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

No News FROM WAsuINGToN.-We can find no
news from Washington further than dispatch
dated May 10th, which states that I" the defeat
yesterday was brought about by Dean, Hughes,
Wentworth, Kittridgc, Banks, Seymour, Edgerton,
Mace and Champlain. What this defeat alludes
to it is impossible to tell. 1t may mean the Ne
braska bill and it may mean the Pacific Railroa |
Bill. The dispatch adds:
There is a renewal of the difficulty this morn
ing between Craig and Hunt. 1t is believed that
fight must result. The challenge clearly belongs
to Craig, who is endeavoring to throw it on to
Hunt.
We shall be obliged to wait until the arrival Of
another mail before we can known how the Ne
brasha Bill has been disposed of.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

Cy= In we'll written history of the rise and
progress of that place, the =" st. Joseph CONNER
cial Cycle" Mo-, says:
ssFrom a hemp field in 1913 st. Joseph has, in
the unparalleled short period Of eleven years.
grown into a city Of beautiful proportions, and
Of population bordering upon FIVE THOUSAND
We may challenge the valley Of the Mississippi
for her rival, considering her age"
St. Paul, Of the "valley Of the Mississippi
emerged from the forest in 1S49, and is now ga
city of beautiful proportions" and Of popula-
ton "bordering upon'' SIX THOUSAND.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

CoNNEcTIcUr.-The Legislature of this State
have elected Francis Gillette Gree soiler) Uni
ted States Senator, for the remaining term Of
Truman Smith resigned, and Lafayette S. Foster
(whig) for the full term Of six years, from March
4, 1855, to March 6, 1861.
These elections have been brought about di-
rectly by the passage of Douglas Nebraska Bill
through the United States Senate. So much for
breaking a solemn compact. Connecticut has
led of, other States will follow.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30
LATE FROM EJIROPE.

The steamer Franklin arrived ut New York on
the 22d. No news Of exciting interest from the
seat of war. Nothing important from the Black
Sea, or the Danube. The Russians had cvacua-
ted Trajova.
CY-Austria has offered new propositions to
Russia. If this is rejected they will join the allied
powers.
Flour and Corn had advanced one shilling.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

CHIPPEWA AGENCY DESrRoYEp.-We learn from
Mr. ID. &. Morrison, directly from Lake Superior,
that the warehouse AZ the Chippewa Agency, To-
Gated on Crow Wing river. twelve miles from
Fort Ripley, was destroyed by IRE on Saturday
night last. Loss $4,000. 1t is supposed by
some that the head chief of the tribe in that vi
entity set it fire, but the more general opinion
prevails that it was accidental.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

1.-THE Pioneer states that the steamer Hum
bOldt is about to abandon the Minnesota trade.
and run between St. Paul and the Falls of St.
CrOix. 1t suggests as the reason that the steam
crs are becoming too numerous on the Minnesota.
and the operations of the Humboldt are consc-
qucntly crampcd. She is anxious to get into a
stream that will afford her an opportunity of
spreading herself. This is generally the ease
with small craft.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

FIRE AT Fort SNELLING.-We learn from MIR.
Franklin Steele, that on Friday night last about
10 O'Clock, the Dragon Stable at Fort Smelling
was discovered to be on fire, and in a few mo-
ments the whole building was in flames. In the
stable were several buggies, and wagons which
were destroyed-loss about 1000. 1t is suppos-
ed that the stable was set on fire by several dis
charged soldiers.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

THE EcLPsE.-We were debarred the pleasure
of witnessing the great eclipse in consequence of
the clouds which obscured the sun. About 3
O'Clock, however, whenever the sun was visible.
small spot could be discerned where the moon
appeared to be crossing it, but anything further
could not be seen. With the clouds and the
eclipse, at four O'Clock it quite dark so much
so that Shanghai rooster near our Office kept up
a continual Growing.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

