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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-23

THE GADsDEN TBEATY-This treaty we sec
has at last passed the senate, but in a modified
form. Whether the amendments have rendered il
in reality less objectionable may depend some.
what upon the construction given them by tho
statesmen and diplomatists of the two countries
when the stpuatiOns Of the treaty come to be
carried out. We fear, however, that like our
former treaties with Mexico, the Gadsden bant-
ling will prove great blunder, and that in the
end it will be found out to have been q mere
foray upon the treasury by Santa Anna & Co.,
the funds acquired by the former to be devoted
to crushing out any spark of liberty that may
be found to exist in Mexico, and establishing his
empire upon a firm basis, after the manner of his
illusrious prototypes, Faustin and Napolean HI
We fail to see the equivalent for the $4,000
0O0 to be paid under the provisions of the treaty
We get the Mcsila valley, it is true;s but only a
few months since the warmcst friends of this
treaty claimed it as our own, and were for taking
possession OF it at all hazards: then why pay SO
large sum for our own property. But it is said
that the treaty secures southern route for a
railroad; it may be so, but we do not want
routes, we want roads. Already some half dozen
routes arc known to be practicable and the $l0,-
100000, would be better applied in building
road than in buying a desert where one niahf
possibly be built. 20 80 %
The right Of transit across the Isthmus of Te-.
huantcpec is granted; this also was ours under
the treaty of Gaudaloupe Hidalgo, and we do
not perceive any additional guarantee on the part
OF Mexico that she will abide by her bargain n
good faith. g. saT .-s,,s. s-ras.-.'-ss ~,
1t extinguishes the claims under the eleventh
article of the treaty of Gaudaloupe This is
some consideration far as it relates to spolia-
tons already committed, but to attempt to extend
the principle to future acts IL sheer nonsense
We may annul the eleventh article of the treaty.
OF Gaudaloupe, but we cannot annul the law of
God, which says ssThou shaltnot kip, and ssThou
shall not steal" Neither can we annuI the law
and comfy of nations which make it our duty TO
restrain all the inhabitants of our territory from
robbing and plundering the people Of a neighbor-
ing and friendly state. The Indians reside upon
our territory. Mexico cannot be allowed to cross
our frontier either to recover the property or pun
ish the murderers of her citizens. Il is the duty
Of our government to do both. To attempt TO
establish different rule of action would Be to
attempt to legalize murder and robbery, and give
license to the Apacha, the Navajo and the Ca
manehe, to satiate his hellish thirst for blood
and rapine at the expense of our weaker neigh
boEs.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-23
THE PIoNEER AND THE HOMESTEAD BILL.


Bv one of those accidents which, if not abso-
luteIy unavoidable, are certainly very annoying,
a communication which was sent us BY friend,
containing sentiments adverse to the principles
contained In the measure now before Congress,
and known as the Homestead Bill, was, instead OF
being published as such, printed IN our paper as
editorials and thus we were committed to doc
trines we do not entertain. The article, appear
ing in the shape it did, attracted the notice of the
the Editor of the Times; who replied in terms
and spirit challenging our entire sympathy and
appreciation.
The Pioneer has always been an ardent advo-
cate of the doctrines embodied in the Homestead
Bill, and its course will remain unchanged. Since
the idea of granting Homes to the Homeless was
first presented to the attention of Congress through
a bill introduced by Senator Walker, of Wiscon-
sin, the present editor of the Pioneer has on va
rious occasions, and through different journals
fully endorsed the principle, and urged its adop.
ton, as of unreasonable benefit both to the East
and the West. These convictions were forced
upon us after years of residence in the West, and
they have been strengthened by all succeeding
thought and observation. -a
We are indebted to the blundcr, however an.
noyng it has been to us, for the admirable article
in the Times in defence of the Homestead Bill
and for picking up our caution in reference ts
such accidents hereafter. After having, will
seeming prOpriety, classed us where we do not be-
long, will the Times have the courtesy to right u
with its readers ?-Pioneer.
GyCertainly we will, by copying your article
in full, glad Of the opportunity to place you among
the ranks of those who are battling for that which
is inherently the right Of man by all the laws o.
nature and of God. Let us now work tOgethe
in the accomplishment of the passage of a Home
stead Bill that will give to the poor but meritori
Gus small spot on earth they can call ''IIome''-
a spot made doubly dear to them from the fac
| that it is shielded from the avaricious grasp O
the speculator by the strong arm of government
that it is their homestead as such to be hon
orcd, guarded anil protected. Such men viii
then make better citizens, better christians, bet
ter patriots, and the whole country will reap tn
| reward Of their industry. @ @
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-23

