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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-28

CO Mechanics get So and s. per day in Aus
tralia; Females from $75 TO $l15 per year Day
laborers So and 81
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-28

c. Ex-President Van Buren's autobiography
is not to be published until after his death.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-28

WAsHINGroN, Nov. 16.
The Union of this morning says that from in-
formation received at Washington, Louis Napo-
Icons reasons must be grave indeed, to persevcre
in the refusal to permit Mr.. Soule from passing
through France, from the imputat!on of a nation
nj insnlt
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-28

CV-ln the town of Crockett, Texas, there il
said to be not single marriagcable woman.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-28

CO Several of the Ohio Stock Banks have
gone by the board; among the number, the City
Bank of Columbus.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-28

CY dangerous counterfeit $5 bill on the
Citizens Bank of Waterbury, Conn.,, is in circula-
tion. 1t is altered from the Citizens Bank, of
Washington.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-28

GY Business generally is brisk in St. Paul at
the present time. Notwithstanding the stringen-
cy in the money market East, still our merchants
inform us that as yet they feel no pressure
Among bankers and brokers however, money is
very tight. 1t is as hard to get dollar out of
them as it is to squeeze pint of oil out Of a
musquito. This state of things cannot continue
long it must either get better or worse. We
hone for the best.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-28

CO The Saut Ste. Marie Canal is completed
and is pronounced a magnificent structure.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-28

CV A tax of $1,000 has caused the liquor
dealers of Tuscumbia, Alabama, to close their
stores.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-28

CO The number of Nebraska members holding
over in the General Assembly of Illinois, is T.
The number of Anti-Nebraska, S. The new Ne
braska men elected 8. Anti-Nebraska 9-mak-
ing ten Nebraska to IA Anti-Nebraska-a ma
ority of 4, with one district to hear FROM In the
House there is an Anti-Nebraska majority, so
there is no doubt how Illinois stands on the lead
ing question of the day.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-28

There were l0S deaths from Yellow Fever
in New Orleans on the llth.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-28

Cy'Female physicians are multiplying through
out the country. No less than Is young ladies
are now attending medical lectures in Cincinnati,
to appearing as NJ DIS.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-28

The lands on the Military Reserve in the Min
neapolis District, we learn, will not be offered for
sale before early Spring.-Piomcer.
CY We are of the opinion that what we said
respecting these lands, will prove true. Why is
the sale of these lands withheld? Can any body
give US a reason?
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-28

cy- Our neighbor of the Mnnesotian gave has
readers big pill on advertising yesterday. We
read quite long article in its columns, quoted
from the Tribune, but when we came to see the
same article quoted twice in the same paper, it
took US down. If the merchants don't advertise
now, it won't be the fault of our neighbor.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-28

CO. II 10 proensod to Introduce a resolution
into the South Carolina Legislature, making it a
crime Enable with $1,000, to give, sell, deliver,
exchange or offer to give, sell, deliver, or ex-
change any Bowie knife, Arkansas toothpick,
Spanish dirk-knife, dirk, any revolving pistol or
pocket pistol
The South Carolinians are becoming civilized
so we should be inclined to believe if the above
resolution passes.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-28

CINCINNATI, Nov. Is.
We have no further failures to report, and but
little excitement in our money market to-day
John R. Norton & Company, have resumed busi-
ness.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-28

THOSE CnARGEs.-The enormous charges made
by the Lady Franklin, her trip to Point Prescott,
are disgrace to civilization. Twenty Dollars, we
are Informed, were exacted for cabin passage.-
There is no reason whatever in this. 1t is goug-
in. too steep altogether, and deserves the CEN
of the Press and of the People. The only way
to prevent repetition is for the business men
Of St. Paul to own line of boats Of their own.-
There are times beyond which patience cease to
be a virtue. One Of these times has come.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-28

CO Fears are entertained for the safety Of the
United States Sloop Of War Albany.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-28

