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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26
For the Daily Times.

ST. PAUL, Sept. Is, 1854.
Mr.. EDIroR,-Dear Sir:-I wish to call your
attention to the propriety and expediency of form
ing Young Mems Debating Society,"" in st.
Paul. Perhaps such society may already exist,
and if so, why should it remain null and void to
all intents and purposes? But if there is no such
organization, would it not be we'll to form one?-
1t would certainly be entertaining and useful, both
mentally and morally. 1t would attract large
portion of our most intelligent young men and
draw them from the vices and follies of our city,
to better and purer source of enjoyment. 1t
would be society whose object it is to contem-
plate those subjects of the day upon which we
must all act in some way-negatively if not posi-
lively.
If this should meet your appreciation, will you
please insert with comments, and indicate some
course to obtain the object desired.
Truly Yours, &c., H.
E% We understand that measures have already
been taken to form such society as our cores
pondent alludes to. The proper course, we think,
would be, to call meeting where the young men
and others could express themselves, and then a
committee could be appointed to draw up Bylaws
and proceed with the organization. We are de-
cidedly in favor of some such society, believing
that it would be highly beneficial to our young
men, and moreover the source of much intellectual
pleasure to our citizens generally. We see no
reasons, either why course of lectures could not
be given this winter, under the supervision of said
society. Let the matter be started, and we think
it will receive the cooperation of great portion
of our CITIZENSHIP.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CO Gov. Bigler is reported sick of inhamma-
ton of the bowels.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

The VERY LATEST Doc CAsE.-We have late
ly published several remarkable instances of ca
nine sagacity which are supposed to have occur
red in the northern States, and have for some
time INDUCED in the impression that Southern
dogs ought to do something to distinguish them
selves. The thing has been done, and think our
dog is a lectlc ahead. A friend Of ours having
been duly sworn on a map of the southern por-
ton Of Michigan, testifes as follows A large
Newfoundland pup, who rojoces in the appella-
ton Of seThruugh Tickets was strolling in the
back part of the town, when he encountered a
small boy who had wandered away from his home,
and was sleeping violently. ''Through Tickets
contemplated the little fellow for moment, and
reflected upon the propriety of giving him free
and Selling the boy gently by the coat, he urged
him along until they CHANGED to come to a con-
fectioncr's, when he bought him two sticks of
peppermint candy, and then conducted him home.
We pause for reply.-N. o. Delta.
RAISING HousEs.-A letter from San Francisco
says:-s'They are now grading the streets of the
city, filling in some and cutting down others
When the former process is being done, it be-
comes necessary to raise the houses. You have
heard of moving houses entire, but here we lift
them up by hydraulic pressure. Whole piles of
brick buildings are being raised in this mode
where the streets have been filled up, and thus the
lower floors are brought up to the new level of the
streets. Last week, warehouse belonging to
Alsop & Co., fifty feet front and seventy feet
deep, having three stories and basement, a
heavy brick building, was raised five feet, and
then under-but with stone, all without moving
out, or even disturbing the clerks with their pens
at the desks. Another store, not quite so large,
but having in it two thousand tons of hardware,
was raised in six days, and new story, added to
it at the bottom.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CO There are about 600 unlicensed grog shops
in New York city.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26
SAINT PAUL
AU TON ROO M g .

"A In "A y IL
AUCTION ROOMS.
FRANK. E. COLLINS,
Auconeer, Appointed by Low for the Territory Of MIN
ID RESPECTFULLY informs his friends that his arrangements
II the transaction Of his business in all its branches
complete.
Regular Sale Days
different kinds Merchandise Stock etc, will be held in
days. his increasing business having made this
Sales from the Shelves
WILL therefore, be held Monday Wednesday and Saur-
day Evenings.
Furniture Sales
Will held every Wednesday and Saturday, either in the day
evening a may be announced.
Horses, Cattle, Harness, &C.,
With stock description will be sold each Saturday
morning. 10 O'clock Great attention will be given to this
particular confidently believed that the
those who have to SELL to those who have occasion
to buy.
every description will be sold, and ose having vehicles to
dispose o ar Invited to send them along carly.
REAL ESTATE
Will be disposed . the most reasonable terms.
Books and Stationery
Will be offered frequently announcement and at the misce-
laneous sales.
pains, cxersn will be spared to give entire
satisfaction may property hands,
purchasers assured that will
representation be made to them.
made Consignmenfe respectfully so
cited Sales made quickly and proceeds accounted for without
delay. All having goods to dispose Of advised to
send them to the Old
PIONEER AUCTION STORE,
In the Brick Building Third Mianesofd Street.
MISCELLANEOUS SALES
Held every evening at early candle-light.
At Private Sales,
Bargains be had at all times. Call and
FRANK. +. COLLINS,
sept7-tf Territorial Auctoncer.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

