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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19
For the Daily Times.

Mr.. EDIToR,-With the shadows of Autumn,
come returning reflections on the cruelty of the
remorseless razor in disrobing the human face of
the adornmcnt and protection which nature has
afforded it; and it is gratifying to perceive that
our young men are commencing the work of re-
form in earnest. Indeed, we have heard of con-
claves held at the 'switching hour Of midnight,'
and obligations assumed not to put the weapon to
their countenances. under severe penalties, which
have been exacted from unfortunate ones, whose
boards, being of an uncertain color, and lacking
exuberance, they had not courage to let them live
through the embryo state.
A fine beard gives dignity to face which is
pale and puny-the forehead seems more expan-
sive-the nose more indicative Of character,-
while to the eyes it lends an almost unnatural
beauty. 1t imparts serenity to the temper, and
generally, a moral influence which has not yet
been fully estimated!
Like all other great reforms, this must have
the support of the ladies. Do not discourage us
by speaking of those sshorrd whiskers'' and ''Odi-
Gus moustxhois p We exhort you, at least, to
give them fair trial, feeling confident that the
result will be ''conquering of prejudices,'' and
that you will soon feel the full force of the old
Spanish proverb: ga kiss, without the NOUS
tachio, is like potato without SALT"
Let all classes encourage the movement. Prof.
STOWE, (only known as HARRIET BPS husband)
has sworn s'by all the Gods on high Olympus"
that no razor shall touch his face until the Fugi
tive Law is repealed. The BURuEcH brothers,
poets and scholars, have vowed that they will be
neither s'shaved or shorn,' until slavery is alb
olished. And cannot we promise, that until some
object, which now engrosses our aspirations, is
accomplished, that we will not SHAVE?
cy-Ccrtainly you can. Suppose you swear
that you will not shave until you get married.
won't that do? 1t may be ten or twenty years
hence, but then your beard will be SO much the
lOnger.-ED.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19


u What course we shall pursue relative to a
new grant of land for railroad purposes, is well
known but lest it should be misunderstood, we
will reiterate our determination to 60 for no man
or body of men who are not sound on the railroad
question. This is the absorbing theme with the
people Of Minnesota at the present time, and we
believe that they would prefer to express them
selves at the ballot box than in any other way
Let men be elected to our Legislature who can be
trusted and if needs be, let every candidate NOM
mated define his position on the stump then we
shall know what to depend upon. We have had
Indian warfare long enough. Give us a bold front
and a steady eye, and men who cannot be bought
and sold at the option of politicians, who are
prowling about like hungry wolves, seeking whom
they may devour. 1t is time for US to act and
| act as become freemen.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

JUICE DouGLAs.-It seems from the following
extract from the Chicago Democratic Press, that
had not the particular friends of ''the little
giant" acted injudiciously, he would have re.
cived kind reception. The bullying spirit of the
advocates of the Nebraska bill wouldn't 90 down.
The Press SAYS:
For weeks before Judge Douglas arrival here
it was given out. that when he did come, those
democrats who opposed the repeal of the Missou-
ri Compromise would crouch to his feet like whip
ped curs-that he would whip them all into the
traces again--that in word he would ride tri-
umphant over the popular sentiment of the city
and country, and that no one would dare there
after to question the correctness of any measure
which Judge Douglas had ever advocated or
might hereafter advocate. Sucn We're the spirit
and substance of the remarks daily made on the
street corners, in the hotels, saloons and public
places generally, of the city. They were per-
sisted in until the meeting had assembled to hear
Judge Douglas, and with such an air and tone of
defiance as could not fail to excite correspond
ing spirit in those to whom they were addressed.
During Friday somewhat distinguished politi-
elan from abroad had the imprudence to remark
in a public place, that unless Mr.. Douglas had
fair hearing measures would be instituted to
bring forces into the city that would compel it.
And another person, citizen of Chicago, said
during the Cay in an equally public manner,
''that Dug should be heard-that one thousand
six shooters would be on the ground for that pur-
pose" We might add many other like remarks
openly and boldly uttered with the design of
overawiug those who differ with Mr.. Douglas on
the measure upon which he has staked his politi-
cal fortunes but let these SUFFICE as they are suf-
Gent to indicate the spirit manifested by those
claiming to act in the matter as special friends.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19
RIOT IN NEWARK, n. J.-CATHoLIC CHUR

