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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

A HANGING CASE IN KENTrCxY.-In Deem
Der last, Charles Gushing was murdered in Lex
ington. by VIM. Weigert; the offence that pro-
voked the fatal shot being q slight affront to
the assailant's wife. On the 18th ult, the pri-
soner, who has lain in prison from that time,
was brought out for trial, and was convicted of
murder IN the first degree. Gushing kent a
confectionery. which the wife of the prisoner
entered in the dusk of the evening, in presence
ofseveral witnesses, for q purchase Cushing
mistook her for another person, and placed his
hand On her shoulders, saying, "How are YOU.
pretty" In an instant be discovered his mis-
take: and apologized, but the lady left in
rage, and soon after her husband and she re-
surned to the shop, when the unfortunate Young
man was shot in his tracks! When the jury
had returned, after only twenty minutes alb
sence, and had announced their fatal decree, a
most distressing scene was witnessed by the
crowd. The prisoner, entirely overcome. let
his head fall upon his breast, while his wife. his
sister and his mother, gave vent to their an.
guish in heart-rending screams. His wife threw
herself upon his neck, and exclaimed passion
ately. "Oh, why did do this! why did 1 do
sns" and "Oh, how could those men find him
guilty, when they have families: Oh, 1 will
die" The screams gradually subsidized into
sobs OF grief and anguish, while the mournful
narrowing scene. afflicted judge jury, bar and
epectators
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08
WASHINGTON, June "a.

WASHINGTON, June "a.
Chas. ". WEIGH Esq. has been appointed
acting Secretary CT the Navy during the alb
scnce of Mr.. Dobbin.
The bill appropriating 100000 to carry
out the new treaty with Mexico, is to come up
in the House on Monday.
BosToN, June 2.
Chief Justice Wells of the Common Pleas and
Municipal Courts. died this p. NJ suddenly, at
bis residence in Cambridge
WASHINGTON. June "a.
Senate not in session.
HOUsE.-Aiter the transaction of some pre-
liminary business. Mr.. Pratt submitted the
resolutions passed by the Legislature of his
State in favor of reducing the rates of ocean
postage. A number of private bills fifteen in
in all. were reported in committee Of the whole,
was then taken up. House on motion met in
committee of the whole and resumed the con-
sideration Of the Civil Diplomatic bills.
THE BEAUTIES OF EDITING.-An experienced
brother editor says in a recent letter to us -
AT present, am in the country, recovering
from fourteen years Of editorial life-bad ewes.
crooked back, and broken nerves. with little TO
show for Philadelphia Register
The emigration to the northern part of Iowa
TINS year, exceeds any thing in the way OF in
lana emigration we ever saw, or heard Of ey-
cept perhaps the first stampede across the plains
to California. The Instances we have mention
ed are only induces to what is passing on every
road leading into upper Iowa, to say nothing
of the multitudes brought up by the boats
Minnesota also comes in for her full share of
migration.-Cra,rford Co Cour.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08
AUBURS.J In

The Observance of st. Johns d.y bv Tho
masonic fraternity was OF, 4 grand scale Del.
egates from all sections Of the State and Cana.
"a. The procession, accompanied by four
pands OF musicians, was about half nile in
,eugsn. Tne regaifas worn on the occasion
vas Of the most rich and attractive character
IAthancellor Wallworth was President of the
gay. HON George Clinton Of Buffalo is now
eeenvering the grafton in Stamford Hall. la.
style. s0'nS on 10 srand
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

motion to postpone the whole subject vas
made, but motion to adjourn took precedence
and on being put to vote, was rejected. l55 to
l46. The motion to postpone was again made,
and after long and warm debate, the PROPOSE
tiOn to lay it on the table was carried by vote
Of l54 to AS A motion to adjourn was then
again negatived by majority of four votes,
and then an indefinite postponement of the
choice Of Senators was carried, 154 to l49.
We learn by our exchanges that it was I'M
derstood the subject would again be brought up
yesterday, and in the meantime no efforts
would be spared by the Administration to buy
up at least four votes-with what success, We
shall see.
The New Hampshire Patriot, the organ of the
Administration. gives the following audible
groan in view Of the prospect:
ave are disappointed in the result. We had
reason to believe that the Democratic members
c. the House would abide by the usages of
their party, and give its candidate q united and
cordial support. The result shows that some
gentlemen have allowed their prejudices and
personal feelings to override their attachment
70 the principles of their party, and their obl-
cations to conform to its usages And if they
persist in so doing, they VIII inflict severe
blow upon the organization of the Democratic
party, and endanger the triumph of its princ-
plea"
The upshOt of the matter, says the Galena
Advertiser, would seem to be this: The Dem
ocrats have small majority in the House, but.
on the question Of electing Nebraska Sen
stor, there is q small majority the other way.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08
A Document Of the Times.

