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The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-09-09

A sad occurrence took place at Elgin, on
Friday night last, which resulted in the death
of Edmond Adams, young man aged about
Is years, and a resident of Elgn. 1t appears
that young man named Cyrus H. Larkin
was married the evening before, and his ac-
qnaintances made up party for "chaivari.'
Assembling round the house, they struck up
with bells, tin pan and instrumental accompa-
niments, when gun was twice discharged in
their midst, from window, taking effect upon
young Adams, who instantly fell.
He was removed to his fathers residence,
when it was found two buck shot had entered
his forehead. He fingered until Saturday night
when he died.
A jury was summoned and brought in YER
dict that the deceased came to his death by
shots fired from Mr.. Larkin's house, by some
person or persons unknown to the jury.
1t was proved before the Try that Mr.. Lar
kin borrowed the gun for the avowed purpose
of shooting the party if they came to his
ouSe.
Both of these young men had resided for a
long time in Elgin, belonged to highly respect
able families and were esteemed as quiet and
exemplary young men. The affair has cast a
gloom over the place, and clouded life which
was glowing with hope and happness.-C
Journal
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-09-09
bemocrasic conventions.

The Democrats of Scott County met at
Shakopee, on the I'd inst, for the purpose
of selecting delegates to represent them in
the Council District Convention, called to
nominate candidates for the Legislature
Messrs. John NJ Holland, David Kingdom,
A. G. Apgar, L. NJ. Brown, and Henry
COnstans, were appointed.
The Democratic Convention for Henne.
pin County met at Minneapolis, on the It'll,
and appointed the following persons dele
gates to attend the District Convention -
George E. Huy, N. jenkins, S. Jenkins
Martin Mcleod, Titus Pettijohn, Thomas
B. Hunt, W. Hanson, T. Shafer, Mr.. De
Cay, R. P. Russell, w. Samson, NJ. SEQ
field.
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Deaths I'm Paris.
PARIS, July 13, 1854.

AXIS, cuiy Id, Ioofs
Death is stalking abroad everywhere. The,
Count de Las Casas married a beauty and an
heiress week ago-they buried him tile day
before yesterday! Last Sunday, NJ. Jules
Scveste invited NJ. Ad Adam, NM. @. Scu-
der, NJ. de Sainte Georges, Fe!icien David,
Duprez, and some half dozen other musicians
and literary men, to dine with him at his cOun-
try seat, near Meudon. When they reached
the house they found the master corpse -
NJ. Raol Rochette the celebrated antiquarian,
the worthy successor of Quatremere de Quincy,
as the Perpetual Secretary of the Academy of
the Fine Arts, expired Thursday, and still in
the meridian of life. al expressly ordain,' y
livered at nay funeral. have all my life long
suffered from that profane custom to which |
was obliged as everybody else, to submit, but
from which l wish to enfranchise myself
wish nothing at my grave but the prayers of
the church, and the regrets of my friends"
All of your readers who take interest in an
tiquity and in art, are familiar with his name,
and are grateful for his labors; for upwards
of twenty-five years he was an indefltigable
contributor to the Journal des Sauants since
1916 he had been member of the Academy
of Inscriptions and of Belles-Lettres in 1889
he was elected as the Perpetual Secretary of
the Academy of Fine Arts; for thirty years
prior to 1913, he was the keeper of the cele-
brated Cabinet DIES Antiques in the Biblio-
theque Imperiale, and when the ruthless Pro
visional Government dismissed him, Zone of its
first acts) they could find no successor to him.
The empty French custom of a hollow speech
at the grave, was broken at his tomb. His
grave was closed with nothing "but the pray
ers of the church, and the regrets of his
friends. IN. o. Picayune.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-09-09
A Monster I'm Human Shape.

