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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-12-26
CALIFORNIA.

We arc under obligations to Mr.. \. Elicit for q
California Chronicle of Nov. Is. Though the new.
has mostly been anticipated by the telegraph from
n. y, the paper contains many interesting par
ticulars. The arrival of a portion of the Japan
squadron at Honolulu and San Francisco. At
Honolulu the American officers were invited to
visit the King and were received with muc,
pomp, and presented to his Hawaiian Majesty in
due form. The King returned the visit and was
received on board the Susquehana by q national
salute. Everything passed off pleasantly, and to
the satisfaction of all concerned.
Before leaving the japanese waters, the Missis-
siPpi paid visit to Simoda, one of the ports
opened by the treaty. She was received in a very
friendly manner. The shyncss and distrust mani
Tested by the natives at the time of her former
visit has entirely disappeared.
1t is positively asserted that the treaty for the
annexation of the Sandwich Islands has been
signed.
Indian fights and murders continue in Oregon.
battle between aband of Klamath and Clacka-
mas Indians occurred near Oregon City about the
LIST Of November.
The crops appear to be fine as the paper abounds
with notices of the products of the soil. such ne
sweet potatoes weighing eleren pounds-Intl;an
coru nineteen feet high, with six large ears ON ,
stalk sad yielding lbs bushels to the acre.
About the average amount Of the crime is re.
corded, aud an occasional lynehing BY the way Of
episode.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-12-26
THE SUPPER AT THE BALDWIN SCH


The entertainment given by the Ladies of the
First Presbyterian Church, at the Baldwin School
on Thursday evening last, was a fine affair. At
an early hour the building was brilliantly illumi-
mated and presented very beautiful appearance.
Inside was gathered gay asscmblage of ladies
and gentlemen, who luxurated in a Promenade
for an hour or so when the call to arms was made
and after a blessing by Rev. Mr.. -, the ar
my marched to the siege of Sebastopol, and if it
didn't completely drive the Russians and Turkics
from their entertainments, the detachment which
followed of about one hundred certainly did, for
the field was quite clear when ,ce left. The ladies
were indefatigable in their exertions and prescn-
ed a beautiful and excellent bill of fare. The
cooking was in admirable taste. The manage
ment complete. At the conclusion Of the supper,
the company quietly dispersed, we'll pleased with
the exercises of the evening. About two hundred
SIT down around the festive board.
Great credit is due Rev. Mr.. Neil for his cxer-
tons in the cause of the Church, but with such IL
general aided bv an invincb!c army of Ladies,
what else could be expected but success? Such
social gatherings are highly beneficial, for they
tend to harmonizc and to socializc the ncongru-
Gus elements of society. We hail them with pleas
ure, and trust many more will take place during
those months winter holds us within our c-bound
homes.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-12-26

Hints TO YouNG ,MEN.-1. Take advantage of
the credit system. 1t costs you nothing, and is a
great saving.
2. Patronize good tailor. Don't wear any
inferior articles. You have certain position to
sustain in community, and if you have not good
clothes, you would be nobody. If the tailor suf-
Iers from your extravaganza, just tell him he's
no business to be tailor. Your conscience will
save itself in that way. -
D. Raise all the hair you can on your face. If
you ere successful, declaim loudly about the hab-
ITS OF the Apostles. The ladies are with YOU
they Herer Set their faces against uhiskers, Sc. If
you make miserable failure of it, mention that
some philosopher said, that she who has the most
hair has the least brains" and like apotherms.
4. Have big shawl, by all means. Thinlerred
pants are necessity; and desert your tailor If
your oyercoat is not as long in the skirt as Cath
Ole priests gown. Plant yourself immovably up-
on wide sleeves, with an eruption of buttons on
the euas-these things make the gentleman-in-
,eilect and Intelligence are humbugs-rank hum
But. Rep.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-12-26

