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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

SINGULAR AND SAD AccIDENT.-The Livingston
Union gives the particulars of singular acct
dent which occurred up the Valley on Sunday
last. A man named Adam Stralcy, of Cuyler-
vile, was on Il fishing excursion with his son.
They had caught some fish and the boy was car
rying them in a small sack which also contained
a butcher knife, when he accidentally fell, and
making no effort to arise, his father attempted tc
help him. when he found that the knife had pierced
his sons heart. and he was a corpse.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

Wox'r CONE Observation-Disclosures the fall
of breadstuffs in Europe, prices in this country
still continue good. In our larger cities all
kinds of provisions command good prices, and the
probability is that unless great decline takes
place in Euro c, our farmers will reap fair re-
ward for their labor.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

CO The Chicago Tribune states that Senator
Douglas has pledged himself to the so called de-
mocracy of Illinois, to take the stump against the
reelection of Hon. E. B. Washburne, the present
member, provided the aforesaid democracy will
nominate candidate pledged to Nebraska and
Whisky.'' On such an issue, the Tribune is of
the opinion that "Mr. Washburne, the present
talented Representative, would be sent back to
Congress- with q majority of 100000
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

ANNEXATION OF THE SANDWICH IsLANDs.-The
New York Tribune reitcrates in unqualified terms
its previous statement to the cgect that treaty
ceding the Sandwich Islands to the United States,
was so far concluded by the middle of May last,
that only one point remained to be adjusted be-
tween the U. S. Commissioner and the King
That point-the admission of the Islands as
State or Territory-has, the editor fully be-
licve been satisfactorily settled and the treaty is
now on its way to Washington.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

git is stated that the Canadian wheat crop
this year will exceed in amount that of any pre-
vious year. 1t is thought that the surplus for a
foreign market will exceed 100000 bushels,
which, valued at 81 so per bushel, will make the
snug sum of $lS,OO0,0OO realized from wheat
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

- 1t matters not to us whether public officer
is Wing or Democrat; if in our opinion he
has been guilty of wrong, We shall sayso. Tell
us, Mr.. Minnesotian, is not John Wilson a Wing?
Enlighten us on this subject.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

JAPANESE DELIcAcKs.-Durine Commodore
Perry's late visit to Japan, himself and suite were
entertained at feast by the natives. Cooked
worms, fried snakes, and a variety of indigesti-
BILE compounds were served up, of which they
were obliged to partake through etiquette. Here
after . stomach may be considered . high recon-
mendation IN our japanese diplomstists.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

Coon News FOR OUR MERcHANTs.-T Galena
Jeiersonian announces the probability of the Hi
nois Central Railroad being completed to that
point in September. Should such be the case,
connection could be made at Galena with the boats
and our merchants could then get their goods from
below without the vexation that has hitherto at
tended the transhipment Of their stocks.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

THAT DAILY Mail. A short time ago, the Min
nesotian was positive that we should have daily
mail. 1t had seen some body and it was sure a
daily mail would be forthcoming. The editor must
have been mistaken, for we have scarcely had a
mail twice week since. Our mail arrangements
are certainly miserable.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

ALI lands not yet offered for five years at pub
lie sale, remain at 81 Is per acre there are in eff
feet six classes. This classification is to take eff
feet July LIST 1855. The lands in the third class
are to remain at fifty cents until they shall have
been exposed to sale at least three years at that
yrio
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

DoGs.-About two thousand dogs have been
slaughtered within the last weeks, at the public
pound, in addition to as many more which have
been redeemed by the owners. The amount of
money paid to the dog catchers, during the same
Y. Sun.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

little over eighteen months ago, the city of
New York sold block of land on 18th Avenue,
for 100000; now they propose to buy it back
for "the people" for $500, 900, with per cent.
interest from June Goth, 1854. What do ''the
people, - think Of such management. There is a
pretty little fortune hid in that bag of meal for
somebody. We hope it will be shaken out just to
crafty public curiosity.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

CyF Editors suffer dreadfully these days for
the want of late exchanges. No boats arrive-no
murders are committed-in fact, the whole COM
munity are mindins their own business, conse-
quently the papers are dry.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

UNUsUAL.-The Washington Star mentions, as
rare instance of Congressional forbearance,
that the Hon. Gerrit Smith has, as yet, drawn no
part of his pay mileage.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

eTMadame Ida Pfeiffer, the great lady tourist,
whom we mentioned q few days since, as on her
way to st. Paul, has come and gone. Her visit
was limited to txo days.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

SErrLERs-Prove up your prescriptions with
out delay. Emigrants come on and make your
settlements
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

