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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

About two hundred of the excursion party.
Including Mr.. Fillmore and his friends, went d.
rectly to st. Louis from Rock Island.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

cgTThe passengers on the several excursion
boats which recently visited our city, not only
passed resolutions highly complimentary to the
captains, but also contributed literally to pro-
curing testimonials to be presented to them. Or
the Galena $500 was raiseI.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

The Bleach works at Scott's Pond, Smith
field, were destroyed by fire on the 9Th of June.
Loss S65 600
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

FREIGHTs.-The Galena Advertiser says that
freight from St. Louis to that place, are 70 and
% cents. From Galena to St. Paul 3O cents.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

Col. BENroN's MISUNDERSTANDING from the
iattering manner in which this work has been re-
ceived BY the American people, We are Led to be-
lleye that Its sale will be tremendous. 1t is re-
ported that already l0O, 900 copies have been Or
dered, and that more orders are constantly COM
ing in.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

Ia Gen. Ward, Judge Advocate of the State
OF New York, has given Judge Douglas com.
pllmentary dinner, at which speeches were made
and the little giant replied.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

c. Towers, whig, has been elected Mayor of
Washington city by from 400 to 500 majority
This is terrible blow against the administration,
which did all it could to prevent Towers election.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

CD-The Galena arrived yesterday morning with
800 passengers for Minnesota. We are indebted
to the obliging clerk for late papers.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

GYWe have received little pamphlet from
VIM. Goodwin, Esq, of New Haven, Conn.,, Civ
ing the statistics of the State officers Of the Sen
ate and House of Representatives Of the Connec-
ticut Legislature for 1854. 1t is a useful work
for persons in that locality, and exhibits much
care and industry on the part of the compiler
From it we learn that the youngest member in
the Senate is VIM. b. Harrison, from New Haven,
aged 80 years. The youngest member in the
House is Augustus Brandegee, from New Lon
don, aged 25 years. Among the clerks of the
House we notice the name Of our old friend, Fran
els E. Harrison, editor Of the Windham co. Tele-
graph, aged %.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

(NY' The Cincinnati Commercial says that 100
German emgrants passed through that city, on
their way to Nebraska
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

Episcopal BISHOP OF IOwA.-Rev. Fl. M. Lee,
Rector of St. Pauls Church, in that city, has been
elected Bishop of Iowa.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

Cy- Hon. L. B. Washburne, the faithful cham
plon OF freedom, while on his way to Washington
was invited by the citizens of Chicago to tarry
among them short time to allow them an oppor-
tunty to testify their approval of his course in
Congress on the Nebraska Bill. His time would
not permit, but he wrote them a letter, setting
forth the motives which had induced him to on
nose tI,n R;I1
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

s. Three persons have been committed to pri-
son in Boston, without bail, for the murder of
Deputy Sheriff Batchcldor.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

SICKNESS AMONG THE RUssIANs.-The London
Times states that great sickness and dependency
prevail among the Russian troops. Thousands
are diving almost daily
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

The CRoFs.-rWe learn that the crops generally
throughout the country are in fourishing condi-
ton. Corn and Wheat look exceedingly we'll.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

MINNESOTA WnEAr.-A few days ago we pub
lished little paragraph relative to sale OF Min
ncsota Wheat which took place at st. Louis. We
are happy to learn that the sllc was made by MIR.
L. Hurtzell of Point Douglas. There were 1000
bushels
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

GVThe Expenses attending the Rock Isiasd
Railroad Excursion, is said to have been $751;
900. This amount was paid by the Company.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

CO We learn that several carpenters who had
been in the city for several days past, looking fo-
work, left in the last boat. We observed in the
Democrat of last evening, that Marshall & Co. adj
vertisc for four carpenters.
Persons who wish help must advertise. There
is 20 other way.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

c. A fine shower of rain yesterday morning
allayed the dust, and gave new life to languid
vegetation.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

y y son of Mr.. James Miller and an appren-
tice boy left Sand Prairie, 10 Daviess Co., ILL.,, on
the 9th of April, and have not since been heard
from. One about II years old, and the othe,
II. Any information concerning them will be
thankfully resolved by the distressed father.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

Gy The Dubuque Herald of the 18th ult.,
complained OF want of seasoned lumber at that
place. There was also a scarcity Of green lumber.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

Eyp The steamer Humboldt arrived from thu
Minnesota river yesterday afternoon.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

The steamer Galena had not arrived, when w
went to press.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

~Wx. BEswsnEz, ESQ.,, the Banker, returned
from an eastern visit on the Royal Arch yesta.
day morning. He states that much Inquiry il
made respecting our territory and its resources.
He will please accept our thanks for late Chica-
60 papers. an
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

