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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-31
Correspondence Of the Times.
Time and Its Changes-The Elections, &C.
GINCIN\ATy Orfnhar II 1SSJ


CINcINNATI, October IL, 1854.
FRIEND NEwsoN Time plays strange freaks
with U.S. transporting us hither and thithcr; now
taking one from his quiet New England home, to
the far glades and burning sun of tropic lands,
and anon leaving him, wondering at the change,
in some Western mart, where life seems to be in
tcnsifed beyond all his previous conceptions. So
we are buffeted about in this lower world, by the
waves of time and circumstance. But alas! how
many of the loved ones who embarked with us on
the voyage of life, have been drawn down by the
nSatiate under current, and are lost to our view
forever How many a bark has been wrecked,
that seemed as staunch and stout, aye, and more
so, than others that have thus far lived out the
storms and avoided the rocks. But we need not
now open the wounds that time has healed over.
| need hardly say, that few years ago, little
expected to find myself corresponding for your
paper, located in the very advance party of civl-
cation, on our Western borders. Then 1 sat in
my quiet little office, passing my idle hours by an
occasional cofrespondency with the old, favorite
''Journal." Now, all has changed, except our
relative positions as editor and correspondent
and as one resumes again the pen, the mind will
turn DacK 10 give announcer Sau, longing look ut the
past-that past we are rapidly Fastening from
whose blighted hopes and broken plans, are the
sad monuments that rear themselves all along the
path we have come.
Since the election, we have very quiet times
| There are still few Democrats to be found, but
it is currently reported that there arc no such
things as Know Noth:ngs to be found. The Peo-
pie have risen in their turn, and made glorious
effort for the redemption of their country. Poll
t;cians have led them about whittier they wished
them to go, until tired of that movement, they
have started out their responsibility, there
by startling the aforesaid politicians very consid-
erably.
| This morning we have news of decisive action
on the part of the Allied Troops against Sebasto-
pol; but you will have received it before this
reaches you.
Now Twill close, promising an occasional contri-
buton and rcsuming again the disused signature of
Your friend and correspondent, THETA.
CyWc cordially greet our old friend ''Theta,"
and trust that he will often visit US through the
columns of the Times. lie truly remarks, ''Time
plays strange pranks with u.s. but time can never
sever the ties of true friendship. The paper shall
| he forwardcd.-ED.
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ARRIVAL OF THE AFRICA.
Sebastopol not Taken :-Great Sensation throughout
Europe!

SANDY Hook, Oct. 20.
Sebastopol had not been taken. The reported
destruction of the Russian fleets was false-Men-
schikoff,s surrender false-Omar Pacha's dispatch
forgery. Fighting continues.
Constantinople, Sept. 3O.-The fall of Sebasto-
pol was utterly false.
Cotton sales 10000. Western Canal Flour 22s.
Ohio nomnally 36s. Wheat, good demand. Corn
moderate. Pork dull. Beef unchanged.
At the latest dates the allies were invested.
Allied armies established the basis at Balakal-
va on the morning of the Goth, and were prepa-
ring to march Immediately upon Sebastopol.
The vessels of war were in port ut Balakalva,
where they have facilities for disembarking bat
terry triads.
it is stated that Menchikoff is in the field with
10000 men, and expecting reinforcements.
The Notifications of Anak have been burned by
by the Russians, and its garrison marched to the
scene of action.
The French Ambassador at Vienna telegraphs
as follows:
VIENNA, 4th.
The intelligence said to have been brought to
Omar Pacha is cOntradicted. 1t is an exaggera-
tion of the battle of the Alma.
The Austrian consul telegraphs thus
The struggle Recommended on the 18th and
continued uninterrupted on the 9th.
When the courier left, the allies were on the
river Albrek, 10 miles from SebastOpOl.
On the 9th Omar Pacha ordered part of his
army to be ready for embarkatiOn for the
Crimea.
Austria intimates that she will consider the
Cars prolonged refusal at the four conditions
as q causus belli.
LArER.-The allies occupy Balaklava, and are
in communication with their fleet and commanded
the approaches to Sebastopol. The fortress may
be considered invested.
1t was dOubtfully rumored that the recent line
of defence is carried.
LIvERpOoL.-Breadstufs market-Western ca
nal 80 33s; Bait. 33 34s; corn, white and
yellow 80 40s. London market unchanged.-
American stocks frmer.
STILL LATER.-New York, Oct. 20.-The Afri-
cas- news continued. The latest dates from Sc
bastopol were to the 2Sth September. The re-
ported capture of Sevastopol was very gradually
broken to the public, and it was not until after
| noon of the 18th it made its appearance. The al
lies two DAYS after the reported fall of Sebastopo,
were still considerable distance from Sebasto-
pol. dispatch from Paris states that the Rus
sian Entertainments on the Belbeck were carried
after third battle, and the allied Generals were
preparing to lay seige to Sebastopol in regular
form. On the 3Oth Sept. the Russian Ambassa-
dor at Vienna received intelligence that two forts
had been taken, bit whether they were merely
abandoned forts or near SebastopOl, was not
| known.
There was considerable excitement in Europe
| over the newsr
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FURTHER FOREIGN NEWS.

