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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-04

Gov. SEYMoUR's RECEPTION IN RUSsIA.--The En-
peror of Russia manifests great anxiety to cult
vate friendly relations with the United States
Governor Seymour, our minister to Russia, was
received on his arrival at Warsaw with the great
est honorS an opera, 1t is sand, was performed
in honor Of the minister, and the box OF Prince
Paskewitch placed at the disposal of himself and
suite.
On his arrival at St. Petersburg, the same dis
position was shown towards the legation. Gov
crnOr Seymour presented to the Emperor
Nicholas. Before the presentation took place, 1t
was intinated to Mr.. Seymour that 1t would be
most agreeable to the court if he appeared ac-
cOrdng to the established usage, in The Court
dress. The Gov. however, took MIR. Marcy's fa-
nous circular on the subject, "a la lettres," and
went to The audience in common dress. lie was
treated with civ .lity no notice, apparently, beng
taken of the breach of etiquette. Alter The audi
tnce was dismissed Count Nessclrode is said to
have intimatcd that The Emperor Nicholas was
:. too sensible man to notice the slight OF the
American minister
The slight must have been felt, nevertheless,
and deeply, since from the day of his reception
very little notice is taken Of Mr.. seymour; he
ha. not been invited TO any review or TO the court
gain; his presence in the capital seems to be ig
nofed Also, Governor Seymour, it is said, man
tests stiong disposition to leave st. Peters
hury.-Pdlis Correspondent Of The Boston 1rdU-
eicr.
y Why shouldn't he? He has got his $4,000
outfit, his 5000 init, and probably his $4,000
salary, and having seen the elephant, why
shouldn't he wish to return? Ralph L. !ngcrsoll,
Ills predcce :sor, did so, and why shouldn't Sey-
mour, aad then, having returned from his for
ell tour, he will be ready for tn; Congressional
race, which will come off one of these days in the
good land of steady habits" We should like
to be ap, ointed Minister to Russia, with $21 ,OcO
staring as in the face. We would accept the
Office ont Of clear understanding else, CO..
tain.Y.
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an Elder who left twenty desolate wives behind
him.
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CO Reports from Washington say, that the
Anti-Nebraska Address, published by US ycster-
day. produces quite an excitement among such
men as Clayton, Badger, and the like, who be-
trayed the national honor in supporting that infa-
nous bill. We are glad to hear of it. The Ad-
dress takes stand that the country will sustain,
whatever may be the squirmings of those wings who
so shamefully abandoned their party friends in
the time of the country's greatest need of their
Services dLena Adp.
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Hon. E. B. WAsHBURNE,
House of Representatives.

CHOLERA IN MExrco-DEArH OF MADAME Son.
rAG.-Intelligence from New Orleans, dated June
26, states -
Cholera had broken out in other portions of
Mexico besides those previously announced and
was raging with most unabating fury particular
ly at the Capital. Among the victims were Msd-
anne Sontag, Mr.. Barclay, the Secretary of En-
glish Legation at Mexico and Siguor Bustamente
of Spanish Legation at Mexico, and many other
distinguished persons.
One day the victims of the epidemic reached
two hundred.
The death of Madame Sontag occurred on the
18th. She was announced to appear in the Opera
of Lucretia Borgia on the 18th.
The event caused profound sensation. She was
buried at the Church of San Fernando. An inn
mense concourse of people was present, including
the members of the Philharmonic Society and
members of the Foreign ministry.
In the City of Mexico the epidemic was abat-
inc.
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~ The Dubuque Daily Tribune has b,en en-
larged and much improved.
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inawah.
GRAIN


TTORNEY and Counsellor at Law. Once at the Banking
"A House Of VIM. Brews;e, s. Co., St. Paul Minnesota.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Fillmore, Buffalo. n. Y; Hon.
Hiram X Jerome Rochester, n. vs. Hon. Aaron Goodrich, ST.
Paul; VIM. Brewster Co., june 3o-.f.
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-. Daily Democrat and Penees Cory. sf fesl ~.
LIZ indsbsed or e4brrtse.
