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in another column Of the progress of the War in Eu-
rope is Of disastrous character and yet good must
result from L., for II FRANCE takes part In the melce
England must also defend her rights, and then Hungary
and other disaffected portions will embrace the oppor
tunity strike blow for freedom. We regret
Turks have with such disastrous loss, but with |
the help Of France and England they need fear
Ne believe before another issue of our paper terrible
news will be communicated concerning this European
War.
LIEEL SUir.-Mr Fry. manager Of the Italian
Opera, New York city, has received $4,000 Of
James Gordon Bennett, Of the N. Y. Herald, for
sandering him. This, with the costs oil the prosccu
ton, will take out Of Bennet's pocket, the snug sum
OF $4,000. Ii is conceded on all sides that the
verdict is just one, for the IIerald's systematic de-
termination TO break down Mr. Fry quite obvi-
Gus 10 those who read that paper. Mr.. Bennett,
however, takes the matter philosophcaly, remark
ing, by the way, that the verdict will not deter him
from speaking the truth, him to deviae from
the path lie has hitherto pursued. Bennett is i'm
mensely rich, and this little act OF bleeding will not
affect him in the least
THE LATE FIRE IN NEW YoRK.-It is now cs-
pers, by the late fire in New York, is not FAR from
81 400, 900. Total loss, including the destruction of
other property, 81 $50 900. All the plates types,
manuscripts, beside all the matter arranged for the
January number Of Iarpers Magazine were destroy
ed. The of the fire originated from Plumber
who was engaged at work in one of the rooms, and
who wishing light drew match, and threw il
into pail of camphene, used to wash of printers
ink, supposing il to he water. The flames spread
with great rapidly, and in two hours the ten build
ings, occupied by the liarpers, in ruins At the
time the fire broke OUT 800 girls in the estab
iishment who rescued by the Hook and Ladder
Companies from the windows. One girl, from fear
jumped from a window, and was so seriously injured
that she died shortly after. BY this calamity some
1900 persons have been thrown out OF employment
1000 directly or indirectly employed by the
iiarpers. The business portions OF the communit,
came forward, and placed in the hands of the mann
moth publishers, over 500, 900 in cash to enable
them to go on with their business.
| FRANKLIN's BIRTH DAY.--lt has been suggested
by several that the Printers and Publishers of Min
nesota celebrate the Birth Day of DR.. Franklin, on
Saturday evening next, by Supper, Speeches, &c.
The suggestion is good one, and we hope measures
viii be taken to carry it into effect The shorncss
Of the time, however, would seem to preclude a very
extensive arrangement, bn, even quiet ''st down"
would do much toward harnonziug and promoting
the interests Of the craft. II anything is to be done
let it be done without delay.
NEW CousTERFrtrs.-Ane extra from Lords
Bank Note Detector, published at Cincinnati Ohio,
announces that counterfeit, ten dollar bills on The
Webster Bank, of Boston, and los on the Roches-
ter Bank Of n. Y, have made their appearance Let
cur merchants he on the look out,
FROM MxxlCo.--The George Law brought dates
from Vera Cruz, to The Sth Of December which state
that Santa Anna had been proclaimed Dictator for
ten years, and account from the city of Mexico,
asserts that he was DC declared Emperor on IT, e
10Th.
SUGAR.It is reported tia, the Sugar crop in
Texas will fall short about 1000 hog sheads
Cor. BEyToY.-Wc learn that this gentleman
has esigued his position as Chairman Of the Com
nittee Military Affairs, in The House Of Represent
tatives.
FARM FOR SALE.-We call attention to the
advertisement Of MIR. Henry McKeuty in another
column lie has host Of land on hand which he will
sell for nothing, ard for which he asks only
few dollars more. Mr.. McKeuty is drive-a-hcad
business man. ard those who wish to purchase land
would DO well to call on him.
| The RECENT MCRDrRs.-A public meeting OF
the citizens of Saint Paul, was held AT the Court
House, Oh Saturday evening last. for the purpose of
inquring into the recent murders committed in our
streets. Lott Mote, Esq, was called to the Chair,
and Allen Pierse, Esq, appointed Secretary. Re-
marks made by Mr.. Owens of the Minncsotian
Mr.. Jackson, Mr.. Hoyt, DIR. w. w. Finch, Mr.
Allen, Mr.. w. G. lie Due and Allen Pierse The
following resolution was introduced by Mr.. lie Due,
and after short discussion thereon was adopted bv
reclamation.
/ Rexolrod, That we, citizens of ST. Paul, here rs
senbed, consider the appointment of Special Po-
lice detective AS mperiouSy demanded and that the
duty and responsibility OF appointing such officer and
Of rendering public streets safe thoroushlares at
ali times of day and night, with the President
and Town Council.
/ The Resolution seemed to meet the W ishcs Of
/
s. P. Townsend, the Sarsaparilla man, is building
a residence in New York City, which is to cost
$4,000.
NORTHERN RAILRoAp.-The Galcna Advert
ser states that bill has been introduced into the
House Of Representatives, by Mr.. Washburne, grant
ing the right of way and alternate sections Of the
public lands, to aid in the construction Of the North
western railroad from Galena, Illinois, by the valley
of the Tete oes Morris to the Great Bend Of the Min
nesoa River in this Territory.
IMPORTANT BILL.--A bill has been introduced
into the House Of Representative Of the U. States,
&c for the Improvement OF the navigation of Galena
River and the Habor Of Gaena. Illinois, BY widen
ing and deepening the channel Of the said River, the
sum Of twenty thousand dollars be, and the same is
hereby appropriated out Of any money in the Treas.
ury not otherwise appropriately; the same to be ex.
pended under the direction of the Secretary Of War"