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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25
Regular Correspondence of the Times.

CrOps-Rivers-Chargc CT Riot-Seamers, &c.
SHoKAPEE, July 20, 1854.
The tremendous heavy rains which we have
lately had have caused the crops to assume a
beautiful appearance and the fields of wheat, corr
and oats which are growing so finely in this coun-
ty, docs not indicate anything like famine
1t is hoped that the rains will cause the river to
rise.
Boats cannot go above the Rapids, though the
lola is above, having gone over in the last high
stage Of the water. The boats from St. Paul
carry their freight to the Rapids, when it is car
ricd over on fiat boats and re-shipped on the lola
This is a great benefit to the upper country.
large quantity of breaking is now being done
preparatory for planting large crops the next
season.
Numbers of wagons and cattle daily pass thro'
our town. some intended for this county. others
passing up the river.
An interesting case was tried here to-day
VIM. II. Mobiles, Robert Kennedy, IL. ID. j.
Rooms, John B. Allen, Thomas A. Holmes, Dan'l
NJ. Stores, VIM. Smothers, John Somcrvile and
c. Barnes, were arrested by virtue Of a warrant,
the complaint against them being, that on the
18th day of this month they, with other persons
to the number of twenty-five, did tumultuously
and rioutously destroy certain building loca-
ted on claim near Shokapee. The warrant was
issued on the complaint of L. Kellogg. The pre-
liminary examination took place to-day before JUS
tice Apgar; l.. NJ. Brown, appearing for the pros
ecution, and j. NJ. Holland, ESQ.,, appearing for
the defence. After holly contested trial the de-
PENDANTS were discharged, the Justice not deem
ing the proof sufficient to warrant his binding
them over to apaear at court.
The number of buildings now being erected is
greater than any former period. D. Fuller, of
your city, is about to erect four story brick
house near the levee. Men are at work digging
the cellar.
The Humboldt and the Globe still make their
regular trips here, bringing large quantities of
freight. l.. Ruby of this place has purchased an
interest in the former boat. v.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CO The Editor of the Galena Jefcrsonian,
writing to his paper from Chicago, states that he
saw in the Post Office at that place two hundred
mail bags lying idly by, probably much of their
contents destined for the towns and cities on the
Upper Mississippi. If this is go, we can very
readily account for the delays in our mails. We
again ask the Postmaster General to give this
below us, but nearly every route in our Territory
which are the source of so much vexatious i'll
feeling.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

THAT New RoUTE.-Mr. Ross, Of Marion, Lynn
Co., Iowa, informs US that he left that place or
the Goth Of June, with one hundred head of cat
tie, four horses and one wagon-at the Iowa line
he struck the route recently laid out by Messrs
Finch, Farribeault and French, that he was six
teen days on his journey, and arrived at Fort
Smelling on the It'll of July, having passed over
the road from the Iowa line to Fort Smelling in
six days. He had no difficulty in finding the trail,
and speaks in the highest terms of the general
condition of the road He much prefers it to the
old route, over which he has travelled many times.
Near Cannon River, on the 4th of July, he found
several houses which had been erected since Dr..
Finch had been in tn It neighborbood, about ten
days ago, the inhabitants of which were celebra-
ting the natal day in becoming manner; the stars
and stripes were seen floating in the breeze from
one of the largest buildings, and the people gen.
orally were much pleased with their locations and
prospects. So delighted was Mr.. Ross with the
country near Straight River, that he Immediately
sent back several men to make a claim for him.
No section of our Territory is filling up more rap
idly than that in the vicinity of Cannon River
We can assure emigrants that it is most excel
lent agricultural country.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

SUDDEN DEArH.-A German by the name Pou-
ley, died suddenly in st. Anthony street on Sat-
urday. He was at work at IL O'Clock, and was
dead in the afternoon. He was taken with vio-
lent cramping and vomiting, but with no diar-
rhea; prostration Immediately followed. It is
thought by some that there may have been foul
play, by others that it was a case of cholera
to his burial.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

a ROGUE NICELY CAUGHT.-A fellow at Colunl-
bus, (Ohio.) undertook to get into the Burroughs
House, on Sunday night, by raising the window
He got it up, and his head in, and in that pred
mcnt the patent fastener let go and he was held
by the head till morning, when the landlord kick
cd and thumped him a few times, and then let
hin, Slido
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

ISDoLEScE.- Mother, !" said a young lady Of our
acquaintance, the other day, to her mother,
s.Shut the door," In peering into the dim vista Of
lady reclining on dirty cushion, her attire dirty,
three ragged children shyiDg about the room
and she calling to the father of them, saying,
I" Here, husband, it is time to peel the potatoes
for dinner 20
Young man, if You should chance TO catch your
particular star in the GALAXY Of bellies saying,
veniently do it herself, keep your eye peeled for
ssbrakers ahead. o-J dnaviNs Free Pres. 8
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

