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bic and broken-hearted penitent, but as one
neglected and injured and forgotten Of God
who must and would be heard. In my mad
anguish, measured what conceived to be my
deserts against the need which Providence had
awarded, and arose from nv knees more rebel
lious than knelt down.
There are natures, and believe mine is one,
which no chastisement can subdue. Opposi-
ton calls into action all my energies, and |
fight forward my way with desperation; but
the least kind act, and the lowest soft whisper,
are enough to break the steadiest of my pre-
meditations.
1t was midnight or nearly 60, when re-
turned to the houseS-my hair wet with dew,
and my cheek pale with suffering. / was
trembling in every limb; and SO far from hav-
ing gathered any courage from my selfcom-
munings, all previous resolves, all energy, all
plans and purposes, were broken up; could
not shape any action for myself, and to ma
lures demand for rest, suspended, for time,
the conflicts within and looked to sleep as lifes
best blessing.
| passed through the garden on my way to
the house, for 80 the path had taken led; and
as approached the further gate, i thought some
one WAS leaning over it. The moon was cloud
ed, nevertheless / could not be deceived
dark figure leaned over the gate, aAd that it
was Mr.. Richards | did not doubt hesita-
ted, inclined at first to take some other route,
and avoid him. The direct way led past him,
however, and presently went forward; but as
| neared the gate he withdrew, under the sup
position, apparently, that he had not been OBJ
served, and seated himself in a side arbor
felt the truth, that he had been i'll at, ease and
was waiting for me, and at the same time de-
sirous Of concealing his anxiety, and SO betook
himself to the arbor, that it might appear as if
he was there simply for the enjoyment of the
night. opened the gate in busting, noisy
sort of way, as though had stayed out past
my intentions, and was blthely hurrying home /;
and, to complete the assembling, hummed
some pleasant snatch of song, and skipt close
beside him up the path, my eyes fixed on the
ilacs that, in the direction opposite him, hung
purple in the moonlight. Apparently, | did
not see him. II was coquettish device, and |
wonder now that was wisc enough to put it
in execution, for if 1 had knelt and implored
him to pity me--if had said how dependent
for happiness | was on his every sctioei-I
should have pushed my insecure hopes to great
er jeopardy than they were already gone ta.
fro BE CONTINUED.
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Cone tormenting, horrid thought,
That racked me all the time"

The great calm sky, nor the quiet stars, nor
tho soft embracing airs of night had no COM
forting powers. Now prayed, not ~ an hum
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-04

INDIAN BATTLE.-We learn from Mr.. Prescott.
Supt. of the farming department for the Sioux,
that War party of 40 Sioux and 60 Chippewas
met in the neighborhood of Red Wood on the 2lst
of June, where battle was fought and Sioux
wounded. The Chippewas had entrenched them
selves and the Sioux had surrounded them with
determination to keep the enemy in their holes
until reinforcement should arrive from Red
Wood. The news soon spread and 300 warriors
were soon on the 6eld-2O0 cavalry and 100 on
foot. One of the bands was headed by Little
Six, whose youngest son was wounded. There
was great display of Indian warfare, running,
shouting the war whoop, the war song, lances,
battle axes, bows and arrows, &C., firing of guns
and the air rent with the wailing Of the women
for the supposed slain in battle.
By a second dispatch which Mr.. Prescott re-
ceived, he was informed that the Chippewas had
made their escape in the night, but that they left
one dead in their camp. The fight commenced at
9 A. NJ. on the 2lst. The Chippewas fred on Eve
of the Sioux first. Little SKIS youngest son was
wounded in the knee. The main party Of the
Sioux were four or five miles in advance when the
fighting commenced. The firing was kept up all
day at intervals, from both sides, but the Chip
pewas being entrenched, and having breast
work of logs, the Sioux could not do them much
injury.
We learn from other reliable sources that the
Dragon we're called out, and most Of the Indians
arrested. All is now quiet.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-04
WALKING SEPULCHREs,