TIE SPIRITUAL SHNoLE-MAcHNI TaIuxPH.A
The Palmer (Aiass.) Journal describes the opera
ton of the shinglc-riving machine said to have
been invented by the spirits, and constructed by
A. G. Billings, Of Palmer. It is neatly 6n-
ishsd, strongly built machine, and it walks into
the blocks, which are fed in from two iron sidos,
like huge giant. 1t does the work admirable,
splitting the blocks into pieces Of any thickness
desired for shaving. 1t is said TO be capable Of
irving 81, 900 shingles pr day. g 20
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-28

TThe advice nearest my heart and deepest
in my conviction is, that the Union Of the States
be cherished and perpetuated. Let the open ene-
my to it be regarded a. a Pandora with her box
opened and the dsguished one a. the serpent creep
ing with its deadly wiles into Paradisc.-Madison.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-28
DEAL BEACH, Nov. II.

DEAL BEACH, Nov. II.
The New Era remains in the same POSITION
The sea was so high yesterday, that she could not
be boarded, but it was smoother to-day. One
hundred and sixty bodies have been picked up in
all, and it is doubtful if any more will be found.
The current has changed, and the clothing and
valuables are in the hands of the Captain.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-28

The LATEST NEws.--Nothing very important
has reached US. Massachusetts,, it is said, has
been carried by the Know Nothings. 1t is con-
cedcd that the recent election in New York is
Wing victory,-the delegation standing &c
Wings, Softs, and Know Nothngs. Sixty
eight members of the Legislature are favorable
to the reelection of VIM. II. Seward to the T.
S. Senate. The Tribune and Herald both con-
cede this point. Nothing is said concerning the
election of Clark, but we are inclined to think
his election is certain as the vote to come in, is
from the rural districts where Clark would be
more apt to run we'll than Seymour. Probably
the next mail will acquaint us with the result.
There is report that the money panic in Chi
cago had subsidized.
Nothing of interest from the seat of War, The
Queen mother of Bavaria is dead.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-28

Massachusetts,, Pennsylvania, Indiana Kentucky,
Illinois and Ohio keep the 30th of November;
Maryland, Wisconsin. New Jersey and Florida
the Odd: Minnesota the Dist Dec.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-28

CT We learn from gentlemen who have pas
scd over the overland route from st. Paul to Du-
buque, that stages can make the distance easily
within three days. On runners they can proba-
bly, go through in two days and a half. This will
prove rather unexpected but gratifying news to
our readers.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-28
THURSDAY, NOV. %, 1854.
OUR HOMES.

We have had our attention called lately, to
what to us seems an excellent mode of building !;
viz: the ssgravel WALL" We have read with
much interest Mr.. o. S. Fowler's work on the
subject, and intend if we can gather sufficient
''rocks," soon to erect domcil somewhat after
his plan. 1t appears to us good one, as we
have no doubt it will to any who may peruse the
volume we refer to. 1t is doubtless cheaper
material than has been heretofore used, as it can
be found in any quantity on all sides of U.S.
Speaking of the facility with which it may be found
hereabouts he says: "All the Western prairies
abound in just the required material, either in
occasional banks there found, or two or three
feet below the surface. All the wells ever saw
dug on the prairies, threw up just the right kind
Of gravel, nor do I remember seeing bank dug
through, which did not develope them.''
The shape he recommends the Octagon, is we
think, for all purposes of room and comfort, we'll
adapted. Having had the pleasure of personal
inspection of the Authors residence, built upon
this method, we can sspeak by the card" and as
it is cheaper and more durable, more economical
as regards space, and is suitable as we'll for
the Cottage orraie as the city mansion or rustic
home, we commend it to the notice of our fel-
low citizens.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-28


