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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

CV Rain night before last and yesterday, has
caused considerable rise in the river. We think
from this time until navigation closes the boats
will have no difficulty in reaching St. Paul.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

GA large number of the citizens of Henne-
pin Co. passed through our city yesterday, to at
tend the land sales ct Saltwater.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

Cy The Indian, mentioned in the Times yes
tcrday, as being sick, died Thursday night.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

/ BoDY FouND.-The body Of an infant child was
found floating in the sluioe-way above Mr.. hvine's
warehouse, Last evening, by gentleman who was
walking in that neighborhood.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

ARRIVAL OF THE PAcFIc.-A dispatch to the
Galena Advertiser states that
Flour has declined Cd.
Wheat Sd.
General dullness in the market.
Money easy.
The capture of Bomersund by the allies is con-
frmed.
The Austrians are entering Wallachia.
The cholera is making awful ravages among the
allies. Twelve thousand troops have died.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

@ At Ithaca, N. Y, after the spire of the
new Presbyterian Church was raised, Mr.. A. Gift
ford mounted to the top-a distance of LIS feet
putting large iron ring over the timbers to
hold them together after which Mr.. Dennis Van
Buskirk climbed to the top, and stood erect on
the ends of the timbers-a space less than foot
in measurement-and deliberately lighted and
smoked cigar, apparently with Is little concern
as though he were on the foundation of the
Church itself.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

cV Ex-President Fillmore and his son, MS
only remaining child, are said to be in feeble
health.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

MONEY TO LoAS.-Wc call attention to the ad
vestisement in another column.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

CO One hundred and nineteen deaths from
yellow fever, arc reported at New Orleans in one
week.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS AT CHICAGO.-The an.
nouncemcnt that Mr.. Douglas would speak a
Chicago, says the Tribune, drew together 5000
persons. North Market Hall was crowded and thu
street in front of the Hall was thronged with ar
excited concourse of people. As soon as Mr.
Douglas came on to the stand and announced his
subject-the Nebraska Bill-he was greeted with
Kisses, groans, cheers, &c. He was unable to ut.
ter twenty words at a time without volley Of
groans and Kisses. Finally he told those present
he wOuld speak, when the audience commenced
singing" We won't 60 home till morning." &C.
Being unable to make any impression on the crowd.
aconsultation was held and the meeting adjourned
Notwithstanding we have an utter abhorance Of
the Nebraska bill, still we regret that Mr.. Doug
las was not permitted to make his speech. The
Chicagians have done themselves no credit by COM
polling him to leave the public forum. We be-
lieve in the freedom of speech as we'll as in the
freedom of the press.
THEY WANTED 1T DONE.
Certainly they did, in two days what ?-the
passage of the charter which was passed last win
ter. But the Minnesotian says it was a s'calm
time." and the matter was before the legislature
two weeks. Well, the Mnnesotian says any
thing; one day contradicting what it said the day
before-anything for expediency-nothing for
truth.
In Mr.. Bilings' testimony he admits he had a
conversation with Mr.. Tyler, and says that Mr..
Tyler intimated that he could make the change,
&c. From that time forth he had nothing to do
with him. Mr.. Tyler swears that Mr.. Billings
suggested how the alteration could be made, &c.
Queer swearing this. Mr.. Billings says he saw
Mr.. Washburne read the bill over twice. Subse-
quently he says that be saw Mr.. Washburne read
ing bill.
Mark Mr.. Jones' testimony relative to Mr..
Washburne. Mr.. Washburne supposed the new
bill would be submitted to future legislation
Mr.. Wentworth remarked that he (Washburne)was
not 30 smart as he thought he was, implying that
they would come trick on him. They attempted
it and got caught themselves.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12
MONDAY, SEPT. IL, 1854.

oT Col. Mitchell, of Washington, we'll known
in this territory, arrived on the Galena.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12
A bright SPOT.