1t is related of the corpse of young lady
which was exhumed in Europe a short time since,
that when taken from the grave the features of
the deceased were placid and beautiful as in
the bloom of health. The pure marble brow, the
fair checks, tinted with the rosy hue, the pouting
lips, the calm, sweet smile, all were there entran-
cling the beholdcr with the beauty of her whose
gentle spirit had long since taken its departure
Thousands gathered to gaze upon the features of
that once lovely girl-a thousand causes were
given for the preservation of the body, but all
proved fallacious. Finally, in the presence of a
large concourse of people, the glass lid of the
coffin was removed, the arm punctured with sharp
instrument, when a most d:sagreeablc odor eman-
ated from the corpse, causing the crowd to scatter
in every direction. The beautiful features faded
the brow turned to ashes,-thc corpse became
lOathsome, disgusting spectacle.
Like unto the corpse Of that young lady can
aptly be compared the strolling mountebanks of
the present day. Exteriorly they bear the i'm
press of beauty, virtue and goodness, but beneath
the covering lie all that is corruptiblc, contamina-
ting and loathsome. They are emphatically walk
ing sepuchrcs ''they smile and smile again, and
yet are villains still"
1t is not in the low GROCERY where the drunkard
is made-he is finished off there; but it is in the
gilded saloon, surrounded by gorgeous pictures
and fascinating scenes. Here is where he enters
the CIR Of Pleasure and glides over the sea of
intoxicatiOn until at last Death sweeps him into
an ignominious grave. So with the Gambler
He enters not at first the purieus where glimmers
the midnight lamp over bachanalian festivities,
made more enchanting by the jinggling of the
Gamblers gold; but he enters the Art Union,
the genteel lottery, the Gift Concert, and there,
under the influence of the magician's wand, COM
mences career, the legitimate results of which
are blighted reputation and troubled con-
science. These Gift Concerts and Gift Legerde-
main performances, therefore, are the most to be
feared. The proprietors generally are smooth
tongued and hypocritical, apparently the pinks of
morality and virtue, but they do bear about them
that which doth make the heart sick and the blood
creep with indignation. Their subtle poison is
quietly instilled into the minds of the young, and
under the guise of pure motives, they gull the
public out of hundreds of dollars which might
have been appropriated for laudable and praise
worthy purposes. They are living corpses, des-
titute of purity, void of decency and which on
being pricked ,send forth stencil whose deliterous
influence is felt wherever they move. Shun them,
pass on the other side. They are full of disease,
contagious than the small pox or the cholera,
and wherever they 60 they leave their Shiny marks
behind them. They are WALKING sEPuLcuREs!
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-04

Act 1.-Scene 1.-Editor,s Sanctum.-Fakir's
agent presents one-third Of . column Of bufIoon-
cry in lauds&ion Of said Fakir-wishes it to 20 in
as editorial. Editor.-Can't do Il; it is against
our rules. We never puff any one until we know
ment is inserted. A slight nervousness ON the
part of the agent. His exit.
Act 2.-Enters Fakir, and presents the propri-
etors with Eve tickets. Exit.
Act 3.-Two days have elapsed.-Sceue chan
ges-Fakir in Pioneer Office reading the Times.
Mutters. Listen. ssNow this paper can devote
a half column to Willard Fillmore, but can't
puff me. am just as great in my profession as
Willard Fillmore is in HIS" Throws down the
paper with considerable indignation.
Act 4.-Standlng puffs in three city papers, &C.
companied by large Gift advertisement. Edi-
tors getting crazy.
Act 5.-Scene changed.-Editor of Times In
Democrat Office. Is informed that Fakir won't
advertise in Times because it wont puff him
thinks the Times ga one horse concern &c. Is
informed by Editor of Times Ghrough another).
that if his (the Fakir's billy is not settled before
morning, he would find that the Times was t,oo
horse concern, with driver.
Act 6.-Enters Fakir's agent-pays bill-stops
adv.-quite indignant-leaves the Office in huff.
Act. additional puffs in the Fakir's organ,
1.-THE Democracy also in the Pioneer and Minneso-
tian. People getting excited.
Act S.-Seene changed.-A new turn in the
Play.-Excitement increasing.-A broken down,
sickly horse, attached to a very weak carriage,
decorated with handbills, preceded by a band Of
music! followed by delighted boys.
Act Great rush for tickets.
Act l0.-Great excitement for prizes.
Act 1l.-Misgivings as to the amount invested
in Gifts.
Act l2.-The attache to the Fakir arrested-ter-
rible excitement-prisoner liberated-all quiet.
Act l3.-Last grand final puff in the Democrat.
Act 14.-Crowd at the Court House, motley
group shake the hat'-all on tiptoe- highest
numbers draw the prizes-Fakir draws the SPLEEN
did horse and carriage digmtaries stare-a ire
mendous sweating takes plaee-the crowd MUIR
murs.
Act l5-Long faces and many curses.
Act l6.-Excitcment decreasing people in their
sober senses regretting the loss of their dollars
have come to the conclusion that experience is
dear teacher and that they have learnt lesson.
We have thus erected a monument to the men,
DRY of the Fakir of silva The inscription on it
is truthful, and we believe the foundation we'll
laid. Should there be any stones loose we have
plenty of material with which we can fill up the
inches, and if we need help we can call upon Mr..
McGuire, Lambert and others, gentlemen well
known to the Fakir. Any further services needed
will be cheerfully rendered by the Times.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-04