RIOT IN NEWARK, N. J.-CATHoLIc CHURCH
SAcKED.-While the members of the American
Protestant Association Lodges of Newark, N. j.,
were out ON their annual parade, they were at
tackled by number Of persons in the Catholic
Church. A party Of about thirty left the pro-
cesslon and broke into the church where, it is
asserted, they found Catholic priest and about
twenty Irishmen in the building. The priest and
some of his party got out of the church immedi-
ately by a back way, and ran of. The Protcs-
tants proceeded to sack the church. They destroy
ed the organ, demolished the altar and seats of
the church, broke out the windows, and otherwise
injured the building, to the amount of $500 to
$500 One Irishman killed and many woun-
ded. Subsequently the Irish made an attack on
the Americans, but doing but little injury.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

CHURCH LAND Accommodation the last
number of the Church Journal we learn of the
formation of ''Church Land Association for the
West," with Bishop Kempcr at its head. Its OBJ
jcct is to secure purchases and donations now, of
Western lands which may hereafter be available
for Church purposes.
Its prospectus is thus stated:
LIST. That the operations of this association
shall extend to Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin,
Nebraeka and Kansas.
Sd. That the sum of $4,000 be raised imme-
diately (and, if possible, in sums of $500 each
from twenty persons,) for the purpose of purchas-
ing lands and town lots, under the direction of
the trustees.
Sd. That donations Of lands and lots in these
five States and Territories, for Church purposes,
Be solicited from all Churchmen holding property
therein.
4th. That the Rt. Rev. Jackson Kemper, D. D.,
Rev. II. w. Lee, Robert b. Minturn, of New York,
VIM. II. Aspinwall, of New York, Edwin II. Shell
don, of Chicago, and John A. Dix, of New York,
be Incorporated Trustees of ''The Church
Land Association of the West,' and proceed at
once to take steps for the raising of $4,000.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

Their wages average from $40 to $50 per
month, and found. We believe that good farm
ers can always get employment in Minnesota,
with good wages. Inferior farmers are like in
ferior clerks, worth but little. Judging from
the number of bachelors in the territory, we
should say that females are very scarce. If our
friend is the possessor of family of manageable
young ladies' he may rest assured that this is the
place for him. This is a crop in which Min
nesota Just now is quite deficient. The wages OF
female servants average from $40 to $l2 per
month and board. Female help is scarce. Car
penters get 1926 and $3.50 per day.
IL. What kinds of produce will best suit the
soil and climate? Have you any coored people
(negroes) with you? Have you mosquitoes IN
warm weather?
In answer to this we can say nearly all kinds;
oats, corn, wheat, potatoes, &C., DO WELL A
larger and better quality of potato, and greater
number Of bushels to the acre is raised in Min
nesota, than any other place in the Union. For
further information on this head please read the
pie who are good members of society-upright
and respectable. Mosquitoes are somewhat
troublesome in summer, but like the Indians.
from year to year they are receding from civilz-
alton, and when the city becomes more populous
we think they will remove entirely.
We have thus endeavored to answer all the
questions Of our correspondent in hopes that he
will disseminate the information among his
friends, and thereby induce maHy who are faAs
ina of coming to Minnesota, to expedite then
| Journey. Now is the time to come, if you wish
to secure good land, the country is fast filling
up with new settlers who appear to be perfectly
satisfied with their change, and who are contnu
ally writing for their friends to emigrate to oul
|
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