Co Several emigrant wagons loaded with men,
women and children, passed our Office yesterday,
on their way to their destination into the interior
OF the territory. They were comfortably clad and
wore cheerful, pleasant countenances.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-23

E CHOLERA AT CALESA.--We learn from the Adj
yertser Of the 18th inst, that three cases of Chol-
era have terminated fatally in that city-Mr. VIM.
c. Burton, Mr.. Pierse Hall and Mr.. C. II. Russell,
the latter comparative stranger who had but just
recovered from sickness at St. Louis. In every
case the disease gave warning Of its approach BY
e diarrhea, which If properly and timely cared
for, would have doubtless been the means of say
ing their lives.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-23

GREAT REwARD.-Alex. Vattcmcre, French
man, who has devoted much of his time to the diff
fusion of knowledge by International exchanges,
has transmitted letter through j. Y. Mason, our
Minister at France, to Mr.. Marcy, Secretary of
State, informing him that by his Will he leaves
slOo, 600 to any person who discovers the "means
Of curing Asiatic Cholera, or the cause of the pes
thence" Power is given the Institute Of France
to confer the prize, and until claimed the money
is to draw interest, and this interest is to be devo-
ted to advance 'the knowledge of the cause of chol
era and its remedy France most always leads in
these great benevolent enterprises, and by this one,
should the mystery be solved, yettemcre will win
a name, and France will share the glory of it as
long as time lasts.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-23

FORGERY AID ARREST OF TIE FoRcER.-A very
gcntlcmanly appearing person arrived ut our city
some four or five weeks since, and reg istered his
name at the Central House as Clark Webster,
from Auburn, Ny. A few ,ys after he took
passage for several of tn" towns on the Minneso-
to river, and nothing further was heard Of him
until the gentleman upon whom the forgery was
committed arrived among us, and inquired for a
person bearing the description of the forgcr, and
on asccrta;ning that he was somewhere up the
Minnesota river, the gentleman procured the SER
vices of constable Farmer, and they proceeded
in search of the rogue. lie was found at Traverse
dc Sioux, with large number Of witches which
he had purchased by tn, money procured by the
forgery; and was immediately arrested and con-
veyed down the river on the steamer Admiral
ycstcstlay. -'
The forgery was committed at Buffalo, and the
amount was about $1,000. Clark Webster was an
assumed name, and Auburn was an assumed place
from whence he came. His real name and furth-
or particulars we could not learn. .'-
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-23

USEQUALLED.-Wc learn from gentleman who
is well informed and whom We deem reliable au-
thority, that upwards of fifty houses have been
erected in this city since the opening of spring.
lie is of the opinion, gathered from the number
of contracts now in hand, that during the months
of June, July and August. there win average in
this city one new building per day. To the SUI
perfcal observer this statement may appear RI
dicuous, but let him take stroll through the city
and notice the new houses in course of erection,
and if he does not then alter his mind, he is too
prejudieed to live in this community. Judging
from the past we do not consider the prophecy too
strong or the fullflment of it an impossibility.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-23

GD%We are informed that the Mcssrs. Long Of
the American House, seat from ono hundred to
one hundred and twenty-five persons each morn
ing at their breakfast table. At their dinner ia
bic they scat from one hundred and thirty to one
hundred and forty persons. Who says that ho-
tel keeping IN st. Paul is not proftablcq Hur-
~ on with those new hotels, gentlemen. The
people are coming and need twice the accommo-
dations Afforded them. And don't fret about the
profts-ycu win all haveas much as you can do
before the summer IL ended. raes s<ai sater..tas
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-23

LATE WAR NEws.-The latest war news VIC have
been able to procure, is to tho effect that Odcs
sa had been bombardcd by the Allied feet, the ac-
counts differing as to the length of time occupied,
one statement making it two and the other ten
hours. The Russians account states that the En-
glsh and French Admirals demanded the surrcn-
der Of the Russian ships in the port of Odessa
An attempt to land $1,000 men failed. This being
refused, the bombardmcnt commenced from eigh-
teen ships. "A part of the city was destroyed.
This is the first war-like act on the part Of the
allied fleet. Now comes the din of war and the
smoke Of battle. s-Q e. sr.s 81. s ra
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-23