BERLIN Oct. "A despatch from Menschikoff,
dated Sept. 26, to the Emperor of Russia, an
nounces that the Prince wants the troops under
his command moved without opposition from the
position which he occupies before Sebastopol on
the road to Balkzchizrai, where he was to wait
with the renfOrccments brought by the Helmann
Honiul who were coming from PerokOp.
The allies have not attempted anything against
SebastopOl.
On the evening of the Goth, measures had been
adopted for the defence Of the place.
1t is suggested that the above dispatch is
wrongly dated and that the movements Of Men,
schikOf was in allusion to his advance to Alma.
A dispatch published in the Cologne Gazette
admits that a dispatch was received via Moscow
stating that on the Goth the Russian force after
sanguinary conflict was rtiring to Sebastopol.
Russian loss estimated at from 5000 to TO-
600, more than twice as much more the former
being probably most correct.
The French loss was 400 men and 60 officers
English, 1895 men, rank and file, and 95 officers
14sergeants and % drummers killed and wounded.
The operations between the 10th and 18th are
not known with certainty but there is reason to
believe that several actions had taken place.
The roads leading to the Bulgarian coast are
crowded with infantry, and artillery make double
marches to embark for the Crimea.
Cholera is very severe in the garrison at Sebas-
topol.
1t is stated that the city is provsioned for three
months, and that the crew Of the fleets are put or
ga rations.
The Russian steamer Tanner escaped out of Sc
bastopol on the l9th-captured two Turkish trans.
ports and took them into Odessa.
From Asia nothing important.
The Austrian Government had sent note ia
Russia the sense of which is that if Russia refuse,
to give the four guarantees demanded, Austria will
consider it casus belli.
The King of Naples has forbidden his subjects
to invest in Russian loans.
Odessa reports are said%o be received by a
Greek house yesterday, that Gen. Ostensacker and
Luders had entered the Crimea at the head of 40
battaons, besides the garrison of Odessa, 20, OO0
strong.
At the battle of the Alma, three thousand pris-
oners were taken.
The struggle was fierce.
After the defeat of the Alma, the Russians re-
gained their forti6cation without making halt.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-31

IT LOOKS OxINoUs.-We observe that our ex-
changes, opposed to the repeal of the Missouri
Compromise, urging those persons who are
DESTROYS of seeing Nebraska and Kansas free ter
ritorics, to 60 there Immediately. This indicates
disposition on the part of the advocates of sla-
very to plant their ''pccular institution" on the
SOIL which, for thirty years, has been consecrated
to freedom. In fact several meetings have al
ready been held by the settlers of Kansas, each
of which passed resolutions that "slavcry already
exists there, and that Kansas shall be Slave
State" In addition, the New Albany Daily
Tribune says
"Some twenty five negro slaves passed through
our city on Saturday last, in charge of slave
holder from the South, en- route for the territory
of Kansaso
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c. A terrible and mortal disease is quite prev
alent in London. Iii called the black tongue.''
The cause of it is supposed to be the digging up
of two grave yards filled with the bones of those
who died Of the plague some time since, for the
purpose of building church. BY some the dis
ease is called "thc sweating Sickness"
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DEB,