BANKING HoUsE.-The Banking House of c. II
Parker, on the first floor of the Times Building
possesses an eastern air quite agreeable to those
who have money on deposit there. Mr.. Parker
has fitted up the room in fine style, and we should
Judge he was driving brisk business, having
some six persons in his employ, constantly writ
ing abstracts of real estate and dealing out money
Liberal advertising, with prompt business capaci-
ties, are doing wonders for Mr.. p, and the only
evil we wish him s,--that he was under obliga-
tions to pay US $4,000.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

Cg51 We learn from gentlemen from Illinois,
New York. Wisconsin, Maine, New Hampshire and
Connecticut, that much interest is felt among the
people in these several States, concerning Minnie
sota and that had it not been for the low state OF
the water in the rivers and the prevalence of the
cholera this summer, large number would have
cmgratcd to our Territory. They are coming
next spring.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19
Vermont Election.

Scattering returns from Vermont indicate the
election of Boyce, Anti-Nebraska Wing, by the
people, over CLARK, the Democrat candidate.
Fletcher, Wing, is elected Lieutenant Governor,
by still larger majority, as is also Bates, Wing,
State Treasurer.
In the LIST Congressional district, Meacham,
Wing, is running far ahead Boyce, SO that his
majority will be overwhelming.
Scattering returns from the other districts rem
der it pretty certain that the Wings have made a
clean sweep.
The Wings have elected State Senators in Ben
nington, Windham, Rutland and Windsor coun-
ties, which are all from which full returns have
been received.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

CouRr MaRrIAL.-We are informed that Gen.
eral Court Martial has been ordered to convene
at Fort Smelling, on the second of October next,
before which will appear Brevet Major Woods
and Captain Dana.
Gen. E. A. Hitchcock will preside, and Captain
Buckner of the Subsistence Department, is ap-
pointed to fill the duties of Judge Advocate
Among the members of the Court will be Col. c..
F. Smith, Col May, Major Bell, Major Page, Cap
tain Todd, and others.-Democrdt.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

LARGE FIRE AT RocHEsrER.-A dispatch from
Rochester, dated Sept. Z, states that a fire broke
out in that place that afternoon, in the large
CINE house of the Central Road, which spread to
the round house, and destroyed it with seven fine
locomotives. Three hundred cords Of wood and
several car loads of Flour were also consumed.
Loss 100000. The track of the train was so
badly damaged that the cars could not run.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

CO We learn that the Nominee will soon
make her appearance at our Levee again. There
will then be engaged in the river trade, between
st. Paul, Dubuque, Galcna and st. Louis, seven
boats, viz: The War Eagle, Galcna, Nominee,
Alhambra, Luella, Hamburg, and Globe
Several Of these. Steamers are transient boats
and may run only for few weeks, but during
that time our merchants will be enabled to get up
their fall supply of Goods.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19
~ In Boston as two Young bloods were wall

CO In Boston as two young bloods were walk
ing up the street, putting their cigars, they hap
pened to pass two well dressed ladies, who, dis
liking the smoke of the weed, knocked the cigars
out of their mouths, and deliberately continued
their journey. There is law in Boston against
smoking in the street, and the young gents, con-
sidering discretion the better part OF valor,
made themselves scarce, much to the amusement
of the spectators.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19
LATEST NEWS.

The Alhambra arrived last evening with mail.
The latest news we give below.
Arrival of the Africa.
New YORK, Sept. 7.
The Africa with three days later news, arrived
at IA O'Clock this morning.
Cotton closed in favor of the buyers. Sales
of the week $4,000 bales fair Orleans at lac.
In -four and wheat no new features.
Corn wanted at some improvement in price.
1t was reported in Paris that the expedition to
Crimea positively left Varna on the 10th.
At the battle of Kars, in Asia, the Russians
took $4,000 Turks prisoners, and left 5000 dead
on the fed.
The cholera was on the decline at varna, but
was still raging at Adrianople and other places
with great violence.
VIENNA, Aug. %.
The Austrians entered Wallachia on the Goth.
The whole corps of occupation will have passed
the frontier by the 23d.
There is no truth in the report, that the Rus
slams refused to retire from the Principalities,
and that Prince Gortschakoff had communicated
that determination to the Austrian cabinet.
One thousand of the prisoners captured a. b.
marsand have been embarked for Brest. The
other thousand were disposed Of by Admiral
Napier.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