Gy% The names of the persons who were found
guilty of entering and robbing the store of Mr.. A..
l.. Larpenteur, are Geo. Harris and Milo WISE
They were sentenced yesterday morning by Judge
Sherburne, one for two years and the other for ls
months
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CO" Letters from Paris state that business in
that city is dull, and that large quantities of man.
ufactured articles will be sent to the United States
and forced off for cash. 1t is predicted that money
will be very scarce.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

Mrs. Henderson, having taken the above house will
m be prepared 70 receive boar by the week BY the
Having had experience this they faer
themselves that they will be able satisfaction. Charges
moderate.
| st. PAU, Sept. IL, I554.--IT-w. 1y
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CT Galena potatoes are selling in this market
at $l,50 by wholesale, and at $l,75 to 50 per
bushel by retail. The ''Know Nothings," it is
said, won't eat them, and the ''Have Nothings''
can't afford it.-Saint Louis Int.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26
A RExARKABIE CHOLERA INclDENr.-The AL.

A RENARKABLE CHOLERA NCIDENT.-The AL.
bany Express gives an account of very remark
able case which occurred in that city in l849, and
which is vouched for by the attending physician.
The subject of the incident was an eccentric old
man, we'll known in that city. Daily could he be
met in the streets with his huge, old fashioned
sbulps eye watch suspended from his neck with
a massive cord, and on the latter swinging brass
key, of size proportionate to its service on the
<bull's eye.' Every block or two would the watch
be pulled out, eyed with an unmistable expression
of pride, affection and approval, wound up, and
again deposited in its quarters. The operation
was invariable-so much so, that the old gentle
man and his watch had mutually become town
features. One day, during the cholera, in the
year above given, the old gentleman was taken
down with it, and Notwithstanding prompt and
continued assistance, failed rapidly, and, as it
was thought, died.
His old and faithful watch-his attendant in
sickness as in health-lay, during the illness, up
on table, within reach of the bed, its loud tick
ings seemingly mournfu and subducd, as though
conscious that each one brought it nearer to the
final separation. While the physician and friends
of its master were standing near his bed consult
ing as to the time and manner of his burial, the
corpse, long since cold as ice, and motioness as
the grave, without premohition suddenly straight
ened up, the eyes opened, the hand stretched forth
and seized the longlov watch-wth careful
fondness it was wound up, replaced on the table
and the body fell back and died The conster-
nation of the by-standers was intense at this sud-
den and CHASTITY performance, and all save the
,,hrc nd cd tyO
" attempted to resuscitate him, but life had f.
nallv fled!
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

GALENA, DUBUQUE AND ST. PAUL PACKET.
tEH.A THE running, light draught steamer, JUS
TICE, Capt. W. s. GILLIAN, will make regular
trips the above places, week. during navga
ton, leaving Wednesday, Her accommodations
trade. The price of passage will be uniform.
sep25 McLAGAN & co.
Mime sotian
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