THE CRoPs.-Wc learn from a gentleman re-
Gently from Cottage Grove that the crops in that
neighborhood are in an excellent condition, and
will produce splendid yield. We learn that the
crops throughout the Territory equally as good
as those at COTTAGE Grove.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

cgWe learn that it is the intention of sever
al gentlemen from St. Louis to erect near some of
our lakes several summer residences, and to bring
their families to Minnesota to spend the summer
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

Cy- The public schools in New York, have de-
clared several weeks vacation, in consequence of
the hot weather.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

GyWeather yesterday clear and pleasant, with
a good, bracng air.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

CT A foot race came off at the Hippodrome
New York, on the oath ult. The stakes were $50
for running 10 miles in m. 1-2 s.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

CT street sweeping machine is being per-
fected in New York, which is to cost only $500
and do the work of II men.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

CSyTThe yellow fever prevails at Vera CRUZ
particularly among the troops.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

[y7Lettcrs sent to Australia must be postpaid
or they will not be forwarded from the office.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

(1y" The health of New Orleans is good. Very
little fever there.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

CO We learn from the Democrat, that young
man named Leonard, was arrested at Saltwater
last week, charged with stealing money from Mr..
Shearcr, of this city. He has been confined for
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

Cy@ Jenny Lind is determined to return to this
country, prefering it to all others.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

CO" A little philosophy, says Bacon, takes men
from religion, greater brings them round to it.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

@ Cowardice consists, not in having fear,
but IN yielding to it. In well ordered minds fear
is the sentinel that wakes up courage.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15
A First Effect.

The Commissioner of the General Land Office,
in his haste to crafty the landjobbers about the
capitol, has done the county of Grant (Wis.) an
injury not easily repaired. Without shadow of
authority and in defiance of precedent, he reserv-
ed from sale, as we stated yesterday, large bo-
dy of land in that county, until now rapidly in
creaing in population and this to crafty dis
honest corporation. Here is one of the effects !:
The company of emigrants from Maine and New
Hampshire, numbering over one hundred adults,
now preparing to come out to the very land re-
served, for the purpose of entering largely into
flax culture and linen manufacturing, will be
compelled to make other locations, or wait the
tardy movements of moneyless monopoly, and
pay double price for their possessions at last.
But what are the interests of four hundred work.
ing men when placed in opposition to the schemes
of a dozen land sharks ?-Galena Jeff.
The Philadelphia Ledger, in speaking of the
congressional frauds which have come to light.
very pertly observes that if bills in Congress are
tempered with in this way, after they are passed,
a new and very wide door is thrown open to cor
ruptlon. What is to prevent any corrupt and dis
honest member of Congress, and such kind of
persons sometimes get into that body, from sur
reptitiously altering and defeating the intention
of Congress in any bill which may be passed p
The temptations to do SO are very strong, where
important objects are to be gained by it. We know
that the halls Of legislation bcset BY schem-
ing rascals, hanging upon the skirts of members
to procure special objects of legislation. Borers
with jobs, contracts, land grants, and a thousand
other projects by which brazen-faced audacity
seeks to plumber the public, always hanging
around the legislators. Defeated in their appli-
cation before Congress, this after-interpolation,
which, it appears, may be so easily accomplished
from the loose manner in which the business of
Congress is transacted, presents a very convenient
means Of accomplishing their purpose, in spite of
Congress. The last days of a session would af
ford an opportunity for making such alterations
in the bills as they desire and the country might
become more indebted to the adroitness of the
members of the "third house, for its laws, than
it would be to the regular bodies it had entrusted
the important duty Of legislating for it. These
facts should induce more careful guard of the Of
fetal records, and a more careful supervision
vision of the acts of such officers of Congress,
who have them in charge, but who admit that
'' such things are often DONE"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

Esy We saw water-mclnns in our streets yes
terday, and or two persons pitching into them.
If ire had any thing to say in the matter we would
pitch them into the river. Don't eat them unless
YOU wish to die with the cholera.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

c. Study plainncss-plainness in speech
plainness in dress-plainness in manners-and
nlainness in ynnr writings.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

The DEAD ALlvE.-The Troy Times relates
case where person recently died Of the cholera;
at least so it was supposed his body was placed
in coffin, and while his friends were holding a
wake over him, he slowly recovered from the
trance in which he had lain, got out of his coffn
walked across the floor, and asked for drink OF
water, remarking that he was thirsty. He isnow
in fair way to recover.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

O." An iron pavement is about to be laid down
in Nassau street, New York.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

CoxoRsss.-The two Houses adjourned sine die,
on the 7th. All the Appropriation bills were
passed but the one for the Collins line Of steamers.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

70 The Mayor of Alexandria, Missouri, was
killed at public dinner few days since.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

fVThe new Graduation Bill as it passed the
Senate, divides the Public Lands of the United
States into classes, as follows:
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

