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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06
Special Correspondence of the n. Y. Daily Times.

WAsnINcroN, Thursday, May 10, 1854.
The Cabinet is divided as to the course which
shall he pursued with regard to Mr.. Soule and his
action in the Black Warrior affair, and opinions
among the we'll informed as to the result, change
from day to day. The President and majority
of the cabinet are for disavowing MIR. Soule's in
dependent diplomacy; and the minority-com-
prising probably Messrs. Davis and Cushing
urge that he shall be fully sustained in his every
act and demand. | do not mean to say that the
Cabinet are quarreling over the subject, by any
means, but simply that there is difference Of
opinion as to what course is dictated by policy.
national honor, or party aims and ends.
In this state of the case no determination has
been come to, except that nothing shall be dec-
ded upon until after further advices from Madrid.
If he is a skilful diplomat and manage his cards
rightly, the Presidents disposition to repudiate
Mr.. SOule's excessive demands will serve him in
good turn; but if he is njadcious, testy, and dis
posed to crowd US on account of Mr.. Soule's ad-
mtted indiscreton, the majority in the Cabinet
may yield to the minority in their opinion that it
Is best to bring on at once an issue with Spain
which shall settle up old scores, put an end to the
Africanization scheme in Cuba, and--acauire
the Island, by merely 'taking'' it first, and pay.
ing for it afterwards. In order to be prepared as
nearly as possible for whatever may happen, no
United States vessels that are now in port will be
sent to sea upon any distant service until further
and more conclusive advices shall have been re.
ceived from Madrid.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06
Ndre StateS---DemOcrdtS.

Ayes-Ashe, Baily, of Ga, Bayly, of Va,
Barksdale, Barry, Bell, Bocock, Boyce, Brecken-
ridge, Bridges, Brooks, Chrisman, Churchwell,
Clingman, Cobb, Colquitt, Craige, Chastain, Dun
bar, Edmondson, Elliott, of Ky, Faulkner, GOode,
Greenwood, Hamilton, Harris, of Ala, Hillyer,
Houston, Jones, of Tenn, Kidwell, Lamb, Letch-
er, Mcdonald, Maxwell, May, Perkins, of La,
Phelps, Phillips, Riddle, Rufin, Seward, Shaw,
Shower, Singleton, Smith, of Tenn, Smith, of
Ala, Smyth, of Texas, Snodgrass, Stanton, of
Tenn, Stanton, of Ky, Vansant, Warren,
Wright, of Miss.
Free HatcS--- Democrats.
1yes-J. C. Allen, w. Allen, Clark, Cutting,
Cumming, Davis, of Indiana, Dawson, Disney,
Dunham, Eddy, English, Florence, Green, Hen
bricks, Hem, Hibbard, Ingersoll, Jones, of Pa,
Kurtz, Lane, Latham, Lilly, Lindsay, McDougal,
McNair, Miller, of Ind, Olds, Packer, Richard
son, Robbins, Rowe, Straub, Stuart, of Mich,
Shannon, Taylor, of n. Y, Tweed, Vail, Wal
bridge, Walker, Walsh, Witte, Wright, of Pa,
Westbrooke.
Slare States--- Whig.
dyes - Abercrombie, Cox, Carnthern, Grey,
Hill, Kerr, Miller, of Mo-, Oliver, of Mo-, Pow
ell, Preston, Ready, Rease, Zollicofer.
Free States--- Whigs.
Nays-Ball, Bennet, Benson, Campbell, Car
penter, Chandler, Crocker, Dick, Dickinson, Ed
mons, Elliot, of Mass, Everhart, Farlay, Fagler,
Goodrich, Harlan, of o., Harrison, Havan, Heis-
ter, Howe, Knox, NlcCullOch, Matteson, Meacham,
Middleswarth, Morgan, Norton, Parker, Penning-
ham, Ritchie, of Pa, Russell, Sabin, Sage, Sapp,
Simmons, Taylor, of Ohio, Upham, Wade, Wal
ley, Wasburne, of ILL.,, Washburne, of Maine,
Wentworth, of Mass, Yates.
Stare Sdtes--- Wings.
Nays Bugg, Cullum, Etheridge, Puryear,
Rodgers, Hunt, Taylor.
Free &ates--- Democrats.
Ndys-Banks, Belcher, Curtis, Davis, of r. l..
Dean, Dewitt, Drum, Eastman, Edgerton, Eli
son, Fenton, Fuller, Gamble, Grow, Harlem, of
Ia, Hastings, Hughes, johnson, Jones, of n. Y,
Kittridse, Lindsay, Lyon, Independently Macy,
Mayall, Morrison, Murray, Nicholas, Noble, Oil
yer, Of n. Y, Peck, Peckham, Perkins, Pratt,
Pringle, (ind.) Ritche, of o., Seymour, Skelton,
Stevens, of Mich, Stratton, Stuart, of o., Thurs
ton, Tracy, Trout, Wells, Wentworth, of Illinois,
Wheeler.
Free Soilers-Giddings, Smith, of Ny.
Cg5" 1t will be seen from the above that not
one Wing from the Free States voted in favor of
the Bill. And it is also cheering to find that 46
Democrats from the Free States voted against the
iniquity. All honor to those noble champions of
liberty who could not be bought body and soul by
the insignificant Stephen Armold DouGlaS.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