HENRY McKENTY,
DEALER INREAL ESTATE,
oance-0id PossOfflce Buildns. Third-ss, St. Pau.
Money! f I:ss.s a;s So: . y IL g..
vantage and Lad Warrants Located.
xev.Yors. Hn'rnr"cr'' aanoe,o,e.
G Rss Esq., Con- Gsn: W. A. .ses Chief Jus,
Ssssis s Thompson n Rice, Delegate
.. r.,, r sso1 as1sf:.s
ssas sso : Ess
Fieea as' Ward Freed Anss Van ktsen,
seTs, James iA Co., Rev. r r. Fullerton Register
Ssse Hurst ESQ i + Hasa 6 as Re-
%sn n;s asse New
Messrs. Brown & Johnson, Bankers, vicksbueh.
TO CAPITALISTS, FARMERS AND EMIGRANTS.
,HE undersigned has hand for sale for cash On
i time, from Ten to Twenty thousand Acres Of rural
degrees prices corresponding with these
fs ane des an
all times accommodate, the easiest TERMS any
one who reaHyTishcs TO purchase. ,,,,,, ,,.r,,r
Dealer Real Estate, st. Paul, IT.
OrFIcE-The Old Post-Ofice Building, Third street
ST. Paul. May Is, 1854.
5FARMS FOR SALE-TO PRACTICAL FARME.as.
NHIS notice real Farmers, to spectators who pre-
practical Farmers, thatI have hand row
twenty-five SALE nd always have from twenty
fve) which range to ten miles from st. Paul.
From long residence In this Territory, and from personal
specon all the lands this City, enabled to make
the best selections.
persons wishing cultivate the soi, to
My Farms various degrees and natse
myself that please all.
HENRY McKENTr,
Dealer in Real Estate.
OrrIeE-Old Post-Once Building, Third street.
MANKATO CITY, MINNESOTA:
Situated at the Great Southern Bend of the Minnesota, ev
47 nsn 1 City BLUE Earth County, Mime
HENRY McKENTY,
Dealer in Real Estate.
st. Paul, N. T., May IS, 1854.
ACRE LOTS
WITHIN corporation limits, command
w ing fine view Of the city. HENRY McKENTY,
July le-tf. Dealer in Real Estate.
Eagle City, Warrington County.
500 LOTS for sale in Eagle CITY yE y uexEsrY.
July 19-tf. Dealer in Real Estate.
LAND AT So IS PER ACRE.
k00 Banh's Milwen suppuedwith water, tim
UU @ are offered H fl 9'j sT tho
OOz Tin body miles north from the city linn
its containing rich soil, good timber and water and
M Lots city, part which Improvements
w on. HENRY MckENTY.
Kan Acres the Falls Saint Anthony, Beautifully
OOO Gated, and commanding nne views Of the town
OEQ bordering Josephine, three miles
40 the city limits lso acres Of which arc fenced and 90
n Acres bordering on PhaIen,s Lake. miles from the
lou city. HENRY McKENTY.
n Acres Lake Gertrude, four city.
OU HENRY McKENTY.
on Acres Of the Falls Of Anthony.
GU HENRY McKENTY.
E00 Acres near Lake Johanna. --
Saint Paul, August 2, 1s54-dwtf
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CY- The Winona Argus is the title of we'll
printed and well conducted Democratic paper,
published at Winona, in the Southern portion of
Minnesota. From its "Introductory," We are led
10 infer that it is can old line Democrat" and will
therefore sustain Democratic measures under all
circumstances. Aside from its doctrine, We GER
tainly wish it success.
DRowSED.-Wm. Lithgow, native of Boston,
was drowned in Minnetonka Lake on Tuesday
morning, the 10Th. His age was 26 years. He
was out sailing in sloop; the sloop was upset
in gale, and he thus met his untimely DEATH
lie is represented by those who knew him, as
man of fine qualities, and had travelled extensively
throughout Europe and this Country. He left no
family.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

MORE NEW BOOKS.
THASHION AND FAMINE, By Mrs.. 4. s. Stephens.
T Farmingdaie, 2 vols.
Katharine Ashton, 2 vols.
Tempest and Sunshine;
Chestnut Wood, vols;
The Foresters, by Dumas;
Rye House Plot, complete;
Hard Times, by Dickens;
Tconderoga, by G. p. r. James;
S Jasper Carew, Knt His Life and Expeencoe, Lever
Just received and for safe BY G. A. HAMILTON co.
sep4,5.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

the recent OF VIM. 8. Combs NcLagan Wool
IA bridge, tried the District Court, might implcate ne
would hereby state that IT the
the transaction connected With the nm, and
am in no or shape responsible for the act: 100000
sep22-3t ". h STIILAAN.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

TINE subscriber, Agents Lznin Smith's Poacfer
Company, prepared TO sell the trade he following
Gun Powders at the possible y. Yr
=. p G., p. G., Prairie Shooting, Duck ditto, Missouri H6e,
American ditto. Eagle ditto and Sporting IN whole
kegs half kegs, quarter kegs and and 6asks
Blasting Powder constantly hand.
CULVER & FARRIGNT0N.
St. Paul, Sep -, 1854. end
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

L. Ii. WAIT CO.,
nEAIERS in Groceries, Provisions and Crockery Third ST.
i paul. aug16 -Ytf
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

TO RENT.
STORE under Houses fronting Fort
II has bow window aduncts make
Inquire Of Oh. L. G. KINNEY.
sepI2-tf
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