We publish this morning the address to the
people Of the United States, issued by the
members ofCongress who opposed the repeal
Q. the Missouri Compromise. 1t cannot fail to
attract the attention of every reader. To the
address is appended the names Of the officers
Of the meeting which adopted it. The Chair
man, Hon. Solomon Foot, is q Wing Senator
from Vermont, and the Secretaries are Hon
Daniel Mace, Democrat, Of the Eighth Con.
grcssional District, Indiana, and Hon. Reuben
E. Fenton. Democrat, of the Thirty-third Con
Rressional District, New York.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

CONDITION OF MINING BUsINEss.-So far as
Lake Superior business is concerned, the past
winter has been season of unusual interest
and OF the most encouraging success in the
copper and iron business. Every step in the
progress of the mining business has been at
tended with the most satisfactory results; the
old mines, for the most part, have been rapidly
Increasing the amount of their produce of cop
per as they have sunk deeper into the copper
foundations of this region and the new mines
are everywhere bringing to light new veins
and new developments. But. notwithstanding
shis prosperity-nOtwthsta the mines ne
yer looked more promising than at present. we
regret to say that the prospect for cores
pondng export or shipment of copper, this sea-
son is not as good as it was last fall The ex-
pense Of getting men to and copper from the
mines, which has always been very HIGH is this
year very much increased, and the facilities on
Lake Superior for transportation have not in
creased in proportion to the increase of bust
uess.-Lake Superior Journal.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

PASSED THE SENArE.--The bill granting land
to the Minnesota Railroad has passed the Senate,
without amendment. The Galena Jeffersonian
says it "now awaits the veto of the President"
We think not.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

1rMrs. Darlington says that man fell down
the other day in an Appla- jack-ft, and that his
life was extirpated.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

!" We had the pleasure of meeting in our
city yesterday. Col. Aldrich, of Dixon, Ills, a
distinguished citizen of the northern section of
the Sucker State, and Land Office Receiver nm.
der the preceding administration. The Colonel
will remain among US few days
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

ma Maj. J. J. Noah has temporary charge
of the quill and tripod of the Pioneer during
the absence of the editor. We expect during
his administration a sprightly paper.
@- OF. Stevens, Esq, of Garnavillo, Iowa,
came up by the War Eagle, upon short visit,
to his Minnesota friends. He confirms all pre-
vious accounts ofthe rapid settlement this sea-
son of northern Iowa and southern Minnesota.
TT The War Eagle came in yesterday
morning. and remains over until this afternoon
at two o'clock. Those bound down stream to-
day will find comfortable quarters by applying
to Mr. Fawcette at the clerks office on board.
10 Matt Ward las gone to the Arkansas
Hot Spring. 1t is said that the only steamer
the r. J. Ward, called after, and in part owned
by his father.
! Es- The Minnesota Railroad Bill passed the
House by vote of 95 to II.
re- We see people going about these hot
days with winter clothing upon their backs
How they must suffer And what is the use Of
it, when by calling upon Whine & Cooley they
can be fixed of in the most refreshing summer
style conceivable.
10 A petition is out to plank Eighth street
from Broadway to Roberts. 1t will be done.
| rs We invite attention to the card of ". NJ
Hayward, Esq, young lawyer from Buffalo,
who has just hung out his shingle in st. Paul.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

5fzs- The famous Cathedral at Antwerp has
a tower 66G feet in heght-the upper gallery
reached by the ascent of 622 steps at this
immense height is placed a chime Of ninety
nine bells, whose music, of calm evening,
floats over the city like symphonies from the
skies.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

FROM EURoPE.-The Atlantic is the last arri-
val, but brings no startling news.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

HARD SToRY.-The Haverhill Gazette
ays:-"During the shower on Thursday af.
ternoon, tortoise, three inches in length, and
weighing two and half ounces, fell upon the
sidewalk near the Universaist church on Sum
ner street. 1t was seen by lady as it came
through the air, and its movements noticed af-
ter reaching the ground. The little fellow
seemed alarmed, and at the same time rather
pleased with his safe arrival on terra firma,
and. after taking hasty observation began to
travel
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

GS~ Boys, did you ever think that this great
world, with all it wealth and woe, with all its
mines and mountains its oceans, seas, and riv-
er, steamboats, and ships. railroads and steam
printing presses, &C., will soon be given over
to the hands Of the boys of the present age?
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

THE EFFECT ALREADY.-It is astonishing what
an effect small item of news has sometimes
lcsterday. one hour after the reception of the
despatch announcing the passage of the Min
nesota Land Bill, owners Of Real Estate who
bad heard the news estimated the value of
property to be increased rs per cent.-Dubu-
que Herald.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

THE GREAT Elm on BosrON COMNoN-The
Daily Advertiser states that the Great Tree
was set out about the year l67oby Capt. Dan
iel Hinchman, who was an officer in King Phil
lips war. 1t was intended to afford a shade
for the military when they should parade on
the Common
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08
New Hampshire Senator.

