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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

IT,, prxx,xc-A An amusing affair occurred at
R.i,;mors ha. few DAYS ago dray, laden with
cast. Of beer. was standing in front Of grog-
rerx and While the driver was delivering cssk to
fhe Keeper Of the same, plug forced itself out
ioud report, Frightening the horse 20 that be ran
OF at full speed, and causing the beer 70 spout
almost as high as The surrounding houses. The
driver ran, the boys ran, the dogs ran, and the
beer ran and. altogether, il was qaise s'scene.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

FREAK OF FoRrUNE.-A Paris paper relates
that in that city lately, prize of 10000 francs
was drawn in the Loterie Picarde, by a waiter in
o cafe. Two gentlemen who had bought guam
tity Of tickets, sat down to green table to d.
vide them equally. There was an odd ticket over
after the division was effected, and they gave it a.
:! gretuity to the waiter. As matter Of course
the forty Or fifty tickets that the gentlemen had
kept for their own use we're every one Of them
blanks.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

GRArIryINo.-Mr. Julius A. Roth, Chemist OF
n. Y. city, has invented process to manufacture
paper out Of wood. A sample Of the paper has
been presented to the editor Of the y. Y. Tribune.
It is stated that it can be manufactured much
cheaper than out Of rags, and Of as good quality.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

Cy Tho Mmnssotian learns that George w.
Prescott, Esq, has been appointed Clerk of the
District Court for Ramsey county, and Of the su-
prcma Court Of the Territory, in place of A. j.
Whitney resigned.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

LOFTY TuxsLINo AND MARROW EscArH.-The
New Bedford (Aass.) Standard, says: While q
ship carpenter, named McKsusie, was engaged in
bending plank around the stern of the large
ship now on the stocks at the yard Of Mr. Fish, in
Fairhaven, on Tuesday, he accidently clipped and
fell to the water, distance Of arty test! he
struck on bis side, which was badly injured by the
fall. Tbs water was about eighteen inches in
depth. His escape with his life, under the cir
cumstances, is very remarkable.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

INJuDlcloUs.-It seems that the friends of Col
Benton in st. Louis, hurt his cause by the publ
cation of several inaammatory articles against
the Know Nothings. The following, from Ger.
man print, which we find in the Republican, is a
specimen: .,
OUT WITH YOU, YOU KNOW NOTIrINGs!
.sfhe Pinschgen man would also like sing,
But could not sing quite wel.',
Where are the Know -Nothings? where is the
"Americano platform? Where is the candidate
Is it really Mr.. Kennett, the man with the s:Irish
heart'' the American back and foot extremitics
and the celebrated head, for which all nations
quarrel. like the old Greeks for that of Homer I:
Is it Luther NJ. Kennett, the little, and vet so
very great? Or is it Trusten Polk, who runs for
the mission in place of the bombardcr, Mr..
Borland.?
You are badly fixed, you poor Know -Nothngs,
and we pity you. For this reason we will give
you piece of advice, but quietly and among our
selves, Vote for Old Benton. True, he is dead
~ foe to you you Chinese men, and he would
rather suffer his right hand to be cut off, than to
let one hair of a German or Irishman be touched.
What does it matter? Old Benton will be elected
anyhow, with or without you. Then, vote for
him, and if he is elected, go and cry and trumpet
1t out in all directions that you have elected him
you, the wonderful everywheres and nowhcres /:
you, the celebrated invisible $500 Know No
things Thus you will save your honor and repu-
tation through the whole Union, and YOU will
have at least this satisfaction, that with old
kosciusko you may sing c-l a-o-1 v-93
"I have not, have saved
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29
~ The telegraph makes queer wo,

CO The telegraph makes queer work some
times. Yesterday we published dispatch from
Hartford, Conn.,, stating that Mr.. Pomroy's ex-
change Office was entered and robbed Of $4,000
in gold. Another dispatch to the New York pa
pers states that the amount was $500. and the
name of the broker. Mr. Penney.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29
CT The War Eagle arrived yesterday.

yTThe Vienna correspondent of the New York
Courier and Enquirer communicates the following:
''You must place no reliance on the various re-
ports which reach you through the medium of
English and French Journals, as to Austria's es.
pousal on their side. The whole course of Au-
strian policy hitherto, has been favorable to Rus
STA, and favorable it will continue to remain
The Cabinet of Vienna at present temporises.,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

DE. G. s. SrERHy.--We call attention to the
cArd in another eslu1nn ofDr. q. S. Sperry. We
learn that (. has been very successful with his
patients since his So; urn >ong US, and although
he may come in conflict with the prac ac''ce oi our
regular Physicians, still we think there is rc;'m
enough for all. If the Doctor can DO any good,
the people will appreciate his services. As
gentleman, physician and resident, we wish
him suecess.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

