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Treasury Department, N. e.,

Noverabcf rs, ltoi
PROPOSALS. will be received this ONCE uni ten
ocock a. m Dee enber next for the purchase OF
s 600 in the State Of North Carolina under an
the Weldon and Castor rail
road and for of the navigation OF the Nuse and
J.r rivers. They enactment exempt from TAXA
lion m any purpose Thes viii bear date the st OF Ju 1884
viii run ten sas will have attached for e interest
Al sir Der cent payable the rst days OF January and
July Ia year Both and principal VIII be at the
Rank of the Republic the Of York. unless where the
them payable at the treasury OF this state
They be issued in Of 81 900 each Parties bidding VIII
address Proposals North Carolina
Undersigned at Raleigh, North Carolina They will
also state ia The bids will
be 2o December the press OF the gov
rnor mpoeT Of State aud G. w. Mouecai
a.deu of The Bank Of The North Carolina The
ened right accepting such bids, whole
~ he may deem Successful bid
dsr required informed OF the acceptance OF the
M m their bids with
iasea, from the iari, the
No Carolina This be made in the Bank OF the Re-
nuhic New York North Carolina
Rank Of Cape Raleigh Documents showing the
small OF her indebtedness,
be application this Office to Mess Brown DeRos
set, city OF New York ,...,..,.
Dec 5-dtd Public Treasurer OF North Carolina.
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Asylum for Orphan Bows,

The trustees Vincents Orphan Asylum having esab-
shed Their house for destitute orphan boys
"Chnsuan Broherswho ready
regard 10 sect religious opinions will
ted by The board OF
10 call upon tho charitable and humane inhabitants District
Columbia to aid by such contributions
earnestly solicited enable the provide
and protection Of these suffering Children poverty
loss OF parents have rendered objects pity
and whose of appeal he every Christian
The trustees have had The completing
for orphan girls where nearly hundred children
ported aud educated, and although they determined, 3O
August 1853 Teesablsh the house
heretofore been prevented from doing the MEANS
available property Ia their hands, with small exception, being
the the from Congress- and OF donations egaces
restricted the female branch Institution,
which yet required, with other for support that
branch and hence the necessity this appeal
charitable for aid in the performance OF hoir duty
provide especially whom
trustees pressing obligation p.
Donations and thankfully by
@ stses, by either Of the ladies geatlsmen anage
will ndc the charitable contributors prayers
phans.
Rev. JAMES D. DONELAN,
Rev. TIMOTHY j. O'TOOLE, Trustees,
THOMAS CARBERY, Treasurer, IN
w. HICKEY, Secretary m
Lady ManogerM Henrietta II. Boone, direcress,
Caharine Johnson second direeues Mrs Henrietta Kennedy
Mrs.
smms Mrs Jane Noyes Mis- Mary Elliot Mrs Josephine Young
Mrs. Cahlrine Roche
Gentlemen managers and Of boys dsylu Of parish
day schools connected seuhDr W. j. g. Duhsne, Charles
Edward Simms, Seraphm Fitzpatrick
liam Wheotley Thomas Bayne Brady George Harvey
ph Redn Peter Conan Rudolph Echorn Dr. Alexander Smm
THE Weekly News, Star and Baltimore SUM- viii please insert
the above severnl times i3-aawow
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District OF Columbia In. ORruANs Court,
Wasbingtc n county, ~ WIZ Nov H. is5i.
personal of fArmstead
Washington county, deceascd the
quired by deceased
n week for three weeks in tne Uaion.
Test; ED. N. ROACH, Register OF Wills.
Nov 26-law3w
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uAwKEK Shooting, edited by WIN. Il. Port