Of all the animals that live in the high north lati
tude, none are so deserving of being noticed as
the dog. The companion of man in all climates,
from the islands of the South Sea, where he feeds
on bananas, to the Polar Sea, where his food is
fish, he here plays part to which he is unaccus-
toned in more favored region. Necessity has
taught the inhabitants of northern countries to
employ these comparatively weak animals in
draught. On all the coasts of the Polar Seas,
from the Obi to Behring's Straits, in Greenland
Kamtchatka, and in the Kurile Islands, the dogs
are made to draw sledges loaded with persous and
goods, and for considerable journeys. The dogs
have much resemblance to the wolf. They have
long, pointed projecting noses, sharp and upright
ears, and long bushy tail; some have smooth and
some have curly hair; their color is various-black
brown, reddish brown, white and spotted. They
vary also in s;ze but it is considered that good
sledge-dog should not be less than two feet and
half inches in height, and three feet three quar-
barking is like the howl of a wolf.
They pass their whole life in the open air; in
summer they dig holes in the ground for GOODNESS
or lie in the water to avoid the mosquitoes, win
ter thev protect themselves by burrowing in the
snow, and lie curled up with their noses covered
by their bushy tails. The female puppies are
drowned, except enough to preserve the breed,
the males alone being Used in drought. Those
born in winter enter their trainings the following
autumn, but not used in long journeys until the
third year. The feeding and training is partic-
ular art, and much skill is required driving them.
The best trained dogs, arc used as leaders, and
the quick and steady going of the team, usually
twelve dogs, and the safety of the driver, depend
on the sagacity and docility of the leader, no
pains are spared in their education, so that they
may always obey their masters voice and not be
tempted from their course when they come on
scent of game. This last is point of great diff
Guilty sometimes whole team, in such cases, will
start of, and no endeavors the part of the dr.
yer can stop them.
On such occasions We have sometimes had to
admire the cleverness with which the we'll trained
leaders endeavor to turn the other dogs from their
pursuit; if other device fail he will suddenly wheel
around, and by barking, as if he had come on a
new scent, try to induce the other dogs to follow
him. If travelling across the wild tundra in dark
nights, or when the vast plain is yelled in i'm
penetrable mists, or in storms or snow tempests,
when the traveller is in danger of missing tho
sheltering powarna and of pershing in the snow,
he will frequently owe his safety to good leader;
if the animal has ever been in this plain, and has
stripped with his master at the dowarna, he will
be sure to bring tho sledge to the place where
the hut lies deeply buried in tho snow when
rived at it, he will suddenly stop and indicate
significantly, the spot where his master must dig.
-Von Wrangle's Polar Seas.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-28

IMPRovEMENrs.-Judging from the improve
ments going on near our Office, we should say that
times were not very hard in St. Paul. A new
wooden building has recently been erected just
below the American House, by Mr.. Benson, to be
occupied by him as stage Office. Directly orpo-
site George W. Harrington, Esq, has put up a
new building, which is occupied as Cigar store
by Mr.. Broggaman. Hamilton, the Book Seller,
has put new show window into his store his
neighbor Combs had previously made many i'm
portant Improvements N his establishment Mr..
Manchester has leased the large room in the En-
pire Block and is carrying on Gymnasium and
so on every hand we see evidences of thrift and
prosperity.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-28

FIVE PERSONS POISONED The n. Y. Times
poisoned in that city, by a woman who formerly
lived in Chicago. Three of the persons are dead
and the other two cannot live. The poison used
was arsenic, which was thrown into the coffee,
while boiling. The woman has been arrested.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-28

New PArER.-A new paper is to be started at
Prescott, Wisconsin, by Charles E. Young, with
the peculiar name of " Prescott, wisconsin," the
idea being probably to give notoriety to the place.
1t is to be six column sheet, neutral in politics
and devoted to the interests of Pierce and the
surrounding counties. Price So por year.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-28

The o1BBATH-ouhday Is one OF the best gifts
of the Past to the Present. To all nations and to
all times it has been blessed institution but to
US, the over-taskcd and ver.anxious American
people, it is indispensable as it was to the Is
rae1ites, when the weekly HALT was ordained.-
They were marching in the wilderness; we are
encamped in the wilderness, and our task is to
subdue the wilderness, and prepare a field where
on the future history of mankind is to be trans
acted. If ever people needed the mere rest of
Sunday, we need It. IL ever a people needed the
inward renovation which the Sunday we'll spent
is able to bestow, we need it.-Hone Journal.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-28