LII who have buried friends In the Oakland C<e
IA without PERMISSION Of the Acuary, requested
designate lots and settle the within thirty
from date.
p. P. FURBER, Actuary.
st. Paul, Sept. ~, 1S54.%w.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

J. Be ". q. a.
CULVER & FONS ECA,
No. 9, Winaoy House, junction of ST. anthony and Eagle
sfTeefs St. Paul, Minnes0f0,
WTOULD politely call the attention Of the citizens Of Saint
w Paul. and Of the people the Territory In general 70 their
choice and Fancy and staple Dry Goods
Boss, Shoes, Trunks, Carpet Bags UmbreIIas &C., &C.
N. B. All orders promptly dffendedfo
st. Paul, Sept II, 1664-y
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-02-13

CARPENTERS Passive find the fol-
lowing in the National Intelligence rela-
tive to the press invented by our fellow
townsman, S. D. Carpenter, Esq.
New PRINTING PaEss.-A new Prin.
ting Press called the ''Self- Feeding and
Self Registering Power Press" has
been on exhibition in Boston for several
days. 1t feeds itself, works both sides of
the sheet if desired, and drops the sheet
instead of throwing ii off. The paper is
wet upon reel and rolled off, as in case
of the telegraph slip, and cut by the press
itself to the right size. 1t performs
double the amount of s'Hoe's Cylinder
Press" at the same speed. IL is provided
with aregster, which accordingly counts
The sheets & tokens. A bell strikes at the
completion of every token, and an alarm
dial may be set to any number of sheets
or tokens desired. These are some of
its peculiarities, which are regarded as
quite wonderful The inventor is Mr..
Carpenter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-02-13

COMING TO CHRIsT.-Once more, CO.
ming sinner, think of the Savior who in
>iteth thee-full Of grace as we'll as of
truth. He complainant if thou come not !;
he is displeased if thou call not upon
him /; he can bear with thy weakness !;
he can pity thy ignorance he can be
touched with the feeling of thy infrmi-
ties he can afectionately forgive thy
transgressions he can heal thy backsli-
dings, and love thee freely. His COM
passions fail not he will not break the
bruised reed, nor quench the smoking
flax he can pity where no eye pities,
and be afflicted in all thy Affections he
will bow his ear to thy stammering pray
er he will accept the weakest Offering,
if there be in it but thy heart; he hath
strewed all the way, from the gate of
hell where thou vast to the gate of hea-
ven whittier thou art going, with prom
ises. Behold how the promises, invita-
tons, calls, and encouragements are mix
ed with the names of mercy, goodness,
love, pity, and pardon! In this book
they are fairly written, that thou through
patience and comfort of the Scriptures
might have hope. Coming sinner, bles-
sed art thou, for ssfiesh and blood have
not revealed this unto thee, but thy Fa-
Their who is i'll heaven p BusYAE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-02-13
Report of the State Superintend
ent of Public Instruction.

We have examined the proof sheet
of the forthcoming Report Of the Hon
Azel P. I.add, the late State Superin-
tendent, giving the condition of Publ,
Schools, Of the School Fund, and it.
management, and the educat ional inter.
ests Of the State generally, for the yea,
1853, and propose to make brief alb.
stract of its most important portions.
It is quite lengthy document. The
Reports 10 pages in length and with
the appendix will make a pamphlet OF
100 pages. 1t is ably written and con-
tains much valuable statistical Informal
ton, and many important suggestions
relative to the School laws, the manage
ment Of Schools, the building of School
houses, SC. sc.
Of the 45 counties of the State, re-
ports from SO have been received
Those making no report are Buffalo
Clark, Chippewa, Door, La Pointe, and
Shawana-csunties as yet very thinly
settled, and where but few Schools have
been organized. The exact number of
Districts in the State cannot be given,
for the reason that where a District
lies in several towns, the portion lying
In each town is reported as part Of a
District and it is impossible to tell how
many whole District these "parts Of
Districts" amount to. The number of
Districts reported is 2092, which, with
the ''parts,of Districts" the Superinten-
dent estimate makes the aggregate num-
Der about $500.
The following statistics show the in
crease in juvenile population, and in the
number who have attended Schools, du-
ing the past five years:
Year Whole No Children No who b,ya AZ
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-02-13

a5it now begins to be thought that
II Douglas Nebraska bill is..pushed in its
present shape, it will blow all concern
ed sky high, and that those from the
North who vote for it will have leave
to stay at homeland hoe cabbages.
The softs say that Mr.. Dean of your
State has no authority to commit the Soft
Democracy of New York to Douglas
bill.
Marcy and his friends are said to har.
Dor the idea that this whole Nebraska
cuisines is got upto swamp the Admins
tration.
The Administration is determined to
put through Douglas Nebraska bill be-
fore public opinion cowes the timid. You
may rely on this. Its consideration was
postponed only to drill the refractory
members. Everett, Pearce and others
will speak against it, and it is rumored
that Hamlin is also opposed to it. The
President at Cabinet are united in its
favor.-[Cor. n. Y. Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-02-13

