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The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-05-06
RIVER NEWS.

The STEAMER EDITOR arrived yesterday
bringing full load of freight and passengers
We observe many packages for Messrs. G. E.
Mayo & Co., VIM. Constans and Edward Hee
nan. Also, for B. H. Randall, Sutler at Fort
Ridgely. The Editor will ply regularly be
tween this city and st. Louis.
The NOMINEE which arrived on Thursday
evening, left Galcna with $50 cabin and loo
deck passengers. About 70 cabin passengers
were landed here.
MINNESOTA BELLE-This boat arrived from
the Minnesota River yesterday. She was una
bic to pass the rapids, the Minnesota having
fallen over foot within few days.
The Mississippi at this place has been fall
ing slowly for near week, and is now almos
as low as it has been at any time since thu
opening of navigation.
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On the 25th of April, Mr.. Latham, of the
House of Representatives, on leave, reported,
from the Committee on Public Lands bill to
extend the right of presumption over unsurvey-
ed lands in Minnesota, and for other purposes
referred to the Committee of the Whole, and
ordered to be printed.
This is measure which is important to the
settlements in Minnesota, and one for the sue
cess of which Mr.. Rice has been laboring hard.
We are gratified to learn that he has succeed
ed in obtaining favorable report from the
Committee on Public Lands. We now have
high hopes Of the success of the measure, as
the bill being Territorial matter would most
probably be reached during the present week,
which was set apart for Territorial business.
So soon as we receive the proceedings of the
House for this week, we will make our readers
acquainted with all that interests our Terrific
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-05-06
The Story in a Nut Shell.

The "All,any Knickerbocker," under the head Of
independence and progress" tells the whole story
Of nations birth and greatness, and progress in
the arts and sciences, in remarkably short para.
graph for theme comprehensive. The style is
rather racy but decidedly to the point:
cit was but seventy seven years ago since Uncle
Sam was born, and what an evcntful seventy seven
years they have been! Seventy seven years ago,
the United States was remote circumstance; they
now compose the second commercial nation in the
world. In three quarters Of a century they have
revolutionized the world, built up empire, licked
mother, and fenced in continent. In less time
clothes, we have made more canals, tanned more
lightning, and harnessed more steam, and at great.
er cost in money, than the whole revenues Of the
world could have paid for, the day he got Of his
time. In seventy-fve years we have not only
changed the politics Of the earth, but its wearing ap
paral, cotton shirts being as much the offspring OF
the United States, AS ballot boxes and Democracy.
Since the fourth Of July, 1776, the whole world has
been to school, and what is better, has learned
common than taught in the previous four
thousand years. The problem of self government,
has been solved, and its truth made immortal as
Washington yelIew corn. Its adaptation to all
the wants of the more aspiring nation has been made
most signally manifest. Under its harmonious
working, IA Republic has grown up in an ordinary
life time, that would have taken any other system of
government thousand years to have brought about.
Yes, in less time than it takes some green house
plants TO arrive at maturity, we have built nation
that has spread itself from Maine to Mexico, and
from the Atlantic to the Pacific nation that has
caught more whales, licked more Mex,cans, planted
more Geographic posts, and owns more steamboats,,
than any other nation that lived, ever will
live.
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Wealth versus Justice.

