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Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

PASSAGE OF THE NEBRASKA BILL.

gigantic fraud has been perpetrated = A sol
emn compact has been violated! A curse bitter
than gall has been inflicted on an outraged pso-
Pile! The battle, so long and brayely fought by
the friends of Freedom, has. been lost ;-traitors
have entered the peaceable camp of our Union,
and with the torch of discord applied the fame to
the Temple of Liberty. Creeping up the sides
and along the aisles, the fires even now crackle
and we hear the rush of the heated air as it sends
forth its sirocco breath over the green fields and
luxuriant prairies of our boundless country. The
sentinels on the watch-towers have cried ssstop,'
''stopp' but their voices have been unheeded-
they have been ruthlessly thrown aside, while
the iron-hoofs of ambitious politicians have tram
Piled them beneath their feet. Weep, angel of Lib
erty, weep! Desolation marks thy path, and
Hope no longer cheers thee onward in the great
and glorious work of emancipating mankind.
But that Temple must be rescued-those fires
must be quenched-those incendiaries must be az
rested. Call out the people. Let the alarm bell
be rung. Let the sound echo and re-echo through
the length and breadth of the land. There are
men enough to man the bars of the Engine of
Justice-let it be brought to bear against the vio-
AiIolS VI COuiPdClS, tuo LuSIlSdtOrS Ol ureS, Tie
destroyers of liberty. Rouse up the people, and
with charged bayonets drive the invading foe, the
dastardly towards back to their native dens.
Well, the Nebraska Bill has passed. The cup
Of bitterness is FULL and what little hope we enter
tanned of the triumph ofrght has at last been dis
sipated. Let Douglas Co. enjoy their victory
it will be of short duration, for as true as there is
God, SO true will they reap the reward of their
rashness. The passage of this bill will not mere
ly stop here. 1t has opened the door for others,
for the compromise Of 1850, in fact for all other
compromises, compacts, bargains which have
been made or may be made hereafter. Where
are we to stop? Who are we to trust? Afoat
on the wide ocean of dissension and disunion,
what are we to do? No gallant Harry Clay is
here to lift his voice in favor of the Union. No
ponderous Webster is here to guard our Con-
stitution, but in their places, political noun
tebanks assume to control the destinies of
this great republic. ''Dark lowering clouds OBJ
scure our pathway but we have faith in the ul-
innate triumph of Right, and the utter overthrow
and annihilation of doughfaces, demagogues and
traitors to Freedom.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

sNEw Y0RK PoLlfIcs.-The Tribune, in alluding
to the various candidates named for Governor of
New York, remarks :-ssIt was one time deemed
desirable by many Wings that WV. H. SEWARD
should be presented for the chief magistracy Of
the State at this time, in order that the people
might pronounce Judgment on the manner in
which he has fulfilled the high responsibilities Of
United States Senator. We have heard little of
this project for some weeks past, and infer that
it has been abandoned, from the fact that many
names of possible candidates for Governor are
canvassed which would probably be withheld
if Governor s. ever understood to be in the
range of selection. We are not aware that he
ever countenanced the idea of his running again
for Governor, but it was certainly canvassed with
earnestness by some of his leading friends" The
Tribune then mentions the names of Geo. W. Pat
terson, Myron H.. Clark, VIM. W. Campbell, Ira
Harris, Moses II. Grinnell and E. D. Morgan, as
having been spoken Of The same paper is de-
termined that no candidate shall be nominated
who will not give his influence for a prohibitory
liquor law, and we feel pretty we'll persuaded that
no candidate but such a one can be Governor OF
the State of New York. ssTempora mutanter.''
The Times is Of the opinion that portion Of
the Democratic party will nominate Gov. Sey-
mour, and that should he decline, JohnC G. Wright
will be the man. Another portion of the Demo-
cratic party would be glad to nominate Judge
Bronson, but it is known that he will positive
ly decline, it is conceded that ex-senator Cooley
will be nominated-making the Democrats divi-
ded as to their choice of Governor.
Now, if the Wing party will unite in the choice
of their candidate, and put up temperance man,
there is but little doubt but it will be successful
but if division takes place on the temperance
question, the chances will be as six Of one and
a half dozen of the other, provided a man pop.
ular both with the Wings and the temperance par
ty is not brought into the field. Such a contin'
gency, however, seems to have been provided for
for the name of H. GREELEY has been mentioned
and if there is any difficulty among the Wings ant
the temperance men as to the selection of theil
candidate, Mr.. Greely will be nominated, and WI
believe he will be elected. G
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30
PATIENCE.