The testimony of Mr.. Jones in to days paper,
exoncrates Mr.. Washburne from the charge Of
being the attorney for the Chicago, st. Charles
and Mississippi Airline Railroad Company. All
the attempts of dishonorable men to implicate Mr..
Washburne, have thus far failed.
Hugh Tyler comes right up to the mark, and
speaks plainly. 1t will be remembered that Mr..
Billings, in his testimony, stated that he did not
converse with Mr.. S;bley in relation to the bill
after it was drawn up. Mr.. Tyler says be did
and what is further, he (Billiugs) suggested the
way to make the alteration, without the knowl-
edge of the friends of the bill. He said word
could be written iu pencil. Mr.. Tyler Gays
81 understood the idea to be, that when the bill
came to be engrossed it would come out as he
wished it--that was the substance of it.'' Good
bye, Mr. Billings, you have left your maxim
The future when wc want You, we will know
where 20 find you.
Mr.. French, the clerk, tcsti6es that in his four
teen years experience clerk, he never knew a
''single instance in which any change was made
in the phraseology of bill after it came into the
hands of the enrolling clerk for enrolment" Mr..
Patton and others said that verbal alterations
were frequently made. The whole thing, from be-
ginning to end, is mass Of corruption, and if
they were common citizens, they would have
been obliged long since to have taken up their
apartments at the Penitentiary.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

GWWhen it becomes little more popular to
oppose the Minnesota Land Bill Fraud, we shall
hear the immaculate M;nnesotian, sounding its
trumpet, and crying aloud, &c.-Iimes.
We infer from this that the Times now regards
fraud as being popular with the people of Mime
sofa Quite compliment to the people, we
should think.-Minnes0tidn.
GYyThe fraud was popular, very popular, cx-
ceedingly popular with the Minnesotian short
time ago. Then, the people didn't understand the
matter as well as they do now, and it was the aim
of the Minnesotian to keep them ignorant of all
the circumstances as long as possible. 1t could
MT do it, however, for the Times laid bare the
whole matter, and when public opinion began to
reject the nauseous dose the organ of the Wall
street company endeavored to thrust down the
Threats of the people, then we find the Minneso-
tian crying out like an Infatuated mailman, sswe
were always on that side, and the people will sus
tain u.s." You can ''infer' what you please, Mr..
Consistency, the people understand the game.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

O. The diamond, for the finding of which
Brazilian slave received his freedom, few months
since, has been deposited in London Banking
House. It weighs 244 carats, and its estimated
value is E28O, 900, or $l,4OO,O0O!
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

GY The Minnesotian says that we have held
up to ridicule, in our columns, &c the name of one
of our most quiet and unpretending private citi-
zens." We have done no such thing. The gen.
tleman's name was used in no such connection,
unless, by associating it with the Senior's,' he
considers that ridicule. These continual efforts
of the Minnesotian to array gentlemen of worth
and responsibility, against the Times, won't win.
1t smacks too much of Indian warfare! It's
neither honorable or "manlyp'
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

BURcLARY.-The Saloon of Messrs. George &
Ward, under the Winslow House, was entered on
Friday night last, the lock to the money drawer
pried of, and thirty dollars distracted. The thief
took some choice wines and decamped. Keep
your doors locked and your eyes skinned.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

"why l don't know you, little one-what on
earth do you want trust for? Lost the market
money, hey, and afraid of scolding, is that it9
ono, no, havo not lost any money!" said the
child eagerly; "please nam, just stoop down one
minute, while toll you.'
She then goes on to toll tho good natured wo-
man her tale of poverty and sorrow, 81 can bear
anything better than seeing grand father and
grandmother hungry. did not sleep wink all
last night, but kept thinking what should do. l
never begged in my life, but could do it, rather
than see them sit and look at zach other another
day. Did you ever see an old man CRY for hunger,
mann"
Poor little Julia, we arc unable to pursue her
story father; of how she advanced step by step,
but We any the book il good one, and advise all
who are desrous to learn what our talented and
popular authoress has produced, to call and OBJ
tain a cOpy.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