ALI HAIL, VERMONT The Wings have been
triumphant in this State, sweeping everything
from the field, scarcely leaving grease spot of
the Democracy. 1t is reported that not single
Democrat has been elected to the Senate. Glory
enough. Vermont is as true as steel.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

WIn consequence Of the depression Of all
kinds Of business in New York, and the conse-
quent lack Of advertisements, the editors of the
Tribune have decreased the size of their paper.
II is still mammoth sheet.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

FIRES IN AUGUsT.-The New York Courier and
Enquirer publishes table of the fires in August,
and counting the loss by fires in the woods, at
$l,000,O0O, makes the total destruction for the
month, $4,277 900. OF this sum, Milwaukee,
Troy, and Waldaboro', Me-, bear $2,000,000.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19
Correspondence of the Dollar Newspaper.

LOOK HERE, SPoRTsxES.-The st. Anthony Elk.
press, speaking of Prairie Chickens, says gen.
tleman of that place went out one day last week,
and bagged thirty-fve in half days shooting.
Pigeons are as thick as Cranberries in this re-
gion. Those who have sporting propensities can
now indulge them to any degree.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

TRY Ir.-Just before going to bed, eat two
pigs feet and cold apple pie. In less than an
hour you will see a snake larger than hawser.
devouring eight blue-haired chickens which have
just escaped from monster with sorrel eyes and
4 red hot ovcrcoat.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

DiscouRAGING.-John B. Cough, the Temper
ance advocate, stated in late speech in London,
that out Of 100000 persons who mad signed the
pledge in the United States, 42O 900 had broken
it.-Dubuque Observer.
y'That's notvery discouraging-S0, OOOsaved.
We wish it was more, but $4,000 men rescued
from drunkarPs grave, is great triumph.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

Cy The Chicago Times, that was built up on
the downfall or rather the ashes of Young Ameri-
ca,-a Nebraska perpetrators the cause of the
aboitionists.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19
SATURDAY, SET. l6, 1854.

GyWe devote consider,le portion of our
paper to-day to home matter Persons DESTROYS
of sending papers east, will I'D the same articles
in our weekly, which is the rgest paper printed
in tho Torr;torv
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

[Y"To become exalted to a little ofice-be at
all times ready to act as tool for big men.
To become respectable-say yes to every other
mans opinions and have none of your own.
To become slandered-cdt a paper, tread on
the toes of squrts and rogues, and be sure always
to tell the truth.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

l.y' Shakopec is five or six miles this side OF
the Rapids, and is always accessible to steamboats,,
except at those seasons of the year when it is
somewhat difficult for boats to reach ST. Paul.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

~ Another serious riot has occurred in New
York, growing out of street preaching. Several
persons were dangerously injured.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

Icy Quite sudden change has taken place in
the wcather--more sudden, we learn, than prevl-
oas seasons. Overcoats arc quite comfortable,
while stoves are by no means unpleasant.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

E1TsIs that the second bell 30 inquired gen.
tleman of the sable porter at a country inn.
ssNo sar ~ exclaimed the darkey ''dat am de
secon' ringin' of de fust believe have but one
bell in dis house,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

ca Three tickets have been run in California
for members of Congress. One Wing and two
Democratic. We think we are safe in setting
down California as Wing.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

CO The wife of Senior Pinto, one Of the rebels
against the Monagas Government in Venezuela,
was whipped to death because she would not dis
close the place of her husbands concealment.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