THE BAPTIST SUPPER.-Thc entertainment given
by the ladies of the Baptist Church, at Market
Hall, on Friday evening, passed off we'll and sat-
isfactorily. There was very large attendance.
blessing was asked by the Rev. j. G. Rebel
dafer, after which the company present proceeded
to do honor to the good cheer set before them
About eleven O'Clock the company gradually DIS
persed, all seemingly well pleased with the eve
ning's entertainment.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-12-26

cy We are informed on what We consider the
best authority, that the account we published of
the murder of woman by the Indians at the
Sioux Agency is entirely erroneous. We publish-
cd the account as We received it, and are happy
to hear that our informant was mistaken.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-12-26

ca The sunshine of yesterday and the day be-
fore, has almost spoiled the sleighing. Strange,
that in our northern climate, We should have far
less snow than in the Atlantic States. While our
friends East, are suffering from severe storms.
10th of sSox. wind and rain, we are as calm as
q summcr's asHaing, enjoying CLEAR atmosphere
and bright, sparkling sun.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-12-26

EXEMPLARY DAxAGEs.-The Springfield State
Register says: " A verdict of ten thousand dol
lars was rendered in our Circuit Court on Sat-
uriay, against resident of our county for the
seduction of girl thirteen years of age. The
suit was brought by the father"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-12-26

CO One of the most pleasing features of the
New England Supper was, that no spurious liquor
ofdny Hind, ,cas used on the occasion. We hope
the example will be initiated by other Societies,
for we think it would conduce to the benefit of
all.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-12-26

New ENGLAND SUPPER.--Wc regret that want
of TING and space prevents us from giving entiro
the speeches, and toasts to-day, but they will APP
pear in proper order in our weekly of Tomorrow,
extra copies of which can be procured by calling
at the Office.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-12-26

CO The heaviest taxpayer in the West is N.
Lsngworth, of Cincinnati, whose tax account this
year is So ,564. The rate is sixteen and three
mills on the dollar.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-12-26

GREAT FIRE In MONROE, LAZY . dispatch
from New Orleans, we learn that the business
portion of the town of Monroe, La, was recently
destroyed by FIRE. Loss 100000.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-12-26

The WAR.-The London Times is Of the opin-
ion that 2OO, 900 men will 0e necessary to carry
the war and that the fall of Sebastopol isonly
beginning of what is to be done. A pleasant
prospect for Taxpayers in merry England"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-12-26

Cy@ The English Government has lately con-
tracted with London manufacturer for thirty
FIVE millions cartridges and ffty-two thousand
bomb shells. 1t will take year to complete the
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-12-26

TROUBLE AMoND THE INDIA>s.-We learn from
a gentleman recently from Shakopee, that large
body of Indians had pitched their tepees near the
residence of Maj. Murphy, the agent,who now lies
sick and had threatened his life, alleging that he
had spent money which rightfully belonged to them
and which ought to have been appropriated for
their provisions. They arc in miserable condi-
ton.
In view of the recent massacre of the whites by
the Indians on our Southern and Western from
tiers, it behooves the Government, or the powers
that be-, wherever they may exist, to sec to
it that our Indians dealt fairly with, and
then kept under surveillance. Starvation will
soon produce evaporation, and when the savage
is once aroused, nothing will satisfy him but the
blood of the whites. While We do not apprehend
any immediate difficulty, yet We believe with DR..
Franklin, that can ounce of preventive is worth a
pound of cure -
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-12-26