On the goth ult., a second attempt was made
to elect a Senator by the Legislature Of New
Hampshire, which resulted in failure, no one
candidate having a majority of the votes cast
The following was the result of the ballotings,
Wells being the Administration candidate
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

no Would you be exempt from uueasness
do nothing you know or suspect to be wrong :;
and if you wish to enjoy the purest pleasure, do
everything in your power that you are con-
WINGED is right
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

~ Prof jameson. the celebrated natural
list died a short time since at his residence r
Edinburgh. He was Professor OF Natural His
tory in the University of Edinburg. and editor
Of Jameston's Journal, famous magazine, de-
voted to science.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

CHOLERA IN WAsHINGToN.-Tbe cholera has
made its appearance in Washington, one dealt
from it having occurred on Tuesday. Thi
will probably hasten the adjournment of Con
gress.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

WEALTH OF GIN. CAss--About thirty YEAR
ago. Gen. Cass owned farm in what is nov
the heart of Detroit and, by simply "holdin,
on" he has become the posscssor of q forum,
estimated at three millions of dollars-.dibGn,
Atlas.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

IRoNor>cED UNCoNsrlTrTToNAI.-We learn
from the Fremont Democrat that the Liquor
Law has been declared unconstitutional by a
Justice Of the Peace in Tiffin. So We 20.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

SHANE TO MANHooD-To see delicate wo-
man rubbing bed clothes over dashboard
from morning till night. and herculean gen.
t!cman measuring out rolls of lace and deli
cate ribbons. would make a Pawnee Indian
laugh at our assumptions of chivaly.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

rS- a little child named Kinds died in Bos-
ton on the J4th inst, from the effects of q sun
stroke. Parents who send their children out
In the care of domest;cs cannot be too careful
IN admonishng them to TO keep in the shade
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

"lNDrANs ABoUT."-The Portage Republican
says that large number of Winnebago In
dams were at Fort Winnebago on Wednesday
last, but where they came from, or what thei,
business was, it could not learn.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

~ The Ohio Colonization Society has
bought tract Of land without the limits Of the
Republic ofLiberia for the purpose of forming
an Ohio colony.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

10 The Overseers of the Poor at Tarray-
town. have posted notices at the hotels, stating
that certain persons are known to be habitual
selling them any intoxicating drinks whatev-
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

SrRRENDERED.--The niue fugitive slaves who
were captured in Cincinnati few days ago,
have been given up TO those who claimed to
be their owners. There was no excitement.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

ILLNESS OF FATHER RIcHTE.-The Washington
Correspondent CT the n. Y. Express under date
of June 10, reports that Mr.. Richie the veter-
an editor, is seriously i'll.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

A free negro, who has been confined in Jail
for being in the state without license, was
discharged on a suit of habeas corpus, on Sat.
urday last-.St. Louis HraM
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

Hs- The Troy and Greenfield Railroad Com
pany have applied to Congress for a grant O.
i'ooo:OoO acres on land, to enable them to eff
rect re- their great work, the tunneling of the
Hoosac Mountain.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

C- We regret to learn from Mr.. Ferguson,
one OF our oldest farmers of the Red Rock
neighborhood, that the wire worm and cut
worm have done considerable damage to crops
in that vicinity. The present warm weather
however is bringing things around straight.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

re The man who cannot forgive. breaks the
bridge over which he himself might pass to
heaven.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD The
Governor of Wisconsin, offers reward of
$500 for the apprehension of Francis Donald
son, indicted for murder in Chippewa Coun-
ty, who has escaped from the custody Of the
Sheriff at Chippewa, and is now at large.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08
rs The Minnesota Railroad Bill passed tho
House by vote Of 95 to II.