A German, named Jacob Brenigar, is now
awaiting his trial in Wyoming county, in this
State, charged with series of offences that
surpass in horror any of the tales which old
wives tell bad children to keep them quiet, of
giants who lived "once on a time" This
Brenigar was formerly Baptist preacher in
North Carolina. While residing there he at.
tempted an outrage upon his own daughter
His wife made the fact known, and Brenigar,
nth his family, moved over into Wyoming
there he made another attempt to rape his
aughter. Shortly afterwards, being DESTROYS
obtain renewal of his license to preach, he
,,plied to his wife to retract the charge she
ad brought against him, and admit that she
ad sworn falsely. This she refused to do, not
outstanding he inflicted frequent and severe
.eatings upon her. At last, finding neither
persuasion, threats nor cuttings would have any
influence, one night he dragged his wife from
the bed, and dragged her over piece of new
ground full of stumps, mi ,ring her so severely
that she died in short time, after giving pre-
mature birth to child. Mrs. Brenigar, at
first, refused to tell how she received her inju-
ries, but finding that death was inevitable, she
made some of the neighbors acquainted with
all the facts.
The husband was arrested, but released on
bail. While under bonds he made an attempt
20 decOy his niece, "a married woman, into
some woods at the back of her residence, but
she told her husband, who pursued the ruf1ian,
and would have killed him. but his gun missed
fire. ...
This statement we have obtained from a
gentleman residing in Tazewell, who is cogni
zant of all the facts. What punishment is bad
enough for so vile creature as this ?-AJing
ton (Ea.) Democrat.
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Mysterious Murder in Virginia.

z The Greenbrier Era gives a long account of
a feud that has existed among the family Of
Joseph Graham, of Monroe county, Virginia,
and of the burning of Mr.. Nolans barn, and
the subsequent finding of the body of Miss
Jane Graham in creek. Nolan was the
brother-in-law of Miss Graham, and on the
night of the 9th ult. she mysteriously left his
house, soon after the barn was found to be on
fire. Miss G. in the meantime continued alb
sent, and the family, it is said, made no efforts
to discover her whereabouts. Suspicion soon
began to be aroused, and the neighbors on the
4th inst. instituted search. Near the ruins
of the barn they discovered indications of a
footprint of human beings, and dog, then
spots of blood, and finally the body of the mis-
sing girl. An inquest was held, and the iury
came to the conclusion, 4" that Miss Jane Ora
ham fired the barn that in doing so she reused
the fierce dog belonging to the family, that the
dog followed her, and that some of the family
pursued in the same direction, that some of
them came up to her where the first indica-
lions of a struggle occurred, that she then es-
capped, but was overtaken where the indica-
lions of q second struggle were found, and
there murdered"
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The Grave of Edgar A. Poe.

A correspondent of the ST. Louis RepuJli-
can is calling attention to the fact that the re-
mains of the late EDGAR ALLAN Poe are still
reposing in an obscure corner of the Potter's
Field of Baltimore. We quote the conclusion
of his communication upon the subject:
1t seems as if, in the Monumental City," a
little slab, at least, might be raised, inscribed
with the poets name. 1t would speak to ma
ny hearts. Poe, the noble though shattered
column in our Muses. temple; whose poems,
like some of Coleridge and Shelley, tremble
with that strange melody which is not often
vouchsafed to be breathed by human tongues.
His tomb would be pleasurable and useful to
many who love to pay pious pilgrimages to the
grave of genius 1t is, indeed, of no conse-
quence to him, the enfranchised, whether his
body be reverenced or dishonored; but to the
living, who feel that our mortal frames, made
in the image of our Maker, created rs fit tenn
pies for the indwelling Of our immortal souls.
and reserved for a glorious resurrection, it
seems very sad that his remains should be suf-
fered to decay in obscurity Edgar A. Poe
had his faults and his virtues. Let the former
be forgotten and the latter be commcmoratcd.
Let no human being venture to pass judgment
upon his deeds done in the body, for that office
belongs to higher power but let us rather
consider his temptations, create: as his powers
were greater and so draw gentle veil over
his frailtieS, and reverence him for the noble
thoughts which he recorded.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-09-09

"You possess much virtu, men," said the
doctor, as he ushered Mrs. Darlington among
his curiosities-the mummies from Peru, and
the cracked jugs from POmpeii, and the skele-
ton of the turtle, and the many beautiful things
sent to him by the Society of Paris. al sup
pose," said she, slightly erecting her form, and
looking down upon hole worn in the carpet,
about the size of three cent piece, 81 sup
pose may say that do possess some, but self
praise don't go a great ways" The doctor
blandly nodded and smiled. lie appreciated
the mOdesty of the remark, while she thought
he was complimenting her life, the virtue of
which sixty-fve years had sanctiied. " Do
you observe" continued the doctor, the air
of antiquity about this room?" Z" Yes" said
she, noticed it whenI came in, and should
think you would improve it by opening the
windows" The doctor was slightly confused
as he assured her he meant the general aspect
of his room, with its antique chairs, and the
parchment rolls upon the shelves, and went on
to exhibit and explain the various curious OBJ
jects of his collection. Here madam" said
he " is my castle shut myself in here, the
world forgetting, by the world forgot, and revel
in the curiosities of the past that fortune has
favored me with" Enjoying, suppose"
interrupted she, affecting the classical, "your
opium cum digitalis." There was a pause af
ter this. The doctor held his breath The
classical remark was a sumner, and Mrs. p.
went out soon afterwards like an exhausted
skyrOcket
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-09-09