= ~.
uonAFar..ns s,a.isie:- Churchcs-s.eam Saw
Mil-Balls-HOtels. &c.
- SHAKoPEE, Dec. 10, 1854
Z A special election VAS held here on Saturday
last, for Justice of the Peace for Shakopee pre-
cinot, to fill vacancy occasioned by the resigna-
tion of Samuel Hammond, Esq. Owing to the
extreme inclemency of the weather, small vote
was polled. The result is as follows Simon
Greenleaf 46. Thomas Lombard 36. Scatter
ing 3.
Our farmers are beginning to calculate their
gains. give you few items in relation to some
of the crops raised. Morrison Rayner raised ff-
ty one bushels of buckwheat from one half bushel
Of seed. The black birds were very destructive
to his field, and he thinks that but for them, the
Weld would have been twenty bushels more. A.
Grafenstadt raised eighty, two bushels of shclled
corn to the acre. John O'Fallan raised over three
hundred bushels of potatoes on three quarters of
an acre of land. Judge Dooley raised sixteen
hundred bushels of turnips on five acres of land.
T. Turner raised over seventy bushels of corn to
the acre. So you will perceive that we are be-
ginning to learn what Minnesota land can do.
A Protestant Episcopal Church has been erect
cd here, and is nearly ready for use.
Ruby is nearly completed. 1t is anticipated that
it will be in running order by the LIST of january.
The ball room opened on Thursday night
last, by a hop being held at the Assembly
Rooms.' 1t is contemplated to have grand af-
fair on Christmas night.
The Wasson Hotel, after passing through many
hands, is now in the possession of Joseph Rey-
nolds, Esq, lately of Ohio. Every body from
Buffalo to Galena, and from st. Louis to St. Paul
knows Jo., the quOndam renowned stove dealer,
and their knowledge of his own gastatory quail
ties and desires is sufficient indication, that
whoever stops at his hotel will be provided with
the luxuries well as the substantials which re-
fresh and invigorate the inner man. Strangers
may rest assured that the hotel will never want a
reputation, while under his administration.
ID. L. Fuller, of St. Paul, has opened a new
store here. Sleighing fine and sport plenty.
Yours Y.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-12-26

IMPORTANT DEcIsIo>.-A party in Wheeling, Va,
says the Chicago Dem. Press, put in charge of the
agents of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany large number of live hogs, for Baltimore,
which, by regular course of train, would have
reached that city when prices were good. The
hogs were detained at Cleveland, more than ten
days after the time that they should have been
transported, for want of cars. Another complaint
was, that, being too much crowded, many died
and oilers deprcsiated greatly in value. Verdict
for the plaintiffs for So, $50 damages. Suit was
instituted, and the case was tried at Baltimore,
last week.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-12-26

O. We are informed that all the goods on the
Express to connect with Burbank & Co., have
been lost, in an endcavor to cross the river. The
information is indefinite; we shall probably have
further
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-12-26

The UNFORTUNATE WEIL-DIcGER.-Thc dead
body of Mr.. look, who, last Tuesday was buried
some forty feet under ground by the cavng in
of a we'll he was digging near the new Insane
Asylum, was taken out on Thursday morning.
The state in which he was found leaves TO doubt
that he was killed almost instantly, his neck be-
ing broken by large stone, which, probably, fell
some distance upon him.
Circumstances which occurred at the interment
of the deceased on Thursday, taken in connection
with the manner of his death, might have been
considered miraculous in less supcrstitious age
than the present. We learn that when the
funeral procession arrived at the Cemetery the
earth was found to have caved in and filled the
wooden box which was placed in the bottom of
the grave to receive the coffin. The dirt being
removed and the coffin lowered, second slide
took place, including stones heavy as almost
crush the coffin. These were taken out, and
boards placed over tn, box, when large body of
earth fell in as if imp'tcnt to finish the inter
ment! 49,
The deceased was hlrd- working German
The wife and two chillrcn dependent on his hands
for support, are left destitute. We are happy to
add, however, that the benevolent hand alredy
raised something handsome for their relief,
through contributions in the churches and in
other ways--DdWOn Gac.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-12-26

