an explosion ana
serious injury persons who happened 10 be standing
near the engine. piece Of the iluc thrown against
the wall with considerable violence. Five of the men,
who were the engine In the direction NJ the front
door, and four Of them fell into the cellar, through The
uap-dCor which open; only succeeded N r. ich
ing the street. The sixth fell whore he Stood and o.
capped serious injury. the skin largely stripped from
their hands and bodies and they taken 10 the
Hospital T. Stafford, the who succeeded in reaching
the street, not very badly injured and VIM Chetar
the Individual who fell upon the floor, sustained but nS
harm Stafford and Chegar were able 10 walk home.
The windows hIou Chout the bnildn- were more or less
shattered. There were sixte~n men and boys az
work in the upper stories at The time of the explosion aud
the rooms occupied by them were instantly hlled with
steam but they managed 10 reach the street unharmel
fBoton Traveller, lith.
kansas AND NRBRAsgA MrETISG IN PHILADELPHIA
meeting of persons friendly 10 the formation of
cety aid emigration Kansas and Nebraska Terrific
RIGS held the evening 81 the 9Th in the room Of
the Board Of Trade
Mr.. James Morrison called to preside and Mr.. Jas.
Leslie chosen Secretary.
Tho of incorporation Of the Massachusetts, Asocia.
ton and s proposed plans oil action we're then read and
various plars were debated.
Col. Thomas l.. Kane stated at length all the oforma
ton be had been able gather from eastern gentlemen IN
regard 10 the proposed emigration movement.
There seemed to be lack OF information in reference to
the details vi the Massachusetts, plan Of action.
On motion OF Mr.. A. II. Rosenheim Committee was
appointed TO correspond with the Massachusetts, Emgan,
Aid Society, and obtain all the necessary Information in
gard 20 the plans at that association, 81 report NJ meet
ing % be held within fortnight.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-16

with satisfaction by persons who-e taste has not been
,ro1sd b. the two free use Of liie-a-y condiments
TI5Is. That AND The OTHER ~ k,tLs Lo,i,t OsANo'
ia l2rao p ~ Bos;c1. Philips SAMPSON a 70 Wv
Nork. J. G. Delby
A favorable specimen Of species Of literature "ien
has recently become fashionable. given in this vou ne.
l. consists Of descriptive sketches. stores bret poems m
miscellaneous fragments shoEing face pen and Just
receptions. The color occasionally pat on too 'hi'A
but for the most part the descriptions are not only AMI
mated. but true to nature.
LIFE IstByssiSIA By MASsrnLo PAESY'' 2T'''' '-ll0
D. Apr t0n c..
large portion Of the public i already acquainted win
hese spirited volumes from the copous extracts when
have reprinted from the English periodical press Ihey
ere OF equal interest readers quest Of amusement ani
20 those who DESTROYS Of information IN regard 20
compsra;ivoly unknown region.
THE LIFE or JOAN or ARC b. DAVID ". BARTLFTr.
flno. ID Anturn ard Buffalo. Miller OTon MauisAH
50 bv Sheldon. Lauport 4 Blake.
The tragic romance Of Joan Of Arc rs given oy the
most authentic historians. here reproduced in simple
and popular form. II makes useful addition to the
farily Library.
new edition Of the Autobiography Of az English SOL
DIR IL fe JRited States Army is issued by >tringer
Townsend.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-16

JERSEY CITY WATCHMES.-The City Watchmen for the
ensuing year hsve been appointed by the common Council toll
Fi,i BardDane Calhoun Joseph H. Fairbanks Jonathan H.
Baldwin snd AeDonsd Two vacancies in this Ward eHsin
second a,s-Jobn P Masske rhonas Springfield Benjamin
Hslns, j., John Ayes. VIM. Anness sud y. Turner.
Hiram Il Fem John = aichsii.on and wa H. Lyon
net oaa ch. de ias J aa ys n n .;n Mn's B"
Board OF EDuc,rIos.-vacanciesi in the Board of Edu
cation filed by The Common Council Tuesday evening by
''i FL T. ' We,d ,2PPsieIsp S1oom.
srsdwe,d-M. R Case, DR.. c. Smith
FsaJa ga5d-H NJ soue Al-raudc- p may
Alderman James the First Ward Jersey City has re-
signed account Of III health and pressure Of business
The Jersey City Common Council will meet at the Ly
ceun this evening -
Marshal Ellis and Captain Farley have been appointed
to ferret out places where liquor sold without license in Jersey
NEw,RK FIRE DEPARTsEsT.-At the meeting Of the
Newark Common Council Tuesday evening tho old volunteer Fire
Department entirely dsauded aud new members. ranging
book 'nd adder hose and engine companies The Eng
Council en- 60 pat into ops,on G. H. Jons. S BEEN N
'proirsd Chief Engineer Of tbs Department
LicgSsEs-On the subject of liquor Licenses there are
three rsres the Newark common coae those opposed
ps aI.ie.g eslses' and laess IN favor granting
three ACTIONS no licenses are granted
10 beethown 20 accommodate those who desire
ssesi Musical Congress ~ the Crystal Palace this evening
Homeopathic State Medical Society was formed in
Newark the 9th inst Of which Prof NJ Ward chosen
PfeenL Resolutions adopted thakDs the members Of the
esataf who Advocated the medical law which
thu equal privileges with other phyas They in trenton
on tAs list Tuesday Of October.
AcoiDENr.-On Tuesday evening. the o'clock train
OF cars from Nsw-York for fsckss~n pasin Dover y
ran over ea severely n1ns that I'd se next niqsa.f
II that the chd- had AIKEN and becoming NOV
csted laid down the with H. When tho tram sppfos
she managed to get of th- track bat len tho child thsre'o'
was run over e. above stated.
Chosen FREEHoLDERs.-The Hudson Coun.y noa*"o
Chosen Freeholders met House on
sPporionmsn. of the State school money wa ~
jersey City....f children.
Bergen -. 81 Children '''''''''' n, ~
Nov,h Re-, Children. ..+.'''s''''f'''
49,, ts7c children. '''''''''''''''
Harrson....... 81 chidrer''''''''' ~ -
r. % children. ~ s2 81
ToaL ,hs .n els 100 Be rssei b.
ina year for oo ~, Court repaired aud painted
powered 70 the
vas the County The Board sdjoarned
SET .s On wednesday tho 9Th Of Angus next
The ladies OF Trinity VI. Z. Church, Jersey City, will
hi h-ir Festival Commercial Hall this evening
Ths wskeey will sdde.- the sssembsss bneay tho
oeesson-
BURGLiRT.-The carpenterehoP OF Ephraim Pray, in
w.nay night robbed srpeaters tools to the value o.
about 80
The Jersey CITY Telegraph says that Of the whole
% yea, tbsr. act lrAhaa, Romsa Cshoe seas them