IhAN N. COlALlA
AUCTIONEER APPOINTED BY LAW FOR THE TER.
RITORY OF MINNESOTA,
d ESPECTFUILY Lf,rms his friends that his arrange
ments FIR the transaction of his Business in all its
branches are complete.
REGULAR SALE DAYS
For different kinds of Merchandise, ST. ok, &c. will be
held in future stated days, his Increasing business
having made this absolutely necessary.
SALES FROM THE SHELVES
Will ther'fre be held every Monday, Wednesday, and
saturday evenings.
FURNITURE SALES
Will be held every Wednesday and Saturday either in the
day or evening as may be announced.
HORSES, CATTLE, HARNESS. ETC.
With Stock every description, will be sold each Satur-
day morning, at 10 O'Clock. Great attention will be given
to tins particular branch, and it is confidently Leeved
be offered, well to those who have SELL as
to those who have occasion to buy.
CARRIAGES
Of every description will be sold and those having yeh
Giles to dispose of invited to send them along early
REAL ESTATE
Will be disposed of on the most reasona bic terms
BOOKS 4 STATIONERY
Will be offered fcqueEty at announcement, and in the
miscellaneous sales
No pains attention exertiOn will be SHARED TO gi,
entire satisfaction to all who conde their property
to his hands and purchasers that on no
account will f,lse repiesentati be made to them
Liberal advances made, and Col>ignments respectfully
soicite SAFES made a ickly and proceeds accounted
for without delay All persons having goods to dispose Of
are invited to send them to the
OLD PIONEER AUCTION STORF,
In the Brick Building on Third Minnesota street
MISCELLANEOUS SALES
Held every evening a early candle-light.
AT PRIVATE SALES
Bargains can be had " " 'i% FRANZ SS E. End cSsnss
st. Paul, Sept. 9, 1854 If Tsrit,r al Auct'nr.
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BSs~ at is an ill wind that blows nobOd,

B9"" It is an ill wind that blows nobody
good" is an old and trite saying, and wor-
thy Of all acceptation and we are the
more forcibly reminded of this adage, when
We hear some disposed to grumble at the
rain that visited us night before last and
yesterday, causing mud to be abundant in
our streets. and fires to be in requisition
within doors. At the same time, to others,
it was source of rejoicing, as it gives the
certainty Of rise in the river. Winter
supplies can now be got up at reasonable
rates, and thousands of dollars will thus be
saved to our merchants. Give us rain, say
we
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-09-09

ANOTHER "Box." "A mysterious box lately
arrived at the Pennsylvania Railroad Depot.
in Pittsburgh, where it lay until attention was
attracted by a horrible stencil issuing from it..
The Mayor was sent for the box was opened
in the presence of an excited crowd; and the
body of a murdered hog, in an advanced state
of putreiactiOn, was revealed. Some of the
crowd, enraged at being so completely sold,
afterwards told all who inquired about the
matter. that they could not ascertain what
was in the box, owing to the stencil and the
consequence was that the depot was visited by
hundreds of persons anxious to learn the par
ticulars Of the mysterious affair.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-09-09

Rss~ Here is bit of criticism from the New
York Independent presbyterian, that largely
partakes of tie "scariying" school:
The MYSTERIES OF A CONVENT. BY noted Methodist
Preacher. lhi!a ielphis 7. b. Peterson.
A miserable pamphlet, on miserable paper,
containing,a miserable story, miserably con-
ceived, and miserably told without even the
pretence of truth, and yet without the clever
ness of fiction; fitted only to suggest evil and
to work mischief, "whose end is-to be burned"
We trust that the "noted Methodist preach
er" who prostitutes his pen to such compost
lions, will be made deservedly notorious by the
proper discipline of the brotherhood that he
discredits.
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1854. E - 1854.
BOSTON FREIGHT EXPRESS.
PROTECTORS
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY.
CAPITAL,