10 A petition is out to plank Eighth street
from Broadway to Roberts 1t will be done.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

rs We invite attention to the card of ". NJ.
Hayward, Esq, young lawyer from Buffalo,
who has just hung out his single in St. Paul.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

TREATMENT OF PERSONS STRrCK WITH LIGHT
NING.-E. Merriam. the meteorological, Of Brook
lyn, Y renews the recommendation to apply
cold water freely to persons who have been
struck by lightning. lie says in all cases where
persons are struck down 10y lightning. use cold
water on the body for hours, do not be dissour-
aged if immediate success is not attained; con.
iinue to persevere. and if, after three or four
drenchings. animation is not restored ada saIt
to the waller and continue the drencbing. bayo
an account Ut person struck down by Lightning
on Staten Island several years ago, who a. re-.
stored after several hours drencbng wish cold
water. This case alone is sufficient to PROMPT to
exertions in all cases beyond the time usually
devoted to restoration OF animation In cases
where persons have been struck bown by light
ming
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

~ We on Saturday characterized the stock
Of goods on sale at Forbes old stand as an old
stock. We neglected to mention that the la
dies will find many new goods on hand which
have never heretofore been offered in the ST.
Paul market.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

to- We stepped into the Winsow House a
few moments on Saturday. Mcssrs. Eaton &
Dennison are driving things rapidly to get
ready for the grand celebration on the Fourth
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

TEMPERANCE PARTY.-Thc Spectator of
the 18TH says the Temperance Cow ntion met
IN oregon City, nominated two candidate for
representatives, appointed committee for
the ensuing year, and adjourned without doing
any further business.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

~ There are said to be 10000 destitute
children in tie city of New York-wretched
girls and outcast boys, who live by begcary
and shame
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-07-08

Ds- Ripe apples and pears were offered for
sale at Jackson. Miss, On the LIST inst, Of this
years production.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10
LOOK AT ITS UNPARALELLED SUCCESS =!

LOOK AT ITS UNPARALLELED SUCCESS
fore Lung Complaints. In all sections of the country
constantly performing Cures which asonsh Physicians
themselves Look the high character ard standing of the
which vouc for its rivaed healing power. H. Cox
NJ d. late Professor in the Medical College Cincinna
W. J. Richards, M. d.. Hon. Judge Morse; Hon Judge VIM
R. S. Newton, M d, Professor the Medical College at
Memphis, Tenn; John A Collins, Esq, Proprietor of the
Temp and General Agent of the Grand Division the
Sons of Temperance of Ohio VIM Levison, Esq Editor
of the U S Military and Naval Argus at Y Thomas G.
FauIder ESQ., OF Albany Rev. n. Wseman, Rev. K. Hoyt,
others who testify from personal experience that has cured
them and their friends all other remedies
had failed Such make such statements unless
convinced of their truth beyond the possibility of doubt
Read few of the letters.
Extract from letter from H. NJ Cory to H. L. Stewart
Esq, No. 1877, Second street, New York.
SPARTA, June 80, 1919.
months When last you, had but little hopes of
er getting any better. But have the pleasure thank
for recommending take DIR. Rogers Syrup OF
Lyerwort, Tar ard CaDchalagua. / got dozen bot
ties OF it and took home with me, determined to make fair
trial of had done everything else. have only taken
four bottles of it, and must say has done good
than any other have TAKEN On my first taking it, it
increased the expecoratCn ard raised great deal OF
bloody matter from my Lungs. But that has ceased,
and has my cough nearly cough but little now ard
expect to be entirely free from it. consider it
valuable medicine, and shall recommend all who al
licted with Cough or Diseased Lungs -.
let young lady who had the Consumption, and had bed
good deal the Lungs and doctored several mouths with
Physician but grew worse have bottle OF it, and cured
Your sincere friend, F. NJ CORY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10
CIRCULARS. &c,

AS no ordinary sized advertisement fully explain the
and of this article the Projectors have published
Circular, giving the history of this Medicine the des
they designed have upon the Lungs and Liver and
copous reference the who have been cured by it
number. Those who troubled with cough whose
Lungs in the least affected earnestly desired TO call
upon the Agents named below and procure of those
Pamphlets. 1t be had gras and will Topay perusal.
SCOVIL & MEAD,
Ill Charities street, New Orleans.
Wholesale General Agents for the Southern States, whom
all orders must be addressed.
OF Sold by Fisher & Heinsh and Pritchard e. Caldwell,
Charlotte; W. Murphy & Co., Salisbury Murphy q Black,
Concord A R. Honesty, Shelby, N. c.
Sept 80, 1858. ll-Sm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10
DR.. TscLane,s Liver Pills.

o. The great ard increasing demand for these Pills is the
evidence of their excellence People Try them and then
recommend them their neighbors No who has
arising from ds0Idered that organ has failed in
obtaining relief if he tried DR.. Manes Pills and thus they
have worked their own wav into popularity by the astonishing
which they every day performing. Read the fol-
lowing
FRosTBURG, April 2rd 1850
MEssRs. J. KIDD Co-Cfentlemen: You will please scud
gross of your Pills. prepared by Dr. McLane IHey
are in great demand. Please forward them direct.
KELLER q HAMILL
s CHARLESTON, Clark Co. O, April 15 1850
Your medicines universally liked in this section OF tho
country. We have calls for thcm TIE Pulls EsrE
Yours respectfully, ]. c. SMITH