The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1854-02-23

| THE New TERRiToRIEs.-Up to the date Of
our last issue, we had not the bill reported by
Senator Douglas Gr the organization Of The Terrific
| res Of Nebraska and Kansas, and from the notice 1t
received in some of the Northern Democratic papers,
we were induced to believe the provisions of the bill
were very different from what we find them to be-.
1t is true, that the bill does virtually repeal the
compromise Of 1920 but it is done for the purpose Of
enforcing the compromise Of 1850, and placing the
subject Of scrvitude where properly belongs, and
where the Constitution intended it should be placed
in the hands Of the people.
Had the people of the North adhered as strictly to
the principles of the Missouri Compromise, and con-
sidered i, sacred they profess to do, during
the tendency Of the bills in Congress for the organ
cation Of the Territories growing Of acquisi
rions from Mexico, the compromise of 1850 would
not have become necessary. At fhat time the north
denied the constilut,onaty Of the Missouri compro-
mise, and n0.y they howl like a bear with head
because it is not to be strictly adhered to.
The following are the o6norions provisions in the
bin reported by Judge Douglas, and we hope the
principles they contain may never be departed from
in Congressional legislation:
That, in order 10 avoid all misconstruction it is
hereby declared be the true intent and meaning OF
this act, FAR the question Of slavery concerned,
to carry practical operation the following propo-
sitons and principles established by the compromise
measures of 1850, to wit:
First. That all questions pertaining to slavery in
the Territories, and the States to be formed
therefrpm, be left the decision Of the people
residing therein through appropriate representatives.
"Second. That all cases involving the title of
slaves and que ons # personal freedom referred
TO the Adjudication of the local tribunals, with the
right to appeal to the Supreme Court Of the United
States.
"Third That the provisions Of the constitution
and laws Of the United States in respect to ugi,ives
from services are he carried into faithful execution
in all the organized Territories the same as in the
States"
MINNESOTA vs.. MIcHIGAN.-The St. Anthony
Express publishes the following figures in support Of
its assertion that Minnesota as good, if no, bet
ter farming country than Michigan. Taking it for
granted, which is fact, that farmers get
better prices for their produce here than those Of
Michigan, the Express rcmai KS
MIcHuGAS.-Suppose then that farmer has go
acres under cultivation, follows, and the account
will stand thus;
20 acres wheat Is 800 bash, S225,o0
20 50 corn Is 600 &c $1,000
20 oats is $40 1900
S6Sl O3.
This calculation is b,sed on the ground tina, wheat
in Michigan brings Is cents per bushei; corn 10
cents; oats 80 ents
In Minnesota wheat brings readily 81; corn ST.
cats 50 cents, and when it is known that soil,
will pro luce greater quantity To the than the
soil Of Michigan, there is gre:, for surprise
in the fact that 76l 90 is e!t as a balance in favor
: of Minnesota.
! MINSsOT
20 acres wheat 800 bushels, $4,000
20 corn 100 q I0oOo
20 oats 700 PAS 90
S14i5 90.
, The Express adds:--
Now III sc are no lancful e,matcs--no vague
gues.es, founded hypothetical statements, but
Stubborn facts. The prices and quantities Of grain in
Michigan, have been given as stated by reliable lar
OF that State, aa appears IN pubic documents
ans, und Dubediy shows IA FAR average, taking one
year with another. The estimates for this Territory,
we have submitted t. several practical farmers, aud
they consider Them low, rather than too high.
, The estimate for this Territory, is mtde for unh'!-
nured lands, Is probably not farmer IN tweni,
saves his There are lands in this vicinity
which have I'm u1icr cultivation for II years sue
!,
nure which last yearproduced seventy-hvc bushels
of shelied corn 10 the
These facts should be pondered over by those who
are looking westward for the purpose Of selecting a
hon,. They are weishty considerations, and will
undoubtedly have mach influence the minds o
those pcrso Is who contemplate emiggatng West.
LIeroR BILL PASSED THE IIousr.-We are
gratiied in being able announce that the Liquor
Bill TO which we alluded last week, has passed tn ,
lower branch Of orr Legislature by of 10 to 4.
The bin encountered with several amendments,
which, however, do not essentially njurc it's strin
gency. In the Council it referred to committee
which we trust, will throw obstacles in the wa,
of its final passage, bnt will aid carry the wishes
of majority Of their constituents. Gentlemen Of
the Council now that the House has magnan,mously
passed the BILL d, not let it be said tina, y,u killed
it. Remember that the eyes Of the people upon
you,-.hat they have asked you for prohibitory law
that they expect you TO give them one--and that
If you prove recreant to them now, they in will
mark YOU at the ballot box. Pass the Billt is the
voice of the people which you should heed, not pot-
ical demagogues-pass the Bili,-it will advance the
interests Of our Territory-pa.s the BIl-it will,
remove ono Of the greatest evil which curse our
race.
DREss.-That dress has important bearing
upon a mans department. is not denied. He who
is rough, course, aud vulgar. will gene rally be
clothed in uncouth garments, while he who is Elm ed
N taste and gentlenany in actions, will most as
suredly wear such habiiinents as become his char
acter This fact is so obvious that there is no room
for argument ga hint to the wise is sufficient"
at least 50 thul M,ssrs. Winney s. Cooley, whose
card can b, found in another column.
Nor TRuE.--A correspondent informs us that the
article in the st. An,hony Democrat, setting forth
that the person who frozen death between