DIED,
In this City yesterday afternoon, bilious diarGa, SAM
UEL H. CONVICTION, aged II years.
deceased has employed the last few months
the Minnesotan Once will take place from the
Mr. O. A. Ward, Saint Anthony
Sunday at2 O'Clock, Members Of the typographical
profession, and the fraternity kasons, invited attend.
q hiladelphia papers please copy.
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ST. CRoIx UNloS.-This is a new paper pub
Esbed at Saltwater by Cable 4 Easton. 1t is
quite large sheet, we'll printed and well edited
democratic in politics and progressive in spirit.
We think it will do we'll, located as it is, in bu-
sv portion of the Territory. We wish it success,
as there is room enough for all.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-31

CT Thomas S. Mobiles, ESQ.,, as we learn from
the Chicago Democratic Press, has been missing
from that city for several days. He took the train
for Joliet, where he had been summoned as a wit
ness, since which time no tidings have been re-
ceived of him. Hewas teller in the Bank of Anne.
RIGA, and much respected. 1t is thought that he
has been killed.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-31

The M,NNEsorA REPUBuCAN.-This is the title
of new paper published at St. Anthony, which
we have hitherto neglected to notice. 1t is ably
edited, sprghtly, fearless and progressive. We
like the ring of the metal. c. G. Ames, Editor.
We wish it q long and prosperous existence.
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CO \ Madrid correspondent describing the in
terest the poorer classes take in bull fights.
says, that week or two ago man actually cut
off his wife's hair, while she was asleep and sold
it, in order to raise money for the purpose of
seeing the fight.
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c. MIR. Goddard recently assembled in a bal
loon from the Hippodrome, N. Y, which passed
through the air at the rate of miles in flee min
utes. He landed safely on Long Island.
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CO The st. Louis Inte.ligencer says that Beer
is now manufactured in that city from wheat and
oats. resort was had to these articles in conse-
quence of the scarcity of barley.
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CT The editor Of the Minnesotian says that in
half a column which we have devoted to him, we
have not called him ''liar," ''scoundrel,'' or a
'sswindler." We can assure him it was not be-
cause he did not deserve it, but because a regard
for the feelings of our readers prevented. The
subject is too low for such epithets to affect.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-31

Gy VIM. Darby, the great geographer is dead.
His age was nearly eighty years. In one of his
earliest works he describes visit from i. Y. to
Lake Erie, as through an unbroken, uninhabited
wilderness.
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Cy The Philadelphia Ledger estimates that
there will be 10000 persons out Of work in that
city during the present winter. Let them come to
Minnesota-there is room enough and plenty of
excellent land. N.
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saddle on to the Democratic party is, that it was
right to violate and repeal the Missouri Compro-
mise. He might as well give that up he can
never make it work.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-31

Czy Rev. John II. Hanson, author of the arti-
cles in Putnam's Magazine, setting forth the
claims of Eleazor Williams to the throne of
France, recently died in N. York.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-31

Ey Mr.. Gallagher, formerly of Mexico, con-
templates the erection of new FIGURING Mill in
this city, short distance below the lower Levee,
which will turn out two thousand barrels per week.
In all parts of Minnesota Touring mills are in de-
mand and we are glad to see movement made to
supply that demand.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-31

Cy~ Godey's Lady's Book for November, lies
on our table. Peace is fine establishment,
representing a family of happy and contentcd be-
ings. The work contains its usual amount OF in
tcrcsting reading matter. For sale by Combs.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-31

CT Wine is now made in Bonneville, Missou-
ri. 1t is thought by the Republican that the
grape can be cultivated with great success in
that State. The editor recently visited the vine
yard of Mr.. Haas, and after tasting of the wine
manufactured there, speaks in glowing terms of
the pure juice. Why cannot Minnesota raise
grapes? 1t is an experiment worth trying.
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Ohio E,cc,ion-soooo Majority for Freedom.

