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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12
GENERAL LAND OFFICE,
1OL1 1QSf
Register, Minneapolis, NJ. T.

MONEY MATTERS-IMPORTANT.-W find the fol-
lowing account Of money matters in Thompson's
Reporter of August 26th. We must say that the
cred the money of the New England Banks ''rot-
tcn'' and ''dangerous,'' is quite new to us. The
New England Banks have always been considered
the best Banks in the country. Still, he may be
in possession of information of which we are ig-
norant. The sky looks squally. Look out.
The Dovers' Bank, Ogdensbg, New York, failed at II A.
Milford, Delaware, redeem
We do not know that it has suspended at the Bank
failed redeem in this city Wednesday, August at
The Erie Kalamazoo r. R. Bank, Mchgan has also failed
to redeem its notes in this CITY, This failure properly date
Also, the Bank OF washenaw, Michigan, at 10 NJ, Aug.
Rumors unfavorabie County Bank
MartnSugh, New Work, and Sackes Harbor Bank, Btao
thage, New York, under protest.
doubtful Banks various sections Of the country
would Northern people reject all Tennessee and
Georgia monsyhe good Banks u those localities DO not desire
We would advise in this locality the rejection of all Michigan
money-the Michigan Banks find opening home
consin Illinois fail buying
crimnatey, Wisconsin and Illinois at IN cent? and Indiana
this money at these rates, will
bring it to uniform rate Of discount New York and
should incurred holding it, has long been Our firm be-
England Banks, TO the nveterate shin
plasters, are the most rotten and dangerous.
quotations Uncurrent Money liable to change
every hour the Reporter the
ent reliable. We think all Western and Southern WILL
for two, range to D cent except Indiana,
which bids fair to deprecate more than = cent.
s. In Michigan, the Pennsuar Bank and Govern
Stock Bank the Free Bank pnc and their notes
amply secured.
leton Free Banks and we Think also amply
Carthage, New York., Is well secured. The
Droves OGdensburg, York; secured that its
notes will be worth go to 90 cents on the dollar.
cy The Merchants Bank, of Macon, Georgia.
has not failed. 1t is not so reported by Thomp-
son. and there are letters in this city stating that
it is perfectly good.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

The RIGHT OF PRE-EMPTIoN.-It is well known
that a diversity of opinion has existed as to the
correct construction of Mr.. Wilson's letter relative
to the right Of pre-emption on lands with
drawn from sale and reserved for railroad purpo-
Wilson to Mr.. Olds, that persons can 60 on the
lands reserved for railroad purposes, and make
settlements "with view to pre-emption."
| AS we now understand the matter, it is this =
Congress gave to settlers certain rights. One of
these rights was the privilege of settling on sur
veyed Government lands. This right has never
been taken away from the settler neither did the
act granting the land to the Territory for railroad
purposes take away that right. The withdrawal
of the lands was to prevent their being entered,
but that withdrawal did not prevent settlement
with view to pre- -emption, consequently settlers
can 60 on lands withdrawn for railroad purposes,
settle, and be entitled to pre-emption up to the
time the patent issues to the company-that is
up to the time when twenty miles of the road is
built, provided tho charter shall stipulate the
number of miles. Let it be remembered that
should any future grant of land be given to our
Territory, for railroad purposes, and certain lands
should be withdrawn, it will make no difference to
actual settlers-they can 60 on the lands-culti-
vate thcm-improve them, and If they comply
with the requisitions of the law, hold them. If
this is the construction of the law, (and SO it ap
pears from Mr.. Wilson's letter,) every person in
and out of the Territory should understand it, for
the opinion has been prevalent that when lands
are withdrawn for railroad purposes, settlements
cannot be made, neither can persons get pre-
emption after the withdrawal of said lands. Be-
low we give the letter:
GENERAL LAND OFFICE,
..-- 18th August, 1854.
SIR: In reply to yours of the 29th ult., have
to state, that all lands embraced in the Notice
of Withdrawal, No. 5l9,'' dated 18th ult., are IL
able to "valid -emptions''-as we'll those
which may be predicated upon settlements made
since, as before, such withdrawal it not being
the intention of the Executive, in thus withdraw
ing lands for proposed Railroads, to prevent set
Elements upon the public domain, with a view to
pre-emption.
Respectfully, your ob'd't serv't,
JOHN WILSON, Commissioner.
Register, Minneapolis, NJ. T.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