"A reqzesed 70 call a. the ofc. vhsiock ana
make iBnssisie settlement. IS closing ~ my bust
r,xv-syrV
y,&< -'
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~ The Democrat has new method Of treat
ing its subscribers, by what authority, however,
we can't conceive. Hitherto we supposed that if
man felt disposed to stop his paper, he could
do SO, without his name being paraded in the COL
umns of the journal land the EDITORS whip brought
to bear over his back. 1t was but few days ago
that Geo. W. Harrington, Esq, called at the Dem
ocrat Office and ordered his paper discontinued in
consequence of the publication of an article
which was obnoxious to sentiments he entertained.
He paid for his paper, and there the matter ought
to have been brought to an end, for the editor
had perfect right to indite just such articles as
he pleased, and Mr.. F. had right to stop his pa
per when he pleased. But the Democrat takes
occasion to bring his name before the public as
one &c of the most bigoted protesting Protcstants
in the city'-a person of Sparrow sectarian
views," &c. Now is this gentemanly, is it man
y, is it magnanimous, is it right? If an edito
can do this with impunity, he can do worse things,
and the public have right to expect worse things
Of him. The principle is wrong one, and ought
not to be persisted in.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-04

TIE CRoPs.-The Wabash Valley Republican
of the 23d inst, says:
Judging by the reports given by the press in
Northern, Middle, Western and Southern Illinois.
we think the wheat crop will prove the finest ever
cut in the State, while it will greatly exceed in
quantity that of any former year. The grass and
oats crop will, beyond question, be No. I.
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ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD The following
statistics of the Illinois Central Railroad Compa
nv will be found interesting to those of citizens
who are engaged in railroad matters as well as to
the general reader. We copy from the N. Y.
Tribune
"The Illinois Central Road, it is understood,
will be completed next spring. Its resources were
originally 100000 acres of land, which were
put into the hands of company of gentlemen,
who had subscribed to the capital of the Compa-
ny $l7,O00,000. The land was estimated to be
worth So, 100000 Thus the means of the Com
pany were $39, 00O, 900 to start with. The last
estimates made the entire cost of the road COM
pleted SIT 100000. 1t was determined to issue
this amount of bonds, secured on the land, in
such manner that the land could not he sold
without canceling the bonds. The first thing done
was to buy the iron for the whole road, at SIS
per ton for bonds at par. In six months after
wards the price of iron doubled, by which the
Company saved 81 100000. The high character
of the Company and the rapid progress of the
road commanded confidence, SO that the Company
were enabled to sell the whole 81 100000 at par,
with the exception of the February issue. The
sales were made payable in instalments which will
be complete in July next. AS these have fallen
due the money market has frightened, and those
who have took more than it was convenient to
curry, have soldto meet instalments, and the price
has fallen to IS. In the meantime the Comp
has gone on unnterruptedly until the road APP
proaches completion. The tightness in the market
generally by stopping other railro Ids increased
the supsly Of laborers at lower wages. In the
meantime the failure of the harvess abroad have
excited the market for breadstufs, made farming
lucrative, and caused great demand for Illinois
land. At this juncture the Company advertised
its lands ana in a week hid application for Co.
100 acres, VIII CHI at the minimum price OF SIS will
give $4S0, 700, for which bonds must be Cancelled,
and this at the NOM mt when the bonds are at the
lowest.
Thus the Company bought iron at the lowest
price rising speculation enabled it to sell il its
bonds at par; reaction gave it labor at reduced
prices excitement in farm produce sells its lands
ut the best rates at the moment when the bonds
can be got back On the b,st terms with the pro-
ceeds of land sales. The SIT 100000 Of bonds
thus negotiated Will, it is believed, SUFFICE without
bestowing in any other shape or issuing any other
other paper, to complete the road, go miles, and
probably close the construction account"
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NEW BOONSTORE!

n HAMILTON Co., NJ. 3, Winsow House, arc receiv-
W ing and opening the largest and best assortment OF
Books, Stationery Wall Paper and fancy articles before
brought west of Chicago, which they offer for sale the very
lowest possible cash prices.
call attention stock Of WALL PAPER,
comprising 1000 rolls which purchased low
wanting Wall Paper, would do well to look
assortment.
stock STATIONERY can't be beat this side CHI
cago.