IIuNc.-Michaei Jennings, aged Is years, who
was convicted of numbering Mrs. Bradley, Of
North Haven, Conn.,, was hung at New Haven, on
the 10Th. He refused to make any confession, or
show any signs of contrition. He was somewhat
subdued, however, when he assembled the scafold,
and engaged in prayer with the priest. The de-
tails of the execution are too horrible--we will
no. relate them it is enough to know that he has
paid the penalty of his crime.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CO. Money, like beauty, is greatly disparaged
and eagerly sought, while poverty highly praised
and carefully avoided. 1t is like case which
often happens in society that of elugizng peo-
pie we wouldn't associate with, and sneering at
others whom we don't care to ''cut.'
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CO The full amount of the frauds which have
recently-been committed, in New York, is set down
at ST. ,350,000!! The defalcation of the Empire
Stone Dressing Company, is estimated at $780,
600. As Mr.. Shelton, the President of the latter
Company asserts that there has been no fraud
committed, the $1,000 deducted from the above
amount, will make the amount total 81 $50 900
This is an enormous sum of money, and must
seriously affect those involved, but We are still of
the opinion that it will tend to bring about saluta-
ry results
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

Double SUICIDE-Murdcrs and suicides seem
to be greatly on the increase. The following is a
melancholy paragraph:
Mr.. March, Of Pembroke, and Miss Sampson,
formerly of the same town, but more recently of
Stoughton, drowned themselves in Reeds pond
at Alb ngton. They went out together in chaise,
and after diveSting themselves of their outer gar
ments, dashed themselves together, and jumped
into the pond They left note behind SAVING
where they could be found.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

NEVER PLEAD PovERrY.-Creditors never annoy
a man so long as he is getting up in the world. A
man of wealth ,nly pays his butcher once year.
Let bad luck overtake him, and his meat bilf will
come in every morning, as regular as breakfast
and hungry children. Again we say, never plead
guilty of poverty. So far as this world is con-
cerned, you had better admit that you are q
scoundrel
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CO We should like to call the attention of
"the powers that be,' to the condition of St.
Anthony street, directly in front of Mr.. Spells
store. few loads of dirt would remove the
difficulty. The Council are making great improve
ments, and we have no disposition to find fault,
but little attention bestowed at this point, would
injure no one, but benefit many.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

x5~AIr. Pauline, one of the clerks in the Bank
ing House of Belmont, has confessed having sto-
len the $4,000 which were sent back to the bank,
rescrving about 800 for loose change.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CyP. T. Barnum has written to Mr.. j. B.
Wickersham, an ingenious mechanic, who has long
had plan for constructing an elevated railroad
in Broadway, N. Y. and says that he is the owner
of $50 feet of property on that street, and is will
ling to take his proportion of stock in such work,
believing the plan to be feasible, and just the
THING neeted.,'
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25


Mn. OLDs.--Thc name of this gentleman is IA
mliar to most Of our readers. 1t is well known
that he took conspicuous part in the passage of
the Nebraska Bill. Latterly he has been ambi-
tious to increase the rates Of postage on letters,
and now he wishes to place an embargo on the
circulation of city newspapers. We hope he will
have good time. The n. Y. Sun thus pays It's
respects 10 him:
Mr.. Ol,ls succeeded in gaining so much nOtorio-
ty by his late unsuccessful attempt to increase the
rates of letter postage, that he grows more ambi-
tious of fame, and attacks the newspaper interest.
lie seems anxious to place an embargo on the cir
culation of city newspapers in country districts.
Could not Mr.. Odds set an old barn on fire, or do
some other piece of harmless mischief, which
would give him the unenviable notoriety which
he coycts. We begin to have doubts about the
progress and enlightenment of the Nineteenth
Ccntury-in Washington at least.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CLIScHED.-The best settler that We have yet
against the 5000 clergymen for meddling with the
slavery question comes from Chapman of the
Chandelier. The clergymen are charged with
going out of their sphere and interfering with
politics. Chapman says that the South has al
ways contended that slavery is divine institu-
ton, and therefore no people have 80 good Alright
to regulate it as the divines! Chapman is becom-
ing Irregular Shanghai! Such growing as this is
worth listening to.-Chicago Tribune.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CYrA needle was extracted from the knee Of
a lady in Rochester, New York. 1t was swal-
lowed in December last, and was much corroded,
the point having become nearly as much blunted
as the head
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CO Mrs. Wilson, who was taken prisoner by
the Camanche Indians, is now on her way home
to Illinois,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CY.The st. Louis papers chronicle the death
of Pierce c. Grace, for many years a prominent
and highly esteemed member of the bar in that
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

r4rCassius NJ. Clay was refused the Rotunda
of the State House at Springfield, ILL.,, to speak
in. because his subject was of an anti-savery ma
ture. Foolish, very.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