FASHIONABLE WEDDINGs.-Weddng are the
last department Of life that feels the hard times.
man is badly pushed who does not support his
dignity on such OCCASION. 1t is, moreover,
when extravasancc if ever, may be prudence
The poor man who takes his spouse for better or
worse before the city magistrate, and deposits his
fec in hand, does not expect any friends to bestow
on her presents which shall lay him under obliga-
tons for the rest of his life. He stands indie
pendent in his poverty, md asks no favor und
fears no attack. Last week, a fair daughter of a
neighbOring city was presented on the evening of
the solemnizing of her marriage, with presents
amounting in all to more than $4,000. These
presents consisted of diamonds, carriages, breast
pin, pearl neclace and service of plate. Here
is settling out sufficient 20 make all the girls in
the city crazy for husband, if they could only
be treated thus literally. Another fashionable
wedding took place at Grace Church one day du-
ring the week, and according to appearances, the
fall season Of marriages has opened br,skly and
cxtravigantly. We advise all young ladies who
think they can get $1,000 in presents to marry i'm
mediatcly, for in the present contracted state of
the money market. there is certainly faster way
to make money. DO not wait for the second offer,
under such circumstances.-N. Y. Sunday Times.
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these virtues to his children, as he has received
them from his ancestors, and thus they are per-
petuated.
No matter what boisterous seas they may cross;
matter what desolate island of the ocean they
may be cast NO matter how utterly bereft they
may be of everything which may tend to remind
them Of their father-land, still they retain the
great truths which were taught them in their in
fancy. Doctrines and notions of expediency>
change with the changes and revolutions Of time,
but truth is eterna the great which inspired
the bold and fearless Puritans are a. important
now a. they were two hundred years ago, and the
sons of New England still cherish them with the
same fervor that animated their fathers.
But l see, Mr.. President, that it il late, and
am admonished that must "be short" .g..ss
9Th. Maine, the North Star State-The last
the Union, but +" the last shall be first"
Mr.. Nourse, Of St. Anthony, responded.
Nh. PREsrDESr:-N is customary, believe, on
tn occasion like this, for the speaker to set forth
in moving terms the unfeigned dif6dence with
which he rises to address the Chair but it would
be 90 very absurd for full blooded Yankee up
on any occasion and in any company, however un-
accustomed, to lay claim to anything like tinidity
or bashfullness, that, with your permission, Twill
omit that portion of the usual programme.
hasten to express my Qualification and pride,
at being permitted, ON such an occasion, and be-
fore 20 goodly company, to speak word in be-
half Of the Pine-Tree State. ! am not ofthe
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the flight of time with its familiar tick, tick, tick
and there sat my parent beside the hearth-stone.
threw myself upon her bosom, saying, dear
mother, l am SICK She placed me upon that
bed-she smoothed my hair as had been her wont,
and wiped the dampness from my brow. The
tea-kettle was singing the same old tune, that
had listened to beforc-and with these home as
sociations back again. woke and found u was
but dream-a remembrance of the past
sJust twenty years agony mother died and
she sleeps in yonder sacred graveyard, two thou
sand miles from where he who speaks to you now
asks New Eng,and's sons, New England's daugh-
ters-can you forget the old folks at homc?"
Our Senior here interrupts us with protest
against further notice of his remarks. Weyield
the point, knowing his natural basbfulness, and
that we cannot do full justice to his beautiful and
well uttered response. But this we uiu say, not
withstanding his frowns, that a more appropriate
and touching apostrophe to the dear, absent ones,
man never framed. Appropriate quotations,
happy illusions, and high and chaste style of
dietion marked it throughout. We are not alone
in this opinion. Many, all indeed, were charmed
with the heartfelt tribute to " The Old Folks at
Home"
5th. Massachusetts, she rocked the Cradle of
American Liberty-May she never be called upon
to act as chief mourner at its grave.
Responded to by Mr.. Murdoch:
Your committee, by a sort of " Hobson's
choice have selected me to respond to the senti-
ment that has just been read. SIR, am proud
of Mass, proud of her in the light If her past his
tory and proud Of her As she stands now among
the States in all that is pure, noble and exalted,
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Gentlemen 1T would have suited me better to
have borne silent part in the festivities of this
occasion, leaving to others worthier than myself
the task of giving adequate expression to the COM
mon feeling-but since necessity and the wish of
your committee have seen fit to order otherwise, 1
am happy in being chosen to respond to this sen.
timent, for it was never so difficult to speak O,
woman as to her; beside am not ashamed, nav
am proud to acknowledge that there is resting
very near my heart tonight, the memory of
New England mother and New England home;
and should but i'll requite the devoted love of
that mother, and the remembered blessings of
that home, did l shrink, especially, on such an
occasion as this, from attempting to express the
obligations we are under as New Englanders to
that noble band of pioneer mothers who first filled
the wilds of New England with pleasant faces
with home-oasises, as it were, of intelligence
and affection, alone worthy the sacred name of
home. 1t has been customary heretofore in ami
versaries of this kind, to give very little promi-
nence to the merits and deservings of our puri-
tan mothers. The latter clause of the scriptural
injunction Honor thy father and thy MOTHER
has not often received just observance and while
much has been written and spoken in praise of
our Pilgrim fathers, but slight, if any, allusioA(
has been made to their obscurer but equally eff
Gent co-workers-co-workersn not only in the So,
cial and family relation, but in the mighty labor
of successfully establishing free institutions, and
planting deep the foundations of future for New
England which shall know no end-co-workers in
achieving for themselves, and transmitting topos-
terity, "freedom to worship God" This neglect
ought not to continue it is neither wise gener-
Gus to forget or undertake the influence Of woman
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THE WEEKLY PIONEER.