CT 1t is asserted that Capt. Holins has been
ordered to Greytown again. for the purpose of in
vestigating further into matters. We should sup
pose that he had gone far enough already.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

c5' The steamers Alice and Oakland arrived
yesterday afternoon, with a goodly number of
passengers and considerable freight. The AL
hambra, with mail, is hourly expected.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

O. We call attention to the adv. in another
column, headed Caution to the Public Tray
elers should observe this caution, as it may be the
means Of saving them an immense deal of trouble.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

GA Mass Convention Of the citizens of Illi-
nois, opposed to the repeal Of the Missouri Com
promise, will be held at Springfield on the 5th
day Of October, 1854. ~
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

High Vrater-S!camboat Arryals-POstal Matters
Music-Stransers.


Music-Strangers.
SHAXoPEE, Sept 18th, 1854.
Plenty Of water on the rapids. The river at
this place is nearly high as it has been during
the summer, and is still increasing. Steamer
Humboldt arrived tonight from st. Paul, and
steamer Monticello from the Upper Minnesota
Levee crowded with freight.
VIM Phillips has been appointed Post-Maste,
at Shakopee, vice Thomas A. Holmes, resigned
A Post Office has been established at Chasca, in
Hennepin County, and Edwin 0. Newton, appoint
ed Post Master.
While am writing, an excellent band of music.
composed of fddles, cornopian and trombone, is
discoursng sweet music under the window of a
fair demoiselle in the ncighborhood of my bache-
lor's establishment.
The Hotels are crowded with strangers, on their
way to different points on the river. V.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

PROFITABLE BUISKss.--Willard, the manager
| of the Howard Athen@um, Boston, is said to have
| retired, with the comfortable sum Of 10000 the
| profits for two years.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

rTF The Chicago Democratic Press and Jour
nal, are two good papers, but for the life of us
we cannot read them, they are SO badly printed.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

Co The Dubuque Express states that there
is a Know Nothing society in that city. Several
of the prominent citizens have been urged to
Join it.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

CO. The Common Council have appointed
Committee to ascertain the names of those per-
sons who have been guilty Of administering poison
IN dorS
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

3 The amount realized by the sale of the
Tickets for the first Concert of Griso and Mario,
New York, was $4,000. Their services have
been engaged for five months for 49,, 900. The
highest price paid for the first ticket, was $3.50.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

CO We ha the pleasure yesterday of peru
sing queer document, appointing one of our
oldest and most respectable citizens Captain, we
presume, of some military company. We hope
the gentleman will bear his honors with becoming
dignity.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

CT Joshua r. Giddngs addressed the citizens
of Chicago on the 4th of September. The Press
states that one thousand persons were present.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

BRIDGlNG THE OHIo.-Eforts are being made
to secure the construction of bridge over the
Ohio river, to connect with Covington.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

cT7-The Alhambra is the name of the new boat
purchased by the Galena Packet Company to run
between that city and st. Paul.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

CyThe Stone Cutters of Dubuque are on a
strike. They wish 1926 per day which their en-
ployers refuse to give them.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

CSs| The Minncsotian states that the counties
of Winona Houston and Fillmore, now contain
10000 inhabitants. In 1851 these counties polled
only twelve votes. This appears like an Arabian
Night tale. but ii is said to be true.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

CO Joseph Urban, has been sentenced to be
hung at Belleville, Ill. on the Odd Of September,
for the murder of Antoine Boiscan.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

CO We observe that several of our citizens
have caused walks to be made across the street
in front of their stores. This is good move
ment and worthy Of imitation by all.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

w The fare from St. Paul to Dubuque OF
Gslena, is $500. Freight from Galena or Du-
buque to st. Paul, ranges from IS cents to 81 90.
Both freight and the price of passage we think
will fall soon, there is sufficient water in the
river to allow boats to reach us without difficulty
gTThe st. Louis Republican estimates the
total loss by the sinking and burning of steam
boats barges, &C., on the Mississippi, for the past
six months at x2OOO.OOO.