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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30
MONROE PARDONED!

Ii will be remembered by our citizens, that in
March last, Lewis Monroe, ca colored many was
arrested for shooting James Dixon (aso colored)
and held to trial for an assault on said Dixon
with intent to murder. The jury returned YER
diet of guilty, and Monroe has been lying in Jail
until yesterday, when Gov. German pardoned him
and he is now at liberty. lie was sentenced by
Judge Sherburne few days since.
The ground upon which this pardon is based
appears to be this:
LIST. That the verdict Of the jury was adverse
TO the charge of Judge Sherburnc, who seemed
to think that the facts did not warrant a convc-
ton Of assault with intent to kill, but merely a
conviction Of an assault and battery, and
ID. That petition gotten up by MOnroe's
counsel, numcrously signed, asked the Governor
to pardon Monroe, because the verdict of the jury
was not in accordance with the facts.
There may have been mitigating circumstances
in this case, but we fail to the good, valid rca
sons why the pardoning power should have been
intcI,osed to have released Monroe from all pun
ishmsnt, for if, as the Judges charge and the
verdict Of the jury plainly show, the prisoner was
guilty of assault and battery, on this head at least
he ought to have suffered the penalty of the law
We cannot be too cautious in the administra-
ton of justice, for if the law can be violated and
the violator set at liberty through the instrument
tally of the pardoning power of the Governor,
we shall soon find that law will lose its efficacy
and Justice become mockcry.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

GA counterfeit $40 bill on the State Bank
of Louisiana is in circulation.
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GyFThe lovers of splendid steamboats, and
fine natural scenery, can now indulge them
selves in both particulars. by ride up the Missis-
sippi on the War Eagle.-Galena I'D.
CYCertainly they can, and when they get
here they enjoy themselves in fishing, hunting,
and roaming to their hearts, content. Come on.
LIVES LosT-A sail boat was recently picked
up by the schr. Kitty Grant, about nine miles
from North Manitou Island, on the side of which
was found written the following:
"Whoever finds this boat wish would carry
intelligence to my wife, together with $l42 50
dashed to this boat.
H. S. BUSHNELL
ssDixon, Lee Co., ILL.,"
Also, the following:
&C. John Miller, Lewis Larson, H. S. Buck. If
any finds this property, we wish it sent to our
folks"
The poor fellows probably found watery
grave.
GY A Postmaster is not obliged to register
money letters deposited in his Office for transport
alton by mail. But the department advises that
all Postmasters shall keep some memorandum Of
them, so that in case of subsequent loss, the in
vestigation it will occasion, may be more easily
made provided it can be done without extra ex-
pense.
CO" Most people think that because they show
their money to the Postmaster before the letter
is sealed, that therefore they can recover the
money if lost. This is not so-it is only done to
facilitate the finding of it,
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W AN Indian woman died at Knights Ferry,
California, recently, at the age of l42 years.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

y'The Mary G. reached our levee yesterday,
with full freight for the merchants Of st. Paul.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

G5EThere are in Paris eight thousand Free Ma
sons. The Grand Master Is Prince Mmat.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

BUILDINGS on THE STREET.-The Surveyors in
laying out the streets and squaring the corners,
find that many of the houses are on the street by
some five and ten inches. As matter of course
these buildings, (mostly brick cannot be removed
without great Inconvenience and expense to the
owners, and as the proprietors were governed by
the old survey in building, it cannot be expected
that the city will compel them to tear down and
erect their buildings over again. 1t is hoped,
however, that our citizens will do all they can to
aid the Council in getting things in order, for
in order matters will then go smoothly onward.
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eTThe nerve that mover relaxss, the eve that
never blanches, the thought that never wsnders-
these are the masters Of victory.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30

