The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-11-18

DuI we HdNc INV u supply W NPP'NS -
St. Paul, and of better quality, than upon any
previous fall. Like every other article OF
household consumption, however, they are
held at high figure by dealers.
The WEATHER has moderated materially, and
appearances now indicate that we will yet
have week or ten days Of navi CATION.
1sD- The Clarion arrived yesterday morn-
ing from Gaena. She talks Of making another
trip.
WNsIow HorsE.--This popular hotel has
passed into the hands Of Messrs. Clement &
Parker late of New York, who take possession
to-day. They come recommended as gentle
men entirely competent 10 conduct the bust
ness of first class hotel.
SLAVERY IN MINNEsorA.--We hear run:or
that colony Of Virgnians talk of removing to
Minnesota next spring. ,rith their slaves! Tn
der the repeal of the Missouri Compromise,
what is there to hinder them from settling on
the West side Of the Mississippi in Minnesota
And what is still more revolving to the great
majority of our people, the leaders Of the Ad-
ministration in the Territory dare not oppose
any such movement on the part Of Virginians
or any other dealers in "human cattle.' We
are not so sure but some Of them woUid cncour-
age the heinous outrage.
~ L. Dolb.ar, Esq., OF Natchcz, has hand
ed US full files Of Southern papers Of the latest
dates, for which be has our thanks.
| [sD- Notwithstanding the WAY in which Eng
land is now engaged, the commerce Of that
country seems to be in most prosperous con-
dition the returns OF TIE board Of trade for
the month Of Sentenber SHOW an excess Of cx-
ports from the United Kingdom Of halfa mil
lion pounds over the same month last year
the total value of exportsfor the month footing
up GS, 700, GOO, and for the first ign: months of
the present year GG7 100000 sterling, being a
gain of nearly ten millions over last year.
10 Large shipments Of american -four
have been made from Liverpool to New York,
returning for better market.
Gr Mr.. Finney, dentist, late Of Alcxan-
dria, Egypt, is reported to have found . stuffed
tooth in a mummy, ard severa! teeth in other
mummies which bore marks of Glling. Iftrue
this is certainly one of the most remarkable
facts which modern perseverance, has yet
brought to light, concerning the arts OF the an
clients.
~ Theodore Wheeler, son OF the editor OF
the Fort Smith (Ark) Herald was killed on the
route to the plains, in most dastardly man
ner. He was shot in the back by f.llow who
was Immediately killed by one Of the compa-
nv. Wheeler is described Is a most excellent
young man.
MEXICAN BOUNDARY CoMMIssIoN.-At The last
accounts received at Washington from The
Commission engaged in the survey of the Mex
lean Boundary, a runner existed at Ell Paso,
that they had been hemMcd in by hostile In
dians, and would not be in till November.
ANOTHER COMPANY GoNE.-Thc Massachu-
sets Fire and Marine Insurance Company.
hailing from Ipswich, Massachusetts, has an
nounced its inability to meet its Obligation
and has recommended the parties insured to
protect themselves in other offices.
STATE OFFICERS lNDICTED.-The grand Jury
of Dane county, Wisconsin, recently indicted
the Secretary of State and Attorney General
for wrongful and illegal acts rs commission
ers of the school lands. The indictment is
founded upon the facts which have transpircd
touching the sale ola very large body of the
school lands. The vote on finding the indict-
ments is said to have been nineteen to one!
TT Fifty-two persons have died in conse-
quencc of the Chatam railroad collision. The
remainder of the wounded are said to be re-
covering.
TO Dwight's Musical Journal estimates
that Boston at this present time contains at
least thousand persons familiar with, and
able to bear their part crcditably. at mon,-
ent's notice, in the choruses Of IIandelI's SHES
siah."
CAPT. n. j. 7. DANA.--Charges having been
preferred against Capt. Dana. by his command
ing officer. Major Wood. military court was
convened short time since to investigate
them, which resulted in his honorable acquit-
TAI not one of the specifications being sustain
ed.-.No. ". Democrat.
&S The lliustrous Alexander Won Hum
boldt celebrated his eighty fifth birtyday on
the l4th ultimo.
THE FIRE AT MINNEAroIIs.-It was the dwe,.
| ling house Of William Hanson. ESQ. of Minnc.
apoiis, not d. NJ. Hanson, that was entirely con.
sumed by fire on Saturday night. The fire or
iginated in the kitchen, and is supposed to have
caught between the ceiling and chimney. In
addition to the house which cost $500, ten
brls of flour. 500 lbs Of sugar. one chest of tea.
one sack Of coffee, and 300 bushels of potatoes.
were all burnt, as we'll as most of the household