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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23
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LAND OFFICE, SALTWATER, MIN.
Septcmber, 18th, 1854. J

LAND OFFICE, SALTWATER, MIN.
September, 18th, 1854. )
Sn:-we respectfully report that in pursu.
auce Of the Proclamation of the President OF
the United States, No. 5l4, we proceeded. on
the llth inst, to offer at public sale, according
TO law, so much of the original Military Re
seryation at Fort Smelling as within this Land
District, and lying on the left bank OF the Mis-
.issippi river. being in Township IS. n. of
Range No. % W.; that the whole of said lands
were offered during that day, and sold at the
minimum price of SIPS per acre, there being
A. 1903 50, amounting to $500 So; and that
we believe a combination existed, which pre-
vented the said lands from being sold for more
than the minimum.
The whole of said day was occupied in Offer
ing the said lands. and perfecting the sales.
The other lands embraced in said proclama-
tion were not offered, for the reason that they
were withdrawn from sale by public notice,
No. 5l9.
Very respectfully,
7. NJ. FULLERTON, Reg'r.
W. IIOLCOMBE. Receiver.
Comm'r Of the G. L. O., Washington City.
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10 This being day upon which printers,
as we'll as every one else, wish to abstain from
secular duties. no paper will be issued from
this Office tomorrow.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23

10 Mr.. Walker. the Stage Proprietor be-
tween st. Paul and Dubuque will pay ST. Paul
visit shortly. Uncle Sam has but to saw the
word, and MIR. W. will put through q daily
mail at the rate of speed he is now running his
tri'weekly. which by the way, he carries twice
week more than his contract calls for.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23

ALI. RIGHT Capt TIolcombc has been in the
city, and authorizes the Democrat to state. that
the final report made by the Receiver and Re-
gster OF the Saltwater Land Office to the Cen
eral Land Office. makes it :: all right" with the
purchasers and pres mt owners of the lands adj
Jaccnt to st. Paul, sold at the Saltwater Office
the llth of September. The Democrat of last
evening says:
We hope to receive in time for Fridays pa
per the last report of the Register and Receiv-
er at The Land Office at Saltwater. There is a
great deal of interest felt in this matter. and
we only await for the Report which the Rcceiv-
er says will do away With all thakwe have said
to express our opinion still further upon this
subject. Our interview with Capt lIolcomb
served only to satisfy us that We were right in
the position VIC had taken.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23

THANKSGIVING SERVICE W II be held
at all the churches ofSt Paul this morning
at the usual hour Of Sabbath worship.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23

It's stated that professor at CAMBRIDGE has
oeen displaced because be regulates the astrou-
omical clock, SO as to make it keep mean time
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23

GS The Pioneer mentions the arrival in
S.. Paul of the Councillor from the Sixth Dis.
trict, with other members Of the Legislature.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23

10 The New England supper,in celebration
OF 'forefathers Day." will come off at the
winslow House on Friday evening, the 22d.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23

WHAT THEY TnISK.-The Dubuque Express
and Herald of Thursday last. allud ns to our
railroad disputes, says:
Judging frcn' the dogged opposition to, and
violent denunciatons Of all friendly to the
grant by Congress OF lands for the Minnesota
and Northwestern Railroad. by The St. paul
Pioneer and Times. We conclude that either the
majority Of the people OF Minnesota do nat
want railroad. or these journals do not rc.
fleet the sentiments of the majority. Their
course is absolutely suicidal.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23

