The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-29
Terrible Gale at Rock island and Davenport-
Wreck Of Steamboats, and Destruction of other
Property.

We are indebted to capt. Harris and MIR.
Fawcctte, of the War Eagle, for the following
disastrous news:
A terrible hurricane visited the neighbor-
hood of Rock Island and Davenport last Thurs
day evening. between five and six o'clock
The steamer Golden Era, of the Galena and
Minnesota Packet Company, was lying at Dav-
enport, with steam up, taking passengers on
board. previous to starting for Galena. The
gale struck her side-wise, and carried away
the cabin from the wheels forward. Every
thing in that part of the boat was swept clean,
and it is miracle no person was injured. A
considerable quantity of passengers baggage
was lost and destroyed. The entire cabin was
so badly injured that it must be taken off and
replaced with q new one. Three or four thou
sand dollars will be the cost Of repairs, besides
loss of time. and arrangement of the Compa-
ny's operations, which is also loss to the pub
lie, IS steamboat matters are now situated on
the river.
The Ben Campbell and Emma Harmon, q
stem wheel boat, were lying at Rock Island
The chimneys of the Campbell were blown
down, and in falling struck the roof of the
Harmon amdships, breaking and tearing her
badly down to the engine deck. Her upper
works are perfect wreck. The Campbell al
so sustained other injuries.
Several houses in both cities were leveled
with the ground. A large brick house in Dav-
enpOrt was destroyed and thirteen or fourteen
persons buried in the ruins. Eight had been
rescued at last accounts none of them were
injured. What is the fate of the
others. we do not know.
As our informants' account of these disasters
comes by telegraph to Galena, it is necessarily
meagre, and may not be strictly correct. We
hope however, we have heard the worst of it..
TO Send your son into the world with
good temper, good principles, good educa-
ton, and habits of industry and order, and he
will work his way.
CHOLERA IN MoNrBEAL.-We have reports of
the fearful ravages Of this disease in Montreal.
From IS to 100 deaths arc reported to have oc-
Cured in one day.
MORTALITY IN New w-ORIEANs. - In the week
ending on the second of July, there were 329
deaths in New-Orleans, Of which 100 were from
sun-strOke.
TENSEssEE.-Thc Washington correspondent
of the New York Express says the news from
Tennessee is decidedly favorable to the rc-elec-
ton of Messrs. Cullum, Ethcredgc, Bugs and
Taylor, anti-Ncbraska wings.
Cor HIM SAFE. - The Richmond (Na.,) En-
uuirer says "Thc South may place implicit
confidence in Mr.. Pierce-he is ,rith us!-M Mil
waukee Sent.
TIE RUSSIAN PACIrIC PossEssIoNs.-Notce
has been given to the U. S. by the British gov
ernment of the intention of the former to seize
the Russian possessions on this continent, by
right of war. Some of the English papers are
exceedingly anxious that this design should be
carried into execution with the least possible
delay. One of them asks "What is to prevent
our squadron on the China station being sent
there ?--and they might kill two birds with one
stone-capturing the fleet as we'll as the coun-
try. The distance is about l.5O0 miles time
for steamers nine, and for sailing vessels six
teen days. 1t borders on japan, and would
give us great facilities in opening up the trade
with that rich and populous country. We
should also take the islands between Asia and
America. The Americans catch most of their
whales in those seas" The editor also adduccs
other arguments to prove, that Great Britain
would not be any the poorer for an acquisition
of the Russian possessions OH this continent.
NEBRASKA IN INDIANA.--A grand outpouring
of the people of Indiana to express their oppo-
sition to the Nebraska measure, took place at
Indianapolis on the 18th. Wings and Demo
Gratis from all parts Of the State were there by
thousands. The speeches and resolutions were
strong and decided. A State ticket was nom-
mated for the October election, which even the
friends of Douglas conccde will sweep the
State = The cry is, the restoration of the Mis-
souri, Compromise.
Ns- An unknown man deliberately placed
his neck on the rail of the Michigan Cen
trail Road, few days since, as the train
was approaching. His head was instantly Sc
vered from his body.
GS- A society has been organized in Phil
adelphia to aid cmigrants to Kansas. SOcic-
ties of the same kind are organizing in many
other places.
FREEsoIL PAPER IN kANsAs-Mr. George W.
Brown, of the Connectcutville Courier-an en-
ergetic editor-will commence the publication
of the Kansas Herald of Freedom, in September
next. Mr. Brown is to transfer his journal to
Kansas forthwith.
Boston, July II.
Two promising daughters of Mr.. Frederick
Homes, of this city, were accidentally killed
by the railroad train at Danvers, this morning.
PHILADELPHIA, July II.
One entire family. named Highly, consisting