TINE CONTRACTS GIVEN wEsTERN FONTS.
VNHE undersigned will contract freight by this line from
Boston New York to Rock Island in Is days, Cun-
days and accidents beyond control exceped for SEQ
100 pounds No DELAY shah at Rock Island and the
lowest rates of freight possible obtained from there to ST.
Paul. -.
Goods from New York must be marked KasSon's Des-
patch and shipped by Peoples Line foot of Cortlandt ST.
Ofice-lS1 Broadway.
For further information inquire at the Office of the
agents
Ample arrangements have been made, by which the
time guaranteed above will be fulfilled Agents sta
toned on the line of the routes, that each point
tran>hpment no delay shall occur f --f go
scr Merchandise must be delivered at the depot by
O'Clock, p. NJ, and Railroad Receipts handed in to the
Agent upon the day Of shipment for bills of lading
a1 All single Packages weighing less than 100 pounds
will be charged AS 100 lbs first class.
4D- Mark packages BOSTON EXPRESS and shin nv
the WESTERN RAILROAD. y
For freight, apply to G. G. KIDDER
No. 2, corner State street up stairs
The above rates will he charged until further notice
AlNsWORTH IHNDE, Rock Island, } AGENT.
j. {. BURBANK CO., st. Paul, MT. Agents
St. Paul. Aug. IS, 1854. Pms
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OBITUARY.-Hon. Thomas Clayton died at
his residence in Newcastle, Delaware, on Mon
day week, aged n years. Previous to 1847,
when he retired from public lfe Mr.. c. held
several political positions in Delaware, being
successfully State Attorney, Representative
to Congress, Member of the Legislature, Chief
Justice of the Court of Common Pleas, Chief
Justice of the Superior Court and U. S. Sen
ator. He was elected to the latter station
three several times-twice to fill vacancies, and
once for full term.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-09-09

The fire in Raynham woods during its six
days progress, has extended over about one
Thousand acres, involving the destruction of
much property. The efforts to arrest its pro
gress have as vet been unsuccessful. In No
ton. als6. some valuable woodlands have been
burned along the track of the Railway.-Ba''-
gor Wing, 18th.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-09-09

bD" w. S. COMBS, at his Book Store in
upper town, has just received large additions
to his stock of books, stationery, &C., which
he promises to sell On reasonable terms
Those of our readers who are inclined to
be literary, can there find 'food for the
mind" to their hearts content.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-09-09
Personal Intelligence.

JB Carter, Kenosha, Wis; A McEwen, Superior
G w Tower, Beloit; A Greenleaf, Shakopee;
Parks and lady, Springfield, Ill; Geo Goodhue
Watab; c s Getchell, st Croix. were among yes
terdays arrivals at the American House.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-09-09

Dss~ CHARLES l.. EMERSON, Esq, is loca-
ted in the editorial chair of the Democrat
newspaper of this city, vacated few days
since by DAVID OLMsTED, Esq. We tender
him all customary professional civilities.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-09-09

Bss~ Read the advertisement of F. E..
COLLINS, Pioneer Auctioneer and if you
want any business done in his line, of course
you can't do better than to give him a call.
FRANK is "all right" Don't forget his fur
niture sale to-day at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-09-09

We learn from Washington that the State
Department has received official intelligence
that the port of Zaza, in Cuba, will be closed
to all foreign commerce after the LIST of Sep
TENDER.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-09-09

We learn by the Boston papers that the
steamer Arctic, of the Collins Line, is to leave
New York on Monday next with party OF
about 40 gentlemen on pleasure excursion
and to test new steam invention"
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LAND AT S2,S5 PER ACRE.