BEAUTIFUL RAINBow.-On Thursday evening
last, several of our citizens witnessed beautiful
rainbow, which spanned the heavens, and remain
ed visible for fifteen minutes. The hour it was
seen was about 10 O'Clock. We believe this is
the first phenomenon of the kind ever witnessed
in this territory
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

c. The Minnesotian has got into another fret
over John Wilson and the Times, and as usual
cries out sustainedr' Now, it is we'll known
that when Mr.. Wilson published his first letter,
we dissented from the views therein advanced, as
did many of our citizens, both judges and lawyers.
When his letter to Mr.. Eastman was published,
we still felt disposed to believe from the manner
in which that letter was wordcd, that MIR. Wilson's
views were misunderstood. When his third letter
was received by MIR. Olds, we published that, and
gave Just such construction as that letter would
admit. Now what more does the Minnesotian
want? 1t can't be easy. 1t is as natural for it
brag as it is for fish to live in water. Blaze
away, brother You will exhaust all the wind in
that 5000 600 horse engine, if YOU continue.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

GW Judge Gamble and family, of St. Louis,
who have been spending the warm season in Min
nesota, left for home on the Galena Saturday.
The Judge is very much pleased with our terri
tory, and we are gratifed to learn that he and
his friends contemplate spending the summer
months here, in preference to other cimes.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12
WASHINGTON. July q. 1854.

Sir As it Is evident that efforts are being
made before the committee intended to affect the
rights and interests which the Minnesota and
Northwestern Railroad Company have acquired in
the lands granted by Congress to the Territory of
Minnesota; and as the company, relying upon
the validity Of the grant - approved, have, in
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12
MINNESOTA WEEKLY TIMES.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 9, 1854.
OFF HAND TAKINGS
OK GRAFTON SKETCHES OF TIE NOTICEABLE MEN
OF orR AGE. BIZ GEORGE W. BuNcAY. En-

Or CRArOS SKETCHES OF TIE NOTICEABLE MEN
OF ouR AGE. BIZ GEORGE W. BuNcAY. En-
BELLIsHED WITH TWENTY PORTRAITS ON STEEL.
We turn from the railroad discussion to a sub
;cct far more congenial TO tho feelings, that of
the perusal of an interesting and entertaining
book The lives of our great men always afford
eubject themes of thought, because in their ca.
recrs we can trace out the various vicissitudes
through which they have passed, and mark those
springs of action which placed them prominently
before tho public. The author of tho Crayon
Sketches, therefore, has laid us under obligation
to him for the lfe-liko manner in which he has
portrayed the men of the age, briefly pointing out
their characteristics and giving extracts of some
of their finest productions. Mr.. Bungay has HIM
self seen something Of tho world, having Travelled
as temperance lecturer for many years and is
closely identified with all the great reform move
ments which present attract the attention of the
people. He sympathizes very ardent!y with those
who are denom:nated IS abolit:onists.'' We think
his volume is most too strongly tinctured with this
feeling, to give it general and wide spread Cir
culation. Nevertheless, lis truthful daguerreo-
type of those Of whom it treats, and cannot fail
TO interest tho reader.
The style of tho author is clear, nervous, indie
pendent, and abounds with poetic, bearsiful illus,
tratons. He is also quite original, marking out
his own path, and uttering his own thoughts and
although there may be some who will be disposed
70 take exceptions to his views on slavery, still
they cannot help but admire the fearless manner
in which these views are advanced. His love OF
freedom is so strong, that ali other considerations
scem to sink into insgnificance, and this is so OBJ
vious throughout the book, that many will DO le5
10 infer that some Of his sketches are oyerrated
while others have been sighted by the authors
hatred of the cause with which his subjects have
been connected. Notwithstanding this feature.
the book is exceedingly interesting one, and
will aid the young man or the student to become
corversant with the lives of those great men who
have and arc now moulding and shaping the des-
TIMES Of the country-in politics, morals and lit
erature. Longfellow says -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-20


