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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-06-03

7U- runaway of a two horse team, with a
heavy wagon attached, yesterday. at the lower
landing, smashed up one of Pattison aud
Benson's best buggie>, and came near ending
in more serious results
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-06-03

~ The Nebraska Bill passed the L. States
Senate, after an exciting discussion of l3 bours.
on Friday morning last, at l o'clock. Ayes So;
Nays 10. The bill was expected to receive the
Signature of the President on Monday.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-06-03
FAMILY GROCERIES.

Next door below be found all occasions gene
raj and well selected stock of Groceries Provisions, &c
whicl will Ice sid cheap for cash.
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.
agent for one of the best agricultural implement
in the country, and will always have full
supply and general assortment on hand.
April 70, 1901 tf33 A. l.. LARPENTEUR.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-06-03

COMMODORE CoRMAc, of the Mississippi Boom
Rafting Service, will leave for below this
morning, with fleet of Minnesota pinery pro-
ducts, comprising many millions Of feet more
than was ever before taken out of our river at
one time. Success to the Commodore, and
those who set him Il drift.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-06-03

fS- The favorite packet Galena arrived yes
terday at / O'Clock. Among the crowd of pas
sengers, VIC noticed Col. ID. A. Robertson and
lady. - who return home from their Eastern
tour in good health, and Mr.. d. W. Brisbois of
Prairie du Chen. We are again indebted to
Capt. Boyce, the popular clerk Of the Galcna,
and to Mr.. Arnold, pilot, for the latest papers
from all parts of the country. We must also
be permitted to renew our most distinguished
consideration to the accommodating gentleman
who g mikes up matters" in the "Galena saloon"
for his presents of the earliest vegetables, from
the gardens of our more southern fellow citizens.
That Galena is great boat. She left in the
afternoon for Rock Island direct to meet our
expected Eastern guests Of next week, whom
she will help convey to st. Paul.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-06-03

-Tat'- 1t will be gratifying to the uumcrou.
friends Of our fellow-citizcn, NJ. l.. OLps, Esq
to learn that he has received the appointment,
OF Register Of the Land Office, at Minneapolis
The news arrived yesterday.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-06-03

n'+- The Black Hawk. departed after dark
on Wedn:Sd ay evening for Trarers dcs Siou1
with the largest freight that has gone up the
Minnesota this season.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-06-03

The Washington Monument has attained :
height Of one hundred and fifty feet.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-06-03

New ST. PAUL.--This favorite boat, now a
regular packet to st. Louis, was again with us
on cdncsday, with cabin full of passengers
The more our people become acquainted with
Cap. Bisscll, the greater will they feel disposed
to encourage the St. Paul, as u through boat.
She had fine trip all the way up.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-06-03

rS- The Excelsior was up on Wednesday
early in the morning with her usual full freight.
having been absent only thirteen days. She
left in the evening for st. Louis.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-06-03

Ti5- The IIumbolt returned from the ST. Croix
on Wednesday, evening. The II. now sports a
whistle and blows as loudly as any OF them.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-06-03

ffy- The Lake Superior Journal. May Eth
in noticing the productivencss of the Copper
Mines of Lake Superior. says, 1.-THE most skep-
teal must now be convinced Of the inconcciva-
bic wealth ofthat region, if not all they have
to do is to pay it visit. Fortunes arc in store
for thousands more who will invest capital in
the business
Let it be remembered, by those who read these
glowing accounts, that all is not copper that
glitters and that fortunes arc far rarcr, and of
much slower growth than suits the convcn-
fence of most men who make haste to be rich.
.ED-The public debt of the State Of Penn
sylvania is SiO,37sOoo
A man in Waltham bought lug of rum last
winter. and when be got home the louor was
frozen solid !-.Northampton Courier.
Ec- A man in Scion, Maine, last wintcr
bought and drank jug rum, and before he
reached his home, he and the liquor too were
both frozen solid!
MMNE.-Thc Portland Advertises learns that
a portion of Lewiston dam was carried away by
the late frcshet.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-06-03