THE DEFINITION OF GENTLEMAN.-The late
Judge Talfourd, in the case Of Wag VS.. Kelson,
tried at the Bristol, England, assizes, shortly be-
fore his sudden death, thus defines the character
Of gentleman
sThe evidence proved that the defendant, while
in the theatre, had said to the plaintiff, ''Do not
speak to me, am gentleman, and you are a
tradesman." ssGcntleman,'' said the learned
Judge, sis term which does not apply to any
station. The man of rank who deports himself
with dignity and candor, and the tradesman who
discharges the duties of life with honor and in
tegrity, are alike entitled to it nay, the hum
blest artisan, who fulfls the obligations cast
upon him with virtue and with honor, is more en-
titled to tho name of gentleman than the man
who could indulgein offensive and ribald remarks
however big his station"
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o. The ship Ericsson has been raised, and will
soon be put in good order.
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NECESSARY RECREATION TO HEALTH.-lt is very
generally recognized and admitted, that depriva-
ton Of air and exercise is great evil; but it is
not 90 well known that abstinence from occasion
al recreation or amusement is also an evil of no
slight magnitude. 1t is, however, primary law
of the economy, that no organ can maintain its
integrity without regular recurrent periods OF ac-
tivity and of rest.
In the case of the muscular system, if any mus
cles or set of muscles ceased to be used it wastes
and disappears; but if it be used too much it
becomes strained, and loses its power. It is the
same with the nervous system; it the brain be
never exercised its energy is impaired; but it 1t
be over exercised its energy is exhausted.
If when person takes a very long walk he re-
turns home very fatigued, and finds that his mus
cles are temporarily thrown into wrong or dis
ordered condition and if he continues this pro-
cess Of fatiguing himself every day, after time
he becomes thoroughly knocked up, i'll and inca
pable of undergoing even common amount OF
exertion. So it is with the brain. If an individ-
ual keeps his attention upon the stretch for an
undue number of hours, he experiences at the ex-
piration of the task, brain fatigue loss of mental
power, and sensible necessity Of rest; and if
this individual persevere, day after day, month
after month, year after year, in subjecting his
brain, without intermission or repose to extreme
fatigue, he will end by setting up peculiar state,
which is, unhappily, excessively common in these
times, and is known by congestion of the brain.
The activity of every organ causes flow Of
blood towards itself. If a person raises his arm
by the action of the deltoid muscle, that action
or contraction of the muscle produces determi-
nation Of blood to its interior; and if a pcrsen
think, the act of thought causes flow of blood to
the brain; think intently, this flow of blood is
often very perceptible, for the head becomes hot,
and sensation of throbbing about the temples,
or in the head itself, is experienced.
Now, when man undergocs too much brain
work, a constant and considerable flow of blood
to the head occurs, which may become chronic or
permanent, and produce that condition which is
called determination Of blood to the head-a
condition which not unfrequently ends in apo
plexy or paralysis. Congestion Of the brain is
one Of the most prevailing diseases that torture
humanity. 1t is especially rife in England and
America, where the spirit of commerce, ruling
the length and breadth of the land, piles up with
one hand immense fortunes for the few, while
with the other she scatters among the multitude
consuming diseases.-Jour. Health.
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THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1854.
OUR STR EETS.

Perhaps nothing attracts the attention of stran-
gers SO quickly as our naturally beautiful SITS.
We do not mean the regularity with which they
are laid out, (for on this head we cannot boast
neither do we mean the innumerable shade trees
which line their sides, nor their width or general
comeliness, but we allude to the perfect evenness
with which nature has left them,-almost as prim-
tive as the day the first vehicle ratified over the
virgin soil. Now, shall we take advantage of this
great desideratum and with 9 little expense make
our streets the very best in the North West, or
shall we sit quietly down and allow them to take
care of themselves? We are aware that st. Paul
is young city, and that much has been done and
is now doing to give it shape and dignity, but
this is only stronger argument why this matter
of streets should receive our earliest attention.
Does the joiner commence building the house at
the top? Does the mason first erect his chimnies,
then his foundations? Why, then, should a COM
munity commence building prior to laying out the
ground? Wide streets, cleared of stones, orna-
mented with trees, squared where other streets
intersect, and uniformly built upon, add much to
the beauty of a place, and have silent influence
upon the minds of many who come among us Ell
ther as visitors or with the intention of remain
ing.
How much would the citizens of Boston give if
their streets were only regular-and how much
have they already expended to straighten some of
their principal thoroughfares? And this natu-
rally suggests the inquiry, how came they crook
ed? By an utter disregard to uniformity at the
time Of the early settlement,-the same disregard
which has prevented st. Paul from being one Of
the most beautiful and well laid out cities in the
Union.
Have the clean, wide, and straight streets of
Philadelphia been detriment to that city? Has
Broadway, N. Y. injured the great metropolis !?
Have the public thoroughfares Qined as they are
with magnificent elms whose branches entwine
with each other and form delightful shade,) of
New Haven, Connecticut, been the means of re-
tarding the growth of that place? Have they not
rather added to than subtracted from, the inter-
ests of these cities? Then why should not St.
Paul be benefited by wide streets, shade trees,
and the other etcetras incidental and belonging to
we'll regulated city?
Now is the time to arrange these matters, and it
is for the interest every real estate to
that they are arranged, and arranged in such
manner as to rebound to the credit of our city and
the spirit and enterprise Of our citizens.
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GREAT THROUGH LINE TO THE WEST
~W- BALTIMORE AND OHIO r..