FOREIGN NEws.-The steamer Europa has ar.
rived, bringing one weeks later news.
Flour-Western canal 32s: Ohio 33s; Corn
lower, at 36s White 36s.
Money Market.-Consols SO So. Brown and
Shipley quote White Wheat at 9s Cd a los cd
Red IS Sd 9s I'd.
Breadstufs generally, demand fair. Holders
firm.
Allies investing Boomarsund. Crimea ex-
pediton not sailed: Other affairs unaltered.
The London Times has an article strongly
censuring Gen. Pierce for his conduct in the
Greytown affair.
Smith O'Brien, the Irish exile, writes to his
family that he is preparing to leave Van Die.
mans land and return to Europe.
The accounts from Spain were giving great un,
easiness and it was thought that the impeach.
mcnt of the Queens mother would speedily lead
to the abdication of her daughter. There was
some probability of a custom union with Portu'
gal.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

Hon. E. B. WAsuBURNE.-This gentleman has
been nominated by reclamation as candidate
for reelection to Congress. Mr.. Washburne is a
firm friend of Freedom, and we believe an honest
man. We entertain no doubt of his election.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

cY We are informed by the passengers of the
Luela, that the accommodations of the boat are
excellent. Every thing is clean and neat, and the
officers are pleasant and obliging. As this boat
is owned principally by our citizens, we hope it
will be well patronized. Capt. Boyce and his
clerk are fayorites with all who travel.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

NEW BooKs.-We have received from G. Ham
ilton Co., sFashion and Famine," by Mrs. Ann
S. Stephens. From w. S. Combs, 'Off Hand
Takings and Crayon Sketches" by G. w. Bun
gay, both delightful books, notices of which we
shall give in future issue.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

c. We are surprised at the course the Mime
sotian pursues in discussing any subject. The
editor seems determined to step out of his way to
abuse private citizens, or, in other words, single
out certain men, and by every means in his power,
seek to cast odium upon them. 1t shows very
weak mind. We said we were surprised-we are
not surprised, for sc it is the nature of the bcast
From hog we can't expect any thing but grunt.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

A terrible tornado passed over Louisville on
Sunday last. The Third Presbyterian Church,
was blown down during the service, causing the
instant killing of twenty and severely inlurins
several others. About one hundred other build
lngs were unroofed and blown down. Loss es-
tmated at one hundred thousand dollars.
The same tornado passed over Jefersonville,
blowing down twenty houses.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

ca A meeting Of the Wings Of Hennepin Co.,
will be hell at Chambers Hedderley's, Mime
apolis, on the 10th inst., to make their nomina-
tions. We hope no one will be nominated but
those opposed to the railroad swindle. Let them
show their hand we want good and true men in
our next Legislature.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

GTThe jury who tried VIM. Uxford, for an as
sault upon Richard Fl. Dana, jr., counsel for the
slave Burns, have brought in verdict of guilty.
He has received his sentence ere this.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

Cy@It is stated that there is not a solitary Dem
ocratic paper in New York city which upholds the
Administration. This is rather humiliating to
the who was elected President by an over
Whemn~ minority.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

Gy The Ga!ena Jeffersonian, speaking Of the
railroad schemers says: hJ
Not one of the schemers engaged in that fraud
is to he believed, although he should swear a
thousand oaths. thief is always a liar.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

the Sioux recently killed and scalped three Chip
pewas on Chippewa River. ..E
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