DANCING .tCADENy.--By notice in our ad-
vertsing columns it will be seen that Prof
De Gray Bonnie, an accomplished master ofthc
graceful art. will open dancing Academy in
the S;,ntomne House as soon as u sufficient
number ofpup;ls Offer We hope he will meet
with proper encouragement
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-06-03

.1>G Reader, is your appetite in delicate
state these warm days, refusing the ordinary
and more coarse viands of the St. Paul market?
If so, 60 up to Tullis. Livingston & Cos, where
you can always find something fresh. palatable
and recherche. Try one Of their delicate an |
finely favored hams for instance. or anything
else i'll the way Of good living they may offer,
and we warrant YOU will return to them every
time your store house is empty. They receive
a stock of fresh goods every time the Excelsior
arrives from st. Louis
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-06-03

FRoN CALIFORNIA. - The Steamer Illinois
arrived at New York. on Thursday morning,
May p. from Panama. bringing late Califor-
mia dates She brings six hundred passengers
and $4,000. Health of the i>thmus good.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-06-03

G.is- The extensive Agricultural Warehouse
and two Or three other houses in Boston, are
reported as having failed on the goth April.
&S- During the month of April. 81, G57 for
cign cmgrants landed at New York.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-06-03

THE GAIENA JEFrERsoNIAN, one OF the most
influential of the democratic Journalist in North
crn Illinois, says, clouds of darkness and des-
pondcncy, are settling down upon the present
administration, and the democratic flag that
haunted its victories in twenty-scven Of the
States of the Union, is now broken into thou
sand fragments
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-06-03
;zS-No tidings have yet been received from
the missing steamer, Glasgow.

The Clayton (Ala.) Banner is out in favor of
Willard Fillmore for President in 1856.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-04-21

A GENCY AT WASHINGTON .--T0
~ Claimants.-FRANCISA A. DICKINS con-
tinues 10 undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. He will attend to pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants and the confr-
nation by Congress Of grants and claims to lands,
claims for property lost in or taken for the service
of the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession OF the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
hal-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for commutation, halfpay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
Sc, Of soldiers sailors and marines; well those
against the State Of Virginia. the United States;
all claims growing out of contracts with the gov
ernment, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct Of the government; and, in
deed, any businessbefore Congress orthe public Of
ces whichmay require the aid of an agent or attor-
ney His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount of the claim and the extent
Of the service.
Mr.. F A. Dickins is known to most ofthose who
have b.vn in Congress within the last few years,
OF who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is on Fifteenth street, opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door to the Bank
of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-1yd (m)
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UNIVERSITY OFVIRGINIA.-The next

University OF OFVIRGINIA.-Thc next
~ session Of tins institution will open the 1st OF
October, and close the Goth of June following
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: /, ancient languages; 2, modern languages;
3, mathematcs:i, naturalphilosophy, mineralogy,
and geology; s, chemistry; 8, medicine; I, COM
paralive anatomy, physiology, and surgery; s, mo-
raj philosophy, rhetoric, and bellies etres, and po
liiica economy; 9, law. Also lectureship OF
special anatomy and materia medica, and de-
monstratorship of anatomy The schools Of an
| cient languages, modern languages, and mathe-
matics, have each an assistant instructor; and in
| the school Of law there is an adjunct professor.
The expenses, mot including clothing, books, or
pocket-money) are as follows:
Tuition fee, say three schools, at $25 each. SIS 90
Boarding. including diet, room-furniture,
and attendance Of servant, payable in
three instalments in advance .......- 120 90
Room rent, two occupying room, 10
each .................... .. w
(Rents without the precints, something
pnore)
Matriculation fee, SIS; contingent depo-
sit, $40 20 10
Washing, say $40; fuel and light say $40 80 90
$25s 90
Students Of medicine are charged with four
tickets, at $25 each, and a dssecting fee of SIS.
The fee in the immediate class of law is $50 in
senior class, $75.
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep 21--tf Chairman Of the Faculty.
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CENERAL AGENCY.--The undersigned
VI most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general, here and esle
where. that he has opened an Agency Office Tor
the prosecution of claims of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions. bounty
lands, extra pay, and arrearage pay, and will al
tend 10 the buying and selling OF real estate the
renting Of houses, and general collecting bust
ness he will also furnish parties at distance
with such information as they may desire from
the seat Of government. Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present. will be on M near 18TH
rtreet
REFERENCES.
Hon. J. C. Dobbn Secretary of the Navy.
Hon. j. Davis, Secretary Of Var.
N. Callan, esq, President Of the Board of Com
mon Council
Gen. John NJ McCalla, attorney at Lay.
James III. Caustin, esq.
w. G. Reddal State Department.
SAMUEL G. TAYLOR.
Tan 17--ff y
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TO CONTRACTORS.