Know NOTHING PREsIDENr.-The first Presi-
Dental candidate Of the new party is in the field
Let all the trumpets sound, and let everybody
take notice, that the Know Nothing banner for
1856 has been, or soon will be; hung cut upon
John NJ Clayton, of Delaware, the original Know
Nothing statesman. Mr.. Clayton's claims are
founded upon the introduction of his amendment
into the Nebraska Bill, providing that no for
eigner should be allowed to vote or hold Office in
the territory. Several members of Congress-, we
are told, have endeavored to enroll themselves
with this mysterious society, but Senator Clay
ton has, by coupe etat, headed them all. He
is the Know. Nothing candidate, and is bound to
succeed if the party holds together long enough.
N. Y. Herald.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-04
SATURDAY, JULY l, 1854.

WINNEBAco TREArY.-The U. S. Senate on the
10th, confirmed the treaty with the Winnebago
Indians, modified by an amendment, suggested
by Mr.. Rice, viz:-that they should not be located
nearer the Mississippi than the forks of Grow, or
rather Crow Quill River. The centre of their
new country will be about Cedar Island Lake.
The amount of land ceded to the United States
by the treaty is nearly half a million of acres
This amendment renders the treaty satisfactory
to our people. Carver City, at the foot Of the
Little Rapids ON the Minnesota river, is said to be
the nearest accessible point on navigable water
to where the new Winnebago Agency will be To-
cated
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-04

THE Sioux AND CHIPPEwAs.-Our readers re-
collect that some weeks since, we gave an account
of an attack made on the Chippewas,. at their
agency, by a war party Of the Sioux, in which
several scalps of the former were taken. Short
ed by Big Wind, chief Of the Mile Lac band,
went out to avenge themselves on their enemies.
The Sioux, however, had been forewarned of their
intentions, and surrounding them with large
force, bore away the scalp Of Big Wind. The re-
mainder of the Chippewa party returned to their
agency quite disheartened Aparty Of Pillagers,
one of the Chippewa bands, numbering about onS
hundred, who went out some time since, has not
yet returned. We shall hear bloody accounts
from these Indians during the summer, as neither
tribe will refrain from these contests so long as
any real or imaginary balance rests against it on
the scalp list.-PtOneer
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-04

Ey- We are indebted to Hon. Z. Goodrich, of
Massachusetts, for his speech in opposition to the
Nebraska Bel, which is an able exposition of the
whole subject. Mr.. Goodrich commences by per-
tinently icmarkins-
be done with compromised
Sir, IT is high time We hal done with them, if
they are to be considered as binding in honor and
good faith, no longer than that section of the
country, which has received AMI appropriated its
half of the consideration, finds it for its interest
to come in and take the other half.
The Honorable gentleman then proceeds to lay
bare the rascalty of the Nebraska iniquity, and
in a very able manner annihilatcs the pigmies
who for a season founder in the mud hole of pop
ularity, bought by carrying their principles to
Southern markets.
We are also indebted to Mr.. Goodrich for a
copy of the eulogies pronounced On the death of
the late Vice President, WV. r. KING.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-04

CgIn Iowa the election for State officers takes
place in August. For Governor, James w.
Grimes, Wing, is opposed by Curtis Bates, Ne
braska Democrat. For Congress in the First
District, R. L. D. Clark, Wing, is opposed by
Augustus Hall, Nebraska Democrat, and in the
Second District, James Thorrington, Wing, is
opposed by Stephen Hampstead, Nebraska Dem
ocrat. We feel sangune that Iowa will elect
men deadly opposed to the Nebraska iniquity.-
She is a free State and will not give her inAu-
ence to s. A. Douglas.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-04

GIVE learn from the Galena Jeffersonian
that DR.. John Robinson of that place committed
suicide by dividing the femoral artery, Just be-
low the groin. He had been in the habit of eat
ing opium, but was gentleman of good family
and of good education.
A day or two before the commission of tb. ia
tai act, he walked with his little son to the Cath
Ole burying ground near his own residence, and
there taking bold of his hand and speaking with
the tenderest expression of voice, told him that
life to all was short and uncertain and that death
to most was not unwelcome. ssMy son." said he,
"when am gone, remember your father and be
kind to your motherp' The exhortation- then
thought to be no more than the despondency of
an enfeebled mind, but now known to be hint OF
what was to happen-was the first intimation OF
his fatal intention. Unfortunate man.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-04
Seven Lives Lost Lake Superior in a small Boat
The Country.