CO Capt. Alex. Wilkin, and several others oil
our citizens, arrived on the Admiral.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-23

CT Annie Clayton'' has our-thanks for thai
tastefully and ingeniously arranged bouquet. We
are more fully convinced than ever that the climate
Of Minnesota is adapted to the raising Of rare and
beautiful flowers, as we'll as wholesome and excel
lent food. Perhaps the lines of Mrs. Hemans may
not be inappropriate to sAnnic'-
Bring flowers, bright flowers for the bride to wear,
They were born to blush in her shining hair. -~r,-
She is leaving the home Of her chiidhOpds mrh,
She hath bid farewell to her fathers hearth Z
Her place is now by anothcr's side +r.
Bring flowers, bright flowers for the fair young bride.
Flowers are emblcms Of innocence and purity,
and no one is made any the worse by dcvoting a
small portion of time to- their cultivation.
FATAL AccIDENr.-A little son Of Mr.. Lewis
Tibball, aged five years, was instantly killed on
Saturday morning last. in St. Anthony street, in
the following manner: 1t appears that his uncle,
MIR. Martin Broggaman, was driving a team load
ed with lumber, and the little boy was continual
" getting near the wagon. His uncle spoke to
him and requested him to 60 across the street on
the sidewalk. The boy started, and it is sup
posed either fell or was knocked under the wheel,
which passed over his head, killing him almost in
stantly. .r s..s~,a h..arr
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-23

TIE NEBRAsKA BnL.---A dispatch from Wash.
ington dated the l2th states that the House spe,t
the whole night in parliamentary tactics without
accomplishing anything Inthe morning no quo
rum was present, when the SeFgeant-at-A Arms was
sent after the absentees; but few appeared. At
haif-past twelve nothing definite had been determ-
med upon. We may we'll say that !" whom Greek
meets Greek, then comes the tug Of war;
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-23

source of qualification to the author Of this work,
and it ought to be a source Of pleasure to every
Minnesotian to learn, that the recent volume on
our territory, entitled ssMinnesota and it's Resour
ccs," is meeting with rapid and extensive sale.
During our recent trip 70 st. Louis, we observed
many persons in the cars, on steamboats,, and in
other conveyances, perusing the work, and all APP
peared TO be pleased with It, and very much in
terested in the description given Of our territory.
Mr.. Bond may rest assured that he did Minnesota
an invaluable service when be published this in
tcresting volume.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-23

MIND OVER MArrKR.-Prof. Henry, who comes
well recommended by aatterins notices from
the press, will lecture on the above subject in
Market Hall, Tuesday evening Mt half-past
O'Clock. Lecture free. r 80 lsas sgg0
We know nothing Of the style of Professor
Henry's oratory, but from what we have seen Of
the gentleman, and from what We know Of the
subject, we have no doubt but the lecture will be
one we'll worth attending. Lectures on such sub
jects should be encouraged, and as no charge il
made this evening, we hope the Professor will
have full house. ys.sS 571 1851
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-23


and extending to about Gov. 7Ramscy's residence
in the upper town-had any prophet or son of q
prophet or spirit rapper or mesmerist or Indian
medicine man, yentured to predict, that the said
mile long by half a mile wide so surveyed, would
ever be settled, occupied, built upon--the lots
rise in value from fifty dollars up to one, two and
three thousand-that long rows of stores, DWELL
ings, and shops of various kinds would by this
time render it almost impossible to see the town
for the houses'-that in FIVE years upper and
lower st. Paul would have coalesced and the
"twain become one flesh ;''-if, we say, in the
early days that tried mems faith in our high des-
tiny, any prophet had predicted the accomplish
ment of all this in SO short q space or any space
Of time, he would truly have found himself to be
Ga prophet without honor in his own country,
among his own Kindred, and neighbors; he would
if the present log Jail of Ramsey county had been
in existence, instant confinement therein might
have been his portion; and If it detained him
twenty-fcnr hours consecutiyely after he chose to
leave it, that would be held an additional eircum-
stance going far to prove him both-certainly the
latter! go s4fl s...eE Z. ~ ..gA}ssYs
But If incredulity had refused to believe be-
fore hand in the probability Of these results
already achieved, what would have been the as
Constituent had the still more extended realities
st. Paul now exhibits, been traced out to the
doubters upon some magic mirror Of the future
If on such mirror they had seen, that the origi-
nal plat Of st. Paul, would IN these days be al
most lost sight Of, in the crowd Of new. /" add
lions" abutting upon il on every but the river
side (asross which also, whenever the land comes
into market, West st. Paul Is there likewise
ready to spring into existence dat mile be-
The Empire County argus., 1854-06-10
Public, No. 1G.l