osrIcr OF COMMISSIONERS OF Pubic BUILDINGS,
February 81, 1854
PROPOSALS. will be received in this office
until Saturday, the 22d of April next, at 5
o'clock. p. m for grading and gravelling so much
Of Maryland avenue between Seventh street and
the Potomac bridge, as is not now graded and
gravelled, as may be directed by the Commission
er Of Public Buildings.
The work is 10 be OF the best character, and to
be done 10 the acceptance of the Commissioners,
or such person as he may appoint TO inspect il;
and all that is TO be done, must be done by the
lst day Of October next.
The graveng must be at least twelve inches
in depth at the centre OF the street, tapering OF
gradually 10 six inches in depth at the sides. Sc
curly will be required for the faithful perform
ance Of the work. Any surplus earth from the
grading must be deposited at such place within a
reasonable distance, as the Commissioner shall
Designate
Proposers will state the price per cubic yard
for the grading and per superficial yard for the
sraveng, including gravel and all materials.
b. b. FRENCH,
Commissioner ofPublic Buildings
Feb Odd
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March 30-ebd6m
ID UssIA AS IT IS, BY COUNT DE GU

ID UsSIA AS IT Is, BY COUNT DE GU
N rowski
MEMOIRS, Speeches, and Writings. of Robert
Rantoul, jr. edited by Luther Hamilton.
SACRED POEMS AND HYMNS for public
and private devotion, by James Montgomery.
THE PLANTERS NORTHERN BRIDE, a
Novel; by Caroline Lee Hcntz with illustrations
from original designs, in vols.
THE CHURCH. in series Of Discourses by
Sylvester Judd. Pastor Of Christ Church Maine.
HISTORY OF OLIVER CROMWELL and
the English Commonwealth, from the execution
of Charles /. TO the death of Cromwell, by NJ. G.
Guizot, translated by A. r. Scoble, in 2 vols
HISTORY OF THE FRENCH PROTEST
ANT Refugees, from the Revocation of the E,lict
of Nantes 10 our own days, by M. Charles Weiss.
Professor of History in the Lycee Bonaparie, in 2
vols.
VOICES OF THE NIGHT, by Rey. John Cum.
ming, ID. ID.
VOICES OF THE DAY, by Rev. John Cum.
ming, d. D.
Just published and received at the bookstore OF
r.. FARNHAM,
Apr Is Corner Of 11th ST. and Penn. av.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-04-21
The Great Piano and Music Establlshment
HORACE WATERS,