We have at various times alluded to the
tragedy which occurred at Louisville, KY, on
the I'd of November lrst, which resulted in the
death of Prof: w. H. G. BUTLER, by the hands
of MATTHEW F. WARD. The decd was de-
nounccd everywhere, at the time, as deliber-
ate, prcmeditated murder; perpetrated by a
bold reckless man upon quiet, estimabe gen.
tleman. Prof BUTLER enjoyed high reputa-
ton as man of letters, and of moral worth.
The circumstances attending his murder were
as follows:
Prof BUTLER, as school teacher, had occa-
sion to correct younger brother of the Wards,
who was one his pupils, for repeated and fla
grant violations of the rules of the school,
This was regarded as an insult to the Ward
family too gross to be overlooked, and the ell
der brother, MATTHEW F. WARD, taking with
him two loaded pistols, and accompanied by a
younger brother, went to the Professors schoc,
room, and without permitting an explanation
cOolly shot his victim, causing his death soon
after.
A change of venue was obtained by the pro-
secution, from Louisville to Elizabethtown,
Hardin County, where the trial commenced on
the 18th of April. The ablest counsel in the
State were engaged on both sides, among those
for the defence being Thomas F. MARSHAL,
JOHN j. CRIrTENDEN, and Ex- GOvcrnor HELM.
The trial lasted ten days, and resulted in the
acquittal of the prisoner.
This result, in spite of the positive proof of
guilt, has been very generally anticipated
The enormous wealth of the Ward family
their high position, as leaders of fashionable
society-united in sympathy for the prisoner,
the entire aristOcracy of the State, who regard
ed his conviction as an inehacable blot upon
their vaunted chivalry. Over hundred wit
nesses, of the highest political and social posi-
ton, volunteered for the prisoner, to make him
appear very Abel Of Availability, and no Cain
Of Crime. The appliances of Wealth, the in
terests of Caste, and the powers of Eloquencc,
were all too strong for the vindication of JUS
tice and the innocent perish while the guilty
live. But the privilege of life will prove to
him severer punishment than death, even up
on the gallows.
They have done him a sorry service who
have ignored Right, and blotted out Rctribu-
ton, not merely that criminal should still ex-
list, but that Fashion, of which he was vota-
ry, and that Station wherein he had place.
should receive no faint through his condemna-
ton. The jury, packed, bought, Or prejudiccd,
have acquitted him; but Matthew j. Ward
goes out into the world wearing on his brow,
as did his great prototype, the stamp of MUIR
der, blood-red and indeible; and like Cain.
henceforth his name will be by-word, and he
an outcast from the hearts of all just men.
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Miscellaneous Items.

The FLAGS CAPTURED BY WASHINGTON
The venerable George Washington Parke Gusts has
addressed letter to General Pierce, informing him
Of his desire, through his exceency, to deposit il,
the national archives the flags captured by the illus
trious Washington in the days of the Revolutions
These invaluable trophies were presented to General
Washington as the highest mark of respect which
could be Bestowed on him by Congress. The cere-
monies of presentation will take place shortly.
Federal appointments for her citizens. Lee Comfy
has furnished two Chief justices, one for Oregon and
the other for Utah, and it is now announced officially
that another citizen from the same favored locality
goes to Utah as United States District Attorney.
The most stupendous canal in the world, is one in
China which passes one thousand miles, and to
forty cities; it commenced in the tenth GEN.
fury. Monster work of man.
st. Petersburg, Moscow and Odessa, arc the only
cities in Russia the population of which exceeds
100000. There are only four towns containing more
than $4,000 each, and eighteen or twenty with a
population exceeding $4,000.
Adyices from Genoa, Leghorn and Marscilles,
bring the intelligence that the prices of grain have
gone down at all those places, in spite Of the prohi
btion Of the expectation of grain from Russian ports
having been known there.
The negro population Of Philadelphia occasionally
pass all bounds Of proprey and respect and indulge
in the most frantic behavior. During the passage OF
negro funeral through the streets of that city few
days since, two parties Of coored society,"" respect
lively calling themselves cup towners,'' and s'down
towners," who had monopoIized great portion Of
the thoroughfare, got into wrange, which ended in
desperate struggle. Clubs were freely used over
each others devoted heads but no bones were broken
The police arrived, and the belIigeents stopped their
disgracefal proceedings.
0c+John Snyder has been convicted at Norfolk Of
robbins returned Californian, year ago, and sem
fenced to four years confinement in the penitentarv
0c-Six large passenger cars for the sacramen.
to Valley California; Railroad are being built in
Boston.
0-Chas Golding, with but one arm, has been
removed from The New York Custom House, and
succeeded by Spephen Van Nostrand, who has but
one leg.
From the Interior Of Russia, is reported that at
last accounts the snow lying everywhere, and in
many places was from 5 to- feet deep.
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Too far North.