AN ACT to authorize the construction of six rstclass
steam-rigates and for other purposes.
BE 1t enacted b tile Seuate and House Representatives
ct tile United States Of AmericG IN C0ngress asseneJled
That the Secretary of the Navy be- and he is hereby
hoized to to be constructed for the United States
may, at as early day practicable, consistently with
due regard for economy and efficiency six rstcass steam
rgates to be provided with screwpropeers and proper
armed and equipped for service said vessels and ma
chnery to be built by contract or in the government navy
yards as the Secretary of the Navy may think most advis-
able for the pubic interest.
SEC @ 4@d be further enacte That there be- and is
hereby appropriated to be expended under the direction
of the Secretary of the Navy for the purpose above spec
fed and for altering, completing aud launching the rg
aes Santee at kittey, and Sabine at New York. the
of three millions of dollars out of any money in the trea
sury not otherwise appropriated.
Approved April g. 1854,
The Empire County argus., 1854-06-10
TPublic. No. III


AN ACT for tie benefit of citizens and occupants of the
town of Council Bluffs in Iowa
BE it enacted 6y the Senate and House Of Representatives
W tie United States Of Anerica in Congress assembled
That the judge OF the county court such for the county
of Poawattomie in the State of Iowa. be- and he is here
by authorized to enter at the proper land Office by paying
therefor at the rate of dollar and twenty-five cents the
the west half of the southwest quarter of section
thirty the west half of the northwest quarter of section
thirty-one, in township number seventy-fve north of
range orythree west TIC southeast quarter and the
hall of the southwest quarter Of section y-ve
the northeast quarter and the east half Of the northwest
quar,er of section hirtysiX, in township seventyive
north of range fortyour west in said State of Iowa.
trust for the several and benefit of the occupants there
Of according to their respective interests the execution
of which rust to the disposal Of said land and the pro-
ceeds of the sales thereof to be conducted under such
rules and regulations prescribed by the legislative
assembly of the State of Iowa in act entitled "An
regulating the disposal of lands purchased in trust for
town Sites approved January Twenty-Five eighteen hun
dred and ftytwo, may hereafter be prescribed by
the Legislative assembly of said State of Iowa. Progde
That act of said Judge not in conformity the rules
and regulations herein alluded to- shall be void and of
effect: Ind Prorded also, That nothing herein con-
taned shall affect preempticn orher rights that may
have accrued under any other act Of Congress
SEC. Q. And be it furte enactcd That the entry con-
tempated in this act shall be made within twelve months
from the date of the passage hereof and patent shall
issue for said land rs in other cases.
Approved April g. 1854.
The Empire County argus., 1854-06-10
ID j. II. DULEN

NMTOULD respectfully inform the citizens of FL Dorado
w and the adjoining counties that he still resides in
Union city, at his old stand where he will be happy ad
minister prescribe to for any who wish his SER
vices He nothing of mercuria corrosive nature
internal remedy he pursues the old German method
of discriminating judging diseases by the Urine, in
which he has not failed to give definite description of the
disease. He also proposes to describe all
INTERNAL DISEASES
by the pulse In all external diseases he wishes to the
patient If those who may have tried their family Phys
can and they have failed to relieve hem will call ON him.
that in most they would receive entire satsacton
in the following diseases he has had unparalleled success
in affections, affections of the liver, dyspepsia
febrl diseases in their various types, peurlsy, asthma
coughs, colds, etc.
INCIpIENT CONSUMPTION,
rheumatism fits dropsy, cancers white sweing ulcers
of all kinds stula ples diseases Of the Spleen ntestines
and kidneys Distractions of the urine organs, all kinds
OF Female Diseases if certificates of any account
he could obtain those of hundreds who has realized such
unparalleled benefit and relief by taking his Medicine not
only in acute attacks but diseases Of long standing which
mas perhaps been lingering and preng upon the vas for
Iaonths and perhaps All those who may have
sion to seek the aid of Physician would do well to give
him call and see and test the matter for themselves He
tied down to no old notion fine spun theories but the
ories principles and remedies which he has found by dill
gent study and close adherance to the laws of human
NATURE experience and practice to be ecacious na
be when in the power of medicine and all he asks is for
his practice to be appreciated accordance as it merits as
he knows that systems whether of medicine or any other
science must stand fall by the effects they produce
Call and see for yourselves.
loft Union ity, Feb. 25 1854
The Empire County argus., 1854-06-10
Daily Line of Stages.
COlOma. Spanish Flat & GEORGETOWN.