uAWKEk ON si,ootingj edited by VIM. II. Porter,
Ill II. ... r y
Frank Forester's Field Sports vols.
American Game In its Seasons by Frank Forester.
The Rod and ioe Gun by Wilson and oakleigh vol Edin-
burgb. "
The Sportsman in France vols London.
The Young Spsrtsman's Manua by Craven; vol London
Hints to sportsmen by r. s. Lewis, NJ ID.
The Shooters Manual.
krider's Sporting Anecdotes.
Youat the Dog; edited by Il. 8. Lewis, NJ ID.
Drinks Dogs edited by Frank Forester.
Observations Dog breaking; by William Floyd, ,gamekeeper
Richardson Dogs
Col. Hutchinson Dog breaking vol. London.
Mayhem Dogs. FRANCK TAYLOR.
Sep IL
'tNlE sFAGE.Persona RecoIcctions of the Stage VIM.
L d. Wood Further supplies Just received at
TAYLOR h MAURY'S
Oct IL Bookstore, 9th
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NAUTICAL ALMANACS, English and French, for
IN 1854, 1855, 1856 and 1867, imported by
Oct ~ FRANCK TAYLOR.
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lumber prices reasonable
terms Persons desiring to put frame buildings
mates furnished by calling at the yard.
On hand, fine lot of cedar posts. fs-r 1t5t .st
Sept 29-2nw4w GRIPS & WALLER
A, UsE-FURNISHING Dry Goods, Carpetimg, Floor
u oil cloths curtain materials, &c-Wc have
complete assortment The above goods Of yes which
have been purchased New York
acturer reduced which win grea
inducements TO housekeepers following
list of some of the leading articles:
1850 pieces new style tapestry velvet carpetings
100 do do sup quality do do
sS q 90 90 ahsh'as patent English do do a..s
20 do tapestry velvet and passage carpeiings
rs do cSua-euper three-ply do
$50 do do ingram
IS sets hall and step Venetian do
rs pieces 6 4, la4 l44 printed druggcts
8 printed drugget crumb cloths, richly bordered
4 rs very elegant mosaic rugs
l50 chenille and tuled rugs cheap
9l so dozen brass stair rods, all lengths
full sheets heavy floor oil cloths which will be cut 10
~ shape or size for hail. passage, ROOM
In curtain ma tertals and fixtures we name
e5 pieces very rich satin aines
IS do do worsted anes
30 do do damnaks
10 do Turkey redwilled cashmsrcts
~ do colored worsted damasks
so pairs rich lace curtains
so do do embroidered muslin curtains
so dc do tamboured do do
15 pieces embroidered and mmboured curtain muslns
300 rich gilt window cornices all sizes l,sL
Together with fixtures
loops centre tasse and silk and worsted mps
Se TO which respectfully invite the attention Of purchasers
HOOE, BRO, CO.
sep l6-3law iwii su a-- = .-.-., ,tI5 10
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[ Circuit court of Caroline
( county, sitting in equity,
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The most Extensive Boot, Shoe, and Trunk Estab.
IishnAent in Washington CITY,
Iron Hail. PENN aoemuc, betwsen Ninth and Tenth Streets
THE attention Congress soouners and Others
/ requested the above and splendid establishment
Just received fair assortment Of
patent leather double and single sole boots from 50
50 pair
Do patent leather Top double and single sole Congress
Do patent leather kid top oxford ties double and single
sole
Do French top Congress gniers and Oxford
Do do 10 and shoes of all descriptions ana
prices ranging from 81 so to So
FOR LADIES
DO honze black, cloth heel CATERS
DO doubtless bronze, black, and colored Congress
gaiter
DO French kid, morocco, lasting, carpet and velvet slip
pers
Misses ankle buskns, Jenny Lnds