The Fugitive Slave Law was bitter pill to
large majority of the people of the Free States
but in hopes of pacifying the South, and putting
an end to slavery agitation in Congress, without
anticipating an effort, based on that action, to
extend the peculiar institution, they generally
swallowed it. But they then conceded more to
the South, we apprehend, for the sake of peace,
than they ever will again.-St. Anthony Dem.
Cy.Yes Sir. The North has been bamboozled
long enough in this matter Of Slavery, and the
people will no longer submit to the dictation ei
those who, devoid of principle, and many of them
of brains, seek to ride rough-shod over them into
power. The Nebraska Bill has passed, and with
it the last chance for Cancellation between the
North and the South. Let no more compromises
be made--no more bargains, solemn compacts,
plighted faiths be entered into-they have been
repudiated by those who should have maintained
them-now in turn they will be repudiated by
the grossly wronged and hitherto forbearing
lovers of freedom. Seville tools shall bite the
dust in humiliation Of their treason, while the
originator Of the scheme will sink so low that
Time itself cannot raise him from his ignominious
grave.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

MARRrAGE Axoso THE LowLY.-Recsntly dam
sci in the south part of this city was married
der peculiar circumstances. Two young men had
been paying attention to her-one for some two
years, who was her favorite, the other several
months, who was the chosen Of her parents. They
were both expecting to be married in the same
week, and the last lover had advanced some mo-
ney for the purchase Of few requisites, but as
he distrusted his hold upon the damsel's affec-
tions, he had also engaged with tho father, that IL
he would guard his chances and keep his daugh-
ter from his rival, he would give him parcel Of
land somewhere back Of the city. To secure the
matter the heroine was pretty closely watched,
but slipping out Of the door, without change Of
dress, Or even bonnet, she reached neighbor's
house, borrowed some outer garments, met her
overjoycd favorite, and in half short hour the
elder had fastened the knot, leaving growing pa
rents and tho competing bean minus bis money,
bSt with the land IN his own hands This bit Of
romance has occssionsd stir IN the neighbor-
hood, hat nobody is ssriously hurt.- Nssobsyport
(1ss) Hrald.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

MExiCo.-Narious rumors are ahoat concerning
matters in Mexico, some accounts stating that
Santa Anna was on his way to the capital, his ar
my having taken Acapulco, and others that he
was in the hands of his enemies. In the present
unsettled state of affairs it is impossible to ar
rive at any definite conclusion respecting the Mex
leans or their leaders.
A dispatch from New Orleans Of the 23d, says
son the 5th Santa Anna summoned Acapulco tC
surrender. The summons was refused by Alva-
rcx. who sailed out and attacked Santa Anna,
troops and took 800 prisoners-Santa Anna is
reported to have hed.''
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