WRITING PAPER Of all grades PENS, INK, RUBBER,
WRISTBANDS, RULERS, BLOTIING AND DRAWING PAPER
all descriptions and In fact all articles usually kept In Sta
tiOnery establishment.
GOLD PENS. We have large stock Of J. G.. Burs Gold
Pens, all warranted, which off the public at Eastern
prices Gold and Silver Tooth Picks. neat article.
Ldgers, Journals Day books Pass books and Mcorandums
of all styles, in sets or single.
We have good stock of Miscellaneous Books, and great
variety of Chlden's Books, which cannot fall to please.
Cheap publications. We have In store large stock,
and received by Express they issued
the press. We have arrangement New York city
by which all the forwarded to
printed.
School Doeks we have all OF A. 8. BARNES Co.'s pub
licaons which offer low other establishment in
town. Give US a call. C. A. HAMILTON CO.,
June 29-tf. No. 3, Winslow House.
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cHAALEs =: MAcKUsIH, ERAs1us s.. xpcrnrox.
MACkUBJN 4 EDGERTON, -
BANKERS,
And Exchange and Real Estate Dresers,
OFFICE NO. =, wIxsIaw MOUSE,
st. Paul. Ni.neaoto Territory.
WILL buy aud sell Exhapsepscoupt good bu,tues, PAPER
atcwTeDt raset-Hecsive Depostss-Buy aud Lsud
sale-by and sell Real Estate 90 CcmmsscpNste Coeo-
oTskc charge Of Real Estate psv taxes
and ds all Other buioess pertaining their peofessop,
REFERENCES.
Willis A. Corm7ns GoveTn@ HInDesstas
Alexander Ramsay, Ex-Governor
Osden, Jones & Co, Chicaso,
ClarIs Marvin, Del. Baub, Delhi, New Yorh,
Hadsvcrth 4 Sheldon, New Yovk
y. 4. Turtsr & Co, IL. Bank, Chicago,
Harrison Fay, Boston.
Notes Of tie uescnsots Of NscoD received
post and fsr Cold and Exchange u current rates.
June 26-iy.
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"LIBERrY OR DEArH."-On Saturday morning
last, slave employed as a blacksmith in the
Richmond (Va.) Gas Works, applied lighted
Germ, which caused it to blow up, killing himself,
and injuripg the building to the extent of about
$1,000. He had been hired to the city for the
last two years, but had been recently purchased
from his owner by Mississippi man, at very
high price, an arrangement with which he was
much Disconnected. He understood what he was
about when he attempted to blow up the works,
and preferred death to being transferred to the
far South.=Oeldlcdre Co. (P1l Rem.
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WALL PAPER! WALL R41ERs
4 LARGE .n< oaspaesc A.:o.sn.n, 3ra tsce3-sS,o0
n WA: cUADe.
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NT-We have hitherto refrained from express
ing our views on the late difficulty relative to a
claim in Dakota county, prefering to let the mat
ter come before legal tribunal for proper adj
iustment. We have watched, however, with con-
siderable interest the progress of the discussion
between the parties, but not until the appearance
of recent articles in the Minnesotan and De-
mocrat, did we sec anything to justify us in
meddling with that which properly belongs to
courts of Justice. But when efforts are made on
the part of prominent citizens and editors of
papers, to create feeling of hostility between
Protestants and Catholics, and thereby aspire to
the leaderships of political parties, feel called
upon to express ourselves as decidedly opposed to
any such course, as we believe it savors more of
demagoguism than sincere feeling to serve those
of whom the writer's act as champions. The in
PRODUCTION of religious elements into any discus
sion, is highly reprehensible, but more particu-
larly so when made political hobbies to ride into
power. Thus, the Minnesotian injudiciously in
troduced into one of its first articles the religious
element by abiding to the "dignitaries of the
church,' the s'Bull," &C., which might have been
omitted. 1t wasn't necessary to the point at issue
whether the aggressor was Catholic or Pro-
testant, bishop or a layman; the great question
was, had crime been COMMITTEE. ioy certain par
ties, and if so, who w.s at fault9 On the other
hand the Democrat, catching up the cry, sends it
wh:1iing through the air, and Unfortunately
denouncing all who do not believe as it does, call
inc them infdels, and other hard names, ostraci-
zinr those who have the audacity to stop their
papers, and giving the public to understand that
it (the Dcmocrat,) is the only paper which has
sufficient lberalty of spirit to accord to all class
es the right to believe as they please. Now, all
this we consider but clap-trap for political pur-
poses; and it i'll becomes tho Democrat to ring
the changes of ssreligious intolerance" when at
the same time it strives to keep alive that which
it so much deprecates. Why not take up the sub
iect on in its own merits? Why this Catholicism
and m-sectarianism and all other
isms which create prejudices in the minds of both
parties? Is it not done simply to FakiriSe the
unsuspecting, and thus win their votes9 We are
bound to no clique, we call no man master-we
are willing that all classes of our citizens should
believe as they please; but we are opposed, ut
terly opposed to the efforts of politicians STIR
ing up religious elements solely for the purpose
of making political capital.