YELLOW FEVER AT New ORLEANs.-The New
Orleans Courier, of the 10th, states that ten
deaths per day by Yellow Fever were occurring
at that place. There were some eighty cases in
the hospital.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

cyYoung America, the new paper recently
started a Chicago, has ceased to exist, but from
its ashes is to rise the Chicago Times. Mr.. Pat
terson, the editor withdraws, and Mr.. Sheahan
takes his place.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

wJ. j. Beardsley, Esq, of Rock Island, an
nounces Himself as an anti-Slavery candidate for
Congress in the Rock Island Advertiser.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

e1yT The crew of the ship Cyane which fired
on to Greytown, are ashamed Of the act, but they
say they were obliged to obey the orders of the
Captain. lie is said to be quite popular with his
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

c. case of coup de soliel occurred in town,
a few weeks since. Mr.. John Tinney, while en-
gagged on the new mill being erected on Hennepn
Island, was struck to the earth. A physician was
Immediately called and he is again quite restored.
ST. dnthOnu ErDress
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

g The Galena Jeffersonian states that the
first stone in the main pier of the Rock Island
Railroad Bridge, was laid about one week since.
The injunction has been removed and no further
difficulty is apprehended.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

CO We were pleased to meet Mr.. Nichols, Of
the Rural New Yorker, yesterday, who came up in
the Luela, for the purpose of spending the winter
with u.s.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

Col. BIssELL.-The Galena Jeffersonian of
the 3lst states that this gentleman was dying
at Berkley Springs, Va. lie was attended by
Gen, Shields.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

cI We are indebted to Mr.. Dressler, of ths
steamer Globe, for late papers.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

n New FEATURE.-A merchant of \. Y. bv the
name of Durand, whose property was destroyed
at Greytown, caused Captain Helms TO be arrest
ed for the act, but while the Sheriff was hurrying
him off to Jail, the Custom House officers inter-
ferred and he was liberated by giving bonds to
the amount of twenty thousand dollars.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

cry7 A fire occurred in the establishment of
Mcssrs. Rosenheimcr & Hurd's st. Louis, Mo-,
on the Dist, which destroyed $4,000 worth of
nronerfy
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

SALMoN's SEPARAToR.-We witnessed yesterday
afternoon the operation of beautiful machine
for separating grain and grass seed, which took
the first prize silver medal at the Worlds Fair
New York, and the first prize at the New York
State Fair in 1882 The construction of the ma
chine is very simple, yet it does its work eectual-
ly. 1t will clean from twenty to forty bushels of
wheat per hour-will separate the chaff from the
wheat, grass seed from clover, dead grain from
the pure; in fact it seems to be endowed with
discrimination and most excellent Judgment. 1t
is machine which will be, we might say, is now
much needed in this territory, and we most cheer
fully call attention to it. 1t can be seen at the
room formerly occupied by G. H. Parker, one
door below the Times Building.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

cg Skating Infantry are about being organi
zed at Cronstadt. They are intended to Ggh
on the ice. fa-
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

C151 Charles S. Lewis, Nebraska Democrat,
has been elected to Congress from the Twelfth
Congressional District Of Virginia by majority
of 166.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12
BALTIMORE. August 90.

BALTIMORE, August 70.
One hundred and nineteen deaths from yellow
fever are reported in New Orleans for the week
ending the 20.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

CT The steamer Globe arrived yesterday af-
ternoon, with quite q large number of passen-
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

CV We learn that the Winslow Honse has
been sold to A. Vance Brown and Mr.. Hawks.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12
CINCINNATI, Aug. 90

CINCINNATI, August 20.
A destructive FIRE is reported to be now raging
in the business portion of st Louis.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

~" Erie railroad stock. as aIp'Ars from las
quotat;onS is still on the decl ne IL is aow 4Jo-
ted at III - ana II.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

CT Several days of rain have caused a rise n
the river Of nearly one foot. Air cool and bra
cinr.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

@ Gen. Dix has sailed for Europe. He in
tends to meet his family in Italy.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

SPREADING IT ON THIcK.--The Chicago Free
West says =" The Joliet Signal is the most sub
servient, contemplate, insignificant, vain, mean,
meagre, shabby, vile, miserablc, scrubby, pitiful,
despicable, ridiculous, farcial and 6nical speci-
man of Locofoco organ we have ever known in
all our experience"
Gg The above language is quite applicable to
'' one of our neighbors,' the Minnesotian-only
that print preteads to be a Wing organ, while the
Signal is Losofoco, and much more consistent
journal.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

SAp.-We learn from the Galena Adv. that the
Hon. Z. \. Janson, State Treasurer Of Wisconsin,
who lost two children year or two since, by the
burning of his house, when the little creatures
rerished in the flames, has within the last fort
night, lost three by the cholera, his remaining
children, and brother and sister.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