G1Y- The Steamers Nominee and Grand Prai-
RE arrived last evening.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CO We learn from the New Haven Journal.
that the Grafton before the Phi Beta Kappa So
ciety of that city, will be delivered by VIM. II
Seward.-the poem by John &. Sake, Esq.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

EgThe Springfield (Mass.) Post has announc-
Ell its determination to go for ''the unconditional
repeal of the Fugitive Slave Laws Hitherto it
has been unccmpromisingly of the Democratic
school
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

rs. The steamer Excelsior arrived yesterday
morning, and left last evening. We are indebted
to the oblging clerk for St. Louis papers.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

ca The person who struck Richard II. Dana,
Jr. of Boston, counsel for the Fugitive Slave
Burns, with slung shot, has been arrested at N.
Orleans and sent back to Boston.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CO Hon. Henry NJ. Waite has been elected
Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Connecti-
cut, in place of Judge Church, whose term is
about to expire; and David G. Sanford, Associate
Tudr
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

G1yTA complete set Of the London Times from
it commencement, and the London Gazette from
the year 1861 have recently been added to the
Congressional Library at Washington, besides
5000 volumes from London, on botany and tray
els in Americl
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

eTMessrs. Rockwell and Sumner, of Massa-
chusetts have presented petitions in the Senate
for the repeal Of the Fugitive Slave Law.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CWWe learn that Mr.. Prescott, of the North
Western Democrat, has disposed of his interest
in the paper to Mr.. w. A. Hotchkiss, formerly
of Albany, N. Y.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

AFFECTING INcIDasF.-The Louisville Courier
of the 10th, relates the following: Charles
Watterson, an industrious blacksmith at Hick-
man, KY, had by hard work and close economy,
accumulated sufficient means to send for his wife
and family, whom he had left in England. They
arrived at Hickman some three weeks since in
charge Of . friend, when his cup of happiness was
full. But alas! the JOY of the happy family was
soon turned to mourning. The friend was only
few days after his arrival attacked with cholera,
and in few hours he was dead. The same
day Watterson was attacked, and in FIVE hours
he had gone the way of all the living. The wife,
very intelligent and pleasing woman, over
whelmed with grief, was making arrangements to
return to England, when she too was attacked
by the fell destroyer, and in few hours more
had joined her husband in the spirit land.
THE GREAT WEsr.-We commence the publica-
ton to day of an article on "The Great West,''
from the pen of JOHN E. WARREN, ESQ.,, gentle
man we'll and fayorably known to this community.
The document is we'll written and will interest the
reader. We shall continue it in several numbers
of our Daily and embody the whole in the Weekly.
Gw Among the river and harbor appropriations
we find the following:
For the improvement of the Mississippi river
below the Rapids, $4,000; Des Moines rapids,
$4,000; Dubuque harbor, $4,000; Illinois ri
yer, $4,000; Chic river, $3.50, 900.
Can't we get an appropriation for the Upper
Mississippi, or the Minnesota, next year? If
Congress can appropriate 100000 for the Ohio
river, it ought to appropriate $4,000 for our
purpose.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

cy~So many compostors have left Chicago
during the cholera panic, that it is almost impos
sble for the editors of papers TO issue their regu-
lir editions. Both the Journal and Free Press
complain of the want of workmen.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

THE FAssETr TRouPE.-A large and delighted
audience listened to this troupe of singers on
Thursday and Friday evenings. The songs were
well selected and sung in excellent style. The
sweet, silver tones Of Mrs. Fassett the clear voice
of Miss Strong, the tenor by Mr.. Fassett, and the
deep bass of Mr.. Parks, formed harmony of
sounds the like of which we never before heard
in this territory, although we have heard some
very fine singing here. Beside possessing excel
lent voices and performing excellently, the COM
pany know how to throw soul into their music by
the proper expression of countenance, the very
sentiment Of the author in all its freshness BEAM
ing from the eye and rolling from the lip. In this
particular Mrs. Fassett, in the songs Somebo-
dy's coming" and " Coming through the Rye"
can't be surpassed, not even by Jenny Lind, al
though "thc Queen of Song" possesses much
more powerful voice. There is naturalness
about Mr.. FPS manners which adds very material
ly to the charm Of her song. She is destined to
please wherever she appears, and in fact we can
say the same Of every member of the company.
They sing in St. Anthony this evening.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CO DR.. S. Graves, one of the editors Of the
Homepath, and most estimable man, died of
Cholera, in Chicago, on Thursday evening. He
was highly respected and esteemed as physician
and his loss will be severely felt
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CO There are now GIG convcts in the Ohio
penitentiary-the largest number ever confined in
that ;nstifut;on
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

q The New York Herald says that Barnum
gets for his services as President of the Crystal
Palace, fifteen per cent. the gross receipts un-
til they amount to $l50,000, and after that, If
teen Per cent. on the net receipts.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