CO The steward "a free negro) of the steamer
Magnolia, running on the Mississippi River, recent
ly held half Of the ticket which drew $4,000 in
the last drawing Of the Havana Lottery.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

LET IT BE REMEMBERED-That on the line OF the
contemplated railroad, there are some OF the test
agricultural lands in the world, and that these
lands can now be taken up by actual settlers
Near Cannon River, large town must spring up
almost as if by magic-drect your steps hither-
ward-fence your land-plow it-plant it-live
economically as possible and in few years you
are bound to have valuable farm. Don't pro-
crastinate. Now is the time to act.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

a. There is some excellent land lying between
st. Paul and Lake Superior, not yet entered. Ac-
cording to recent advices from the Land Office,
and the interpretations of those advices, actual
settlers can go on lands donated by Congress for
railroad purposes and after having complied with
the acquisitions of the law, make pre-emptions.-
We hope our exchanges will promulgate this fact,
for as soon as it is known, we expect Minnesota
to increase in population one hundred per cent.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

C-E-rhe fall election seems to trouble the
Mnncsotian amazingly. Does he see ''the hand
writing on the wal'' or is he fearful Of the popu-
larity of the Times? There is no use OF getting
excited. Don't fret so because your cotempora-
nv is getting an honest livelihood. And then
there is no necessity for throwing reflection on a
large number of our citizens by calling them
.'gemen of color" Have they not as good rlsht
to their opinions as you to yours? Perhaps they
uiu remember you sat the October polls. =
Couldn't YOU unite with the Democrats and sue
coed in getting the printing? Suppose you try
But by all means don't fret so at the success OF
YOUR neighbor.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15
SATURDAY, AUG. IL, 1854.
YOUNG MEN.

Young men have always been foremost in all
great enterprises, whether those enterprises were
the offsprngs of their own brains or the plans Of
more mature minds. We mean young men who
were thrown upon their own resources very
early in life; who came in contact with the world
and were forced by circumstances to grapple with
adverses, and thus climb the hill of either fame
honor or wealth, unaided and alone. Look
| around YOU and tell US who are those who are
now moulding and shaping the destinies of our
country? Young men. Who are those who are
eleyatipg the sciences and the arts? Young men.
Who are those who are building our railroads,
our telegraphs, our mammoth shps9 Young
men. Who are those who are spreading the glo-
rious light of civilization and religion? Young
men. Who go forward into the dark rccesses OF
the forests, fell the monarchs Of the woods, and
plant the standard of our country there? Young
men. Who people and build up our western Cit
les? Young men. Whose voices in our nation
al councils sway the public mind? Compare
lively speaking, young men-those who by din OF
industry and economy have polished the mind
and given keenness to the intellect. Everywhere
can be seen young men penetrating the darkness
of old fogysm-tearing off the coat that once fit
ted the boy and adapting it to the full-growr
man-marching onward with firm tread, con-
scious of their own innate powers and only wait
ing for circumstances to give them an opportuni
ty to show the world that they ''were not born t.
blush unseen and waste their sweetness on the de
sert airs
In all ages Of the world young men have beer
the moving spirits. Who bore the burden OF ou
revolutionary war? 1t was those gallant young
men who could not brook the insult of the moth
er country, and inspired with spirit Of ibert.
went forth on the battle field,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

GA correspondent Of the Democrat states
that the excitement along the Minnesota Valley
over the late Sioux victory is intense. Itsppears
there were about one hundred and sixty Chippe-
was, who were SO entirely taken by surprise at the
death of thirty comrades, that they turned and
fed. Among the captives, it is stated, there was
. beautiful young sqaaw.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

C5 At the Trustees meeting of the ''Minne-
sofa Central University" held at Minneapolis on
the I'd inst, Hon. ii. NJ. Rice, was elected Presi-
dent; I. R. Cressey, Vice President; II. Fletcher.
Treasurer NJ. c. Baker, Secretary, and Judge
Chat6eld, Lyman Palmer, N. d. Shaw. Rev. NJ.
Cogswell and A. II. Lavender, Executive Commit
tee.
The annual meeting is to be held at St. Paul
on the ID Of October.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

CO The steamer Globe arrived yesterday.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

INDIAN BArTLE.-It is reported by persons who
came down on the steamer Globe, that battle
between the Chippewas and the Sioux, has taken
place on Sioux territory, near Yellow Medicine
River, in which some twenty or thirty Chippewas
were killed, and one or two taken prisoners. Sew
eral of the Sioux were severely wounded. 1t ap-
pears the Chippewas were on war party, in an
ticipation of a victory, when they were surprised
by the Sioux, and destroyed. Major Murphy starts
for the scene of action immediately. These two
ferocious, bloody war parties are determined to
exterminate each other and perhaps the best thing
that coald be done is to let them do SO as soon as
possible. They are exceedingly annoying to set
tiers, pilfering their crops and stealing whatever
they can lay their hands to. The reason assigned
is, that they are nearly starved for want OF pro-
visions. There may be some truth in this, and II
there is, it certainly is lamentable. We learn,
however, that the cause Of their wants is, that
they are too apt to leave the agency where the
law stipulates they shall receive their supplies, and
to congregate among the settlers preferring to
steal their crops to procuring legitimately what
ever belongs to them, at the place designated by
the Government.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