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TUESDAY, JULY 4, 1854.
TODAY.

TO-DAY
To-day is the Anniversary of the American In
dependence. To-day from all parts of the Union
will ascend the glad hozannas of 25,OOO, 900 Of
Freemen. To-day the merry bells and booming
cannon will proclaim the Joy with which all true
lovers of liberty usher in the Fourth of July
IT'S day meet for rejoicing-'ts day hallowed
by the associations Of the past-'tis day, the
remembrance of which calls up stirring events,
and inspires us with still greater devotedness to
our free institutions.
Gazing through the vista of years We behold
WASHINGTON and his little band struggling against
contending odds-battling with the storms Of ad-
versity, urged ON by the bitter wrongs of the
British crown and encouraged with the hope of n
final emancipation. Undaunted IN the cause of
their country, they cheerfully bore the pangs OF
want-suAered and died to bequeath to their
children the right of self government. Years
have passed away, and with them one after an
other of those patriots, whose memory we meet
to-day to commemorate, and whose worthy deeds
will live Oh the brightest page OF history and be
cherished by each succeeding generation.
In l776 we were but thirteen States-a mere
the triumph of Right, we opposed the usurpation
of tyrants, and the Sun of Freedom smiled upon
US. Now, we are the greatest, most powerful
nation of the world, and wherever our flag aoa:s
there is the influence of Our institutions felt
The struggling millions of the Old World look to
us for encoufagem nt-Kossuth's eloquent voice
is heard above the din of battle; Mazzini urges
OF mis- Italian brethren in the cause of Freedom
Greece extends her right hand in friendly greet
ing, while crushed and bleeding humanity every
where gazes upon our banner and longs to sit be-
meath its folds.
1t is we'll then to commemorate the day which
gave US our freedom. 1t is we'll then to invoke
the spirit of the past and keep alive the fame
which burns in every true Americans bosom. 1t
is we'll then to lay aside all party feeling-to
unite in one harmonious whole, and actuated by
regard to the preservation of our Union and the
dissemination of our principles, so celebrate the
day as to leave no cause of regret in after years.
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The Merchants Bank of Macon, Go.

A late Pittsburgh paper states that bro
ker of that city received a Geographic dispatch
from New York, dated the 25th August, stat
ing that the Merchants Bank of Macon, Ga,
had failed. We notice. on the other hand,
that Thompson's Bank Note Reporter, stand
ard authority in money matters, of the Goth
August, one day later than the above authori-
ty, quotes this bank, as usual, at IA per cent
discount-placing it thus on par with the
very best Western or Southern funds. A pri-
vate letter on money matters, dated at Chica-
60, the goth ult., fails to notice such a failure;
and the conclusion must be that the first men-
toned report was false.
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tween us to change the condition Of things
as stated above. q Ed
Question. What was the time Of those
conversations
Answer. From the time of the defeat of
the old bill, down to the sth May.
George W. Billings, recalled.
Question. Did You make any contract with
any person in Washington or elsewhere to
assist you in the procurement of the passage
OF hll through Congress to grant lands
to the Territory of Minnesota for the con-
struction of railroad d? -- 80
Answer. ! did not on my own account
| was requested 10y certain gentlemen.of
MinnesOta-Mr. Steele, more particularly
requested me to employ his brother-in-law.