CINCINNATI PAID FIRE DEPARrxENr.-Accor-
ding to the record kept by clerk Of the Cincinnati
Fire Department, the total amount of losses by
fires in that city during the six months ending
September 30, 1854, under the paid fire system,
was $66,762, on which the total amount Of insu-
rance was ST. ,456. During the same period Of
the year 1852 under the volunteer system, the ag-
gregate of losses by fire in Cincinnati was $3l3,-
542 and the insurance $l76,48O.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-06-16

A FAITHFUL DoG--A noble pointer, rejoic-
ing in the name Of Dallas made his first APP
pearance in this city few days since, after an
absence of six months from his owner, who had
long ago given him up as lost The master
became a resident Of this city in December
last, and not being wiling to part from Dallas,
on account of attachment formed during ten
years ownership of and friendship for him, had
him put on board the steamer Fashion at Au-
gusta, duly consigned to Savannah About 80
miles above here, Dallas contrived to make his
escape from the boat, thinking, doubtless, that
he was being carried away from his master, and
was not heard Of again until q day or two
since, when he arrived here almost famished,
lean, worn, and a mere wreck Of the noble ami
NAL who had once been Canine King of Au-
gusta, and "held up his head in the best So
ciety." We need hardly say that the meeting
between him and his master was joyful one.
How he ascertained that Savannah was to be
his future home, or how he managed, during his
six months pilgrimage in search of his master,
to work out the problem Of his whereabouts, is
more than we can tell.
We regret to learn that Dallas has become
deaf during his travels, and possibly will never
again hear the kind voice Of his best friend.
He is, however, improving in health and looks,
and perhaps may recover his hearing in due
course of time. At least we hope SO, for so
faithful creature, brute though he is, deserves
to have every channel open to him through
which to receive the kind words, and good
opinions of all who value true affection and
fidelity. Savannah Republican.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-06-16

| = h ~
ABALLooN ACCIDENT IN AUsTRIA.-Mr. God
ard, the aeronaut, was sent for to Vienna to
make an ascension in honor of the marriage Of
the emperor of Austria. On the day appointed
for his aerial excursion, the weather was stormy
and Just at the hour fixed for the departure an
absolute tempest of wind broke over the city
and ragged soviolently that the authorities asked
him to postpone his ascension to the next day
Mr.. GODDARD having consulted three gentlemen
who were in the car with him, and having OBJ
tanned their consent, determined not to disap-
point the thousands of spectators assembled,
and in consequence gave the word to let 60.
The balloon rose with extraordinary rapidly,
and in less than five minutes was out of sight.
Then leaving behind it towns hills, valleys, and
rivers, it passed over Presburg and the Carpa-
THAN mountains. After being in the air very
nearly an hour Mr.. GODDARD attempted to effect
his descent in wooded island Of the Danube
but the wind was so violent that the graphing
irons broke away from the ground, and caught
in one of the arms of an aged oak. Mr.. God
ard however, SO eontrived matters that he got his
three companions to the ground in safety, and
then managed to bring down the balloon,
though not without its being rent in four places
by the branches Of the tree. The travellers
were then obliged to remain for the night in
the car, sheltered to some extent from the sever
ity Of the weather. The balloon had passed
over 80 French leagues "a English miles, in
SIS minutes. Claimants Messenger.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-06-16
Military Force In Cuba.