A DAILY line of Stages from Coloma. starting at
"a o'clock A. NJ, and arriving at Georgetown-via
Louisville and Spanish and American Flatsat 10 o'clock
A. M.
RETURNING
Leaves Georgetown at O'clock and arrives Cooma at
Z. NJ. This Line connects at Cooma, with the stages
for Sacramento City
OFFICES
Georgetown Hotel, Georgetown.
Winters Hotel. Coomo.
nov I9-ltf ROBT. ELLIS PRoPR.
The Empire County argus., 1854-06-10
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Public, No. ST.

Public, No s.
RESOLUTION authorizing the Secretary of the Treas
ury to pay the expenses of codiyng and revising the
revenue laws.
Re0lced By tile Senate and House Of Representatives of
tie United States Q? .40aerca s Coagres assenJed That
there be and hereby is appropriated out of any money
the treasury not otherwise appropriated five thousand
dollars much thereof may b necessary pay for
preparing general revenue law in accordance with res
oution Of the Senate passed in January one thousand
eight hundred and ythree and the necessary expenses
and that the Secretary Of the Treasury report 10 Congress
at its meeting in December next the items of such pay and
expenditures.
Approved April g. 1854.
The Empire County argus., 1854-06-10
Henry M. Fiske.
FITZGERALD & Co.,
Importers aud Dealers In

Importers mud Dealers In
HARDWARE, AGRIC ULTURAL TOOLS, SC,
NJ o. 100 Battery Street. San Francisco, keep constant
~ ly on hand
-Blacksmith's, Carpenters, Millwright's, Ma
chinists, Wheewrights, Mason's. Miners, Cooper's.
Sailmaker,s Inners Saddlers Shoemaker's and all
kinds of edge tools.
METALSaIlorse. Wrought, Cut and Copper Nails
Spikes and Bolts; Sheet Copper Brass, Lead Tin and
Zinc; Lead Pipe and Solder.
IlIPLElIENTS-Plo OK
Yokes and Bows, Chains, Cradles Sythes Snats Rakos
Of every description. ~
"A and Pocket Cutlery. Tea and
liable Spoons, lea Traysand Candlestcks, Hollow Ware
Sauce and Fryingpans, Grdrons full assortment of
house furnishing goods.
English and American Boxes and Springs; 1mericau
Locks and Latches, &c., &c.
BE- 1gens for Herring's Salamander Safes and Mar
blezcd Iron. No. l00, Battery street, San Francisco
nov I9--1tf
The Empire County argus., 1854-06-10

ADAMS & co.
BANKING & ExPRHss OFFICE,
At Coloma and Georgetown.
SIGHT BILLS OF EXCHANGE drawn on any of our
y offices in the following places:
Boston, Baltimore, Washington,
New York. Cincinnati, Louisville,
Phadelphia St. Louis, N. Orleans London
Also payable at the following banks:
Exchange Bank .................... .f1ttsburg,
A. d. Hunt & CO. .LoulsVlie.
f. w. Clark & Bro .........St. Louis,
Mechanics S Farmers Bank -. .......... Albany,
Utica City Bank. 80. ............... Utica,
Bank of Syracuse yracuse,
Bank of Auburn ...... Auburn,
Alex Mitchell, Fife " Marine lns. Co.. Milwaukio,
Michigan State Bank w -. ....' DotrolI,
Com Br Bank of the State Blk. of Ohio. Cleveland,
'''''A '''> GOLD DUST BOUGHT.
General deposts received without any charge Also pe-
cal deposits received Sight checks drawn ON all the p
cipa towns in California and Oregon
INSURAN
We have made arrangements for insurance to the extent
of One Million Dollars, any shipment, and are en-
powered to insure for other parties on gold DUST bars com
and merchandise and from New York and this city, by
endorsement bills of ladng at the time of Shipment
Francisco and all parts of California.
Express to OREGON.
&c AUSTRALIA.
Semi-NfOnthIy Express to the Atlantic States and
Europe, by the Panama and Nicaragua Routes, by both
of which send regular messengers Treasure sent by
this Express always deposited in the Mint at Phiadel-
phia, before that sent by any othea company.
nov I9--ltf A. A. VAN GUELDER, AGENT.