EARNINGS OF THE NJ. & NJ. r. r. FOR
JANuARY.--The books of this Company
show the earnings of the Road, for the
months Of January just expired, to have
been $2l ,945,47. There are still seve-
raj small items TO be added to this "a
mount, which will increase it to over
$z2, 900. The earnings would have
footed up TO much higher figure had
not operations been interrupted by snow.
= Mil. Free Dem.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-02-13

eral below. The survey has established
the fact, not only that the Lower Mag
nesian is ad-bearing, but that at one lo4
cality alone over 200, 600 lbs. of mineral
have been raised within year or two
the miners themselves not being a.
ware OF the deposite they were working
IN. thus there on three instead of one
lead bearing deposite, as formerly sup
posed. They may be thus arranged or
classified:
Metaliferous. Non-Me tliferous.
Upper Magnea ian, &eo #. Blue Limestone so n,
bun Coi'd Limestone, 40" Upper Sandstone, DO sc
Lower Magnetism, $50"
IN practical view, discovery more
than doubles the mineral ground, SO to
speak. In other words, it holds out de :
finite inducements to deep mining, rem
dered aprofitable return safely probable.
AT present the deepest shafts scarcely
exceed l50 feet.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-02-13

aIThe Knicker booker relates the
following characteristic anecdote of the
famous Tom Mars hall:
"When Pitcher was harranguing about
"h.s father having been poor man,"
"has father, was COOPER" and more
OF that sort Of thing, Marshall said he
would admit the gentleman's father was
a poor man perhaps he had been coop
er (; but if he was, {pointing to Pitcher,
he had put mighty poor beau to one of
his whiskey barrels
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-02-13

er been false to its principles. Ameri-
ca will have to decide whether she will
be the ally of tyrants or of the people
Individually, he has decided to be the al
ly of tyrants. Lofty spirits were not
made TO be gound down, &c., and yet il
would not be pecadillo or small crime
even to chain down the deathless ener-
gies of the mind in Alabama, but in Aus
|traia we suppose from Mr.. Mitchel's
account, it must be fearful thing-and
finally if every victim sacrificed on the
altar of slavery assists in bringing the
just judgment of Heaven, how fearful
may be our doom for our guilt of this We
Try crime which you sanction before God
and man. We always feel cur souls
stirred with Indignation within us when
we see such sentiments promulgated a
mong an intelligent and free people,
But we hope that Mr.. Mitchell may yet
be led to see that Liberty is the birth
right of every individual, and that he may
be led zealously into the work of labor
ing for the emancipation of nations and
a''di0idaals until expressions shall cease
everywhere, and all mankind shall be one
universal brotherhood. ~
WALDO BRowN.
Patch Croya Fob "A 1874
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-02-13

II Massachusetts, sold her entire in
terestin Maine lands last year for $685.
600. One-half the sum was added to
the school fund of the State, which
now amounts to 81 ,244,000. Proceed
ings IN criminal causes in the courts of
that State for the past year have cost the
commonwealth 500, 900, and the courts
themselves testify that four fifths of this
expense has been incurred on account in
temperance.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-02-13

TITLE rRAoRDINARY.--The Law
renee University, at Appleton in this
State, graduates females and confers up
on them the degree Of L. B. A., (which
being interpreted" signifies Lady Bach
e!oT of arts. We commend the institu.
ton TO all ladies wishing TO extend tie
"sphere" of their rights into the
balmy regions of Bachelordom.- BeIoi.
College Monthly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-02-13
$l,14l,8o4 %
Total

This amount, except that in the treas
urer's hands, is drawing interest at 7
per cent, which constitutes the income
to be apportioned. If the interest be
promptly paid, the amount for distribu-
ton on the 10th Of March next will be
ST. $50 %, or fraction over 56 cents
to each child in the state, between four
years and tw enty years of age.
The report favors the adding of the
saline lands, which amount to II sec.
tons, to the University fund, as its