CuoLERA.-A gentleman was taken i'll very sud-
denly on Wednesday last on the Levee with what
appeared to be the cholera he was taken to the
Sisters Hospital, where he died the sam, eve-
ming. He had on his person 81 $50 in money; a
pocket book containing several receipts and bills,
two receipts for deck passage on the steamer
Golden Era, from Galena to this city, one of them
was in favor of John Perkins, and the other John
b. Bullard. He had receipts from two different
wholesale groccrs, for goods bought, and the
name on them was John Bullard. We ono
Of the gentlemen, who states that Bullard had
shipped his goods on the Golden Era, for Smiths
Ferry, on the Mississippi river. That he origi-
tied in Rockford, Illinois, from which place he
removed to Bellevew, Iowa, near Galena, and
stated that he had store in the latter place
His friends can learn the particulars connected
with his death by addressing Capt. Beck, of the
day police, in this city.-M. Louis Herald.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

Commissioning is so charming and beau
tifying about q neat residence as flowers. They
are emblems of innocence and purity, and wherev-
er found denote peace and happiness. In new
country like ours, and especially in city like
ST. Paul, it is not to be expected that each resi-
dence will be adorned with flower garden, but
we hope our citizens will see the great necessity
for the cultivation Of flowers, az they ccnduce to
refine the feelings, give charm to ths Homestead,
and valuc to real estate.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06
Cy foreign paper gives the following ac

c. a foreign paper gives the following ac-
count of singular attempt to commit suicide:
''Towards the end of last year, a young girl at
Vienna attempted to commit suicide by swallow
ing number of pins. On the fact being discov-
cred, she was sent to the hospital, and the pro-
fessonal report just published gives the following
details of the case: AT the beginning Of Septem-
Der last the girl swallowed, one after another, 20
small pins, by fixing each of them in a wafer and
placing them in her mouth in such a manner that
they MIGHT 90 down the throat head foremost
As this dose did not produce the desired effect,
and as many of the pins passed of in the natural
excavations. she continued to swallow further
quantity, increasing the size of them every time,
so that the last was more than two inches in length
After this time she fell i'll, and on being taken to
the hospital, eHectual means were adopted, and
she brought of in succession 452 pins, all turned
entirely black. She is now completely restored
to health. 1t has since been discovered that she
was laboring under mental alienation when she
6rst made the attempt"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

HupsoS AND LAKE SUPERIOR RAnRoAp.-We
are informed by DR.. Hoyt, of Hudson, that q
miles of the above road have been surveyed and
located. The heaviest grade is only .torty-t,co
feet TO the mile, and the expense of clearing the
road of timber is $500 per mile. The timber
thus cleared will be used for ties making the sx-
pense Of clearing comparatively low. The road
will run up the valley of Willow river, then take
IN almost airline course to the head Of the Lake
crossing the river st. Croix near Wassawa Lake.
The company who have this road in hand appear
10 be determined to push matters to completion,
and before we are aware will divert the trade Of
Lake Superior from ST. Paul into the lap OF some
lucky city. We again urge the necessity of i'm
mediate action relative to a railroad to Lake Su-
perior.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

cwWhenever Old Bullion confounds the dem
agogues of the country with stubborn facts and
unanswerable argument, they at once unite in vo-
ting him 'scrazy.' 1t ought to be, and perhaps
is, mortifying fact to these 'scamps" to reflect
that Col. Benton, notwithstanding his most tena-
cious memory, forgets more every night between
sun set and going to bed, than all these "Know
Nothings" ever dreamed Of in their lives. The
people who always think, whether they talk or
not, understand all this sort Of claptrap, and will
not fail to treat with merited scorn the unprin-
cipled obloquy attempted to be cast upon the
oldest, ablest and most distinguished public SER
want now iving.-BurIington Tel.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

Rror-MA. SHor-Michal Werner, James
Green and John DAILY, boatmen, were arrested
yesterday afternoon, while stoning the hotel of
s. DsmsTais, on the corner of Main and Warren
streets. In srreting them they resisted the Of.
fcees with stones, when Constable Melvin fred at
John DAILY, tho ball entering the leg just shove
the knec, breakink the bono badly. DAILY was ts-
dressed and Ve5ner and Green were taken before
Justice Coom5s, examined and were bound over
in the sum 81 500 each for their appearance at
the next tenn Of the Circuit Court, on the charge
Of not and resisting public officer. In default
Of bail thsy wsre committed.-C Cdleno I'D.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