Extract Of a letter from, a NeU Yorker IN Cuba.
I arrived in Cuba with many Yankee notions
in regard to this Island. had been impressed
with the belief that even fllibusters, landed in
Cuba, could revolutionize and conquer the
island. / have been here three months. /
have seen the principal parts Of the country,
and noted the Notifications array, the
preparations for active war-and am now sat
isfed that the people in the United States have
been Systematically deceived by numerous pub
locations that appear to me to have Intentionally
misrepresented many things too obcious for
mistake.
With view to correct these errors, give
you the result Of my observations.
| The number of frigates, armed steamers
and "gudrda costas," all well manned, on the
coast and in the harbors, is four times greater
than had expected. There are also a mum.
Der Of vessels that can easily be converted into
vessels of war of ten to twenty guns. In adj
dition, four steamers and six ships of the line
are now on the way to Cuba, in convoy oftrans-
ports, with six thousand regular drilled soldiers,
200 of whom are artillerists
The number Of the troops, regular, of all
arms, is about $4,000. To this soon will be
added about 5000 mulattoes, formed into COM
panies, to be annexed as flank companies, one
or two to each battalion.
a register Of all the landholders and royal
lists, and those suspected, is in the hands of the
governor. All those who can be relied upon,
and those suspected, are noted. In the hands
Of the former arms will be placed, in the event
of invasion, and all suspected will be immedi-
ately arrested. The ammunition and arms are
carefully guarded and arrangements are made
in case Of trouble to pass all public and private
treasures into the Moro Castle. The foolish
young fellows in the States who join the fill
busters interpretation of plumber and easy
conquest, viii be disappointed, and, instead Of
realizing these expectations, will find defeat,
death, or imprisonment. The natives Of the
island supposed to be friendly to revolution,
are feeble race, Ignorant of military matters,
without organization, arms, or concert, and will
disappoint the expectations of their friends in
the United States.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-06-16
Air Line Railroad from New York to
Norfolk.


7o.Lbe EditorsofHe Courier and Enquirer:
From an article in the Courier and Enquire
Of the 9th instant, as well as from proceeding
published in some other city papers, see tina
public attention is being called to the air lin
railroad from New York to Norfolk
Some notice of this scheme was laid befor'
the public last year, by gentlemen connected,
presume, with the Florence and Keyport com
pany. .
In the article in the Courier, this line is call
ed The Recently Proposed Air Line Railroad
from New Y ork TO Norfolk"
Both this air line road and the route from
Norfolk via Seaford to Philadelphia and New
Y ork, were proposed by me several years ago
and in an article in the Enquirer, about -four
years since, the plan was distinctly developed
for o direct railway connexion between New
York and Norfolk. / have not preserved the
number of the Courier containing my article
but think you will recollect that am correct
in my assertions.
In my published articles upon the railways Of
Virginia, / have frequently, for seven years
past alluded to this most important railway,
and in a map of all the railways of the United
States, prepared by me and published in the
American Railroad journal, in the month OF
January, ! think, IS49, this route is laid down
accompanied with an article showing its impor-
lance to New York.
In l849, the route was advocated by me in
a series of articles published in the New York
Herald. Also in 1851, and in 1852. am
quite sure also that l referred to it in one oi
my articles in Hunts Merchants Magazine
some six or seven years ago.
\ / am glad that this great subject is now
coming again before the public, and / refer to
the facts above stated, simply because have
been literally abused for proposing, what has
been regarded as visionary, by men, who can
not look ahead and who denounce those who
presume to do SO as visionary enthusiasts.
For seven or eight years past have regard
ed this line as one Of paramount Importance to
New York, and which was destined at no very
distant day to work important changes in her
commercial relations with the great valley Of
the west, as well as to form most important
link in the great southern line Of roads to New
Orleans.
1t will in fact make Norfolk the gateway Of
New York to the Ohio and upper Mississippi
vallies And again repeat, what / have so
often said and written, that the time is not far
distant, when a barrel Of -four will come from
Cincinnati to New York via Norfolk, as cheap,
if not cheaper, than by any other route, and
what will be of great advantage to the Empire
City, it will eqnalize her immense business, and
enable her to receive the agricultural products
Of the west, and send thither her merchandise
at all seasons of the year, and especially at
those seasons when her own canals and rail-
ways will be more or less impeded by ice and
snow. Yours truly,
PETER CLARK.
New YORK, June IL.