Patience, friend, don't swear! Why should
you irritate your nerves by a continual fretting
over that which you cannot help, or if you can
help it, why swear over it? Learn lesson from
your errors and look out for the future, but do
not get out Of patience-leave that for the wo-
men on washing days. Patience is a virtue, and
he who has it generally succeeds better than he
who has it not Irrtability of temper is inju-
rious to health, and when carried to excess as it
very often is with the impatient man, much evil
follows. Be patient, then, 'enduring all things,
hoping all things and as you live you will enjoy
life better and make others happy about you. Be
patient,
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30
cv In we'll written history of the rise an

CO In we'll written history of the rise and
progress of that place, the &c st. Joseph CONNER
cial Cycle" Mo-, says:
ssFrom hemp field in 1s43 st. Joseph has, in
the unparalleled short period of eleven years,
grown into a city of beautiful proportions, and
Of population bordering upon FIVE THOUSAND
We may challenge the valley of the Mississippi
for her rival, considering her age"
St. Paul, of the 'svalley of the Mississippi"
emerged from the forest in 1S49, and is now ga
city of beautiful proportions" and of popula-
tion " bordering upon'' SIX THOUSAND.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

CyTThe Pioneer states that the steamer Hum
bOldt is about to abandon the Minnesota trade,
and run between St. Paul and the Falls of st.
Croix. 1t suggests as the reason that the steam
crs are becoming too numerous on the Minnesota,
and the operations of the Humboldt are consc-
qucntly crampcd. She is anxious to get into a
stream that will afford her an opportunity of
spreading herself. This is generally the case
with small craft.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30
LATER FROM MEXICO.

Correspondence Of the N. o. Bee.
Mexico, May S, 1854.
&C n suitable REGARD ,ciu be paid to schoerer
,ciN furnish neos of II. M. S. n. and his ar
my. apply at the National Palace.
MEssRs. EDITORS Such is the placard posted
up few days ago, at the four corners of the prn-
cipal square. This placard which was witty
enough at the time, would be cruel now, for the
pure and simple truth is, that Santa Annals army
has been in all probability, destroyed. Since the
18th of April, not dispatch from the General,
not letter frum the army, has Deen received
Alvarez, after making a feint of resistance, and
having fallen back, from position to position
from defle to defle-after having lured Santa An
ma beyond the gorges of the mountains, has sud-
denly fallen upon his rear, and placed Santa An
mas army between the Notifications Of Acapulco
and the impossible passage of the Peregnio and
COquilla.
Sinister reports are in circulation. Some say
that Santa Anna, after being twice repulsed from
Acapulco, has embarked on board vessel and
disappeared; others declare that he has been kill
ed I; and the news to-day is that he is a prisoner
in the hands of Alvarez. ALI these rumors are
probable. Santa Anna in the power of Alvarez
can hope for no mercy and everything leads to
the belief that the one legged hero has fall
len into the snare laid for him by his artful an
tagonist.
For three weeks the Cabinet has been without
intelligence from the army. His Most Serene
Highness left precptately, blindly bent on the
expedition, with providing Government ad ints-
rim, or delegating his authority to Others.
Do not be surprised if my next letter announ-
ces new revolution, Juan Ceballos the man for
the times Mr.. Campo, however, is highly popu-
lar The two together would concentrate the sup
port of all the higher and more influential persons
in the State. 8t 1
From the interior, secret correspondence has
been received, notifying the Democratic lead
era that everything is prepared. and that the in
surrection is ready to burst forth whenever the
signal is given.
The death and fight of Santa Anna would ter
inmate without shock, the miserable and igno-
minious posture of affairs brought about BY the
dictator.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30
For the Times.
For the Times.
DESCRIPTION OF WATER TELEGRAPH