OSTONAGO, June III.
The Indians brought in news this morning that
seven men who left this place "a few days since in
a small boat for La POinte, were all lost the
boat having been found on the beach with one of
the bodies lying dead On the bottom, eight miles
this side of La Pointe.
The names of all the unfortunate persons who
thus met an untimely fate have succeeded in
obtaining, together with their residences with one
exception:
Hiram Gray, Trap Rock, Michigan; Thomas
Buzzo, do Jonathan Conkln, do; j. Colvin, do;
b. Conklin, Detroit; J. Aiken, do.
They were undoubtedly in the gale of Thurs
day. and their little craft unable to stand the
sweeping pillows. One of the number, if not
more, was a fine sailor and knew the lake well.
Ontonagon has improved lately, and is getting
to be quite place. Plank roads are being built,
and everything wears an air of business-like ac-
tiyity, quite remarkable for so small town but
more Of this hcrcafter.-COr. Of the Cleveland
Leader.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-04

eSFThe Nominee arrived yesterday morning
with not SO large number of passengers for Min
nescta as on her previous trips, in consequence,
probably, of the extreme warm weather. Capt.
Lodwick was in command, Capt. Blakely having
resigned his post to take charge of the Galcna.-
We learn from the Captain that the water in the
Mississippi river is very low, and it is thought
that if it continues to fall there will be consider
able difficulty in navigating.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-04
THE MISSISSIPPI.

The following true and eloquent remarks are
the COMMENCEMENT Of letter from Chas. A.
Dana, ESQ. of the N. Y. Tribune, who accompa-
MED the late excursion given by the Rock Island
Railroad. It is dated from st. Paul:
Certainly, Of all rivers, the Mississippi is the
most imposing, the most picturesque and the most
beautiful. Ispeak now Of that portion of it above
the mouth Of the Missouri, for the rest have not
seen. Magnitude with the most delicate finish,
grandeur of outline with exquisite beauty of de-
tail, are the characteristics of its scenery. The
broad and powerful stream is broken by frequent
islands covered with dense foliage, which, at
this season at least, is deliciously fresh and
green, bordered by lofty bluffs, far more beauti-
full than the Palisades of the Hudson, rising in
every fantastic variety of form, with abrupt and
craggy rocks in front, but with the most perfect
green sward stretching back to the prairie in the
rear, or sloping down in lovely hollows and
charming hooks that break the continuity of this
river wall and give constant change and delight to
the beholder. These hills all wear the aspect of
cultivation; and the groves of oak that dot their
smooth surface, scattered along their sides, or
perched like orchards on their SUBMITS, have no.
thing wild, and favor the illusion. The rocks
that form the foundation of the bluffs and chiefly
face the river, do not rise abruptly from the wa
ter's edge, but break out about half way up the
hight to tower perpendicularly and broken, in the
form OF ancient walls, or caStle DattlementS, SO
that the very Rhine does not seem more rhetoric
in its appearance. At little distance SO regular
are these walls, so often the eliminating point,
so regular the abrasures Of time and weather,
that it is difficult not to believs that some race Of
barbarians built these Businesses, and long ago
left them to fall to ruin. As sad no river is so
rich in all the elements of beauty-and there arc
Indian legends enough for romantic associations
but above all no river is so rich in all the ele-
ments of power. We gaze with wonder at these
astonishing fields prepared by nature herself,
where the first tool Of the pioneer is the plow-
and at this soil whose teeming richness and fa-
cilty of culture announce the future home of
millions. There is no region on earth, think,
which can sustain larger population than that
ON both sides of the northern Mississippi. A rich
soil suited to every product Of the temperate zone
and absolutely inviting the hand OF the farmer
a climate genial but not enervating; frequent
streams to afford water and fuel abundant on the
earth the great river for highway, and rail
roads which in fortyeight hours land the traveller
On the Atlantic-with all these advantages the
entire country must become the home of one Of
the freest, most intelligent, most powerful and
most independent communities of the world. No
where else has the hand of Providence so marked
out the foundations of Empire; no where else is
there such an influx of emigration from all di-
rectiOns.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-04

A BIC LuaF.-lt appears that California is not
the only State in the Union in which big nuggets
OF precious metals are found. few DAYS ago a
mass of gold weighing Ass penny weights, and
worth 81 ,4iO 40, WAS taken from a mine in Col
umbia county, Georgia. 1t was extracted nearly
from the surface OF the earth, from vein of great
depth and richness.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-04

HENRY CLAy.-On the 29th of June two V, ars
ago yesterday, the eloquent voice of Henry Clay
was hushed in death. Two years ago the country
was in comparative peace and harmony, while
now discussions and dscord are rife~ Two years
ago what changes Could we call back the pa
triot and place him in the Councils of the nation,
his eloquent tones would thrill the ears of those
who have wantonly trampled on that compromise
he was instrumental in concentrating. but we
will not disturb his sleep-peace to the gallant
HARRY CLAY.