Ca5' A bloody airay occurred on board of the
War Eagle few days ago. 1t appears that two
colored hands from The RoyaI Arch were on board
and got into dispute. one, by the name of Bru-
tus, stabbed his Antagonist b ooks, creating a
wound nine inches long. Little hopes ar, enter
tanned of his recovery.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

Cy en-. Joseph Lane, of ,leson, has been
quite sick at The Pres cents mansion. lie is now
cony al laScpnt.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

g The mother Of the celebrated Sam Patch,
died short time since, at the age of 80 years.
She is represented as a worthy, christian woman
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

ONINors.-The French Government has refused
to grant an armstic. 1t dictates peace the fol-
lowing terms. Nicholas must brush up for Ma
poleon Third is determined 10 follow IN the foot
steps of his uncle. The Paris Monitor SAYS:
lst. The abolition of the Russian protectorate
over Wallachia, Moldavia and Servia.
I'd. The freedom Of the mouth of the Danube
Sd. Revision of the Treaty with reference to
the limits of Russia in the Black Sea.
4th. No power to have the prorectorate over
Turkish subjects.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

W The Know Nothing vote in st. Louis al
the late election, was 1000.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12
UNTEST NEWS

The Luella arrived last evening. By her we
received a mail.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

DIsCREDITED BANKs.-The New YORK Evening
Post of the Oath, says: e7
We learn to-day that the brokers, the Metro
politan Bank. and the American Exchange Bank,
all refuse to receive the bills of the Carthage
Bank of this State, Drovers' Bank of Ogdens-
burgh, and the Bank of Milford Of Delaware
State. The last named was owned by Charles
Colgate, of this city, and the Drovers' Bank by
Mr. Gilbert of Opdensburgh.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12

GY Our St. Anthony correspondent shall re
ceive q place tomorrow. a g. 4e
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12
REPEAL OF THE RAILROAD GRANr.-Hear what

REPEAL OF THE RAILROAD GRANr.-lIear what
the St. Anthony Express says on the subject
Our readers have already doubtless learned that
the grant of land by Congress, for Railroad pur-
poses in Minnesota, has been repealed. We have
no doubt but that this is gratifying intelligence
to the great body of the people of the Territory,
as after the nefarious transactions that have oc-
Cured both at home and abroad, by interested
parties in this road, no one would have felt any
confidence in the measure, even had the bill pass
ed as drawn by Mr.. Sibley. 1t is possible that the
time may be somewhat deferred by the repeal Of
this grant, for building railroad in Minnesota.
but We would infinitely rather be without the road
prey to a gang of land sharks, pirates and con-
summate scoundrels, that had we'll nigh secured
the tempting prize. The Territory is once more
free, and it will be long before she will again be
in such imminent jeopardy OF being sold to Wal
street. With the men who used their utmost ef-
fort to effect this sale, the people have yet an ac
count to settle. So as
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-12
THURSDAY, SEPT. Z, 1854.
MANLY.

MANLY.
Twent;eth.-The testimony to-day before the
Minnesota Railroad Bill Committee, by j. Travis
Rosser, is straightforward and manly. He tells
his story plainly as an honest man should do
As soon as he learned that there two versions
to the bill, he took the necessary steps to ascer-
tain how and by what authority the alteration was
made. He conversed with Mr.. Stevens. Mr.. Ste
vens affected Indifference in the matter. He stated
he would inquire into the alteration, and then
bade Mr.. Rosser good day. Strange Mr.. Stevens
did not know any thing about the alteration when
he was accosted by Mr.. Rosser.
Twenty -frst.-Mr. Billings says that he had no
conversation with Mr.. Sibley. Now it can be
proved that Mr.. Billings went to Mr.. Sibley and
asked him to consent to have the words "future"
and "or' struck out. Mr.. Sibley would not
consent, and Mr. Billings knew this when he testi-
fed that he had no conversation with Mr.. Sibley
in relation to the change in the bill. This is the
hardest kind of swearing in fact it's going the
whole figure 1t will be observed that in Mr.. Bill
lngs' first testimony he knew but very little about
the matter now he says that he had repeated
conversations in relation to the third section of
the bill, passing over period oftwo weeks. I'm
mediately following he says that he cannot say
what the words were that were striken out; he
did not know it until it was done. Again-"1
never knew the words of the bill till it passed."
Oh, oh! Was not Mr.. Billings in the room with
Gov. German, Mr.. Sibley and others, when the
bill was read or at least that section relative to
the words &C future" and cor" and did he not
rather object to it and was he not informed that
without the words ssfuture'' and &c or" in the
bill, it never could pass Congress? Did he not
consent to give it his support? Good bye, Mr..
Billings. The deeper we probe, the more disgust
ed we become.
St. Mary's beacon., 1854-05-04