-&zf;s2<ss Railroad, from Baltimore 10 ksEf
Wheeling, and connecting there with the large, new,
and splendid Steamers Of the Union Line on the
Ohio, and the Stages TO GAINESVILLE, &e.
This expeditions line being now thoroughly com
pleted, by the late finishing Of the Great Board
Tree TuHne and the road being in excellent order,
the earnest attention of travellers is confidently
directed 10 lis superior advantages and low fares.
The scenery upon this road is of the most stupcn-
dous and attractive character ..,r. i,
The Express Mail Train leaves Baltimore daily
at p. M, and runs directly through 70 Wheeling
$3.50 miles, in Is or 10 hours, including all stop
pages, arriving there at 2 or p M. next day; or,
passengers leaving Baltimore At 8 A. M. may lay
over for lodging in Cumberland, u7e miles,, and
proceed thence 10 Wheeling in the morning.
To connect with these trains, the cars leave
Washington al 0 A. M. and 8 p. M. daily meeting
the cars from Baltimore at the Washington June
ton, DIETER known the Relay House,) nine
miles from Baltimore.
At Wheeling the seven unrivalled Steamers OF
the Union Line, which have just been completed
for this route, form a daily connexion with the
cars, and convey passengers down the Ohio TO
Cincinnati and Louisville, where the Stages for
Nashville, &c.; or the ST Louis and New Orleans
Packets, may be taken by those going further on.
Passengers for Columbus Tor who prefer the
land route 10 CincinnatD and other parts Of Ohio
and the West may also proceed direct from
Wheeling in the Ohio Stage Company's excellent
coaches over the best part Of the National Road
TO GAINESVILLE, &c, and thence by railroad.
Passengers for Wellsvie and Cleveland by
steamboat and railroad viii also find this a most
agreeable route, there being regular and speedy
connection at Wheeling 10 and from those places.
Baggage checked through from Washington TO
Wheeling, and no charge for transfer Of passen-
gers or baggage.
Fare by through ticket with the right to lie over
anywhere on the routeJ from Washington 10
Wheeling, $3.50; 10 Cincinnati, Gil; to Louis-
vile, S12.
Tickets TO be had of Mr.. PARsoNs, Agent, at the
Railroad STATEN, Washington, and Of the other
Agents Of the Company
WIN. PARKER,
Sep 2l-dtf General Superintendent.
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MistsIIaas0as.
7 MPERIAL DIcTIoNARY, ENGLIsM,

ii nhPISHIA11 DICIIONANl, ENGLASh,
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Diary and Correspondence Of John Evelyn,
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Sir Edward Hyde, afterwards Earl of Clarendon,
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The life of Marie de Medicis, Queen of France,
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under Louis XIII, by Miss Pardoe, London
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MARA; or the Child of Adoption, an origi-
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Is il possible to make the best Of both Worlds,
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My Schools and Schoolmasters, by Hugh Miller,
81 25
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Browns Discourses on the Sayings and Doings
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Holiday House, by Miss Sinclair, new edition,
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Infants Progress, new edition, fifty cents
Physical Theory Of Another Life, by Isaac Tay-
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The Mixsiana of ilmanv
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IN Treatise on Perspective for beginners, sim
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III Just received
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My Schools and Schoolmasters; or the Story OF
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TIME COMING sTRUGGLE--The Com
IL ing Struggle among the Nations Of the Earth,
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