James Mcdonald, the confidence man being called at
the Court Of Sessions this morning the district Attorney
remarked that the prisoner desired TO few words to
the Court. The Court replied that he would hear him.
when his counsel said that in regard to the outside
marks made in the case, he had hesitation in saying
that Mcdonald would have plead guilty had IL not been
him. and that in counselng him 10 pursue that
he gave him his best counsel and advice As it had
turned out 1t would have been TO his interest to have
plead guilty, which would have tended TO mitigate his
punishment But he acuated with the best Of mo.
tes and regretted for the sake Of his client that he
haa not ADVISED him to pursue the other course
Mcdonald then said he desired to make few remarks
lie stood before the court convicted feon. 1t an
unenviable position and he expected 20 have
attained He acknowledged that he guilty OF the crime
for which he had been convicted and would have plead
guilty tot, had il not been that his counsel advised
him otherwise Previous to this Transaction | had
borne uDblemished character and it not that
have been branded as felon could now go back to my
family and the of my early life and obtain res
face 10 my family until shall have redeemed my forfeit
ed character have net words to express myself nor
tell the Court and the world the feeling of anguish
that has filled my breast since the rendering the
OF guilty have been as good citizen Of the world as
any who hears me, but have in this instance done
wrong and regret it. 1t was intoxicating drinks that
brought me here 1t was through my associations that
became habituaed 10 drinking lquor-a society trust
shall ter never mngle in trust that my future
course of life will be such will commend mo TO the
citizens of the world and that if have erred in this in
stance they viii forget it, await the sentence OF the
Court and hope that if live to be released from prison
to became citizen of the world shall be better man
Judge Robinson said the Court regretted exceedingly
they were compelled to pass sentence on one who from
position in society All sympathise with you, but
you have been tried and convicted Of high crime
and there is alternative left with the Court The laws
must be executed In regard TO time it Is true there Is
discretion left with the Court Your good conduct
in jail together with some other facts which have be
come known to the Court have tended TO eep
in your favor Had you plead guilty, you would nav
the benefit Of the rules in such cases. but your counsel
thought otherwise. Though they erred in judgment
they doubtless actuaed by the best of motives
Now up the universal rule which in justice to law
the Court feels compelled to carry out The sentence
The Court is that you be imprisoned in the State prison at
Clinton for the term Of four years
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-20
Affairs In Cuba.
OUR HAVANA CORRESPONDENCE.


HAVANA April 10 1854
Dparture Of the Fee-No Interchange Of CourtesesIm
portdton Of Coloaos from Tucdtaa-Arriudl and De
parture Of British West India Mail Steamers-Neps
from Me1ico-7hs Rebeli0a-Presidem Wdikr-Ru-
ors that the Fulton rcoud b. Stopped Going out Of Port
american Passengers per British Steamer DC
The United States rigate Columbia, flag ship goes to
Pea this morning also the soopof Albany and the
war steamer Fulton, by which last propose sending this
although it may not be very important The steam fri
gate Princeton left port on the eve OF the sh under
sealed orders Ipresume of these vessels
turn port time meet the next mails Noarangement
made whereby the usual coureses and salutes might
BE- exchanged between the Columbia and the authorities
Of the port and the superior government The difficulty
10 have increased by the constant dwelling upon
the Black Warrior theme, and justifyng the Spanish
course Of language and mputaon In the pubic journals
under the authorization of the Captain General and par
tculary his attempt to thrust his insults down our
ahroats with his wretched preparation of translation
into Engiis OF his vindicaton with the
mis- unprovoked and unustable aspersions, which
hundreds Of his agents to distribute in your cities
for your better information
We have renewal Of colonization from Yucatan, the
objections of Santa Anna having been removed by the
bonus that has been arranged TO drop into his pocket
The FIRST cargo in late the evening OF the Sh
but yesterday Sunday had opportunity of
tanning the items Of interest that might pertain to the de-
livery The quantity Several hundred) shall note in
my next communication and the terms OF the contract
znder which they visit
The British West India mail steamer Teyiot, Capt Saw
YER arrived the morning OF the Sh inst left this
port last evening en- route for southampton via St
Thomas being full Of passengers but not the usual
quantity OF specie on freight.
The correspondent of the Didrio Dc Ia Marina under
Date Of April from the city Of Mexico, advises OF
the prospective defeat of the rebel Alvarez that Santa
Anna his route TO take personal charge Of the mill
tay operations against him. in company with the secre
a. oil War had met with the most enthusiastic demon
situations Of attachment to the power OF his Sercne High
and 10 the superior government Several persons
holding commissions captains under Alvarez had been
arrested and were In of trial before military
commission and they have probably gone to the land OF
Tpirs long baore this General Santa Anna travels for
his own health well that of the republic TO free
forever from every vesge Of anarchy Alvarez had re-
Sired TO place called the Ieregrno where he had fort
6ed himself, II is supposed with eight hundred men.
2ba the people Of the villages hailed his hghneSs
Rs their berator from the ranny OF Alvarez with the
s,sua outlay of Mexican adulaton always elected by
Che appearance OF superior forco, and which had just
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-20

