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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-03-24

FRENCH SPOLIATIoN DIII--The historical facts
upon which these claims are founded. are thus
narrated -" In the year 1859. the United
States were in q state of quas; war with the
then republic Of France. Privateers cruised
and made captures; national vessels met and
fought on the high seas and on land was the
array of armies in anticipation of formidable
war. Then came the revolution which placed
Bonaparte at the head Of the French govern
mcnt. The United States urged upon FRANCE
Indemnity for the confiscation of the preceding
years 1t was answered that they were made
under authority Of a government that had pas
sed away and like signats and continental
money, they no more had value. In short,
the French government refused to acknowledge
or satisfy these claims but as the urgency Of
them by The United States was dsagreeablo.
they had inserted in the treaty for the purchase
of Louisiana provision that the further pros
ccution Of these claims by our government
should be discontinued. 1t is upon this proyi-
sion that these claims wholly rest"
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-03-24
$23,6S0 so
DANIEL ROHRER,
SURVEYORS REPORT.

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st. Paul. Minnesota, March 8, 1855.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-03-24
MONDAY MORNING, MARCH 10. 1855.

Re port of the Senate Committee ON Territories
&c Squatter Sovereignty''-Committee IMAM
imous Against Annu'lins our Railroad Char
tiers!
The following Report. which we copy from
the Senate's proceedings of the 9th of Febru-
airy, shows the final and unanimous determine
ton of the Senate Committee on Territories
(Messrs. Douglas, johnson, Cooper, Jones and
Belly in regard to the Great Question which
has agitated the public mind of Minnesota dur
ing the past year. Just at this moment of
writing, we are inclined to think, so far as pre-
sent appearances would indicate, there are eight
or ten "great men," lin their own estimation)
who claim place and name in Minnesota, ra-
Their the worse of wear on this Railroad cues
ton. We would include in this catalogue. one
Governor, one Secretary, two editors, and va
rious other articles of old and WORKOUT ftlrni-
ture, 90 too numerous to mention" But per-
haps we are Growing before we are out of the
wOods.' Here, however, is the report of the
Senate Committee
Mr.. COOPER, from the Committee on Terrific
ries, to which were referred several resolutions
and memorials from the Territory of Minneso.
ia, with joint resolutions from the House of Re-
representatives.. mos 4S and 49) to disapprove
and disaffirm an act of the Legislative Assem-
bly, of Minnesota, entitled An act to incorpO
rate the Minnesota and Northwestern Railroad
Company - and the joint resolution the act Of
the Legislative Assembly of the Territory Of
Minnesota, entitled, IAN act to incorporate the
Transit Railroad Company" submitted re.
port, which was ordered to be printed.
The first ofthe resolutions NO 49, renders
null and void the act of the Legislative Assem-.
bly, of Minnesota, to incorporate the Minnesota
and Northwestern Railroad Company.
The Committee reports a substitute for the
resolution of the House. entitled "a joint
resolution to repeal part of the 9th section Of
the act to establish the Territorial Government
of Minnesota" approved Sd March, 1919 re-
pealing that part of the law which requires
{" that all the laws passed by the Legislative
Assembly and Governor, shall be submitted tc
Congress, and if disapproved, shall be null and
of no effect - and reports adversely on the Sc
cond House joint resolution. (No. 40 declaring
null and void the act to incorporate the Tran
sit Railroad Company"
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-03-24

u.s. Gen. Houston rather astonisbed his
Know Nothing admirers, on Thurs, ay evening.
by declaring, most emphatcaly, that our great
public works could not have been constructed
without the aid of foreign labor An opportu-
nifty then presented itself for the General to
have urged certain considerations, which com
ing from his lips might have been needed. He
might have suggested that this immense service
which our foreign population has rendered the
coantry-a service the value of which cannot
be estimated in dollars---a service which in g
pecunlary way has been very inadequately re-
munerated-required OF us a certain old-fash
Toned feeling called gratitude and challenged
for the toll-worn Irishman at least kindness
and consideration. Whatever modification of
the naturalization laws the safety of the repub-
lie may require no political cxigcncy can de-
mahd OF us coarse attacks on the Catholic reli-
glon. petty, harassing legislation or words
which are calculated to irritatc and wound.
Substantial and sensible measures are entitled
to the respect and support of all but the fanci-
lul legislation with which VIC are threatened,
ane the narrow notions which are paraded in
certain quarters ought to receive the rebukc
ana encounter the opposition of all lovers of
peace and good order.--Boston titus.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-03-24