AS to the free love doctrine said Mrs Par.
tington. with q face as benevolent as a thanks
giving dinner, Il don't know much about 'cm.
but IL seems to me they needn't cause much
fear where any love exists at all. Where hearts
beat responsible to each other and where thew
ara mouldered together by early love and plen.
ty OF children, depend on it no free love doc
trings can do 'em any harm" The old lady
stopped here like a Chelsea ferry boat at the
drop. and stirred her tea slowly looking va
cantly at the picture of the corporal. that mo-
del oimilitary, political. and conjugal constan-
cy. while Ike ttsted the cats iteryutatory DOW
ers by filling her nose with pulyerizcd bread
crums.
whats that Isaac ~ asked Mrs. PARTING ton.
as Ike came in with a little eagle bosom pin.
with little brass star, attached by little brass
chain to his little jacket collar He took a big
attitude. stuck his hist. AS large rs an apple two
for cent. upon his breast. and replied that he
was Know Nothing. a WHAT" said she,
closing the mouth Of her reticule. in which she
had been looking for piece of chalk that had
long been used upon brick wall opposite =.
Know Nothing!' holding the reticule tightly.
As it she had got the idea Ragged "well. you
poor child. you may not know SO much as some
but you amt an diom nuther and though it's
always well to be humble, aad not to pretend
to know things when you DON it isn't we'll to
go about Dragging about knowing nothing. and
proving yourself fool when people suspect it.
You will find full enough to do without that"
Ike heard the Grafton patiently. but the glitter
ing brass held prominent pace nOtwilhstand-
ing. in the toilet arrangements of the hone of
PartingtOn.-BOstOnP Post.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE.-The following is
the ballOting in the U. S. Senate for President
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23

Ills. CENTRAL RAILRoAD-We call the atten-
tion Of our merchants, who will soon be order
ing their spring supplies, to the advertisement
of this road, which appears this morning. Je-
sup & Co., Of Dunleith, have been appointed
general Freight Agents for the end of the road
nearest US. We presume the great bulk of the
freightng done from the east to points above
Dunleith will next season pass over this road,
and the Company. as will be seen, will be
ready npon the opening of navigation to ac-
commodate all the business that .aay offer.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23

gI The steamer Baltic sailed from New
York for Liverpool on the 9th, With IS pas.cc.
gere aed no specie.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23

~ We see by the St. Anthony papers. that
the snow in the pincries is now good, and the
business Of "loging" is going on finely.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23

CoSuSDRrN.-"Sam, why is your head like
the Moon 30
II don't know, Jim. Give it up." because
II Is supposed 10 be Inhabited
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23

The SUGAR CRoP-A country correspondent,
OF the New Orleans Picayune estimates the de.
fciency in this years sugar crops, as compar.
ed with that Of last year, at 10000 hogs.
head
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23

Coor~-A gentleman was walked throu oh III.
night, and told that his wife was dead Ho
turned round, drew the coverlet closer. np,leJ
down his night cap, and muttered MS he went
TO sleep again "Ah how grievcd 1 shall bc
in the morning." Cool--very.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23

The Presidents Message settles the question
about railroad grants. None will be made at
this session. This will give confidence to tot
tering railroad companies by stopping the
more speculatives companies, who would soon
depress still lower, by their new issues, all
kinds of railroad securities. Since the mes
sage. several men who came here to lobby for
railroad grants have left for home Wash
mgton Corresponds nee Chicago Democrat
P'>haw, John Wentworth. You don't know
what you are talking about. Our Governor
offered few days since to bet his right ARM
that if sent to Washington, he could get a
new land grant to Minnesota in ten days Since
the meeting of Congress. his hopes arc un-
doubleday strengthened by the election OF
Bright OF Indiana to the Presidency of the Sem
ate. 1t is regarded here as great feather in
Gov. Germans cap, to have so ,rarm a friend
as Jesse d. Bright in position second only to
the President.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23

BANK FAIrRE.-Thc Empire City Bank. New
York City, did not make good its exchange at
the clearing house on the 9th, which is consd-
cred equivalent to failure.
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Sr. PAUL, Sept. 25th. 1854.


Sniff you confirm the public sales at Still
water, made on the lth, you will confirm one
of the greatest violations of law and justice
ever committed. The sale was made under
the control of a mob. and the land is now being
parcelled out to attorneys. jobbers and sharp
ers. Even this is done with the greatest i'll
justice. Land worth $4,000 and $4,000 award
ed to attorneys. who bought their clients for
$50 or 500. Except those who have received
the land, not one person in the Territory
views the sale as anything but shameful
farce.
am stranger here and have TO interest in
this matter. but | tell you the truth. All that
i have had to do with the sale is, that two
weeks before the sale, bought claim and
paid $1,000 for it; after the sale my vendor
though | have his solemn obligation drawn in
the strongest terms. refused to comply. and Of
fered me my money back-he having taken the
title in bis own name at the sale.
Respectfully.
WILLIAM HENDERSON.
JoHS WILSON. Esq.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23