DESCRIPTION OF WATER TELEGRAPH.
If persons wish to save themselves the labor of
Juggling water up a steep hill, from fifty to one
hundred and fifty feet in height, they can do so
by adopting the following method: Let us sup
pose the spring to be at the foot of the hill, and
a post at the summit, with thick wire attached
to the upper end of it, and running down and fas-
tened to stake in the spring, which must be of
sufficient length to allow the bucket to slip into
the spring. Take board and saw out two
wheels foot in diameter, nail across them strips
two feet long by two inches wide. Then by at
taching crank it forms the drum. Have strong
cord of sufficient length to reach from the spring
to the drum attached to this drum and pail. The
pail is suspended by puly to the wire, and at
every revolution of the wheel the pail ascends or
descends at rapid rate. This convenient appa-
ratus was introduced into this country by Messrs.
Dawson 4. &.NIcr~op, and may be seen in opera
ton not far' trarn the Fort Road on the bluff
=. f. E. B.
i-EThe aGeys is a very simple and convenient
method Of raising water fro,n springs, and when
once tried will be found invaluable. Ed.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

BAD.-A dam recently constructed across Rum
River, at an expense of nearly three thousand dol
lars, has been destroyed by the great pressure of
water against it caused by the late rains. This
accident is sad Inconvenience to the lumbermen,
well as to the mills at Anoka, whose proprie-
tors will suffer from want of water and logs.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

CoNNEcrIcUr.-The Legislature of this State
have elected Francis Gillette (free soiler) Uni
ted States Senator, for the remaining term of
Truman Smith resigned, and Lafayette S. Foster
(whig) for the full term of six years, from March
A, 1856, to March 6, 1861.
These elections have been brought about di-
rectly by the passage of Douglas Nebraska Bill
through the United States Senate. So much for
breaking solemn compact. Connecticut has
led of, other States will follow.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

The Wings of the Second Congressional Dis
trict of Missouri, have nominated Gilchrist Por-
ter, Esq. as their candidate for Congress. Co.
mick and Robinson are spoken of as the anthem
ton candidates in the same district, and Arnold
Knekel as the regular Benton candidate.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

FIRE AT FoRT SNELLING.-We learn from Mr..
Franklin Steele, that on Friday night last about
10 O'Clock, the Dragon Stable at Fort Smelling
was discovered to be on fire, and in a few mo-
ments the whole building was in flames. In the
stable were several buggies, and wagons which
were destroyed-loss about $4,000. 1t is suppos-
ed that the stable was set on fire by several dis
charged soldiers.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

CHIPPEWA AGENCY DEsrRoYED.-We learn from
MIR. ID. &. Morrison, directly from Lake Superior,
that the warehouse at the Chippewa Agency, To-
Gated on Crow Wing river, twelve miles from
Fort Ripley, was destroyed by FIRE on Saturday
night last. Loss $4,000. 1t is supposed by
some that the head chief of the tribe in that vi
cnity set it on fire, but the more general opinion
prevails that it was accidental.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30
LATE FROM EUROPE.

The steamer Franklin arrived at New York on
the 22d. No news Of exciting interest from the
seat of war. Nothing important from the Black
Sea, or the Danube. The Russians had evacua-
ted Trajova. a.a
CYAustria has offered new propositions to
Russia. If this is rejected they will join the allied
powers.
Flour and Corn had advanced one shilling.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

CyF We regret to learn that Prof Henry, fail
ing to procure room, has been obliged to post
pone his lectures on Mind and Matter, until some
other time. Lectures of this character should be
encouraged, for if by them nothing new is learned,
nothing injurious is acquired, which is a very i'm
portant consideration in this particular period of
heterogeneous amusements.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

CT The smart little steamer Editor, Capt.
Smith, reached our Levee yesterday morning.
She brought 60 cabin and about 90 deck passen-
gers for Minnesota-total 15O. We are indebted
to the Capt. and Clerk, Mr.. S. P. Perkins, for
late st. Louis papers.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

NEBRASKA Built is reported in our cx-
changes that the Nebraska men now count only
from seven to ten majority in the House of Rep
resentativcs on the Nebraska Bill. The Pacific
Railroad Bill was made the special order for the
10th inst.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

CATTLE CONVENTIONAL Convention Of Cattle
is to be held at Springfield, Ohio, on the 25th,
26th and 9th of October next. Competition is
invited from every body. Six thousand dollars
will be distributed i'm premiums
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

The STEAMSHIP CITY OF GLAseow.-The City Of
GLASGOW has been heard from and is probably
safe. She was seen in April last in a crippled
condition, in company with vessel steering for
h. Auo
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