A New RAILROAD IN CANADA.-A large and
enthusiastic meeting was held at Chatham,
Canada, last week, to concert measures for the
construction of Railway from Maiden to Buff.
ao 1t is proposed to tunnel the river at NAL
den to Gibraltar. From Gibraiter, the road
will be built through Adrian. Sl,OOO,O0O was
subscribed at Chatham. The whole cost of the
road from Gibralter, concluding the tunnel. as
estimated by the Engineer, Mr.. Scott, ia S ,O0O,-
000-Dem. Press.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-03-24

CHANGE oV TIME.-Thc time Of holding The
Territorial Republican Convention. at st. An
thony, has been changed from Friday the 2lst,
to Thursday March goth, instant. Sec notice
in another column
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-03-24

~ Rev II. N. Nichols of Saltwater. lee
tnred before The Minneapolis Lyceum, on Mon
day evening of last week, upon the subject OF
Life" The st. Anthony Republican spcaks
of the lecture in high terms OF commentator.
and thinks the man whose heart does not beat
with higher purposes after hearing such sent
ments as were presented by Mr.. Nichols, must
be pretty far gone.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-03-24

S- The British Parliament. at various
times, voted Wellington the sum often millions
of dollars,
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SHERWOOD HoUGH. City Clerk.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-03-24

Mr. John 3. Cough, the apostle of temper
ance, has been interdicted from delivering an
Grafton in Stirling, Scotland
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-03-24

BURNED TO DEATH.-A man named Arnold
was burned to death at recent fire at CHICAGO
Nothing but his charred bones were found TO
tell his fate
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-03-24

OFFER TO SELL. THE FUGIrIyE Burns. The
60ston journal says, Rev. Mr. Grimes. the col
ored clergyman in that city, stated in the morn
ing prayer meeting in the old South Chanel.
lew days since, that he held the written
contract OF the master Of the fugitive slave
Burns, to sell him for the sum of $500. Mr..
GRIMES also said that he had already raised full
one half of the required sum. and he had no
doubt that the rest would be subscribed. and
that he would soon have the pleasure of intro.
duclng Burns to those who attended that meet.
ing.
SICK IlEADAcHE.-Tbc following cure for sick
headache, was furnished to the Boston Medical
Journal, by DR.. n. S. Folsom of Portsmouth,.
New lIampshirc:
'Taac any number Of drops of Croton Oil.
nix mem with Hover and molasscs, and mekc as
many pills as the drops of oil used. when the
patient feels the sick headache coming on. one
nan OF pill is to be taken every hour in molas-
ses, or something Of like consistencc, until IL
ac,s as cathartic; and thus treat the sick head
acne at each attack. If thus taken each attacl,
VIII DC less severe and in some cases effect nov
manent cure. He seems to think the Crnton
vi acts in three ways: l. By increasing the
secretloDs. 2 BY counteracting the ti.neris-
attic action of the stomach and bowels !, Rv
acting as counter irritan to the brain :,
"A breeder OF Shanphais saws tbot ono oftbaSo
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-03-24

breeder OF Shanghais says that one ofthesc
Owls, when eating corn, takes a peek at TIM. IA
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-03-24

An attorney, abont to furnish bill of costs
was requested by his client, a baker. ':to make
it as light as he could" ''Ah'' said the attor.
ney' "that what you may say to your foreman
but it's not the way make my bread"
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29
HAwK-EYE AND TELEGRAPH.
Tho Railroad.


The suk-contractor nearest town is push
ing on the work finely, employing some
hundred or more hands. The bridging,
and enbankment, is being put in readiness
for the superstructure just as fast as it can
be done all along the line. Upon the ar
rival of the iron the road bed will have
beea so far finished at this end as to ena-
BILE the contractors on the grade to keep
ahead Of the track layers.
A number of the contractors are now
East buying necessary locomotives and
cars, and negotiating for the iron, some
$500 tons, which will be required for the
the track, with necessary side tracks hence
to Skunk river We have little doubt
that within the week we shall have the
pleasure Of announcing that the iron has
been purchased, and that within the COM
ing thirty days the whistle of the first To-
comotivc shall be heard among the Flint
Hills on the hithcr side of old Mississip-
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29
A woll Meritod Rcproof.