gaiers, and excelsior for the winter
large Of boys youhs' and cbdrens cali boo
and shoes
Also a supply of servants shoes
All OF which will be sold very low. ..
7-cO6t s. r. HOOVER.
ATTHACTIVE.-Rich Paris and New cloaks, il
n velvet sain mOr antique, and cloth.
Fine muslin smboderits, of Point Maltese
Limeric, Honi0n, and Gimpure.
Syphides coIuretB, chemsets, collars, and sleeves.
Embroidered muslin and taro0n robes.
of casmeres
French chintz, and wool plaids, #
just received and ready Inspection
Citizens and strangers respectfully invited to call
WALTER HARPER co.
Dec 5-eo3iif
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UT OF PitINr.-Piiny's Letters in English; vols.
" Camilla; by Miss Burney vols.
The NOuveie heloise of Rousseau in English; 3 vols.
Moiere's Complete Plays, French and English; 10 vols
Suasts Anecdotes of the stean, Engine vols ~
Complete Letters OF Madame do sevlgnc, IN English; 9vos
MoDtssquieu's Spirit OF Laws; vols.
The London Stage the best plays OF
guage, excluding Shakspeare's; 4 vols.
The Glossary Architecture vos hundred engIavngs.
Memoirs Of Duke suly, in English s vols
Memoirs Of Cardinal de RetL, in English A vols
Gamboa's Mining Ordinances Spain, In English
Second hand the
unfortunately are just imported from London by
FRANCK TAYLOR.
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I UMBER, LUMBER, LUMBER 1.-The undersigned have
IL established themselves in The lumber
bridge, on the canal where they offer for general
of seasoned lumber fair prices reasonable
Persons desiring buildings
mates furnished by calling at the yard.
On hand, fine lot Of cedar posts. ts- alst .a't
Sept 29-2nw4w GRIPS & WALLER.
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pENsON and Bounty Land Laws just published, An Analytic
Digest of the Pension and Bounty Land Laws the Decisions
Secretaries &C., &c; arranged be ineligible
claimant Price 50; postage If prepaid 20 cents
On sale AT TAYLOR n MAURY'S
Oct g Bookstore, 9Th street.
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EyESTIDE, by Eme ATon-a series OF tales and
II poems.
The and other poems by Mrs L. H. slrourney
Camp and March by Captain Grnnon, United States
putnam's Magazine for November.
Oct ~ FRANCK TAYLOR.
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TlHh Pension Laws and nounty Land Iaws-An
Analytical Digest with the Decisions Of Secretaries Op
of Attorneys General thereon, the Forms Regulations
scrbed by the Pension oce and Explanatory Comens
whole arranged be ineligible every claimant
Tiplet, chief clerk the Peusnn Office vonmc 1854
OF Q g octave pagss bound. Pfioe 81.
Sep 30 FRANCK TAYLOR.
.rRvM LONDON,-Slua; by Sir Roderick MurchisOn
history OF the Oldest known rocks containing remains
1854.
The Shipping Laws of the British Empire; by Atkinson;
vol 1854
The Laws Of War affecting Commerce Shipping by
b. Thomson / vol 1854
Physiological Chemistry; by Professor Lehman; Q vols
Noads Lectures Chemistry vol .....a..
Louis Napolcons System Field Artillery by Captain
1854
Volunteers aud Rifles by Lieut. Col. Gordon 1853
The ife-hlusket; by Capt Jcrvis. 1854.
Sulys Memoirs, lin Engsh;) 5 vols ........
Bailys Tables formuiae
Dod's British Peeagc, Bar0netage, Knghtage.
Fosters Pocket Peerage OF Great Britain
The History Courts
and Portrait Gallery; vols 1854. r
sept5 FRANCK TAYLOR
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United states Mail.