The Black Hawk left for Le Sueur yestsr-
day morning, loaded with passengers and one
hundred and FIFTY tons Of freight. Capt. Max
we'll informs rs that he has more business than
he can possibly do, and that If he had another
boat in the trade he could keep her continually
busy.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

HESsrrxS.-This is point on the Minnesota
river, where company Of gentlemen from Indi-
ana and several other States are laying ont city.
steam saw mill is soon to 60 into Speration,
and fine hotel is to be built. The gentlemen
who compose the company arc young and ener-
getic, and there is no doubt but that they will
succeed in their enterprise.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

s. Mr.. WHARTON, editor of the Wheeling
Va.) Gazette, is bold man. Hear what he
says of slavery in Virginia:
There is not more than one man in ten in the
State who own slaves, and but few who do own
them who do not say in their hearts and tacitly
admit in their conversation that slavery is a
curse to the State, retarding her progress, her
intelligence, her population, her wealth and her
happiness. These are facts known to every man,
and limited about at the corners; but many men
are too tmd to speak them out plainly.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

GY"We have already announced the destruc-
ton of the Wheeling Bridge at Virginia. A
gentleman who witnessed the scene says it was
terrific, the bridge swinging to and fro and plung
ing into the river below, distance of forty feet.
A stone weighing 800 pounds was jerked from
the masonry works and whirled some distance
into the air. The damage is heavy.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

HENDERsoN.-A gentleman from up the river
informs us that upwards Of thirty families have
located at this point this spring, and that many
more are daily expected. A saw mill has been
erected, and if we rightly understood the gentle
man, the foundation for new hotel has been
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

G5' The st. Louis Herald says: "We noticed
Grape on the door of certain business house ves-
terday, and upon inquiry learned that having
some notes to meet, and wishing to gain time, re-
sorted to this expedent. This is certainly the
last new way to pay old debts.'''
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

CyHon. John G. Miller has been nominated
by the Wings of the Fifth Congressional District
of Missouri for Congress-
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

GY-The steamer Excelsior arrived at our lcvce
yesterday morning. Her freight is large, but
few passengers came by her. She reports no
cholera below, with the exception Of few cases
in one or two of the towns on the river.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

Cy7 In Utah, on the death of man, his pro
perty descends to the Mormon church--his vile o.
wives and children not being recognized as heirs
The church is the sole heir to all property.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

CYFWhy is it that we cannot get the st. An
thony Express? We have not received copy
in two weeks. The Democrat came to hand yes
terday for the first time.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

Washington, May "a.
The Union Of this morning has another editori-
al article, rejoicing oTec the passage of the Ne
braska bill.
The lntelligsncer, in mild editorial regrets its
passage as unfavorable to the South.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

CoMMENDABLE.-Geo.W w. harrington, Esq, has
commenced relaying his sidewalk in front of the
g Times Building" We hope others will initiate
his example.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

Washington, May a.
The anti-Nebraska caucus was held last eve
ming. 1t was resolved to issue an address to the
free States, and a committee for that purpose was
appointed.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

@ There is no Cholera in Galena at the pre-
sent time, to our knowledge. A little personal
attention, at the proper time, has probably pac-
ed the city in a better state of health than has
existed for several months previous Golena
4fr. ELS
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

Cw Mr.. Keith, formerly of the St. Charles
Hotel, St. Anthony, has leased the Sntominee of
this city.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

(y% On the 9th instant so colored persons man
united by Col. Bell, of Tenn, passed through
Chattanooga, in that State, to embark for Lii
IBERIA.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

GYThe Excelsior left yesterday afternoon for
the Minnesota river.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

BAMED OUr.-Thc notorious Kissane, the chic
conspirator in the Martha Washington case, ha:
been bailed at Helena, Ark. whittier he was takei
on charge Of murder.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

CY1 On the receipt of the news of the passage
Of the Nebraska Bill at Dubuque, one hundred
guns We're fired. More the shame for Dubuque.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

-" The Gray Cloud arrived at our Levee yes
terdav afternoon, with 235 passengers, 100 of
whom were for Minnesota and about 30 for st.
Paul.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