SoNTAc's FUNERAL, in the city of Mexico, was
a remarkable one. The highest honors were paid
to her, short of State ceremonies, and an immense
foot procession followed her to the grave, accom-
panied by an equally long line of coaches.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CT There are 100 acres in the Ohio valley,
and $50 acres in the Mississippi valley, employed
in the grape culture for wine purposes.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

SUDDEN DEATH.-The mother of Mr.. Schartz,
the architect, came to this city day or two since,
from Chicago, and died on Sunday, with Cholera.
Mr.. S. was greatly shocked, was taken sick and
died of Cholera yesterday afternoon, and his wife
was also living very low last evening.-Milraukee
NewS, llM.
Cg5' This is another illustration of the effects
of fear.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CyA Post Office has been established at
Royalton, Benton county, in this Territory, and
j. J. Kinney appointed Postmaster.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

Cy- For the week ending on the I'd, there were
81? deaths in New Orleans, being large increase,
Of which one hundred were from sun stroke!
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CO Our Eastern exchanges complain of ex-
treme heat. The crops in the neighborhood Of
Boston are very nearly ruined from thi. cause
AZ consequence the price Of all kinds of sum-
mcr fruits and vegetables have gone up to very
high figure. While our Eastern friends are swell
tering under the scorching rays of the sun, We in
Minnesota, enioying cool, invgorating breezes.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CO The prospect in Ireland, it is said, is that
potatoes will yield better than they have for fifteen
wears,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

lie Couldn't CONE Ir.--Early on Thursday
morning, DIR. Kinney missed key of Gin, con-
tanning Is gallons and over. from in front of his
store in st. Anthony ST., where he had rolled it
for the purpose of having it conveyed away in a
wagon which was soon expected. While he was
absent few moments Frenchman made his ap-
prarance, took out the fassett, put in plug, and
rolled the key down the hill by Mcssrs. ELECTS,
down Eagle-st., across the bridge to the Upper
Levee. DIR. Kinney got track of the fellow and
went in pursuit. lie found the key slowed away
among some barrels-arrested the thief, had him
brought before Justice Symonds, where he had
his trial. lie found guilty, and fined SD
and costs. Failing to comply with the relusitions
of the Court. he was committed.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

y The editor of the Pioneer who has just re-
turned from tour East, states that in nearly all
the Western cities, through which he passed, an
epidemic Of some nature, raging with violence,
has given the places the appearance of I'm ommon
quiet. This fact may account in a measure, for
the comparatively few passengers who arrive in
the boats from below. In August and September,
the probability is, that great many will visit our
city and Territory.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

NEBRASKA CAMPMGY.-The Cincinnati'' Com
mcrcial" says that on Saturday last, the 18th
ult. seven hundred and thirty cmigrants passed
through that city on their road to Nebraska, and
that these We're only the advance guards of large
body of their countrymen bound for the same
destination
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

LAKE SrrERIoR.---Thc Chicago Democratic
Press is calling the attention of its readers to the
Lake Superior trade, and the necessity of ma
king efforts to secure it. Are our poo-
pie aware of this fact? The trade of Lake SUI
pcrcr should lesitimately flow to St. Paul, and if
it is directed somewhere csc, our people will
ALWAYS have cause to regret it.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CT Four hundred and seventy Chinese have
arrived at Havana from China.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CO The old church where Washington wor-
shipped is still standing, the pew in which he sat
still remains, and Bible which belonged to him
is preserved in the church.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CS5' Young America" is the name of the new
paper started at Chicago, to advocate the interests
of Stephen A. Douglas.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CT They are complaining of cold weather at
the White Mountains. Come out West.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25
BALTIMORE

BALT1MOKE, July IF.
An Irish riot occurred day or two since in
Fredericksburg, Va, in which a man named Joseph
Ashton, was killed. Several arrests have been
made.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

8 If YOU had the genius of all great men,
past, present. aud to como, you could do nothing
well without application and perseverance.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

Gy The extensive Commission House of Scott,
Naylor & Co., st. Louis, suspended payment on
the 18th inst. They had branch house in New
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

Go" The Utica Herald says there are between
500 and 900 Know Nothings in that city, and 100
members Of the Guard of Liberty.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

Cy' ADMIRAL Duqucsne, of the French feet
died on the so Of June.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

Cy Maj. j. J. Noah has retired from the tenn
po:ary control Of the Pioneer.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

Cyy"ilon, Samuel Barstow, an eminent citizen
of Buffalo, died at that place of congestion Of the
brain.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CO Short visits make long visits, as the fly
said when he lit on the stove.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25

CO Three more persons connected with the
&" Gift Enterprize,' New York, have heenar rested
and held to bail.