No. 333 Broadacay, Neto York.
TNHE best and most improved Pianos and Melo-
4 deons.-T. Gilbert q Co.'s Worlds Fair Pre-
MUM Pianos with or without the Eolian and
with iron frames and circular scales. The merit
oflhese instruments is too well known TO need
further commentator. Gilbert's Boudoir Pianos,
an elegant instrument for small rooms. Hallet q
Cumston's Pianos, of the old established firm OF
Hallet & Co. Mr.. W., being sole agent for all the
above Pianos, can offer them owertha any other
house. Horace Waters's Pianos, manufactured
expressly for him, having great power oftone and
elasticity oftouch. 333 Broadway is the largest
depot for Musical Instruments in this country, af-
fording an opportunity for selections not TO be had
Prices from 500 10 SITS. Every instrument fully
warranted or the money refunded.
MELODEONS.
Goodman E Baldwin's Patent Organ Meodeons,
with t1co hanks of keys--a sweet and powerful in
W. Smiths celebrated Melodeons, Martins unri-
rallied Guitars, Browns Harps, Flutinas, Violins,
Brass Instruments, &c, &c. Dealers supplied
with Pianos and Melodeons at factory prices. 122
per cent. discount TO clergymen.
MUSIC.
This list comprises the proaucts Of the great
masters of both the American and European con
tnents, and is receiving constant additions by an
extensive publication Of the choice and popular
pieces of the day. Dealers in Music, and Teach
ers of Seminares wishing to purchase any music
published or make arrangements for continued
supplies Of Mr. Waterss new issues, will find ii to
their interest to call or forward their orders. Mu
sic sent to any part of the Union Canadas, post
age free. s#
Apr l-d3m HORACE WATERS.
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XYTArcMEs! 1YATCHEs!-J.Y Y. Savage,

wv No. 90 Fulton street, New York, has an ex-
tensive assortment Of fine Watches, consisting Of
7. F. Cooper's Duplex, M. j. Tobias 81 Co.'S, r.
E G. Beesley's, Joseph Johnson, 25 Church street,
Liverpool &C., &c., varying in price from $75 or
SlOO Gold Lepines, four holes jewelled, $25; !;
Detached Levers. thirteen jewels, $50; superior
full leweled English Gold Levers from $50 TO $6O
The whole Of the above watches carefully Sc
lected by myself, and being put up under my own
inspection, can warrant perfect tme-keepers
Gold Pens, Of my own make, of superior work
manshp. warranted 10 retain their points, for So,
So and Si. Pens without cases, 70 cents, 81 So
So and SO. Sent TO all parts ofthe couatry free OF
postage Old pens re-pointed and made equal to
new for 50 cents Dec 17~-1v
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-04-21
VINC PAINTs.--The Subscribers haviI

ZINC PAINTS.--The Subscribers having
II been appointed agents OF the New Jersey Zinc
Company for the sale of their superior Paints, are
prepared 10 execute orders for any description, de-
lvered in Baltimore AT the colnpany's prices, and
on the same liberal terms.
The White Paint is warranted pure, and is un-
surpassed by any other article in use. II is sold
either dry or ground in oil.
The Brown Zinc is made only from the New
Jersey Zinc Ores, and is extensively used as a
protection TO iron or other metallic surfaces. Ii is
a cheap and economical paint.
The Brown Stone Color is unequalled as dura-
BILE covering for Cottages, Depots, Bridges, &c.
The consumption of it is very large, and it has
given entire satisfaction.
All the paints manufactured by the company are
of the highest excellence, some important improve
ments having recently been discovered and APP
piled in their preparation. and they are warranted
10 keep soft and fresh in the kegs. any reasonable
length of time. In this respect, they superior
to any others in market.
JOHN SULLIVAN & SONS, Agents,
Apr 7-d3m No. 2, Camden st., Baltimore
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-04-21
NEW SPRING GOODs.-P. H. Browning

in under the United States Hotel, returns his
thanks to Senators and members of the House oil
Representatives for the liberal patronage bestowed
upon him the past winter, and respectfully soclts
generally 10 his large, superior, and fashionable
assortment of Spring Goods, Cloths, Cassimeres,
and Ves,ngs, in great varieties. have not IN any
previous season been so well prepared 10 offer TO
The closest buyers such inducements TO call and
examine IN, sock; feeling satisfied that the extent
and variety of stock, with such low prices, will
compare with any other establishment here or
elsewhere. All garments cut and made in the
most approved style.
N. B. Sole agent for SCOTS Report of Fashions
for the District.
Ready made Clothing of superior quality, OF
nv own make which will be sold on the most
| reasonable terms.
Mar S-Sf
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1AzETEER oFTHE UNITED