C1gg5' Hasty words rankle the wound which inju-
ry gives; soft words assuage; forgiveness cures
it; and forgetting takes away the scar.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

STRAwBERRIEs.-Ripc strawberries have been
picked few miles from st. Paul.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

C951 Many people try to make up in swaggcl
what they lack in reality; take away their blus
terins am oaths, and there would be little left.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

The following rotiee was observed on the,
door Of one Of tho churches Of London: sqt IS
particulafly requested that moustaches be not
worn in church duriny Divine service"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

The Keokuk Wing says: sIf a telegraph
line can be built from this city to st. Louis, Or
any other reliable line which will connect us mag
neticaly with the Crest Of Mankind,'' we sincere
ly hope it may be done. And if it be done at all
'twere we'll 'twerc done quickly"
GzTWe are disposed to side with the Wing on
this subject. If a telegraph line was built from
st. Paul to Galena, Or some other portion of the
civilized world, we feel sure that it would pay-
Who will be the pioneer telegraph builder in the
North West?
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

57There are 10000 destitute children in New
York city, who subsist by bcggary and crime
An organized effort is now being made to remove
them from the temptations and corruptions Of the
city
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

Cy~ The Peoria Republican claims there are
$4,000 inhabitants in the city Of Peoria at the
present time.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

CT5- The lola left for the Minnesota River yes
terday afternoon. The Black Hawk leaves to-day.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

CO We hope the Council viii see that tas
stones IN our streets are removed before the 9th
of the present month.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

cY-Thc Poet Montgomery died on the goth Of
April, aged 80 years.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

CO The New st. Paul arrived last evening with
a large number of passengers. She brought no
mail or late papers.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

RECEPTION OF Ex-GovERNOR RAMsEY.-Among
the many toasts given at the late festival in honor
of the return Of Ex-Governor Ramsey, the fol-
lowing tells it's own story:
Our RETURNED FELLOW CITIZEN, ALEX. RAMSEY.
In the late prosecution to which his character,
motives and actions have been subjected, he has
had our warmest sympathy; in the triumphant
vindicatlon which justice has awarded him, he has
our hearty graduation for his tried faithful and
wise service to Minnesota, he has our highest
spect and fullest confidence and for his kind and
courteous relations as an exemplary citizen and
true friend, he merits and receives our warmest
esteem.
The other toasts and speeches on the occasion
have already been given in the Minnesotian.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

Ca" The Gray Cloud brought but few papers,
and those not of very recent date.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06
THE AYES AND NAYS ON NEBRASKA.

Following we append the ayes and nays upon
the final passage. of the Nebraska bill by the
House of Representatives,. They count up to lO9
aves-l00 nays, although the announcement on
the passage of the bill was ll3 to 100. The vote
is classified as follows:
For the Bill.
Democrats from the free States, 43
s' slave Sc SO
Wings from free States, none
slave 6 l3
100
against the Bill.
Democrats from the free States, 46
-" &c slave "
Wings from free States, 43
Sc slave &c
Free Sellers 2
Thomas II. Benton
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

DIscoNTINUED.-The agencies of the Michigan
Central and Michigan Southern Railroad Com
panies have been both discontinued in this city,
by agreement at Chicago among the officers of the
respective companies. 1t is not unlikely that all
other agencies west of Chicago, for these roads
may be withdrawn.-Gal. Jet:
cy@ The withdrawal of these agencies does not
affect the agents in St. Paul, who are authorized
to sell through tickets for either the Michigan
Southern or Central Railroads. Capt. |. G. George
is agent for the former, and j. ". Wnslow for
the latter company.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

GgThe Democrat of Tuesday evening is un-
der the impression that the death of Thomas
Ritchie, already announced in the papers, alludes
to Thomas Ritchie, Jr., and not to the father Of
tho pross
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

~ One half Of the Cincinnati Commercial
newspaper. has been sold for $35, 900.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

GoSE.-One of those shanties in st. Anthony
street has been removed-tho other ought to be,
and we hope will be as soon as possible. The
bluff this side of the Post Office is very badly dis
figured by loose boards, straw, stones, &C., &C.