C15'At st. Louis on the 10th inst, wheat was
quoted at 81 35 to 81 GO per bushel; corn at 33
and 3Sc; oats 35 l2a37 l-2; -four at $S6 5OaS7.
Flour at Chicago was quoted at 81 IS, 25a$65O.
Wheat ST 45aSl 35.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

CV The steamer Garden City, on her way from
500 to Chicago on the l7th inst, ran on to reef
of rocks and knocked hole in her bottom, caus-
ing her to sink in very short time. Passengers
and crew saved,
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

FISHING PARrY.--A large party of ladies and gen.
tlemen left our city yesterday on fishing excur-
sion for Pleasant Lake, about three miles beyond
Little Canada. We learn that they returned with
an abundance of fsh-thc ladies being experts in
this delightful summer recreation. BY the way
ii is said that Pleasant Lake is an excellent place
for fish, for if you cannot catch them, there are
plenty you can buy, at least so says the fisherman
who sold that big fish to one of the 'limbs of the
law' of our city,
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

PROBABLE DEsTRUcTIoN OF SANTA ANA AND HIS
ARxY--A letter to the N. o. Bee announces the
startling tidings that Santa Anna and his army
had probably been destroyed by Alvares. He had
not been heard from in some time, and it is sup
posed that he is in the hands of his enemies, or
that he has left the country. Further particulars
will be found In another column.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

CO The Seamen's Savings Bank of New York
has on deposit $4,000 ,OOO- $40, 900 were deposit
ted in fifteen days by the hardy tars.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

RAILROAD CoLLIsloN.-Two construction trains
On the Illinois Central Railroad ran together a
short time since, (which was the means of destroy
ing two engines and several cars. Loss $4,000.
No insurance.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

PROPELLER KENT DEsTRoYED.-The propeller
Kent of Buffalo, was destroyed by fire off Port
Colburn, on the 10Th inst. She had 100 tons
of merchandise on board all of which was con-
sumed. The vessel was insured for So, 900.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

G5yThe Galena Advertiser says that slight
frost occurred at that place on the morning of
the 22d. We can hear of no frost having oc-
Cured here,
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

G1y1The revolution in Mexico still exists; an
engagement having taken place between the
troops of Santa Anna and those of Alvarez.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

TIE ERIE RroTERs.-Four Of the Eric Rioters,
who were under $1,000 each, have absccnded.
Warrants for their arrest are to be issued.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

y Hon. Rufus Choate has resigned the Office
of Attorney General of Massachusetts,. Ex-
Governor Clifford is spoken of as his successor.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

QTBanum has fitted up room in the Crys-
tai Palace, N. Y, where parties can get married.
One couple have already set the example, and we
presume others will follow.
GVThe Canadians have had fast for the pur-
pose of praying for the success of the allies
against Russia, and at the same time collections
were taken up to relieve soldiers families. We
hope their prayers will prove ef6cacious.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

Cy-The debt of the United States is $50, ,315,-
S72. Upwards of $2l 100000 in principal and
premium have already been paid.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

CT We learn that Sioux Indian was killed at
Lake Pepin short time since by Joseph Rock
The Indian was intoxicated and had attached Rock
with knife when Rock raised his gun and shot
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

wThe popular steamer Nominee, Capt.
Blakely, arrived on Saturday evening at 10 o.
clock, with large number of passengers and
heavy freight. We are indebted to the clerk fol
late papers. She left yesterday noon.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

The Minnesota Belle left yesterday for Du-
buque, Galena, &c. The Belle is very neat
boat, and the officers are pleasant and accommo-
datin0
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30
navigation

CO The Suspension Bridge at Wheeling, Va.
was blown down ON the 18th. thereby impeding
navipatiOn
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

A NOBLE BoY.-A boy was once tempted by
some of his companions to pluck ripe cherries
from a tree which his father had forbidden him
to touch. s'You need not be afraid, "said one of
his companions, "for If your father should
find out that You had them, he is so kind he
would not hurt you.' ssThat is the very reason .
replied the boy, ''why l should not touch them.
1t is true my father would not hurt me; yet my dis
obedience would hurt my father, and that would
be worse than any thing else"
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

CEy' Oregon has population of 10000, and is
rapidly increasing.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