The eiitcr Of the Democratic Press at
Chicago, took occasion, in a long article of
recent date, to rcprove his cotempcraries
of the Upper Mississippi, for their neglect
Of duty. The editors were justly rcprov-
cd for writing long winded editorials TN
subjects no one was interested in to the
neglect of local matters, always most inter-
esting. He did not hit them single lick
amiss. They arc graceless set Of dundeF-
heads, always ready fo.fiI their papers with
smart things, wise saws and modern in
stances, Of which they are daddy, sponsor
or godfather, to the exclusion Of the mat
ters of real interest and moment, which
are every where to be readily found laying
round loose. This is all true, and we are
obliged to the Chicago Democratic Press
for telling us so.
But the case very strongly brings to our
mind that ofthe old gentleman moderately
fond of good liquor, who proposed to give
his boys, Gall going to the d-lsas fast as
they could) each a sheep if they would
drink no more. He was very irreverently
advised by the youngest to take sheep
himself!
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29
"sam" and "Tom.n

The New York Herald, thus disposes
Of the Presidential aspirants who occupy
seats in the Senate from the State of Tex
as. The two Senators from Texas in Con-
gress are Sam Houston and Thomas j.
Rusk-both large sized, fine looking men
men six feet high-and both military
chieftans who shave done the State some
service" each is prominent man, even
in the Senate, and both aspirants for the
Presidency. In Texas they are known,
"for Short" as plain Sam Houston and
plain Tom Rusk, and, upon the principles
Of the new American party, they may be
designated as Sam and Tom. Sam in a
late letter sustains the Know Nothings-
he is with them, in fact, and believes that
their manifest destiny, under the title of
"Sam," is somehow or other mixed up
with his own. Tom, in a recent epistle,
shows no quarter to the Know Nothings
but remains steadfast to the principles and
chances of the Democratic party and their
Cincinnati National convention of next
spring. But we apprehend that while
Houston was too soon in his electioneering
Northern campaign of last winte-, Gen.
Rusk appears upon the boards too late.
Mr.. Wise of Virginia, having since the
election in the Old Dominion, taken the
inside Of the democratic track. Thus we
apprehend that the rival claims of Gen.
Houston and Gen. Rusk for the success
sion will most probably remain an open
question till 1860. But let them initiate
the patience and perseverance of Messrs.
Cass, Marcy and Buchanan, and hold on.
NJ telling, in these revolutionary times
what may happen. Even in 1856 we may
possibly have two heroes from San Jacinto
in the field Who knows?
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29

Mr.. McMULLEN, substantial farmer
sold seven hundred bushels of wheat to
one of our Millers for 81 06 per bushel yes
terday. But for the G. & B. Railroad
Mr.. M. would probably have been compel
led to sell for twenty cents less than this
sum at any rate. Extreme quotations
for best quality at St. Louis, including
sacks, from 81 2S to 81 373; do do at
Chicago, without sacks, 81 SIS to 81 65.
Burlington Produce Dealers, with the ad-
vantage of an Eastern outlet, can aft I'd to
pay at least twenty per cent more for
grain than those who buy for a southern
market only.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29
nn. The Kansas Herald of Freedo

nA- The Kansas Herald of Freedom
suggests that there is another argument
stronger than all the others, against the
legality of the Kansas Legislature The
place in which they have been in session
is portion of the Shawnee reservation,
and BY the 10Th section of the Organic act
is especially excepted out Of the bounda-
ries, and constitutes no part Of the terrific
y of Kansas" }" The, Legislature have
therefore been sitting beyond the limits Of
the Territory, and sofar as the validity Of
its acts are concerned, might as well have
held its session in Texas or Massachusetts,.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29
CITY BINDER Y.
pur1iurfnp Yo1r,o

Tn Coobaugh's Building, under the Telegraph
l Printing Office Main Street
Music, Magazines, nnd all kinds of Periodicals
neatly and substantially bound.
He is also authorized to receive orders for all kinds
of Blank Books, for tho use of
Bankers, County Officers, Merchants, &C., &c.
manufactured d at the we'll known establishment of
Braunhold & Son, of Chicago.
Pamphlets, Checks, receipts &c, &c, stitched OF
bound to order. STEPHEN T. ACRES.
April %, hptf
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29

SEWING MACHINES IN FRANcE.-The sewing
machines which were taken from this coun-
try to the Paris Exhibition have created a
great sensation among the French, and it is
stated that three American companies have
sold their patents for about $4,000. 1t is
also said that there is much difficulty in using
these machines in France on account of the
want of ingenuity among the people, who
watch with astonishment the machine in the
hands of Miss. Ames, from New York, who
is now in the employ of the French Govern
ment. She has worked it in the presence of
the Emperor, and in the space of six hours
has made a hundred pair of soldiers panta-
looms. She is regarded by the French as the
greatest curiosity from the New World, and
receives from the Government salary of
$l30 per month.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29