BROADWAY 1HEATRg-Miss Julia Deans present engage
ment very successful her acting Mrs Oakly in Col
man Is comedy Of the Jealous Wife has been gene
rally admired that the manager announces that comedy
again for this evening. Mr. Conway will sustain the
character of Mr. Oakly The amusemeuts close With the
comedy Of I" Little Toddlekips."
BURROWS Observation-Disclosures comedy of the " lem.
pest from the original text is selected again for this
evenings entertainment 1t has been put on the stage
in fine style, and the characters all well filed The
amusing piece called "The Happiest Day of my Life'
will conclude the amusemens.
EowERY THKATRE-Iord Byron's tragedy of Werner
will commence the amusemens; Mr.. L. Eddy Werner
The entertainments will terminate with the drama
entitled Hot Corn in which nearly all the artists Of
the theatre appear Mrs Yeomans benefit is announced
for tomorrow evening.
NA11oSAL THEATRE.-The interesting moral drama of
the Child of PRAYER the Thirst for Gold is adver.
tsed again for this evening Messrs Prior CLARKE Fox
Mrs. Prior and little Cordea Howard in the principal
characters. "Uncle Toms Cabin" tomo night.
wAuAoK's TnEArRE.--sA Bold Stroke for Husband ,,
and Number One round the Corner, y are announced
again for this evening with the attractive casts.
The Game Of Life" will be given tomorrow night to-
ton, the receipts being for the benefit Of Mrs.
Brougham.
AMERICAN MUsEus.-The benefit of Mr.. II f. Daily will
come oil this evening at Barnums ''The Honeymoon
and " Paddy Miles Boy are the pieces selected. The
Nicoo Family will appear in the afternoon in their
pleasing performances.
CHRsrys sINsTRElS.-This company continues TO give
their amusing negro delineatons and vocal nsiru
mental performances every evening at Mechanics Hall
Broadway.
No'b flNsifdlS announce n repetition OF Uncle
Toms Cabin" to-nght-thcr performances very wei
Iatronzed.
BucKIEY's S1r.SADRRs drawing very good houses.
They arnource good bill for this evening.
wm1Es sTRrSADxRs win give vocal and nstrumeat tai
performances at the ST Nicholas Exhibition Room
BLrTZ IN BRooEIyN-This popular necromancer is to
perform this evening in Brooklyn for the benefit of the
library attache to the Atheneum
JONES PASroscoPE painting Is on exhibition at
the Apollo Rooms, Broadway.
PROF HARRIS WHOLE WORLD is still to be at 377
Broadway.
PAU JuiIEN's SECOND CONCERT comes OF this evening
at Niblos Saloon The vocal and instrumental selections
good lie will be assisted by Richard Hoffman, Sig
Manzin Nile Bchrend and Madam Oscar Comettant
The variations Of Mayseder dedicated TO Paganni viii
be executed string violin by Paul Julien for the
second time.
Mrs. Hough wife Of G. A. Hough, and well known a.
an actress OF considerable merit died at osvego on the
18th inst.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-20
MARITIME INTELLIGENCE.


CLEARED
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Steamship Alabama, schenck Savannah, L Mitchill.
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BARK Johnson Staples: Mstan.s; Peek Church
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Brig T Crosby, Harding, Jacksonville. H BroOkman
sehr Mary, scarns, aatahzas, 4 r Pearssl
sehr Lindsay. Lewis Jasksony i Buck &Co
scbr r L Meyers Weeks, Washington, Matthews.
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schr 4 Ellis, Jones, wilmington NC McCready Mott
schr Ann Msris, Conkin. Newbern, NC, J II Mathews.
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sshr Alice, Howell Sl Baltimore Mailer 4 Lord
Steamer Georges Greek, Terry Baltimore Parker Vein
st Steamer Mars Green Philadelphia. a Briggs.
ARRIVED
slip VIM II Harbcek Marshall Liverpool March Is with
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PEELED Us TO- tack TO and Experienced westerly
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