The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-29
Further News by the Niagara.


Col Mantaffer arrived on the 9th at Berlin,
from St. Petersburgh with the Cars reply to
Prussia. The reply was courteous, stating the
over Greek Christians.
If the Turks accede to the Joint Protcctorate
of the five powers, the Gar will cvacuate the
Prncpalities when the Western forces evacu-
ate Turkey. but will retain strong military
force in Moldava as provisional security.
The Car also sent Col. Isacof to Dresden
with friendly autograph letter to the King OF
SaXony and other sovercigns who were repre-
sented in conference.
Meantime hostilitcs continued. and fighting
is reported in the Baltic and Black Seas, on the
Danube and in Asia.
BosToN, July II.
Two promising daughters of Mr.. Howe, of
this city; were accidently killed by the Il. Il.
train this morning at Danversc.
An exciting collision occurred yesterday, by
a Sloop running into the Steamer Napoleon.
which was returning from the excursion with
500 passengers on board. The bowsprit of the
Sloop entered the ladies cabin, causing the
widest CONSERVATION. No one killed.
Spencers Wooden Factory situated at Ger
mantown, was destroyed by fire last evening.
An entire family named Digby, consisting of
husband. his wife and son residing at kensing-
ton, were swept off by Cholera.
WASHINGTON, July II.
Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill
making proposition for better preservation of
life and property of ship-wrecked vessels on
the coast of the U S.
The bill after discussion was read third
time. and passed.
The joint resolution fixing the compensation
of the officers of both Houses of Congress- and
prohibiting extra pay for services, was also
passed.
The bills creating Dunkirk, Barcelona and
other ports of Western N. V. were briefly dis
cussed and passed.
SERIOUS ASSAULT UPON SHERIFF PRICE BY Mrs.
RoBINsoN.-Yesterday morning, as Sheriff Price
entered the room of Mrs. Robinson, for the pur-
pose of delivering her meal as usual, without
any provocation or word passing between
them, she seized brass candlestick with mar
bic bottom, and struck the Sheriff severe
blow with it over his eye, knocking him down,
and inflicting a considerable wound on his face.
Because of the necessary discipline enforced by
Mr. Price in her case, she had become angry
with him some time since, and probably this
enmity, cherished by her secretly ever since,
induced the assault. Immediately on recover
ing. Mr.. Price properly directed the murderess
to be handcuffed and chained fast in her cell,
where she may now realize more fully her aw-
full situation. She is ugly beyond endurance,
and makes great disturbance at the Jail. 1t is
right to 'ribon" such a desperate character,
though woman.-IrOy Times.
GEN. PIERCE IN New HAMPsHIRE.-No man
since the days of Benedict Arnold ever lost
caste with the American people more rapidly
than Gen. Pierce At first his weakness and
folly became obvious in his appointments,
which subjected him to ridicule. But more re-
Gently his utter disregard Of his own profess
sions, and his treachery to freedom, have
brought upon him the contempt of the commu
nifty. Even in his own native State, where
two years ago he stood so high, he is regarded
as unworthy of the confidence Of the people
The late defeat of his political friends in New
Hampshire is full evidence of this. The fail
ure to elect United States Senator, in obe
dance to his dictation. is full proof that his
popularity at home has departed. Like his
military laurels in Mexico, his civil renown
will crumble, and leave him "unhonored and
unsung. "-B0sfon .4fids.