CyT We regret to learn that Prof. Henry, fail
inc to procure room, has been obliged to post
pOne his lectures on Mind and Matter, until some
other time Lectures of this character should be
encouraged, forif by them nothing new is learned,
nothing injurious is acquired, which is very i'm
portant consideration in this particular period of
Heterogeneous amuSemcntS,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

PROBABLE DESTRUCTION OF SANTA anna AND HIS
ARxY--A Letter to the \. o. Bee announces the
startling tidings that Santa Anna and his army
had probably been destroyed by Alvarez. He had
not been heard from in some time, and it is sup
posed that he is in the hands of his enemies, or
that he has left the country. Further particulars
will be found in another column.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

CO The steamer Garden City, on her way from
500 to Chicago On the 18th inst, ran on to reef
of rocks and knocked hole in her bottom, caus
ing her to sink in a very short time. Passengers
and crew saved.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

Cy5NThc revolution in Mexico still exists; an
engagement having taken place between the
troops Of Santa Anna and those Of Alvarez.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

CATTLE CoNvESTrOS.-A Convention of Cattle
is to be held at Springfield, Ohio, on the 25th,
Goth and 9th of October next. Competition is
invited from every body. Six thousand dollars
will be distributed in premiums.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

The HoREoRs OF a TROUBLED CoScIESscE.-
No man can make it happy. We might promote
i, to tread ANGLE deep on obsequious carpets, or
embosom it in balm and down. We might bid
Arabia breathe over it, and Golconda glitter
round it. We might encircle it with clouds of
lowering satellites, and put upon its head the
not been taken from its memory, the festered
wound from the spirit, the pale forebodins, the
frequent gloom, the startled slumber. will pro-
nounce these splendors a mockery, and all this
luxury slittering lie.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

The Wings of the Second Congressional Dis
trict of Missouri, have nominated Gilchrist Por-
ter, Esq. as their candidate for Congress. Co.
mick and Robinson are spoken of as the anthem
ton candidates in the same district, and Arnold
Knekel as the regular Benton candidate.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

BAD.-A dam recently constructed across Rum
River, at an expense of nearly three thousand dol
lars, has been DESTROYED by the great pressure of
water against it caused by the late rains. This
accident is sad onvenienee to the lumbermen,
as well as to the mills at Anoka, whose proprie-
tors will suffer from want of water and LOGS.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30
NEW YoRK. Nav 20

morning in the Marble Works Just erected in Mas
sau street, site of old Bible House.
The walls were shattered, and building other
wise injured by the fire and water. No persons
seriously injured.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

PROPELLER KENT DEsTRoYED.-The propeller
Kent of Buffalo, was destroyed by fire off Port
Colburn, on the 10Th inst. She had 100 tons
of merchandise on board all of which was con-
sumcd. The vessel was insured for SO 900.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

BOARD OF HEALTH.-We are very glad to see
that the Council have established a Board of
Health, and that hereafter should strangers come
among US in sick condition, they will be taken
care of by the proper authorities. The following
gentlemen compose the Board: First Ward
John P. Owens. Second-Lott Moffett. Third
Geo. w. Farrington.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

NEBRASKA Built is reported in our cx-
changes that the Nebraska men now count only
from seven to ten majority in the House of Rep
rcsentatvcs on the Nebraska Bill. The Pacific
Railroad Bill was made the special order for the
18th inst
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

The Galena Advertiser says that slight
frost occurred at that place on the morning Of
the Odd. We can hear of no frost having Oc-
currn1 hnro
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

{ y The smart little steamer Editor, Capt
Smith, reached our Levcc yesterday morning
She brought 60 cabin and about 90 deck passen.
gers for Minnesota-total $50. We are indebted
to the Capt. and Clerk, Mr.. S. p. Perkins, fol-
late st. Louis PAPERS
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

CT Hon. Rufus Choate has resigned the Office
of Attorney General of Massachusetts,. Ex-
Governor Clifford is spoken Of as his successor.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30
For the Times.
DESCRIPTION OF A WATER TELEGRAPH