UTAH.
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EuhNisHED ROOMS FOR RENT.-Pieasantly located on
Missouri several bed cnmbeTs suitable
or mess Of gentlemen in Congress- family and be had
lamps - =
tween ~ and 9Th streets.
Dec 5-dit.
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Dec G-law4w
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Cbapped Hands and Face.
(nUERLAiNiS Amondine-fresh.
VI Roselps do 40
Patey's Cold Cream do
todozen bay rum, from Madame IavRna's distiiery,
case of rs dos. Fnrrina cologne, very superior
S.,-KERs
n.-. a, Fancy and Perfuacry Store,
N'-'' Penn. avenue, under National Hotel.
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TOR or Lea:c-A commodous four story and attic house,
side, the Of House
rooms recently pnpered painted
accommodating and possession given
40 Solicitors OAce Treasury Department
l5-Lu
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-17

RExARKABLE ASEcDoTE.-A correspondent of
the Petersburg Express, at Charleston, Va, CON-
municates to that paper the following series of
incidents, which, if true, are certainly very singu-
lar Washington was accustomed to wear on his
watch two seals, one gold and the other silver
Upon one of them the letters G. w. were engrav-
ed, or rather cut. The seals he wore as carly as
1854, and they were about his person the terrible
day of Braddock's defeat. On that day he lost
the silver seal. The gold one remained with the
general until the day of his death, and was then
given by him to his nephew, gentleman of Vir-
ginia, who carefully preserved it until about sew
enteen years ago, when riding over his farm he
dropped it. The other day the gold seal, lost
seventeen years ago, was '|plowed ups" recogni-
zed from the letters 'sG. w." on it, and re-
stored to the son of the gentleman to whom
Washington had presented it. At almost the
same time the silver seal lost in 1854, just one
hundred years ago, was plowed up Oh the site IN
which Braddock was defeated, and in like man
ner recognized from the letters &c. w. So
that in very short time the companions will be
again united. have this whole statement from
the most reliable source possible, namely from
the gentleman himself, who has thus restored to
him these precious mementoes of his great an
cest0r.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-17

\. NJ. FRIDLEY, Ese.-It gives us unfeign-
ed pleasure 10 record the election of this gentle
man. A sterling citizen and worthy man, he
will be host in the house. The name Of Mr..
Fr;dlcy, we learn, was not brought before the
public until the morning of the election, and then,
in one precinct it was not known that he was rum
ming, and yet he was elected over tn two regu-
lar nominees. This is sufficient evidence of his
strength and popularity. The Schuyler clique
need expect no quarters from him.
ey- Later information is to the effect that Mr..
T. is not elected, but that there is a tie.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-17

HoxE.--IIow sweet are the cndearmcnts of home;
how many loved associations cluster around it,
There fathers guiding, sustaining influence is
felt there, too, mothers watchfu love, tender
y watching ovss the helpless hours Of infancy
ample, sympathizing in all the joys and sorrows
of her little household. Then, too, a circle of
brothers and sisters, sharing each others pleasure,
happy in each others love. With home are asso-
ciated our fondest recollections, earliest re-
membranes. To that spot the heart fondly turns;
there its warmest affections centre. The weary
traveller turns toward it with longing eyes; other
places may be more beautiful, othe: spots may be
surrounded with wealth and ailuence, while pow
erty and sorrow may be the inmates of his lonely
dwelling; yet still it is dear to him.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-17

A NEBRASKA SErrLER.-A few days since, an
officer of the Philadelphia Custom House, who was
making an excursion on one of the Delaware
steamboats,, became engaged in an animated con-
troversy on the Nebraska bill. The discussion
was an exciting one, and naturally collected a
large crowd around the disputants. At the ter
mination of the argument, Quaker who was on
board, accosted the Official thus
"Friend, do | understand thee to say that thee
is in favor Of the Nebraska bill 90
eyes am"
'sWell, thee is a stranger to me, but is thee not
in the employment Of the General Government 20
look, and Immediately disappeared down the
stairs in the direction Of the bar Trenton Ca
xeffe. sfs4f
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-17