The HORRORS A TROUBLED CoNcIENscE.-
No man can make it happy. We might promote
it to tread ancle deep on obsequious carpets, or
embosom it in balm and down. We might bid
Arabia breathe over it, and Golconda glitter
round it. We might encircle it with clouds of
lowering satellites, and put upon its head the
not been taken from its memory, the festered
wound from the spirit, the pale foreboding, the
frequent gloom, the startled slumber, will pro-
nounce these splendors mockery, and all this
luxury glitterng lie.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

CY Frcights at Galena are firm, and if the
river should happen to fall they would probably
90 up tremendously.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

WALKER, THE FILLIBUsTER.-lt is reported in a
letter from San Diego, that this somewhat noted
individual has left his rendezvous for Texas,
taking with him small band OF men, numbering
in all about 20. He learned that 200 Mexican
volunteers were after him, and considering ''dis-
crction the better part of valOr," made tracks,
The Mexicans are following him up and it is
thought they will overtake him. So much for
Walkers career in California.
We do not think the Mexicans will ever over
take him-certainly not if they can help it.
cy7We are under obligations to Mr.. Elfelt for
a late copy of the California Courier, from which
we learn that
Fears were entertained for the safety of Lieut..
Growers party, of Stevens expedition, as they
have not been heard from and are supposed to
have perished in the mountains.
The Oregoniap recommends the immediate COM
mencement of the Willamette Valley Railroad.
A charter has been obtained, and the papers say
there is capital enough lying lille in the country
to build the road.
A pitched battle had occurred at Greenwood
Valley, Ell Dorado county, between about four
hundred Chinese 'sImperialists" and ''Rebels.'
After fighting two hours with sticks and stones,
the Imperialists ingloriously fled. There were
three mortally, and number slightly wounded.
The crop of murder, robbery, and gold for the
last month has been about an average.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

Our SIDEwALKs.-We are informed that official
notice has been given the property owners in st.
Anthony st. to relay the wooden sidewalks in front
of their respective buildings, and to have said
sidewalks completed within thirty days. In view
of the fact, that in June next are to have some
fre hundred persons in our city at one time, ma
ny of whom will be obliged to pass up st. Antho-
ny ST., it is hoped that those to whom the notice
applies will see the propriety of early action. If
the walk has got to be laid, why not as well lay
it before our visitors come as after? Let us have
a little pride in this matter, and where we can
make a favorable impression, and benefit our
selves thereby, do SO. Who viii commence lay
ing that new sidewalk?
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

BOARD OF HEALTH.-We are very glad to see
that the Council have established Board of
Health, and that hereafter should strangers come
among us in sick condition, they will be taken
care of by the proper authorities. The following
gentlemen compose the Board: First Ward
John P. Owens. Second-Lott Mofett. Third
Geo. W. Harrington.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

No News FROM WAsHINGToN.-We can find no
news from Washington further than dispatch
dated May 10th, which states that &C. the defeat
yesterday was brought about by Dean, Hughes,
Wentworth, Kittridge, Banks, Seymour, Edgerton,
Mace and Champlain. What this defeat alludes
to it is impossible to tell. 1t may mean the Ne
braska bill and it may mean the Pacific Railroad
Bill. The dispatch adds:
There is renewal of the difficulty this morn
ing between Craig and Hunt. 1t is believed that
fight must result. The challenge clearly belongs
to Craig, who is endeavoring to throw it on to
Hunt.
We shall be obliged to wait until the arrival of
another mail before we can known how the Ne
braska Bill has been disposed of.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

LAND AT Sr. LouIs.-Thc Intelligcnccr, an
nouncing the sale of land at st. Louis, remarks,
that there is not an acre of land in Saint Louis
County which can be bought for less than $50
per acre. 1t will be but few years when the
same remark can be made Of the County of RAM
say, in this Territory.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

The st. Louis Intelligcncer announces the sale
Of horse raised in that city for 500.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

eT Buffalo robes have been selling at Saint
Louis this spring for s. 81 per robe.
Minnesota weekly times., 1854-05-30

They WON'T SroP-Coming to Minnesota.-
Five emigrant wagons, loaded with German FAM
lilies passed through St. Paul last evening, and
encamped at the head Of Fort st. They had the
appearance of farmers, and probably werc on
their way to the Minnesota valley.