NJ States--A new and complete Gazetteer OF
the United States giving full and comprehen
sive view Of the pressntc condition, industry, and
resources Of the American Confederacy, embrac-
ing also important typographical and historical IN
formation, from recent and original resources to-
gether with the results of the census of 1850 and
population and statistics in many cases TO 1858,
by Thomas Baldwin and j. Thomas, d. d.
N. B-This work contains at least ten thousand
names Of places not found in any other book OF
the kind, and presents large amount OF new and
valuable matter unattanable in any other source.
This new matter is all of recent character, and
IN many instances embraces statistics and popula-
ton to 1853, obtained since the census was taken
This gives il inestimable value over every other
work the kind in existence Just received and
for sale az oiR. FARNHAM'S
Cornerof l1ih street and PennsyIvana avenue
Jan25--tf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-04-21

FDWARD LYCETT, Sem, Book Binder,
lL Potomac Hall, corner of Eleventh-strcet and
Maryland avenue, over Carke's Drug store, Wash
lngton, ID. G.
Every style of book-bnding executed, either in
velvet, Turkey Morocco, Russia, or fancy colors
calf
Periodicals and Music neatly half bound.
Mr. LycETT respectfully suggests 10 his friends
that while much has been done to transmit family
records, little has been taken TO preserve pa
rental kenesses He ,akos this method 10 inform
his friends, and those desirous Of perpetuating per-
sonal remembrances, that daguerreotype like
nesses can be inlaid on the inside covers of fam-
ly bibles, presentation-books, or keepsakes speci-
mems of which can be seen at his bindery, or he
can be addressed by letter, whichwill be promptly
attended to.
Mar 13-meod (ml
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TIME MOsT COMPLETES ASSORTMENT

TIME MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
of Pianos in this city can be found at our
Music Depot. consisting OF Halet, Davis & Co.'S
superior Eoian Pianos, which for beauty OF tone
are considered by all who have heard them to be
unequalled. :,
Bacon 81 Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
Gravesbeen tS Co.'s Pianos, one of which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano at the Crystal
Palace, is the admiration of all who have seen and
heard il.
Schumacher & Co.'s new Unichord Pianos,
whichsfor durability, keeping in tune and cheap
ness stand unrivalled. The success which has
attended their introduction here is the best guar
anty thereof.
Rosenkrantz's world-renowned German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness Of tone and
delicacy OF touch
We are daily expecting an additional supply OF
the popular Unchord Pianos also, per packet OF
Saturday from Boston, Of L. Gilbert's beautiful
Boudoir or Piccolo Pianos.
This enables persons desirous Of purchasing, to
select instruments from the most vared assort-
ment Of Pianos ever offered for sale in this city, at
manufacturers prices, with warranty for each
Piano il desired.
Also. several secondhand Pianos, including one
of Jonas Chickering, which will be sold on the
most reasonable terms.
Secondhand Pianos taken in part payment for
new ones.
The most complete assortment of Music and
Musical instruments constantly on hand.
HILBUS IL IIITZ, Penn. avenue.
Ian OFF (ml
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MODERN LANGUAGES.-D. +. Gr0ux,
NH native Of France, teccner OF Modern Ian
guages, especially French. Spanish, and German.
Transla,ions made with correctness and punctu-
ality Professor of Numesmatics, for the classifi-
alton and explanation of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7th streets opposite Browns Hotel,
Furnished Rooms 10 rent at that place.
San 1I-fff
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IlOK THE SPRING TRADE.-stevens

TOR THE SPRING TRADE.-Stevens
II Browns Hotel, has just returned from New
York with full and complete assortment of ele-
CANT and seasonable goods just imported and OF
the newest and most elegant styles. Our assort-
ment of Undershirts and Drawers, Gloves, Fancy
and Black Cravats, Napoleon and other Ties, ,Sus-
penders, Hosiery, Canes, Umbrellas, Psriumery,
Linen Cambria Handkerchief, &c. is Unusually
large and well assorted in sizes and qualities The
system of buying goods for cash only, adopted by
us will insure TO our customers the certainty OF
making their purchases from us at the lowest
prices STEVENS'S
Mar Sales Room, Browns Hotel.