Fwx PgnsOxs DRowxED.--Wc learn from the
n. Y. Tribune, that boat containing nine per-
sons was swampcd in the North River, and five
Of the persons wcrc drowned. The party were
returning from an excursion trip.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

cVThe Democrat learns that the party Of
Chippewa Indians, who were recently attacked by
the Sioux, were out on hunting excursion and
not On war party. Their loss was thirty-six-
six men, and the others were women and children.
Hole-in.the. Day was not with the party.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

CARPETS, &C., &c.-O. King, has fitted up and
replenished room in the Empire Block, with q
large assortment Of Carpets, Paper Hanging, &C.,
&c., to which he calls the attention Of the commu-
nifty. Drop in and see him.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

&C. Brcvet Lieut.. Bonaparte, now in France.
us sent in his resignation TO the War Department
and 1t has been accepted. 1t is reported that he
will remain in France, the present Emperor wish
ing his services. Quite probable.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

Gy The Nominee, after making several ineaec-
tual attempts to reach st. Paul, landed her pas
scngers and the mails at Point Douglas, and re-
turned to Galena. Bad state of things, but we
can't alter the course of nature.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

Gy-It is said, in on English paper, that daugh-
ter largely inherts the elegance, beauty Of voice,
and refined culture which made Sontag standard
Of artistic excellence. Her appearance on the
stage was purposed, within q year or two.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

The DRY GooDs TRADE.-The New York Tri-
bune states that the Dry Goods trade in that city
is not equal to that Of last year at this time. 1t
thinks the auction rooms will be the only vent
by-and-by. f.tr
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

CTWe learn from the Pioneer that the second
s,Sry Of the new building now in course of ercc-
ton in WabaShaw street by the Messrs. Mar
shall, is to be occupied b. the Democrat for a
printing Office.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

GyF Tho Galcna jefersonian states that Hon.
F.. B. Washburne, has arrived home, with impaired
health, in consequence Of his atduous duties at
Washington.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

Gy DR.. Pratt, young and we'll educated man,
was drowned on or near Lake Superior, on the
lst of Aug. He was in boat with several 9TH
crs, when the boat was upset, and he and two
Others found a watcry grave. Hcwas native Of
Rhode Island, q graduate Of Columbia College,
and had been devoted on tho Minnesota mine for
two wears past.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

3 CTThe warmcst weather in New York 70,
three years, hns been thus far experienced. The
thermometer has stood at IS and SO nearly al
through the month of August.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

cT'"Grace Greenwood" }" writing about Charles
Dickens, says that his servants wear no livery,
and that Mr.. Dickens is in good health, living in
elegant but not ostentatious style. She thinks
the author Of Bleak House" is good for least
twenty more Of his inimitable romances.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

CALAMITY AT SEA.-TwrLvE LIVES Losr.-The
Valparaiso Echo, of the Both Of June, gives an
account Of the burning of the ship Townsend, Of
Boston, bound to San Francisco, by which twelve
men lost their lives. Part Of the crew who were
saved, were in very destitute condition, and were
promptly cared for by the United States Consul.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

GALLANT REscUE.--A short time since q man
and two boys attempted to cross the Niagara riv.
er, from Youngstown to Niagara in q small sail
boat. When about half way across, the boat
was capszed by sudden squall, and the three
fell into the water. They clung to the side Of
the boat for minute two, but the river, short
ly before so smooth and unrufaed, had become
so exceedingly rough that they lost their hold
Three persons, named Geo. Frazer, John Tone,
and Edward Boulton, perceiying. them, procured
light boat, and in the middle Of the storm when
the winds howled most furiously, ana the waves
were 70 tremendous that it seemed almost impos-
sble for any small craft to live, set out for them
and after short time succeeded in getting them
in the boat. A few seconds longer and the whole
three would have been consigned to q watery
grave, one of them in fact being seized by the
feet as he was going down for the last time
The town council of Niagara, which met the same
evening, passed resolution recommending the
three brave men to the notice of the Royal HUI
name Society, for such recognition. as they may
deem advisable.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

GY The number of emigrants that arrived at
New York last month is 35,691, averaging up
wards Of 1000 per day. The commissioners of
this year than any preceding year. "a esaa
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

cy On the Goth Of June, u French steamer
captured Russian brig Of 500 tons. We pre-.
sumo she had perfect right to do so, as France
and England are now at war with Russia.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29
egThcre is much truth in the following ar.