If persons wish to save themselves the labor of
Juggling water up steep hill, from fifty to one
hundred and fifty feet in height, they do so
by adopting the following method: Let us sup
pose the spring to be at the foot of the hill, and
post at the summit, with thick wire attached
to the upper end of it, and running down and fas-
tened to stake in the spring, which must be of
sufficient length to allow the bucket to slip into
the spring. Take board and saw out two
wheels foot in diameter, nail across them strips
two feet long by two inches wide. Then by at
taching crank it forms the drum. Have strong
cord of sufficient length to reach from the spring
to the drum attached to this drum and pail. The
pail is suspended by pully to the wire, and at
every revolution of the wheel the pail ascends or
descends at rapid rate. This convenient appa-
ratuS was introduced into this country by MeSsrS.
Dawson &'Mori~op, and may be seen in opera
ton NOT far from the Fort Road on the bluff.
f. e. b.
;.a~Thc Above is a very simple and convenient
method Of raising water from springs, and when
once tried will be found invaluable. ED.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

A NOBLE BoY.-A boy was once tempted by
some of his companions to pluck ripe cherries
from tree which his father had forbidden him
to touch. ''You need not be afraid, 'said one of
his companions, "for if your father should
find out that you had them, he is so kind he
would not hurt you.' s'That is the very reason"
replied the boy, ''why should not touch them.
1t is true my father would not hurt me- yet my dis
obedience would hurt my father, and that would
be worse than any thing else"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

ry5 Hon. Edward Everett has resigned his post
as U. S. Senator from Massachusetts, on account
of ill-health. Hon. Rufus Choate has been ten
dered the Office.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

~ The Suspension Bridge at Wheeling, Va.
was blown down ON the 18th. thereby impeding
navigation.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

% The popular steamer Nominee, Capt.
Blakely, arrived on Saturday evening at 10 o.
clock, with large number Of passengers and a
heavy freight. We are indebted to the clerk for
late papers. She left yesterday noon.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

CyF Freights at ,Galena are firm, and if the
river should happen to fall they would probably
90 IN tremendously.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

AT st. Louis on the 10th inst, wheat was
quoted at 81 30 to 81 GO per bushel: corn at 80
and 3Sc; oats 50 l-2a37 10; -four at IS 5Oa$7
Flour at Chicago was quoted at 81 IS, 25aS65O.
Wheat ST i5aSl 3D.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

C7s3-Thc debt of the United States is ss50,3l5,
S72. Upwards of sd 100000 in principal ant
premium have already been paid.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

cy Hon. f. B. Washburne answered to his
name on the Nebraska question, during the thirty
six hours the bill was under discussion, eighty
times in succession. Mr.. w. has been indefati-
gable his efforts to prevent the passage of the
bill, and should receive the hearty thanks of his
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

The Minnesota Belle left yesterday for nu-
buquc, Galena, &c. The Belle is very neat
boat, and the officers arc pleasant and accommo-
datinr
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

CO. We learn that Sioux Indian was killed at
Lake Pepin short time since by Joseph Rock
The Indian was intoxicated and had attached Rock
with knife when Rock raised his gun and shot
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30
constituents.

SIT is stated that Mr.. Soule, our minister to
Spain, demanded 100000 as indemnity for dam
ags to the Black Warrior. Probably Spain will
demur to this exhorbitant price, and then there
will be good ground for war. This is what the
'manifest destiny party would like, and if they
can only make the thing work, their highest am
bition would doubtless be gratifed.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

RAILROAD CoLLIsION.-TwO construction trains
On the Illinois Central Railroad ran together a
short time since, (which was the means Of destroy
ing two engines and several cars. Loss $4,000.
No insurance.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