Hon. John Wheeler is to be re-nominatcd for
Congress, delegates favorable to him having been
chosen in the hard shell primary meetings. This
will be bad news for the Cabinet, Mr.. Wheeler
having, by his course last session, secured the
undisguised hatred of Pierce, Forney Co. Every
effort has and will be made to sscrush him OUT
but as honest and fearless men are scarce in
Washington, the people will send him back there,
notwithstanding the grave charge made by the
Union that he kept hotel! LOOK out for spicy
bill of fare.-N. Y. Herald.
CO 1t is really remarkable how successful
John Wheeler has been in his career. When he
commenced he was nothing more than one Of tn G
b'hoys of New York /; now he is one of the most
influential members from that city. He is on
the right track, and is bound to 60 ahead.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-17

should remember, in making up their quarterly
returns for the quarter to end on the 3Oth inst,
(says the Washington Starr that their percentage
or compensation is to be different for that quarter
from what they received for the last quarter
Thus they are to be hereafter as follows, Wig:
On any SUM not exceeding one hundred dollars,
sixty per cent; but any Postmaster at whose If
nee the mail is to arrive regularly, between the
hours of nine o'clock at night and Eve o'clock in
the morning, may be allowed seventy per cent. on
the first hundred dollars.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-17

HONEST LABoR.-Labor, honest labor, is right
and beautiful. Activity is the ruling element of
life, and its highest relish. Luxuries and con-
quests are the result of labor--we can imagine
n,thing without it. The noblest man of earth is
he who puts his hand cheerfuily and proudly to
honest labor. Labor is business and ordinance
Of God. Suspend labor, and where is the glory
and pomp of earth-the fruit fields and palaces
and fashionings of matter for which men strive
and war i! Let the labor-scoAer look around him,
look at HIMSELF and learn what are the trophies of
toll. From the crown of his head, to the soul of
bis foot, unless he is made the beast, he is the
debtor and slave OF toll. The labor which he
scorns has tracked him into the statue and appear
ance of man. Where gets he his garments and
equipage? Let labor answer. Labor makes mu-
sic in the mine and the furrow, and at the forge.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-17

FIRE IN PlTrsBrRcH.-A dispatch from Pitts
bursh, dated Oct. Cd, says that a fire broke out,
that afternoon, in the fourth story of the extern
sive drug store Of b. A. Fahnestock & Co., corner
Of Wood and Front streets, and before it was
subdued the whole building with most of the con-
tents, We're destroyed. The loss is set down at
$4,000, ON which there was an insurance of
$50 600
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-17
Traces Of Sir John Franklin.

The Pioneer of yesterday morning contains the
following unexpected tidings of Sir John Frank.
lin.
D. L. Fuller, Esq, arrived from Lake Supc-
rior by the Northern route, bringing with him let
tiers from Fort Ripley en- route for Washington
and containing probable, if not positive intelli-
gence of Sir John Franklin. 1t appears that on
the day before Mr.. Fuller arrived at Crow Wing,
a few miles above Fort Ripley, a special messen-
ger arrived from DIR. Rae, of the Attic expedi-
ton, stopped there with dispatches to Her Ma
jesty's government in Canada. The Messenger
"a royaguer of the North,) stated that the cxpe-
pition had discovered Franklin's watch, spoons
bearing his initials, and many other articles sup
posed to have belonged to him or his party
They also found attached to the ear rings of
some Esquimaux, British coins ; and he affirmed,
also, that in the vicinity they had discovered
many bones.
The facts comprised in these dispatches will
soon be made public. We await there develop
ment with anxious interest.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-17

CO. The revenue received by the General Post
Office Department for the fiscal year ending 30th
June, was, from Letter Postage, 81, ,227 ;
Newspapers do, $6ll,333. Total, $5,Os4, $50.
Last year the amounts were, for Letters, ,226,
1872, and for Newspapers, $7S9,246. Total,
$5,0l5,l3S. AS compared with last year, there is
this year an increase in the total amount, of $685.
500. The excess from Letters this year over last,
is 1916 ,435 while the decrease in the amount
received from Newspapers, is $l77,9l3.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-17
CO The Evening Post has the following anec