CT There is much truth in the following ar
ticlc whiehwe clip from the Hartford Courant
CuAA.-The motive which Pierce and his party
have for the acquisition Of Cubais manifest, Ii Cuba
could come into the Union as free State, loving
liberty and law, We should never hear the whisper
Of desire for its possession. But Cuba would
be alAve State and would thus add much to the
power OF the South. There is among its lazy in.
hahitats constant demand for moro slaves, and
the slave breeders Of Virginia and Maryland
would 6nd o market. Its Creole population ere
Roman Catholics, and would add to the power Of
that sect. Hence the united effort Of vast classes
Of people in our country to acquire Il.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

The losses BY FIRE, reported by the last
news from California, amount to upwards Of
twelve hundred thousand dollars. OF this $780,.
900 was lost By the fire in Columbia-about s3O0.
900 in San Francisco. and 4000,000 in Sacra.
mento.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

ca The Minnesotian says it is in receipt of ga
Bomb She'll" 1t is not the first time it has re.
ceived SsBomb Shell'' or - we'll, no mat.
ter. Hope it Will do him good.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

CO In consequence Of the lack of paper, our
neighbors Of the Democrat and Pioneer, are ne
ccssitated to narrow their sphere, by reducing
their journals to FIVE columns. They are none the
less interesting however.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

BAD BARGAISs.-Those persons who daily swap
off two hours of sunlight for two hours Of lamp
or candle-light, invariably make bad bargain,
because in the first place the light which they get
in exchange for the light of the is not as good,
and in the second place they give to boot the
amount Of the cost Of oil and tallow to afford
light fOr two hours. The only way to remedy the
cy. is to go to bed (retire) in such season as to
be able to rice with tic sun, for 'as Poor Richard
says 81
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

The returns from Missouri show the elcc.
ton Of six Wings to Congress.
In the sixth district Winston, Democrat, o,
Phelps, the present member, is elected. ..
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

GET Boston atlas says that &c The two most
important events of the nineteenth century-Bom-
harding Greytown by an American man-of-war,
and hombarding the President with boiled eggs %
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

ca Capt. Matteson, father of Gov. Matteson,
Of Illinois died at Joliet the 9th. inst, after
lingering illness.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

Gy The estimated cost of the bridge across
the Illinois river, at La Sale is $75O,OOO. On
top it is intended for the cars below for vehicles
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

CT The In Crosse Independent Republican is
the title of anew paper just received 1t is Anti.
Nebraska in sentiments and ably edited.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

GEE. P. Christie the negro melodist, has re-
tired from the stage with princely fortune. His
surplus earnings for the year 1853, were $24, ,6O7
IN
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 20, 1854.

PAPER MILL.-f some enterprising Yankee
could only be induced to make trip to Minne-
sota we feel sure that he would not return with
cut completing arrangements for the erection Of
a paper mill. There can be no doubt but such an
establishment would be an excellent investment,
and that short time would suffice to make the
proprietor rich. There are four daily and seven
weekly papers printed in the territory, and the
amount of paper consumed is by no means small.
Besides these there is demand for book and
job paper sufficient to keep one mill constantly
going. Will any one start the movement There
is excellent water power at st. Anthony, at st.
Peters or at Saltwater, either of which places
would be admirably adapted for the location of a
mill. At present newspaper propretors arc suf-
fering terribly for the want Of material to carry
on their business, and unless paper makers from
below take pity ON them, there is no telling what
will happen.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

TwxxrY LIVES Losr.-it Is reported that the
steamer Cape May, sunk at Mt. Vernon, Ind. on
the 9th Of Aug, and that twenty persons were
drowocd
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

ca The Harlem Railroad Company have a.
greed to assume the fraudulent issues of their
President. ea..- .1Q.9
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

CO Archbishop Hughes, it is said, is in deli
cate health. He has been spending short time
nj Saratoga in hopes to renew his youth.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29
But my honor and my
Chinese head,

Such language, from such source, was calcu-
lated to arouse spirit of indignation, and to
cause every one who had any American blood in
him to take q firm stand against the vilifers of
American citizens. I
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

c7-T The failure Of the President Of the Indi-
annapolis and Peru Railroad Company, is announ-
ced. His name 10 4. T. Ellis.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

CO The water in the Mississippi river is very
low, the boats below being unable to reach us,
and the boats above unable to make their regular
trips W. learn from old inhabitants that the water
slower chan it has been for number years. 1t is
somewhat singular that while SO little water ex-
lists in the Mississippi, there should be an abun.
dance of water in the Missouri.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

CO 1t is stated that the Chinese adultesate
their tea by rolling paper in mud and mixing it
in with the genuine article.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

Gy- Lieut.. Maxwell has been killed in New
Mexico by the Indians. He is spoken of as
gallant young officer. lie was native of Gcor-
gia. - .--
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

nrThc weather yesterday and the day pre-
yious was excessively warm, the thermometer
ranging from % TO l04.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

CO JOHN B. DILLON, ono Of the Irish Refugees
Of lS4s, has been granted permission to return
to Ireland.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