They WON'T SToP-Coming to Minnesota
Five emigrant wagons, loaded with German fam
lilies passed through St. Paul last evening, and
encamped at the head of Fort st. They had the
appearance of farmers, and probably were on
their way to the Minnesota valley.
GYBarnum has fitted up room in the Crys-
tai Palace, N. Y, where parties can get married.
One couple have already set the example, and we
presume others will follow.
G-y@The Canadians have had fast for the pur-
pose of praying for the success of the allies
against Russia, and at the same time collections
were taken up to relieve soldiers families. We
hope their prayers will provo effcacious.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

THE ERIE RIoTERs.-Four of the Erie Rioters,
who were under 5000 each, have absconded.
Warrants for their arrest are to be issued.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

Cy'Oreson has population of 10000, and is
rapidly increasing.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

FISHING PARrY.-A large party of ladies and gen.
tlemen left our city yesterday on fishing excur-
sion for Pleasant Lake. about three miles beyond
Little Canada We learn that they returned with
an abundance of fisl-thc ladies being experts in
this delightful summer recreation. BY the way
II is said that Pleasant Lake is an excellent place
for fish, for if you cannot catch them, there are
plenty You can buy, at least SO says the fisherman
who sold that big fish to one of the climbs of the
law' of our city.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

~ Four hundred and thirty-four deaths oc-
CURED in New York city in one week.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

The STEAMSHIP CRY OF GLAscow.-The City Of
GLASGOW has been heard from and is probably
safe. She was seen in April last in a crippled
condition, in company with vessel steering for
fbo A,or
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

c. The Seamen's Savings Bank Of New York
has on deposit $2,OOO,OOO- 900 were deposit
ted in fifteen days by the hardy tars.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

Cy7The St. Louis News say Furs and pcltry
have declined amazingly in the market within the
past two or three weeks. The decline has been
80 to 100 per cent on many kinds of fur. The
war with Russia is assigned as the cause. a large
lot of coon skins sold Yesterday from 10 to 80
cents; mink at 81 to 40 cents: opassum at 80
cents each: otter at so cents to 50 35; deer skins
at Is cents per pound.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

1t is with sincere sorrow and sympathy for his
family, that we announce the death Of Col. A. b.
CHAMBERs, of the Republican. He expired yes
terday at O'Clock, Of internal inflammation, as VIC
have been informed. There were few men who
had such personal popularity, or whose manners
and conduct in public and private relations, so
deserved it. The Republican itself is a monument
to his talent, energy and business capacity. If q
warm partizan, he was also consistent politician
and generous opponent. We close this brief
obituary by again expressing our sorrow at his
decease.-Miss0uri DEM, of the 10th inst.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

cy Buffalo robes have been selling at Saint
Louis this spring for s. 81 per robe.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

THE MONUMENT TO THE SIGNERs.-Both branches
of the legislature OF Georgia have passed bill
to aid in the erection of the monument in Philadel-
phia in honor to the sgners Of the Declaration of
Independence. This makes seven States: and
Massachusetts will probably respond before the
adjournment of the legislature.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

LAND At ST. Louis. Tho Intclliycnccr, an
nouncing the sale of land at st. Louis, remarks,
that there is not an acre of land in Saint Louis
County which can be bought for less than $50
per acre. 1t will be but few years when the
same remark can be made Of the County of Ram
say, in this Territory.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

cr57Wc are under obligations to Mr.. Elicit for
a late copy of the California Courier, from which
we learn that
Fears were entertained for the safety of Lieut..
Growers party, of Stevens expedition, they
have not been heard from and are supposed to
have persisted in the mountains.
The Oregonian recommends the immediate COM
mcnccmcnt of the Willamette Valley Railroad.
a charter has been obtained, and the papers say
there is capital enough lying idle in the country
to build the road.
\ pitched battle had occurred at Greenwood
Valley, Ell Dorado county, between about four
hundred Chinese ''Imperialists" and ''Rebels."
After fighting two hours with sticks and stones,
the Imrerialsts ingloriously fled. There were
three MORALLY, and a number slightly wounded.
The crop of murder, robbery, and gold for the
last month has been about an average.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