TIE WEEKLY PIONEER for THURSDAY, June %
published and may be had at the Office in wrappers
ready fer mailing Price, single copy Fire Cents Tro
Dollars year, payable in atvance Any fraction of a
year at the rate.
Among the contents Of this number OF the Wcehy ma
be found
EDIToEIAIs.C to CORE pond-
ent New York Iimcs-The Recent Rots-The Opening of
JaranRus>a and the Eastern War--Gov. Stephens Re
port-Napoleon and Cuba--Iome Items. &c. &c.
Letter from Prairie au
CHEN.
NEws.PasSage OF The Railroad Bill--Importau from
iavanaIlte lie Is from McXico &c, &c.
Mis;TLLA>Y.-JXdge Goolrich's spcecl--Ci.y of a..
-Slcy-Brrlc,que on Mrs. ,watt's Marriage
Gov si'e.s ReporIncidents in the great EXCURSION
Acapulco--Coing West-Danie Webster--The Danube
Going 70 Bel--Was!I for Trcc.--powicr Mi ExIlosion
&c. &..
PcErRy.-Iines suggested by 3 visit to the Tomb OF
PANEL Webster.
LAWS OF MISNEsorA-Sx Chapters of the Laws passed
at the last session Of the Leg la,urc-pubshc by author
itv.
MARKET REroRTsSt. Paul and eaIcna
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Contested Citizenship.

Our quondam friend, MIKE WALSH, has been
lately the subject of a memorial to Congress,
contesting his citizenship, and alleging him to
be an alien. An excited debate took place
upon this question, in which Messrs. Orr,
STANTON of KY, Ewing, and Hunt, were lead
ing participants; but the matter was finally
disposed of by laying the memorial on the Ia
bic.
Several papers were read, including q letter
from Mr. griffin, which brands Mr. Ew1sr.
member of the committee on elections, with
being a traitor and coward.
The New York Herald, publishing the de-
bate and speaking Of this letter, has the fol-
lowing:
The writer says that Mr.. Ewing has played the
traitor and coward, in sitting the Contents Of the fl st
mcmoria! from the country; that Walsh is subject
of Queen Victoria; that he and the memoriaiSls are
ready to prove it, bu, the Committee on Elections
have denied them the opportunity 10 do so. The
miscrcant Walsh was born the land Of Burke,
Sheridan. and many others, compared with whom
Greece and Rome had no supe, iority. jackson ney-
err was ashamed of his Irish blood, but Walsh s.
The writer says he was among the voters who sent
the vablbond to Congress, believing him to be an
American by birth. lie did not think any man was
80 base as to deny his birthplace. He has got copy
of his hi. tn and baptism. He noticed that Walsh
has recorded his name in the blue book an Amer.
lean, when he is a subject Of Queen Victoria, and
says that Messrs. Ewing and Stanton, Of Kentucky,
have throssn the mantle of protection over Walsh.
If Mr.. WALSH IS really an alien, we see no
reason why he should be made an exception to
our wise laws. If he is not, and there have
been sinister motives in this confession, the
House did right to table The memorial BE it
as it may we hold to the strict Jeilersonian
doctrine Of "a mild corrective for all abuses =
and no one should be permitted through fear,
favor Or affection, to violate any law CT be
! the recipient Of flyors not constitutionalIy his
right to enjoy and possess.
Ii an alien slnug9les himself into places lc-
gally beyond his reach, he should be elected.
lie cannot claim the privileges of an American
citizen, if he does not conform to American
laws. And the matter is made still worse, ly
the conniyancc Of men in position, to smothl r
| any material facts tending to develop such
matters, as a reward or tribute for valuable
services rendered primarily in position lille
gally held We do not apply these structures
personally, but if there has been wrong, let
the CALLED jade vince