~ Fisher, Democrat, has been elected
President of the Iowa Senate. Two of the
Wings voted Loco Foco.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23

10 Last year the Wings had 167 members
Of the Lower House of the Massachusetts, Leg
islature; and all others 1l3. This year the
Wings had four members, the Democrats one,
and we know nothing as to tho real political
sentiments Of the rest.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23

~ Among the Thanksgiving Amusements
OF the evening,is the ball at the Central House.
which of course will not be forgotten by those
who dance.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23
LAND PATENTS OF THE YEAR.

During the year ending the 3oth September
last l2O7s4 patents, under the various laws,
were written. exclusive Of swamp land grants,
and ILL., 5S were recorded, occupying 224 folio
volumes APO manuscript patents were also
written and recorded, covering S5l pages, or
nearly two folio volumes:
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23

PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE.-The following is
the balloing in the U. S. Senate for President
OF that body upon the resignation of Mr.. Atch-
ism
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23
THE 100000 ACRE GRANT OF 1911.

The following table exhibits the present con-
diton of the grant of 100000 acres made to
each of the States for internal improvements.
by the act Of 4th September, 1911. to wit:
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23
Land Office Report.

Commissioner of the General Land Ohce. we
find in the Chicago Press:
ACRES SURVEYED
From the 30th of September 1858, to the 30th
of September. 1854: 93s4.46i acres were sur
viewed. chiefly in Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota
and Florida, and S.l90,0l7 acres were brought
into market. This is exclusive of the surveys
in California. Oregon and Washington. amount
ing to l.GS6,47l acres. which have not yet been
proclaimed for sale. for the reason that those
in California could not be disposed of till the
private claims and prescriptions in that State
had been adjusted aid no provision was made
by law for the ordinary sale Of lands in Ore
gon and Washington, till the last session OF
Congress.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23

Observation-Disclosures is the living wonder
OF the world. Governor Bigler says, that dur
ing the past SEASON California has produced
the astonishing yield in one instance, at least
OF eighty two and a half bushels of wheat to the
acre.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23

~ The Philadelphians affirm that their
city contains more inhabitants than New York.
although the census places the latter place
100000 ahead. The Pennsylvania says Phil
adelphia has $4,000 more houses, and casts t.
900 more votes than New York.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23

VIRGINIA GoLD.--The Philadelphia Ledger
has been shown lump of 80 ounces of gold,
from the mines of the State Hill Gold Compa-
ny. in Louisa county. Va, the produce Of about
two weeks gathering. The value Of the lump
is about $685.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23

TIE WHO VICTORY IN New YorE.-Thc AL
bany Evening Journal spreads the big Eagle
this year. waving the motto in its back: Free
dom's Banner still floats over the Empire
State" Clark's majority for Governor is
alb
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23

ExcUsEr.--A young man at q socia, nortv
was urged to sing song. lie replied that he
would hrst tel. a story and then il thew per.
sisted in their demands, he would execute a
song.
when boy" he said. '.be took lessons in
singing. and on Sunday morning he went into
his fathers attic to practice by himself. When
in full play. he was suddenly sent for by the
old gentleman"
This is pretty conduct" said the father
pretty employment for the son of pious ma.
rents. to be saving boards on Sunday mornino
loud enough to be heard by the neighborse
Sit down and take your book"
The young man was excused from singing
the proposed song. 90
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23

ACQUITTED !-Jackson tried at St. Louis for
the murder of Laidlow, the sceue painter, has
been acquitted. We judge from the tone of the
St. Louis papers, that the public opinion there
condemns this verdict and rightly.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23

GI> The schooner r. r. johnson was wreck
cd few days ago. near Fairport. on Lake Erie.
and all hands on board, eight in number, per.
ished.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23