CASE OF CnoLERA.-A boy about fifteen years
old was akn with the cholera on Wcdnesda last,
and yesterday lay in Il critical situation. We
believe he is from down the river ana he has been
here but few days.
More eases of this character may be brought
among us, and it would be we'll for the proper
authorities to make provisions for them. Stran-
gers thus afflicted should not suffer for the want
of attention. Have we ii board of health!
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

Regular Correspondent of the Times.
The Nebraska B-Jesuitca Scheme-The K,ioW NOihings
The President Foreign appointments - Reformation
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

LOVE OF FLowERs.-In all countries women
love flowers: in all countries they form nosegays
of them but it is only in the bosom of plenty
that they conceive the idea of cmbelishing their
dwellings with them. The cultivation of flowers
among the peasantry indicates revolution in all
their feelings. 1t is delicate pleasure which
makes its way through coarse organs; it is crea-
ture whose eyes are opened; it is the sense of the
beautiful, faculty Of the soul which is awaken
ed; colors, forms, odors are perceived for the
the first time, and these charming objects have at
length spectators. Those who have Travelled in
the country testify that rose tree under the
window, honey-sucklc around the door of a
house, is good omen to weary traveller. The
hand that cultiyates flowers is not closed against
the supplications of the poor, nor against the
wants of the stranger. Flowers may be called
the alphabet of angels, wherewith they write ON
hills and plains mysterious truths. Ag-
rirulfNr0Esf.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

The HAPPY HEARr-In a happy home integrity
is the architect tdiness the upholsterer, affection
the fire that warns it, cheerfulness the candle
that lights it up industry the venilator to renew
the atmosphere, and bring in fresh salubrity
every day, whilst over all the blessing of God is
the protecting canopy and defending glory.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

From LAKE STANDARDIZATION. ID. G. Morrison,
a member of the last Legislature, just arrived
from the mouth Of the ST. Louis river, informs us
that provisions at that point had been very scarce,
but that vessel was daily expected whose cargo
would in a measure relieve the inhabitants from
the privations they had endured. We are happy
to learn from Mr.. Morrison that the mining ope-
rations were good, and that excellent health pre-
vailed among the miners we'll as among the In
dams. He had heard of no eases of small poX.-
But one death had occurred, that of a Mrs. Ro-
gers, from natural causes. Strangers were COM
ins in Very rapidly.
The distance from the mouth of the st. Louis
river to St. Paul is go miles, which distance Mr..
Morrison travelled over in twelve day, notwith-
standing he experienced very Indictment weather.
He came by the way of Sandy Lake and Grow
Wing.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30
PATIENCE.

Patience, friend, don't swear! Why should
you irritate your nerves by continual fretting
over that which you cannot help, or if you can
help it, why swear over it? Learn lesson from
your errors and look out for the future, but do
not get out Of paticncc-leavc that for the wo-
men ON washing days. Patience is a virtue, and
he who has it generally succeeds better than he
who has it not Irritability of temper is inju-
rious to health, and when carried to excess as it
very often is with the impatient man, much evil
follows. Be patient, then, 'enduring all things,
hoping all things and as you live you will enjoy
life better and make others happy about you. Be
patient.
WALKER, THE FILLIBUsTER.-lt is reported in a
letter from San Diego, that this somewhat noted
individual has left his rendezvous for Texas,
taking with him small band of men, numbering
in all about 20. He learned that 200 Mexican
volunteers were after him, and considering ''dis-
erection the better part Of valor," made tracks,
The Mcxicans arc following him up and it is
thought they will ovcrtakc him. SO much for
Walkers career in California.
We do not think the Mexcans will ever over
take him-certainly not if they can help it.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

CO We say that the voice Of the people should
be respected, and that "cant and falsehood'
should be consigned to the tomb of the Capulets
The sooner this is done the better for country