.ET A man may be great by chance, but never
wise nor good without taking pains for it.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

a. VIM. Henry Forbes, Esq, our Postmastr,
came passenger in the Royal Arch, which arrived
Saturday morning. Mr.. Forbes has been actively
engaged during his absence in endeavoring to get
daily mail to st. Paul, and we are glad 70 learn
from him that the prospects are very fair
We believe our citizens are unanimous on this
subject, and as in union there i strength, 20 let
Us pull together and get that daily mail.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

New HAMPsuIRE.--Thc election for Z. S. Scna-
tor is to come up in the New Hampshire Lesisa-
ture next Friday. 1t is said, that Hon. john p.
Hale will be a candidate Onc side, and Mr..
Hibbard on the other. -
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

From present indications it is probable that the
Cholera will continue to prevail along the river
during the summer, and although our citizens may
remain exempt from the scourge, the reputation
of the ,ty-;lecency-humanity, require that We
should be better prepared to extend helping
hand to strangers, stricken by the hand of God,
who come to cast their lot amongst us.-Dem.
CT We heartily agree with tho Democrat in
this matter. While we are aware that the City
Council have done and are now doing very much
for the comfort and convenience of our citizens,
yet We cannot but regret that some comfortable
place has not been provided before now for the
sick who are thrown in our midst. Our city is
healthy-our citizens enjoy general good health,
AMI this is an additional reason why we should
extend ready hand to those afflicted with that
fatal scourgc-the Cholera. temporary build
in: would be better than none at all. We trust
the Council will act in the matter as early as pos
sibly, so that we may be prepared to do what We
can to allay the pangs of those who are the un-
fortunate victims Of disease.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

FRox WAMNoroN.-The Washington cores
pondent Of the New York Courier writes as fol-
lows:
members was held to-day, and resolutions were
adopted to oppose all appropriations not indis-
pensable to the public service, and adjourn with
out recess at the earliest possible day. The Pa
ci6c Railroad Bill d given up. It will be drop
ped.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

it vas with much dificulty HAT they could be
gathered il seasoA for our timely return.
FNALl.-The Jefersonien learns from Chicago
that s'the last Of the excursion trains reached that
city on Saturday evening last; and that the COM
pany carry back with them the most pleasant re-
collections of their trip in the northwest. The
arrival Of trains was punctual, according to the
time before agreed upon. No accident occurred
and not a case of sickness happened to mar the
endowment of the occasion.''
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20
MoNDAY; JyNE IL, 1864.


=
Some few Of our citi.sns think (and they are
probably hones in their conyictions) that the
Press Of the city should make no mention Of the
casslof cholers ID our midst With all due de-
ference to the opinion Of these gentleman, We
must say that we view this matter in far differ
ent light. We believe it to be not only the duty
Of the Press to publish all the facts in thu ea.e.
but for the Board of Health to publish officially
the number of deaths each day. This We desra
necessary that the public may know precisely
what to depend upon, what to guard against, and
what information to communicate to their friends
east The idea Of mualing the truth when life
and death are concerned, is, in our opinion, not
only wrong, but calculated to work mischief, Il
was but few days ago that we were informed
that there had been twelve deaths on board the
steamer Galena, and this information was sent
in three different letters east. On inquiry We
found up to that time there had been no deaths
whateeer, but since then five. Now could the
Press be depended upon, these exaggerated sto-
ries would never get before the public, and con-
sequently would not 60 abroad. The truth is
there has been too much winking and blinking on
the part Of the Press in this matter of contagious
diseases, and the sooner it is done away with the
better. -roa
We shall endeavor, at all times, to give as cor
rect statement Of the facts as lie within our pow
er, and by this means allay much of the excite
ment which usually follows false rumors set aAoat
by well-meaning but misled persons. And we be-
lieve it to be the duty Of the Board of Health to
let the people know exactly the state of AFFAIRS
Besides this, we shall suggest at all times, and on
| all occasions, all such remedies as will in anv
way alleviate the sufferings of the patient, unin-
| fuenced by fattery or-frightened by threats.
The disease which has proved fatal to several
OF those persons who came up on the Galena, is
not epidemical, from the fact that we have not
heard single case of Cholera among our citizens,
and only those have died who INDUCED in the rich
food on the boat. No cases occurred on board of
the Nominee or Royal Arch, and there is now no
occasion for any alarm. We insist that with
proper regard to the laws of health, it is impossi-
BILE for Cholera to rage to any extent in our city
Or territory.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

SCENERY or THE UPPER MIssIsaPPI,-The editor
of the Chicago Courant was one Of the party IN
the late Excursion to st, Anthony. He ssys;e
" The scenery on this beautiful river, II Il admit
ted by foreign tourists in our party, cannot be
surpassed, nor indeed equalled BY any thing in
Europe. predict that it win be ne fashionabls
route next year for tOurists.0
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