EXPORTS OF WIsCoNsIN.-The Milwaukee Sen.
tincl estimates the value of the exports of Wis
consin for the past year 1854, at Ten Millions
of Dollars. OF this sum, Five Millions of ex.
ports were sent from the port OF Milwaukee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02
LOOK OUT FOR BARGAlNS!!
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WHEELER s. LEOPOLD take pleasurei in
w informing The friends and patrons OF Their
establishment AMI the public without distinction,
that they have recently returned from the eastern
cities, with large and beautiful assortment OF
CLOTHING FOR SPRING g. SU.H.MER
JVE.aR. Their stock consists of Fine English
and French Cloth, Dress and Frock Goats, Fine
French Cashmere and Tweed Goats, Linen Goats
of every description; Black and Fancy Doeskln
Cashmere Pants, Linen, SC. Black and Fancy
Silk and Satin Vests, Marseilles, Bombazlnes,
Linen, &c. sc.
A full assortment of Boys CLOTHING.
Also, Trunks, Shirts, Cravats, Gloves, Silk and
cotton Jndershirts, Umbrellas, Drawers, &c
Their stock has been manufactured In the most
Fashionable STYLE and substantial manner, and
they will sell good and well made Clothing at
such prices as will more than realize the expec-
ta,ion of the public Their Clothing is cut in
the latest STYLE OF otherwise TO salt the taste OF
customers.
The people are honest. the people are wise,
Some people are large, some smaller In size;
And every rent and spry lad in the land,
Resolves TO have Clothing substantial and grand.
The people want Clothing-they want to buy
cheap,
Then call at WELLER s. Leopold's and just take
peep;
The large and cheap Clothing Store easy is found,
1t stands on Main Street where goods do abound;
Then hasten, good people-pray do not delay,
From Spectator Office Just over the way;
You will find us all smiles, obliging and kind,
Clothing in abundance and cheap you will hnd
Remember the place, 8 doors of the new Post VI
flee. and doors west of Woodward's Hotel.
Staunton, April 10, lS54.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02

BAILEY'S ENGLISH GRAMMAR,

T'f1E attention of teachers Is invited to this
- new work. In less than four months it has
passed through two editions. 1t is suited not only
for the school as a textbook, but NAV be made
useful as book of reference on al. grammatical
difficulties and idiomatic expressions. As such.
it is used by DR.. McGuffey, at the University of
Virginia, in his lectures on Grammar. and by
many professional and literary men. Published
by Clark & Hesser, Philadel phia, and sold by
booksellers generally. 240 pages, l2mo., Price
81 cents.
Recommendation,
it is superior in some respects to any Grammar
now before the public. believe it will greatly
aid in diffusing a more correct knowledge of our
language.-Dr. McGyfey.
We cordially agree in opinion with DR.. Nc
Guffey and confidently expect it will become
general favorite. -Southern Weekly Post.
This Grammar is destined, think, and that
deservedly, 10 supercede all others.-Rer. B. NJ.
Smith.
1t has done all which Grammar can do. The
best exposition of the principles and construction
of the English language with which we are ac-
quainted. A source of authoritative, if not final
appeal, to which we can refer with as much con-
idence as to a court of literary Unconstitutional
Inteltigencer.
Promises to be "tha book of the age" in this
important Observation-Disclosures Wing.
Just such work as the teacher wishes to put
into the hands of his pupil.-Prg. j. l.. Campbell.
Simple as an elementary work. and suited to
complete the education Of the English scholar
Req. James Greer.
A decided improvement on other compendiums
of Grammar-C Christian Observer.
As near to perfection as is likely to be reached
The author has gained his object-Clwi,. Mirror.
January Is, lS54.-tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-08-02
Compound Depurative Syrup,
FOR THE CURE OF