200 ACRES near Bamlills Mill, well supplied with
- water timber grasses, &c. offered short
time, for the low price of 81, So per
HENRY MoKENTY.
~ Ian August /. 1854. aug 2d&wf
90 Ions IN this city, part OF which have improve.
i mens them.
HENRY McKENTY
81 raul August l. 1894. 2-d&wtf
I 60 ACRES on Lake Gertrude. 1 miles north of the
] cuy HENRY MckENTY.
St. Paul Aug. l, 1854. aug 2-,iNwtf
90 ACRES, 81 miles north of the Falls Of s. Anthony
q HENRY McKENTY.
II. Iaul Aug l. 1891 aug 2-d&wf
ZOO ACRES near the Falls of St. Anthony, beautifully
= located and commanding fine view of the town
HENRY MckENTY.
ST Panl: August l, 1851 aug 2-d&wtf
.)5S ACRES bordering Lake Josephine 3 miles from,
- the city limits, 100 of which fenced and 90
acres cultivated. HENRY McKENTY.
81 raul Aug !, 1891. aug 2-'iNwtf
e(27 ACRES lin one body IA, miles north from the
= city limits containing rich soil good timber and
Henry M.zESTY.
st. Paul, August l, 1854. aug 2,iSwtf
I so ACRES bordering on Phaen'S Lake, 2 miles from
the city HENRY McKENTY.
ST. Paul Aug. l. 1854. aug 2-.i&wtf
BUCKET KNIVES. A large assortment of Superior
l. Pocket Cutlery Rogers, Woosenholms and .imcri-
an mandatory. Sold cheap at COMl}S.'
200 ACRES Lake johanna
- HENRY McKENTY
IT. raul Aug. l. 1874 aug 2-l&wtf
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Mr.. P. T. BARNUM is writing his autobiog-
raphy for publication, and the Bridgeport
Standard has already favored the public with
some extracts.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-09-09

The Democratic Convention for the second
District, in Maine, have nominated William
K. Kimball, as their candidate for Congress.
The Liberal Democrats of the first District
have nominated L. D. Wilkinson for the same
office.
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peg" We invite the attention of all inter
ested to the advertisement headed, "Men-
dota and Wabasha Road Contract" to be
found in this mornings paper Capt. SNIP
SONS Office is at the Winslow House.
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TO PRACTICAL FARMERS.
THNlS notice is to real Faamers not to Spectators who
u pretend to be farmers.
To practical Farmers wish to say that have on hand
twenty five farms for SALE (and always have from ten
to twenty ye) which range from two miles from st
Paul.
From long residence in this Territory from per.
sonal inspection of all the lands this City am ena
bed tomake the best selections.
therefore invite all persons wishing to cultivate the
soil, to give call.
My Farms have various degrees5 Improvement and
Halter myself that can please all.
Terms made to suit purchasers.
HENRY MKENTY,
Dealer in Real Estate
Offce-Old Post Office Building 81 street.
Nav 5, 1854.
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THE DAILYPIONEER u published scery ueek day psor-
ming at the Office, Rench Sired Saint Paul Minnesota and
cdnce Guy Subscribers, Fifteen Cents Week. payable to
the Garter.
THE WEEKLY PIONEER, printed at the same office,
IS SEMI TO Nail Subscribers at the ocing rates: Single Copy
i,eo DOttdSi Fire Copies Eight Dollars; Eight Copies, Ten
Dollars frel Copies Trsre Dollars. To take advantage Q,
ne Ctub rates hoUerer the subscription price must paid IN
cdridbly in Adrdnce
IU CORRESPONDENTS.-An cOmmun cdttoas
ciU receire aention All articles processing state facts
must be accompanied by the authors name not for pncd
ton, but guarantee Of the truth Of the statements dde:
VoI,dry Cores padeace contatning imlOytaa necs or
statistics of he condition arpd gro,h ons and settlements
throughout the .NofAt,ceSf. is solicited.
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90 JEFFERSON FARMER, Esq is an authorized Agent
for PIONEER at Galena to procure subscribers and ad
vertisements His receipts will be regarded payments
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BREWsEEIs'S ApDsTTON no ST. paul.

Wing perfected the survey Of the above Addition
We are ready to offer sale the most desiraI BILE
building sites ever offered in this community. The ad-
vantagrs of BltEWSTERS ADDITION to St Paul is per-
fecty obvious from the fact its central location being
Immediately in the rear of the Capitol on a command
ing em'nence overlooking the entire city and surrounding
country, for miles, on every side.
The close proximity to the central and most extensive
business localities of the town. show conclusively de
raoieneSS oil what Is the Addition to beautiful and
far famed metropolis. -. -.--
We have spared neither expense pains in the plan of
the lots and streets to make this the attractive Dor
ton OF 81 Paul the avenues running north and south
one hundred feet wie the streets running east and west
eighty feet WIDE making this alone superiority over
any other part OF the whole place For terms maps &c
apply to WM. BREWSTER 4 Co.
Opposite the Post Office.
August % 1854. aug 26-dSwtf
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81 See third page under Commercial head for rates
of Money and Exchange, st. Paul and Gaena Markets,
and miscellaneous items.
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DJr The steamer Glole left yesterday for
for Galena. She carries down the mails.