We have now full and accurate returns from
eighty counties in Ohio. These give an Anti
Nebraska majority of 1902. There are eight
counties yet to hear from. If they do as we'll as
the others-and they most probably will-the ma
jority will reach NINETY THOUSAND, which is
the amount we placed it at the other day. The
counties composing the Western Reserve, twelve
in number, alone gave majority for freedom, of
l5,62S.-Chic. TIib.
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ca Smith O'Brien has left Van Dieman's Land
for home, having been pardoned by the Queen OF
England. 1t was thought that he had gone direct
to the latter place.
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CT Gentlemen recently from Kansas state that
Corn at that place is worth $3.50 per barrel J.;
Oats 40 cents and Flour $500 per hundred
Live stock and grain are scarce. Game is
plenty.
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"Blow We breezes, blow" seemed to be tie
order of the day yesterday. The wind played
8: fantastic tricks with everything it met, blow
ing hats 'hgh-sky' and laughing immoderatc!y at
tho angry face, causcd by its antics,
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CO In Buenos Ayres, the Legislature has re.
pealed the law requiring travellers to have pass
ports, and this step appears to be regarded by
people with much qualification.
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"WHAT HAVE Done THAT MINE ENEMY SHOULD
PRAISE ME ?"-The St. Anthony Express says that
st. Paul "covered herself with glory,'' at the
election on Tuesday of last week - innesotian.
Cleaned out the Minnesotian and Railroad
swindlers.-ErpreSs.
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c. The election for Representative takes place
in st. Anthony to day. We arc sure of Mr.. Frid-
ley's election. Let the friends of right give him
a large majority.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-31

SIR JOHN FRANKLIN FoUND.-The Democrat of
last evening published corrohative information of
the finding of Sir John Franklin and his crew.
The same information published in the Pho.
neer nearly a week ago.
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Gw Maj. Jack Downing, whose letters to Gen
cral Jackson, attracted SO much attention, pro-
poses to write series of articles to Franklin
Pierce. They will no doubt be of an exceeding
" amusing character.
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ca The Burlington CIowa) Telegraph states
that at least 100000 souls will be added to Iowa
this season. Not less than fifty thousand will be
added to Minnesota.
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c. The receipts of the Chicago and Rock
Island Railroad, for the past FIVE months, were
$522,973,74.
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ca The four principal papers of Chicago, the
Press, Democrat, Tribune and journal, have
raised their rates of advertising, in consequence
of the increased expenses of publishing their re-
spcctiye Journals
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CO" The steamers Audubon and Greek Slave
arrived yesterday with heavy freights. The War
Eagle left in the morning.
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CO special election takes place in St. An
thony, Manomin and Anoka, for Representative,
on the 30th. Reason: the tie between Getchell
and Fridley.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-31

The LATE ELECTIoNs.-It would be impossible,
even if we had disposition, to give the figures
of the late elections. 1t is enough to know that
the Republican party, in three great States have,
triumphed by large majorities. The administra-
ton is dead and every one identified with it,
These terrible storms arc sometime necessary to
purify the political atmosphere, and the late one
did it's work thoroughly.
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ANOTHER ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF AN ENGINE