We seldom hear any other objection made to Min
csota, except that it is too far north The people az
PEAR to look only to proximity to the north pole,
without rejecting that there many causes which
operate to render Minnesota much less cold, and
the climate less variable, aud consequently more heal
thy, than more southern latitude can boast.
The North West Democrat gets of excellent
hit in the shape of dialogue between resident
MinnesOtan of Hennepin county and newcomer,
who is Of the ''too Far north stamp
MIN.-How are you pleased with Minnesota sir!
N. C.-(Looking across a prairie, d. ed in green,
and along the slope of long range of hills, most
lovely landscape,) It's pleasant day, pretty nice
weather; but the whole, considering all things,
think this is pretty far Nor,h-cold ltude-seasons
too short to any thing but potatoes Small per-
taters'' at that, no! ha! ha! WHOM!
MIN.-IIow long since you left home sir!
N. C.-About 8 or 10 days.
MIN'-Your farmers were probably done seeding
their land before you left!
N. C.-Why-,hey hadn't planted much; there
was little snow in spots; no-they hadn't-exactIy
planted any when came away.
MIN.-About how deep was the snow!
N. C.-Well-I s'pose it was-say-reay-s
a couple Of feet.
MIS.-It appears, then, that our spring is several
weeks in advance of yours.
N. c. You may say what you please, this is
pretty far North-too far to grow corn; and for
your 30 bushels Of wheat per acre, your so Of OATS
your 200 Of potatoes. your 1000 Of turnps your 500
Of onions, and your melons, and your hundred ether
things, that you tell about, who, n the name of Gem.
mon sense, believes all that! Only think, this is
Forty FIVE degrees North Latitude-it's too far
North!
Mis.-Yes, we are forty FIVE degrees North, ju.t
half way from the Equator to the Pole; yet we do
grow just such crops as you mention. We have cold
weather in winter, and some snow; and has every
other healthGnl climate.
N. CT admit that Minnesota has advantages,
but she's rather far North-forty five degrees-can't
raise anything but "s,na perta.ers'-seasons short
don't talk about raising corn-Half way from the
Alligator to the North Pole. Good day, sir!
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-05-06

STEAMBOATS, BUILDING.-The Pittsburgh
Commercial Journal of the 22d ult, notices
the fact, that more steamboats, are building
now, at that city and vicinity, than was ever
before known at any one time. There are for
ty-three in course of construction. OF this
number, only three are side wheel boats. The
paper says: "Of the stern-wheel boats, many
are of giant size, from 500 to 1000 tons bur-
den. Two Of them will be built on an entirely
new plan. Captains Young and Stops are
putting on their boats four engines, each hay
ing two cylinders on each side, to obtain great
err power, without great increase of weight on
a small space the diffusion of weight being an
important desideratum."
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-05-06
Dreadful Accident.

In the Oquawka Spectator of April Goth,
we find the following subjOined account of a
terrible accident that occurred in that vicinity,
short time since. The facts are simply these
Mr.. Moses Milton McGaw, of Henderson coun-
ty, Illinois, ON Tuesday, the 25th inst, was out
in a field, endeavoring to get shot at some
wild geese. In order better to accomplish his
object, he was creeping along an old ditch, hid
den from the view of anything beyond the sod
fence. AS he was creeping out of the ditch,
he happened to throw up his knee, so that it
was the only portion of his body visible. This
was mistaken by another hunter, son of Mr..
Robert Howard, for the body of a goose, he
not being aware of Mr.. McGaw's proximity
and he fired, lodging u rifle ball in the thigh Of
Mr.. McGaw. The shot mutilated the wound
ed mans knee and thigh terribly,-to such an
extent indeed, that amputation was deemed in
dispensable. The operation was performed on
the ensuing Friday, but the poor man died the
same night. He leaves family and many rel
tives and friends, who cannot but lament his
unexpected and melancholy end. Hunters, on
hunting-grounds much frequented for the pur-
pose of killing game, should be extremely care
fd, and never fire until certain of the identity
of their game.
This is the second accident Of the kind that
has occurred in this county, within short pc
riod. Little more than a year ago, Mr..
Thompson, while out hunting, was shot through
the head, another hunter installing him for a
deer. As many of our citizens are fond of this
manly sport, word of caution may not be I'M
necessary.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-05-06