FOR lHE CURE VI
Obstinate Eruptions of the Skin Pimples or Pus-
tules on the Face; Bies which arise from an
impure habit Of body Scaly Eruptions; Pains
in the Bones; Chronic Rheumatism; letter
ScroGula or Kings Evil; White Swelllngs
Syphiitic Symptoms; and all disorders arising
from an impure state of the blood, either by a
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the injudicious use of Mercury, SC.
n. B-This Medicine has frequently been found
highly beneficial in chronic Coughs, or Colds of
long standing.
DOSE FOR Grown Person One teaspoon
full three times day, morning, noon and night,
taken in glass of water. One ounce of this en-
tract added to fifteen ounces simple syrup. produ-
ces a mixture equal to pound of the Compound
Syrup Of Sarsaparilla, which is prepared by the
formulas of London and Dublin colleges. The
bottle to be shaken before using, and the dose
made less for children.
Ocj- 1t frequently happens that. after taking the
medicine for short time, the eruptions appear to
increase this is proof that the medicine is drlv
inc the disease to the surface, and is by no means
to be discontinued. (Which has been too often the
case, y but is to be continued until cure is per-
fected. If the medicine should affect the bowels,
the dose must be lessened, as it then passes off,
and its effect is partially lost. OBSERVE! none
are genuine without the written signature of the
subscriber, accompanied with label on each bot
tie, TO counterfeit which is forgery.
o. Prepared only by GEORGE w. OAKE-
LEY, Wholesale and Retail Druggist, North
Fifth Street, Reading, Pa.
ETey- For sale by T. p & J. B. EsKRIDGE
Druggists, Stanton, Va.
February %, lS54.-ly.
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watches. Clocks & JeweIry.

TJVHE subscriber has just returned from the
n Northern cities, where he has taken great
pains TO select and purchase for cash one OF the
cheapest and largest stocks of Gold and Silver
Watches ever brought to Staunton, all OF which
will be sold very low, wholesale or retail. with
a LARGE assortment Ct Gold Neck, Curb and Fob
Chains; Fine Mosaic and Cameo Breast Pins
and Far Rings; Gold Bracelets, Gold Lockets,
Gold. Coral and Jet Crosses. Also. great varl-
ETY. of Finger Rings, plain or set with Diamonds
Gold and Silver Spectacles, Gold Pencils and
Pens. all of the best quality.
Also, a general assortment of Silver and Plated
ware, consisting of Ladies, Cream and Sugar
Spoons, and longs, Table and Desert Spoons and
Forks. Butter and Pickle Knives and Forks, Cake
Baskets, Casters. Cream Pitchers, Candlesticks,
and every thing in the Watch and Jewelry line,
all of which am determined to sell cheaper than
can be bought elsewhere am satisfied with
small profits and quick sales.
As for my stock of watches, both Gold and Sll-
yer, defy competition; as regards quality and
quantity. am prepared to sell them by the single
watch, or dozen. that persons can be sure of be-
inc suited with watch out of my extensive
stock. All ask is a trial to convince persons
1t will be much 10 their advantage to purchase
from me. guarantee all goods sell to be what
they are represented, or the money will be re,
funded. Please save this advertisement and cal
at DAVID S. BEARS
Cheap Watch and Jewelry Store, Main Street
Staunton, Va.
Old Gold and Silver bought or taken in ex
change. and the highest price given.
NAV II, 1854.
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INSURANCE COMPANY
OF THE VALLEY OF VA.
CHARTERED March IL, 1852.
-5sNeS~
CAPITAL 100000,
Win po,rer 10 increase the same to S2Oo,ooO.

Win porer 10 increase The same 10 SSVV,VVV'
--eoe--
rTNIIIS Company, having received very liberal
Il patronage from the public, continues to grant
Policies of INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE on
the various kinds ofPROPERTY, MERCHAN-
DIE, &C., at fair and equal rates.
The Company presents to the consideration OF
the citizens of Virginia the claims of the HOME
COMPANY. with an ample capital managed by ex'
perienced Officers, and directed by prudent busl-
ness men, whose names are Familiarity known TO
the public.
In soliciting further patronage,t the Company as
sures the public that the business will be conduct
ed with a view to permanency, and strict regard
to the interests of all parties.
PRESIDENT, JOS. S. CARSON; SECRETARY,
C. S. FUNK AcrUARY, o. f. BRESEE.
DIREcToRs.-Jos. S. Carson, Lloyd Logan,
John Kerr, James P. Rely, N. W. Richardson,
JAS H. Burgess, H. H. Mcclure, M. ID.
IT, GEO. E. PRICE, Local Agent, Staun-
ton.
Nov. %, 1S53.-tf.