ANOTHER ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF AN ENGINE
A few days ago the chimney of the Fremont
House, on Bench street, took fire, and the wind
being high at the time, blew the smoke into the
rooms of the house, causing much alarm. Had a
fire broken out at that point all the buildings be-
low it, would have been swept before the flames,
and yet we have no engine, nor even hook and
ladder company to guard against the destructive
element. Strangers must think we are goa
head people.
By the way, we learn that one of our most en-
terprzing citizens is willing to give $4O0 $500
towards the procurement of machine, if others
will take hold with him. Now is the time to act
winter will soon be upon us, and then it will be
too late.
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OPENING BALL.--The first Ball of the season
comes Of at the Winslow House on Wednesday
evening.
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CY The Cardinal-Vicar of Rome has issued
edct attributing the cholera to the sins of the
Romans.
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CwA small boy, an orphan, undertook to
drown himself in Cincinnati on Wednesday last,
by jumping from bridge into the Canal. He
was rescued by policeman, to whom he stated
that he desired to pnt an end to his existence be-
cause he was friendlcss and knew of no way by
which to sc cure a livelihood for himself.
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Gw Robt. B. Coleman, of the Astor House,
was nominated by the Wings last night for the
Assembly.
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MONDAY, OCT. 80, 1854.
THE FOREIGN NEWS.

The news We published Saturday, positively
stated that Sebastopol had not been taken, but
that the allied forces were concentrating at that
point. This may all. be true, but we certainly
doubt it. We are inclined to believe that there
was some foundation for the report and that fur
ther dispatches will in measure if not wholly
corroborate it. 1t may, however, be a hoax, but
if it is, it is of the best and grandest that was
ever perpetrated. Not only editors, but even EN-
perors and statesmen have been duped. On the
reception of the news at Constantinople, the city
was illuminated for ten successive days. Mar
settles was also illuminated, and when the tidings
were conveyed to the Emperor, who was at Bou-
logne, reviewing the troops, he turned to his Gen
erals and said "Sebastopol est prise,'' which was
received with cheers. He then communicated the
news to the troops as follows:
ss This news was probable. l have now the
moment | speak have little doubt that the flag of
the allied armies are floating on the walls of Sc
bastopOl."
The news was received at Liverpool and other
cities with the ringing of bells and the display Of
civic authorities were so rejoiced that they pro-
ceeded to the Royal Exchange and proclaimed the
victory Of Alma.
In this country the leading journals, whose ed
itors have the means of gaining information on
the subject, were also in high glee over the mat
ter, believing that the information was bona tide.
If the thing is hoax, it is the most ingenious
ever concoctcd, and will be the means of casting
doubt upon all subsequent dispatches. This is to
be much regretted, for at this particular juno
ture of the War, every thing appertaining to the
movement of the troops is looked for with great
anxiety.
Hon. II. NJ. RICE.-It was our intention to put
several pertinent questions to Hon. H. NJ. Rice on
his course on the Minnesota Land Bill, but the
Pioneer of Saturday morning covered the ground
so efectually that we shall now wait until the
questions propounded by that journal have been
satisfactorily answered. when, with the permission
of our honorable Delegate, We shall crave his at
tention only for short time. Can't his organ,
(the Minnesotian) come to the rescue? In COM
mon with the Pioneer, we have been waiting anx-
iously for our honorable Delegate to explain the
charges brought against him, and we should regret
his leaving the Territory without doing so. The
columns of the Times are at his disposal.
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CO 100000 emigrants arrived at N. Y. during
the past nine months, being an increase Of 900
over the same period of last year.
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o. The Rev. DR.. Bickcrsteth says that six yrs.
ago there were 5000 Priests in Ireland; there
are 2.OOO
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EPt is said that there will be raised in the
United States the coming year, one million of
tmillions of bushels of breidstuffs.
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f|PWc notice the announcement of the death
at Syracuse, \. Y, on the 18th inst, OF Rev. Is
racl Brainard. at the venerable age of 50 years.
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DEATH OF AN EDIroR.-William S. Mckee,
Esq, late editor of the St. Louis Democrat, died
in that city on the 18th inst.
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c. In st. Louis there are fifteen hundred chill
dren in the Sunday Schools belonging to foreign
parents.
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cv Four boats lay at our Lcvee yesterday
hc Audubon, Greek Slave, Justice and Kentucky.
They made things look lively for a time being.