OREGoN-Indian Battle.-Late accounts
from Oregon Territory report, that a battle
took place at York Pass, Oregon Territory
on the 25th February, between Col. Miller
with command of y United States troops
and large body of Indians The Indians
fought desperately Y were killed, and the re-
naming three or four hundred were driven to
the mountains -Four ofioers were wounded
and five privates killed.
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~ wYIlIAx CuIIxr urvAvr

Two dark eyed maids, at shut of day.
Sat where river rolled away.
With calm sad brows and raven hair
And one was pale and both were fair
Bring flowers, they sang, bring flowers unblown
Bring forest blooms Of name unknown;
Bring budding sprays from wood and wild,
To strew the bier Of Love, the child.
Close softly, fondly, while we weep,
His eyes that death may seem like sleep;
And fold his hands in signs of rest,
His waxen hands, across his breast.
And make his grave where violets hide,
Where star flowers strew the rivulet's side
And blue birds in the misty spring
Or clOudless skies and summer sing.
Place near him, as We lay him low,
His idle shafts, his loosened bow,
The slken fllet which around
His waggish eyes in sport he bound
But we shall mourn him long, and miss
His ready smile, his ready kiss,
The prattle of his little feet,
Sweet frOwns and stammered phrases sweet.
And graver looks serene and high,
light of heaven in that young eye
All these shall haunt US till the heart
Shall ache and ache-and tears will start
The bow. the band shall fall to dust,
The shining arrows waste with rust
And all of Love that earth can claim,
Be but a memory and a name.
Not thus his nObler part slall dwell,
prisoner in this narrow cell:
But he whom We now hide from man.
In the dark ground, shall live again
Shall break these clOds, form of light,
With nOber mien and purer sight,
And i'm the eternal glory stand,
Highest and nearest Gods right hand.
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TREATY WITH CENTRAL AMERIcA.-Itis sta.
ted that Mr.. Borland, our Minister to Central
America, has sent nome treaty made with
Nicaragua. A Washington correspondent OF
the New York Journal of Commerce writes
that the treaty makes the United States en-
gage to recognize as established the bounda.
ries of Nicaragua which include within their
limits the whole Mosquito territory The Mus
quito kingdom, it will be recollected, repudi-
ates the jurisdiction of Nicaragua, and is pro-
tected by Great Britain in doing SO. Should
therefore, the proposed treaty be ratified by
government, we shall have an immediate issue
to settle with Great Britain as to her Musqui-
to prOtectOrate.
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PROSPECTUS OF THE
T. p AUL DAILY TIME s.

ON or about the first Of May, the subscribers will
commence the publication Of Daily Morning Pa.
per, to be called the ST. PAUL DAILY TIMES.
The TINES will be Wing in its tendencies, although
not Of the ultra school, rather seeking to harmo-
nize and promote the interests Of the People, than
following heed'essly party dictation; speaking out
boldly all subjects Of public character condemn
ing wrong, uphoIdng right, and advocating those
measures most conducive the interests Of the pub
lie. As party paper it will adhere to those greet
national principles Of the Wing party, such as in
ternal improvements, judicious tariff, free homes
to the home less, and the development of our resour-
ccs, which have done so much toward placing the
United States among the first nations Of the world.
In municipal affairs it proposes to select the best
men, irrespective Of party, to fill those Offices OF
trust which experience has shown us are very i'm.
portant auxiliaries in promoting the peace, Comfort
and prosperity Of our citizens.
The columns Of the TINES will be open to all
who may wish to discuss public measures in a
courteous manner, but matters Of personal Sec
tartan nature will be excluded, the publishers belle.
wing that we'll conducted journal should seek to
enhance the welfare Of the mass and not the pri.
vate spleen Of the few.
In commercial and buiness point the TINES
will endeavor to be 0utdOne by no other print in
AuS AGiiuotyS uoHc Wd5ueTS VIII receive partIc
ular attention, and efforts will be spared to render
II acceptable to the wants Of the business and read.
ing community. Able writer's have been engaged,
and as the enterprise is under the control Of practical
men-men who have had years Of experience in the
printing business, and who will devote their best en-
ergies TO make the TINES equal to any other paper
in the North West, II is confidently believed that
a share Of the public patronage will be generously
extended.
The TINES will be furnished at six dollars per
year, payable in advance, fifteen cents per week,
payable to carrier.
In connection with the Daily, will be published
the MINNESOTA WEEKLY TINES, large and
handsomely printed paper, at 50 per annun, nvaria-
bly, in advance.
jon PRlSrINe.-Our Office will be supplied with
the very best aud latest styles Of type, and acii-
tiles for doing Job.work will he of such nature as
to warrant US in saying that perfect sataet;on will be
girrn.
All iavors promptly attended to.
Respectfully,
NEWSON. MITCHELL 4 CO.
T. M. NEwsoN, ]. B. II. MITCHELL. MAar,s
J. CLuN, and others.
81. Paul, March q. 1854.
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Minnesota and North.Western Rail-
Road.