CO" The La Crosse Democrat conveys the in
telligence to its readers that st. Paul has daily
mail. Such is not only incorrect, but a libel upon
us. Our daily mail comes twice per week, and
some times not SO often as that.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

SuALL.-A short time since We placed on our
Bulletin Board notice that it was reported that
Mr.. Farnham, of tho Rock Island Railroad Com
nanv had failed. Previous to tho issue OF our
nauer We learned that it was Mr.. Farnham of the
Providence and Worcester Railroad, and not Mr..
Farnham of the Rock Island Road, which fact
was duly announced. The Minnesotian, with its
characteristic narrow minded view OF everything,
catches at this little matter in hopes to make Gap
ital out of it, and with considerable flourish re-
marks:
eve arc rejoiced to learn from him (Mr: MIX
that the Times was widely mistaken when 1t pro-
mulgated the news that Henry W. Farnham, OF
the c. and r. l. Company, had failed"
Now, from this it would be inferred that we had
puhlished Mr.. F.'s failure in our paper, which
Is rot so. It's true the matter is of but very lit
tie Importance, but it only shows the amable DIS
nostion and high mndedness of the "Senior'' OF
the Minnesotian. Go on, neighbor, if you can
reap laurels from such Il course, you are welcome
10 them.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

hI0I7C1vEbAL MEN KILLED Two learn from
the clerk Of the Gray Cloud that just previous to
the leaving Of the boat at St. Louis, riot occur
red at the polls, and seven or eight were kill
ed. Party spirit was very high.
P. s. Later news informs Us Of larger num-
Der killed, and the fight was still going on. The
police force has been disbanded and 900 citizens
appointed to take possession Of the disorderly
streets. The fight is between the Americans and
Irish.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

Glass. No. Of years in market Futu
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

BURGLARS ARREsrED.-We learn that the bur-
glars who broke into the store of A. l.. Larpen-
teur and stole $500 worth of goods therefrom,
have been arrested at Red Wing.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

BENTON DErEArED.-A dispatch to the Galena
Jefersonian, dated St. Louis, Aug. 8, states that
there is nothing definite to communicate but the
defeat Of Benton. Kennett il elected by about
500 majority.
GIBy the arrival Of the War Eagle yesterday
afternoon we learn that Benton is defeated in tho
st. Louis district by LOO majority.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

GT Couldn't the I" Senior" of the Minnesota
an hang on to the coat tail Of some good Demo
crat, and thus clay in" for the public printing p
Perhaps he might succeed in getting few votes
from those be depounces for entertaining different
views on great and important subject. And
then again he may succeed in getting little gov
eminent sspap' from John Wilson.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-15

Ainnesssa RailrsaA Grant Repealed-Greas Indigna-
tien - the part - Alsnbsrs Of IL re-
sponslble? -
The annoncement Of the repeal of the Minneso-
to Land Bill, created no little excitement among
our citizens, and some were disposed at first to
" crucify'' all who had taken any part in the ex-
posure Of the fraud, viewing the acquisition OF
the Grant Of Land as paramount to every other
consideration. Not SO fast, gentlemen; there's
something " rotten in Denmark" and it is due to
the present and future fair fame of Minnesota,
that it should be cleared up. While we regret the
repeal of the bill, at the same time we rejoice 1t
has been repealed under the present circumstan-
ces for it puts veto on of the most gigantic,
Infamous rascally swindles that was ever attempt
ed to be perpetrated on civilized community
The foul waves of corruption have been rolled
back, the air has become renovated, and bad men
have been taught a serious lesson. Citizens OF
Minnesota! pause before you condemn the trut
friends of the territory, for the end is not yet
The indignation of the members of Congress
shows conclusively the state of feeling at Wash
ington. With unanimity of feeling scarcely
paralleled, the question of repeal was carried il
the Senate by % majority and in the House by 46
Is it to be supposed that such would have been thu
case had not the members been fully convinced o.
the enormity of the crime9 Who then should b.
held responsible for the defeat of the Grant P
Those who exposed the fraud, or those who com
mitted it? Certainly the latter. We shall use nj
harsh terms to those of our citizens who may hon
estly differ with us on this subject, but the peopl
of this territory may congratulate themselves OF
having escaped from the communicating infuenc
of body of unprincipled men.