STATE OF THE PUBLIC MISD.-The Galcna Ad-
vertiser in alluding to the various species Of
crime which have been committed in this coun-
try, within few years past, among those who oc-
cupy high positions in society in consequence Of
their wealth, remarks: e,et ~.-....
ssThe apprehension has been thrown out that
violence may result from the prevailing activity
of the public mind. We ask, what is the pre-
vailing activity? 1t is sense Of Justice, whose
disposition is, not to do wrong, but to make right
that which is already wrong, and we counsel that
it be done with steady, impartial and unwa-
vering hand-and this is the very spirit of peace
itself. If the laws are to be enforced let men Of
character see that it is done in order and with
propriety. If new laws are to be enacted, let
men of character be selected to frame them. If
unqualified men are in Office, quietly vote in bet
ter ones, and so on through the whole range of
public duties. There is certainly no violence to
be feared from this course, and all the good that
is done must be accomplished in this way. There
is little difficulty in discovering the truth where
one is resolved on it, in nearly all essential
things, and as little in finding out the right way
to effect any right purpose, where the motive is
clear and whore the heart is not self-dcceived.' 2
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

cT The Galena Advertiser states that there is
no Cholera in that place at present, nor has there
been for several weeks past.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

j. {. BURBANK g. Cove are indebted to
these gentlemen for a late New York paper. We
are glad to learn that Mr.. Burbank has been en-
tirely successful with the American Express
Company, who desire to make no change with
their agent here, feeling satisfied that public opn-
ion is decidedly in favor Of Mr.. Burbank. We
are glad to find worth SO well appreciated.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29
s.I1r;y TO bed and early to rise,
Makes man wealthy, healthy and wise.o

Col. BENroN.-The N. Y. Express says tina:
Col. Benton, undeterred by his recent defeat in
the st. Louis district, has announced his intcn-
ton Of 'stumping" the whole State Of Missouri
for the purpose Of securing bis election as U. s..
Senator by the new Legislature, in place of Mr..
Atchison, whose term will expire on the 4th Of
March,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

eYTwo citizens of Chicago have received a
patent for ventilating railroad cars.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

cTFour thousand cmigrants, mostly Germans,
arrived at the port Of New York on Thursday, the
10th. Nine deaths occurred on the passage.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29
HARTFORD, Aug. ii

The exchange Office of Sidney Pomroy was en-
tered this noon while the owner was eating din
ncr, and robbed of $50, 900 in gold.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

ca" MIR. John r. Irvine has caused sewerage
to be made back of our Office, running across
Eagle street, for the purpose of draining of the
stagnant water from the ground to which allusion
was made in the Times few days since. This is
good example which we trust others will follow
Ey The father Of Col. II. L. Douseman, of
Prairie du Chen, died at Milwaukee on the 1lth,
aged 50 years. -lo
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

ey5- Secretary Marcy has been i'll Of the Cholera
Morbus.
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For the Times.


MIR. EDITOR :-sWho struck Billy Patterson p is
question often asked but seldom satisfactorily
answered. But, who caused the repeal of the
Minnesota Land Bill is much easier question to
answer by referring to few facts within the re-
collection of all who have paid any attention to
the subject; and first, it is we'll known that Con-
gress passed an act giving to the Territory of
Minnesota grant Of land to aid in making spec
fed Railroad within her limits
1t is also we'll known, that the bill making this
grant after it had passed the House of Represen-
tatives, had been sent to the Senate and there
passed to be engrossed, was altered by one of the
clerks, at the request of some one, in such man.
ner as to give the land granted, to particular
company, and place it entirely out Of the control
of the Territorial Legislature as contemplated in
the bill in its original draft.
This fraudulent alteration was discovered by
some friend to the interests of Minnesota, and by
the Hon. E. B. Washburne was made known to
the House of Representatives, upon which an in
vestigating committee was app ointed, which COM
mittee subsequently reported the facts to the
House, Immediately upon which bill was intro
duced and passed, repeating the act making the
grant. Now it appears to me, that any man with
his eyes and understanding open, can see and un-
derstand that the repeal of the bill, making the
grant OF land to Minnesota for the purposes there
in named, the result Of the fraudulent altera-
ton in that bill, and that whoever was the author
OF that fraud, whether Railroad Company in
Wall street, or individual from Michigan or
Minnesota, to them or to him is justly chargeable
the guilt of being the procuring cause of the re-
peal of the Minnesota Land Bill. Surely, who
struck " Billy Patterson INVESTIGTOR.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

DROUGHT IN ILLlSoIs-The Chicago Press states
that the drought in Illinois is terrible, and will be
means of lessening the crop some ID, ,4l4, Ill
bushels from the yield of 1850. On some farms
it is thought that scarcely enough corn will be
raised for seed. The loss to the farmers will not
be less than $2,l6l,761 The other crops are
said to be above the average.