ca The Evening Post has the following anec-
dote of Mr.. Webster.
He was one day fishing of the beach, when
he saw a boat making towards Marshfeld, from
the direction Of Cohasset. The occupants were
evidently not on a. fishing excursion, ard Mr..
Webster suspected that they must be coming to
Marshfeld to see him. After looking for some
moments steadily at the suspicious looking craft
as it approached towards them, he turned to Pc
terson (his companion,) and asked, (which way
will the boat go best, Commodore?' with free
wind was the reply. sWhere will that take US p
said Mr.. Webster. sTo Provincetown,' was the
answer again. sThen head for Provincetown,
Commodore, by all means That's politician.
He wants an Office, and we must not let him
overtake u.s. And away the boat went with full
sails before the wind, without stopping till they
reached Provincetown, thirty miles of, at the ex-
treme end of Cape Cod. Mr.. Webster's instinct
proved afterwards to have been right. The indi-
.vidual whose project was thus bafaed having come
to obtain the keepership Of the Cohasset light
houses"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-17

Cy" The letter Of s. An Old Settler" we think
will do no good, inasmuch as the battle has been
decided, and there is no use Of opening old
wounds. We publish, however, such portions as
interest the public. He says:-
But enough-you are tired, and so am l, of poll
ties. l will call your attention to subject
of far more Importance than Sibley, Rice, rail-
road fraud; or any other sms-the Maine Liquor
Law to the contrary: that is the IIenncpin County
Agricultural Society have determined to hold a
fair for exhibition of stock, grain, vegetables,
mechanical products, ladies' work, Except babies)
of every description. Will you editors at st.
Paul take hold and lend us helping hand? The
fair will be opened to residents of all parts of
the Territory. 1t is to be hoped that it will be at
tended with the patronage of all who feel an in
terest in our agricultural and mechanical resour-
ccs. 1t will be held on Friday, the Goth Of this
month. AN OLD SETTLER.
CO We have already called attention to this
Fair, and do so again with pleasure, hoping that
the citizens throughout the Territory will do what
they can to make it interesting. st. Paul partic-
ularly Guild interest herself in the undertaking.
How PERSONS CuANcE.-Nearly every promi-
nent candidate for Office in our Eastern States, is
in favor of a Prohibitory Liquor Law, or the abo-
were rarely if ever thought of, by those who were
before the public for Office. The world does pro-
gress, in spite of the passions of men.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-17

.CHoIER. IN ALBANY.-A dispatch from Albany,
dated Sept. 30th, says there were several deaths
in the lower part Of that city last evening of an
alarming nature. Joseph Courtney, highly re-
spectacle citizen, formerly an Alderman and as
sessor in that city; James Taylor, coal dealer,
and Mr.. Milhanc and daughter, were all taken by
cholera and expired in few hours. The citizens
in the neighborhood are highly excited, and
alarm has spread through the city.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-17

ca Those who dance must pay the fuller.
The game of biting ones nose of, is an expensive
amusement. The Railroad Record, in speaking of
the Erie railroad troubles, says:
The citizens of Erie begin to find that it is
what expensive to play railroad games they have
done a few years since. We made inquiries to
this especial fact, and found that the citizens had
taxed themselves IL mills ON the dollar, for two
years, to meet the expenses already incurred
Rather expensive luxury, this.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-10-17

-. WHAT DOES 1T PRovE?-Lt. Wilson, of the Ar
my, recently informed Mr.. Boal, living on the Re-
serve, that he had letter in his possession from
John Wilson, Land Commissioner, and uncle to
the It.. requesting him to purchase certain tracts
of land on the Reserve, and he (John Wilson)
would forward money to pay for them. The tract
he wishel to get possession of, was he very one
Mr.. Boal was living on, and Mr.. Boal informed
1t. Wilson, that his uncle nor any one else could
get the land from him, as it was his by right, and
he should defend it. Now what does this prove !?
Simply that which We have asserted before-that
these lands have been kept out of market in order
to allow Government officials to grab the best por-
tions. And it also proves that John Wilson is
seeking his own interest and not the interest of
honest settlers.