Ca The authorship of thu fist llomstcad bill
ever drafted, is claimed for Geo. W. Allen, a ma
tive of Windham, Ct. and printer by occupation.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

*. Y. T." in the Democrat of FRIDAY
evening, worked himself into passion because
the Times stated few days since, that ssseveral
persons had died of the Cholera in the lower part
of the city, He takes umbrage at our article
because it stated the truth, and insinuates that
by thus making this matter a local affair Tin "X.
Y. Z's." own perverted brain) we might commit
an act of suicide, &c.
Now, we wish &c x. Y. Z.'' and all other per-
sons, to distinctly understand, that if case of
Cholera occurs in the lower portion Of our city,
the middle portion or the upper portion, we shall
give the fact publicity, and if we commit an act
of suicide, it is our look out, and not ssX. Y. Z's
This contemplate sectional feeling, existing be-
tween the lower and upper part Of the city, is UNI
worthy the name of decency, and those persons
who seize upon every occasion to pervert the
meaning of a well-intended article or deed, are
beneath the notice of honorable men. They would
close the gates Of truth, crush the noble aspira-
tons of the oal,-dry up the last drop of hui
man kindness, for paltry picayunc. They see
nothing, know nothing, love nothing but the al
mighty dollar, the leading god of their existence;
and when anythin, is sal !, which in their dis
torted imagination, they think affects their int r
ests, no matter how much truth it contains, the
DRY is raised, S'you will injuro businoss, peo-
pie won't buy our real estate"
Probably OK. Y. Z.' is a real estate owner in
the lower part Of tho city, and chagrincd at the
success of the Times, takes this occasion to spit
his cnvious saliva on the sidewalks of respecta-
hity, in hopes that the dirty pool may affect orre
tard the progress of other portions of the city, ex
ccpt in the immediate neighborhood of his proper
ty. We wish the amiable writer to understand,
that the editor Of this paper is cognixant of 6 his
duty as public journalist" and that he will per-
form it, asking no odds of him Or any other per-
son who, for personal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT would sup
at what sacrifice. s5 ..,.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20
Indian War Broke out in Texas.

OHAKLESTUN, JUNG 3.
The New Orleans papers contain important
news from Texas to 3lst ult.
The threat of the Indians to wage desolating
war against the whites is being carried out. An
express which arrived at Galveston reports 500
ln1ians under Wild Cat the noted Chief. He re-
commends slaughter of the white inhabitants
When about % miles from Victoria they fell in
were slain with the exception of two. They next
attacked party of traders and citizens, killing
thirty-six of their number, among whom were
thirty Nlcxicans and six Americans.
When the express left the fight was still being
carried ON fercely, and the Indians had said that
they would desolate the whole country on the bor-
ders of the Rio Grande. The express rider had
but he s succeeded in Selling one Of their horses
and escaped
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

GYWe think there must be some mistake in
the article we published Saturday, announcing
the appointment of Green Kcndrick as Senator
from Connecticut. Hon. Lafayette s. Foster, the
present Speaker Of the House Of Representative,
was elected in May last for the term Of six years,
and Hon. Francis Gillette for the short term COM
mencing May Is, 1854. How it is that Mr.. .Kcu-
drick is elected we can't see. We were led into
error by telegraphic dispatch in our exchanges.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

o. A lead has recently been discovered
at or near Galena, and although its value is not
known yet the lucky owner offers to take one hun
bred thousand dollars for it, believing that by
doing so, he is selling very cheap.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

BENTON CoUSTY.-The st. Anthony Express
st ties that the lands in Benton CoInty are being
rapidly taken taken up by settlers.
The crops look exceedingly promising and give
assurance of an abundant harvest
The river is too low for the Gov. Ramsey to
reach Sank Rapids.
laundering operations arc carried on, on the
Mississippi above Sank Rapids
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

CT Mr.. Hemans, the son of the sweet ro,tcss,
has resided at Rome for more than six years, as
the correspondent of Londen paper.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

LIFE INsURANcE.-Geo.ge llezlep, Esq, is agent
for the Life Insurance Company Of New York,
the merits of which are duly set forth in another
column
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

MINNEopoLIs.-This town is g owing very rap
IDLY, and in one year from this time; if it contin-
ues to grow as it has for the pas, ten mon h, the
stranger who sees it now will be scarcely able TO
recognize it then. .,s 5000 -f
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