Edward Stearns, Esq, the Secretary to the
Commissioners for securing subscriptions to
the capital stock of this company, has notified
Messrs. Borup and Cakes that the books for
subscription to said stock will be closed on the
eighth day of May, inst, at three o'clock, P. NJ.
Our citizens, therefore, who desire stock in the
road would do well to apply previous to that
period, as subsequently, we believe it will be
difficult to obtain stock at par.
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JENNY LIND At VIEEKA.-Our correspondent a,
Vienna thus speaks Of the divine Jenny, as he has
just seen and heard her in that city:
81 had last Friday the opportunity of hearing
Jenny Lind. She and her Prince Albert husband are
giving series Of concerts in Vienna. She is az
great favorite with the phIesmatic Germans a,
with the more excitable Americans. She sang in
Vienna as Agat just before the storm of 4s, and i,
may be that her sweet wild notes will again be fol.
lowed by the storm.c cloud Of revolution. Archdukea
and countesses were among the immense throng who
listened to her on Friday. As she scared above
all ordinary conceptions Of art in Haydn's Creation,
and reminded once more Of John Anderson, Nv 10,
in the pretty German song Itch mxss nxn enmalsin.
gen.
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New GooDs.--In going down third street
yesterday afternoon, we observed perfect pile
of Dry Goods boxes in front of the store of
Chamblin & Morgan, and those gentlemen,
with their coats off and sleeves rolled up, en-
deavoring to ascertain what they contained
There will be great bargains in that vicinity
as soon as the shelves are filled
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CUBA.-1t is said, that Com. Newton has
communicated to the President the fact, that
the Captain General of Cuba has in his poss-
ession royal decree, authorizing him at any
moment he may deem proper, to liberate all
the slaves ON the Island. Some folks appear
to be troubled about this; but for ourselves,
we do not think that slavery any where is
going to be abolished too soon.
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& DEPARTURE OF NAILS

ST PAUL AND GALENA-Leaves St. Paul. Mon.
days and Fridays, At g. A. M-Arrives Paul Tues
days and Saturdays, at l,P. NJ.
Through mail to Dubuque ID. is closed on Thurs
O'Clock. 500
ST. PAUL AND ST. CROIX FALLS-Leaves sain,
Paul. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at 6, A. M
Arrives At st. Paul, Tuesdays Thursdays and saturdays
at l, Pm.
ST. PAUL AND FORT RIPLEY-Leaves st. Paul,
every Monday at A. M.-Arrives st. Paul Satur-
day, at 4, p. NJ.
ST. PAULAND FORT SNELLING-Arrves at ST.
Paul Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays, at 10, A. NJ.
Leaves Saint Paul, same days, at3,P mi
The Mails for Fl. Ridgeley and Msnkat0 are made up
Fort Smelling and lesvcs that place every Monday
10, A. NJ @
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EARLE s. GOODRICH,

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0o-Accordng to the Clinton Courant, the weav.
ing room Of the Bingham Mills in that town covers
two acres Of ground, and more than one acre Of
sprishtly girls.