MINISTER FROM RUSSIA The New
York Tribune announces as certain the
appointment Of Count Alexander de Me-
dem to succeed the deceased Mr.. Bodis-
CO as Russian Minister at Washington.
Count Modem belongs to one of the
most aristocratic families of Courland.-
He is closely related to the Princes oil
Byron who once reigned in that province,
and is first-cousin to the celebrated
Duchess de Dino, the wife Of nephew
of Prince Tallyra1d, who for more than
twenty years presided in Paris and in
London over the saloons of that great d,.
plomatic deceiver, and enjoyed his com.
plete confidence. Modem is about As
years old, completed his education at the
German Universities. especially at Bonn
and his information is diversified and ex.
tensive. He is highly ambitious and
well bred, and what is commonly calico
a heightened aristocrat. The Count ha.
been for nearly twenty years in the di.
plomatic career, having passed through
all its inferior grades.
St. Mary's beacon., 1854-05-04
TRUSTEES SALE.

DY virtue of q decree of the Circuit
- Court for Saint Mary's county, sit
ting as Court Of Equity, passed the 14th
December, 1853, the undersigned, Trus.
tees, will offer at public sale at 81. Ini-
goes Store, on Saturday, the 9th O. May,
all the real estate of the laie Theodosius
Courtenay, containing $50 acres more or
less, and known as blue Stone, Hill
House and Elizabeth Manor. This land
is eligibly situated on ST. Tnigoes Creek.
en- inlet Of the st Mary's river, which 10
navigable for large vessels up to the
farm, and has on il one of the finest oys.
ter coves in the county. The soil il good
and well adapted to the growth Of Corn,
Wheat, and Tobacco. The Improvements
consist Of Dwelling House, which d I'm
good repair, and the ordinary outsAouses.
The terms OF sale are $500 cash, bal
ance in equal instruments Of s. IL, ana
Is months, to be secured by the bonds &C
the purchaser. with security 10 Be sp-
proved by the trustees. Upon the pay.
ment Of the purchase money in full, the
subscribers are authorized by ~
to convey the same to the pfTchka el
and discharged Of ell claims Of the pare
ties to the cause. roftg-,,r =.
JAS. T. YATES, lr-......
r. FORD. ~gI-. a''e s''
my4"34tts- 3 .sss7 is-i 81 -.
St. Mary's beacon., 1854-05-04

(conefudtd tfoa' Tie ID Pqgs.)

with fresheniny wind, and At one the
feared that would not seeSthe brig a.
/. gain. Morton who accompanied me.
had his cheek. frozen, and ] felt that
leihargic numbDess mentioned in story
kosSks.II. viii tell you what this feels
like. f6F q have Bs.en twice s'caught out. "
Sfeepiness is NOT the sensation. Have
youc&ev FecciVed the sshock Of mac
nefic electric msthine, and had The Pc
cuIiar benumbing sensation Of .'can'tIet
20. extending up to your elbow joints
Deprive this.of is paroxysnal character:
ssubdue, bat diffii.e it over every part OF
|, She system, and you have the so,ealled
pleasurable feelings ofincipient freezing.
fit seems even TO extend to your Brain
tits inertia issagraented: every thing a.
bout yoa seems Of a ponderous sort !; and
am. the whole amount of pleasure u in
\ gratifying the disposition 10 remain at
rest, and spare YOUR self an encounter
s~itki these latent Fesistahces. This IS,
alsappose, the pleasurable sleepiness OF
of the sloey ho,kFgn sasli, !