The LONG ISLAND MURDERs.-In addition to
what we gave yesterday respecting this brutal
murder, we find the following james Wickham,
formerly of the firm of Wickham & Corwin, gro
GERS in this city, and who had retired on a farm
gether with his wife, and negro boy. The af-
fair has created the greatest excitement in the
place, it is the first murder that has taken place
in the township for thirty years.
IArER.-Mr. Wickham and the negro boy are
still alive, groan escaping from them at inter-
walls, but no hopes are entertained of their recOv-
been robbery, but in this he failed the servants
escaping to the neighbors and giving the alarm,
he fled, leaving behind him his hat, which had
been recognized as belonging to Nicholas Dane.-
Tracks of blood were left from the feet of the
monster rs he passed out of the house. 1t seems
that after his discharge on Wednesday, he hung
about the house, and made use of threats towards
the GIRL Ellen, for not marrying him, attributing
her refusal to the advice given by MIR. and Mrs.
Wickham.
On Friday morning he left the house, took his
trunk, and went to Greenport. There he left the
trunk, and on that night is supposed to have walk
ed back to the residence of Mr.. Wickham, dis
lance of about ten miles, broke into the premises,
and doubt not Intended to murder all in the
deed had not the girls been awakened by the cries
house, and would have accomplished the bloody
of Mrs. Wickman.
Up to the latest account no arrest had been
made, and it was supposed that the murderer was
secreted in the woods, or perchance making his
way towards New York. The inhabitants, how
ever. were out in full force, and no doubt the
monster will be captured. He is described as
being six feet in hcighth, broad shoulders, black
hair, inclined to curl, high cheek bones, and is
| about % years Of age.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

GTWe unite with the Democrat in according
praise to Bishop Cretan and those ssSisters Of
Charity" who so nobly stepped forward TO re-
lieve the suerings Of the poor sick strangers who
came up on the Galena. The mission chusch wss
soon turned into hospital, and to our personal
knowledge every comfort which could be had was
administered to the wants Of the inval;ds. ~:
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

CY-We remember witnessing the complete dis
comfture of wit of no inferior order, by mes
sage politely delivered at supper party by lit
tie girl: ....-
eff you please, Mr.. B., mamma sends her COM
plments, and would be much obliged if you wo'd
begin to be funny.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

GREEN PEAS AT CANNON RIvER.-We were in
formed by gentleman from this section of coun-
try few days since, that he eat green peas, raised
near Cannon River, two weeks ago. He stands
ready to make his word good, If it is doubted.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

doubtless we should have seen a further display
of amiability in commencing what he saw.
FOUNTAIN CAvE.-Three miles from the Fort is
Fountain Cave, whittier many of the party re-
paired. This curious excavation displays so
perfectly some Of the subterranean operations
going on in mother earth, that a word in descrip-
ton is not amss. The whole surface of the
country5thereabout is underlaid by stratum of
shay lime rock, only few feet in thickness
Beneath this is bed of soft and friable sand
stone. Doubtless the cave has been formed by
the waters of spring forcing their way under
meath the lime rock to the sand stone and along
that to the edge of the bluff, where the opening
which the constant action of this stream has ex-
cavated, is now known Founthin Cave. In
the lapse of time, if the operation goes on, very
perceptible changes will be wrought. Since our
last visit, we thought the cavity was quite mate
rally enlarged. The sand washed from the dis
integrated rock is very pure and white. 1t is said
that it can be proftably used IN the manufacture
of glass. Within the cave q little party assem-
bled and made the roof ring with cheers for the
projectors of the great excursion. To comment
crate their Gberality, nay, muni6cence, we could
well afford to strain our throats to the uttermost
and we did.
FROM ST. PAUL TO THE FoRT.-Many Of the
company who did not make the round with car
riages, desired the boats to 60 up to the Fort and
in this particular as in every other on the trip,
the desire of the guests was gratiied. About FIVE
O'Clock we got under way, and with many of the
citizens of St. Paul on board, we had an exceed
ingly pleasant ride. The view from the bluff.
upon which st. Paul stands, was, we are told, re-
markably fine. The. Galena, the War Eagle, the
Lady Franklin, the Golden Era and Sparhawk-
the entire feet-were crowded with people-the
streamers were Aying-theb bands playing! What a
change from six years ago!
Arrived at the end Of our journey, the pas
sengers all went ashore to amuse themselves for
an hour, as they could. That they found the
amusement they sought we do not doubt; because
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-20

EFFECT OF FEAR.-Nfs JdmeS q. LEWIS, OF LUCK.
port, N. Y, has in his eating saloon tame robin,
which, until year ago, was beautiful singer.
1t was kept in the same room with parrot at that
time, when ssPoll," being out Of her cage, flew
across the room and alighted on the cage Of the
robin. The robin was very much frightened, and
since that time has never sung note, or acted like
the same bird it was before. But what il still
more singular, its feathers are gradually turning
white.