Mr. George Harrington, of this place-to
aid in the passage of the second bill for
Minnesota lands. He requested me to
promise him remuneration in stock of the
company for his services. He said that Mr..
Harrington stood high here and had great
many friends in Congress, and could aid
the passage Of the BILL accordingly en-
ployed him and set him to work prom
Used him five thousand dollars in stock, but
ITO money. said to Mr.. Harrington, L
come to you from Mr. Steele" made the
contract for Mr.. Steele, and felt myself
bound to see the contract executed fe t
myself bound to pay the stock if Mr. Sc !e
did not, and still feel so. This five thou
sand dollars is distinct from the five thou
sand dollars understood by me to have been
| 4 III r.
York. Mr.. Harrington wrote to me, after
the bill passed, that he wanted settlement.
| replied to him by letter, l think, that.
when ting stock Of the company was issued
he would doubtless receive his shares.
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TIE LANDS WITHDRAwN FROM SALE.-Thc
Milwaul ee News learns from Washington, that
the lands heretofore withdrawn from sale or
entry in the Willow River and Mineral Point
Districts, and on the proposed railroad line
from Dubuque to Fond du Lac, Lake Superb
or, will again be subject to entry on and after
the 25th of September inst On the same con-
diton as before the withdrawal
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Personal Intelligence.

Dunn, New IIa npshire; James f Eachant, St
Louis; William, do; DR. McDuugal, Fl Smelling;
Austin LOOMS, Pittsburgh; ii r Gamble, wife,
daughter and sons, ST Louis; james L FarwelI. N
York; Plumlner, do; G l. Burroughs, do; c Os
born, Ohio; c Woodruff, do; F Arthur, do II Ash
track, do; VIM Foster family and servant, Califor-
John Fi"kle, Canada; were among the arrivals at
the Winsl,w House yesterday,
VIM Palmer, PIT Douglas; N r Hanks, Wisconsi
James Fegus, St Anthony; Mrs Snyder, Mnnetonk
Jones, Va George c Tallman, U ,ica 3 Is
Vincent, Erie; Freeman, Y; r Freeman, do;
E Whitney, St Pant; J Minneapolis; Colonel w
NJ Hayward, New York; w Aiken, do; Miss
E Churchill, do; w Packart. do; John F Lucky,
do; A w Westlall, Madison; S NJ Bergen, do; }
Scott, Illinois; J CreI!, do; Rob't Mccullough,
Traverse DIES Sioux; John Christian, do; John w
Noble, Ohio; Gray, Saltwater; John Banfeld,
Manomin; Smith, Piq,a, Ohio; were among the
arrivals at the American House yesterday.
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psS~ We have been shown by our friend.
Mr.. McCLorDs, specimen of the new one
dollar coin soon to be issued from the mint at
Philadelphia. 1t is the same size of silver
five cent piece, having on one side, enclosed in
wreath of flowers the value and date, and
on the reverse side the figure of liberty. Ia
ken altogether it is beautiful coin, far ex-
ceeding the old issue of the same value, and
much more convenient.
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GRATIFYING. - Our old friend Mr.. JOHN
Lucky, informs us that the Minnesota River
has risen some eight or ten inches since the
recent rains, and that it is still on the rise
Mr.. L. has just returned from trip up the
River, and reports that the rains have been
general as far up as he has visited. If this is
the case, it will not be long before the Mime
sofa will be navigable again for boats of a
larger class than are at present plying on it.
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Bey- The steamer Jimour, a large boat, ex
ploded a few miles below Jefferson City, two
or three days since, killing about twenty per-
sons, and wounding great many more. The
boat was so badly injured that she sunk soon
after the explosion, and is now lying in six or
eight feet water.
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ng The popular steamer, Col. Morgan,
Capt JONES, came in yesterday afternoon, with
large number of passengers, and good load
of freight. Tbs boat under the command OF
her courteous and attentive officers, is fast be-
coming a favorite in this trade.
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n9 The steamer Globe, Capt. HAYcocK
came in yesterday afternoon. To her clerk We
are indebted for late Galena and New York
papers. The Globe brought mail.
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RaP The readers attention is directed to the
advertisement of WIN. DAHL. He talks sensi-
bly, and more than that, he has on hand a
good stock of books.