CAIRo. 1t is said that the Post Office
Department, have decided to make Cairo
grand distributing Office for half dozen
of the Northwestern States, and for all the
correspondence Of the Ohio and lower
Mississippi rivers. It is furthermore re-
ported that s. s. Brooks, Esq, is to re-
eeive the appointment Of Mail Agent.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29
Jefferson Street, Burlington, Io,ca,
J. PRUGH g. RROTHERS


FUR NlTURE ESTABLISH MENT,
w ILL he found three doors east of /<ssES7
W Coolbaugh i Brooks Banking House,
up stnirs, where we will at all times be 49,
pleased to wait on our customers. -SAz2
We will constantly Ike p on hand all kinds of Fur
niture, such as Sofas, Sociabcs, Dvans, Spring
Chairs and Rockers, Cane Seat and Windsor Chairs,
Card and Ccntrc Tables: Cottage. Misses, and com
mon Bedsteads. Brcakfastand Dining Tables, Stands,
Towel Racks, Safes, Looking Glasses Picture Frames,
and host of other things too numerous to mention
aliOf which we offer cheap forcash.
Metallic and Wood Coffins
kept constantly on hand.
rs- Hesrsc and Carriages furnished on reasona-
Bile terms il required. Tmay Ia, 1851
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29

RT The editor of the Davenport Weakly
Coarier visited Burlington the other day-found
it a one horse town situated between two great
barren hills! Says there are some good looking
stores that sell goods, but he could see no man.
ufactores! He thinks the city no touch to
Davenport, and found nothing 10 praise save
the Barret House, where he doubtless sponged
his bill or paid it in corn!
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29
SHINGLES AND LUMBER,

We W FIR ".
wM CARSON, E,p.RANp,
HENRY EATON, BB DOWNS
HAVE associated themselves under the name and
IL style of CARSON. EATON l. Co., of Gulena
and Wisconsin, and
E. D. RAND & CO.,
OF Burlington, Iowa, for the purpose Of manufactu
ing and selling LUMBER Shingles. and Square Timber
They have their new Mills now in full operation
Having spared no expense in procuring the best ma
chnery, they fatter themselves that in the ensuing
summer the can offer avc.y superior article of Lum-
Der. fEeh d ,h5
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29
MoRE HELp-We have received the 6nl

/ MORE HELP-We have received the 6rst
number Of very neat paper, called the
KEosAuoUA REPUBLICAN,, printed at the
place ofthat name, by H. G. WATKINS
I Esq. Il is not only handsomely printed
and xell arranged, butwell filed with use
sfal and entertaining matter, The people
of Van Buren, ought to bc well pleased
with and extend ! liberal support to the
Republican. sa 81
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29
New Livery and Sale Stable.

% THE undersigned would inform the
s,h,V citizens Of Burlington, and the pub
EHE&A\ lie generally. that be has opened .
>SI@ new Livery Stable in the 'Crystal
AAf~N Palace" formerly occupied By r.
Stewart where he win be happy to accommodate all
who will favor him With call.
Good, safe horses and bagges and careful drivers,
always on hand. SO 5ss
Charges reasonAbtc-horses kept by tho day or
week. at as low prices rs the times will afford.
sEg-Ssable on Washington. between Main and
Third streets. D. MCDONALD.
"a R,,vls nj I ..Av
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29

FAsT.-A letter came to hand yester-
day morning, dated Fort Madison, August
18th, and mailed August 18th. As this
delay must be in either the Fl. Madison or
Burlington Post Offices, We hope these
worthy Government functionaries the Post
masters, viii settle the matter between
them to their satisfaction. 81
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29

nA- A gentlemen from the East informs
us that during the coming fall, the immigra-
tion to Iowa, will probably be greater than
ever before. He says that large numbers
are coming from Ohio, and many of the
States East. He found, among his ac-
quaintances, many getting ready to remove
to our State, who he had supposed, were SO
welded to their homes in Ohio, as to be
unwilling on any account to leave them.
Let them come!
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29

GONG AHEAD.-Mr. Nye, the energet
ic contractor on the first section of the
Western Road, near this city, is pushing
the work forward with energy and eficien-
cy. He is now employing nearly if not
quite one hundred and fifty haudsl II
other contractors along the line are push
ing forward the work as he is pushing it,
before the year is out Burlington and Mt.
Pleasant will be but an hour apart.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29

O. The Boston Traveller learns that
the company who are about to connect New
foundland with Halifax, by submarine tele-
graph, propose to furnish the foreign news to
the American press in anticipation of the arrl-
rival Of steamers for the sum of about s200. 900
per annum, or $4,000 per steamer, calculating
that they shall anticipate the arrival of
about one hundred steamers year. The
news by the steamer bound to New York could
be anticipated several days, and by that stop
ping at Halifax ten or twelve hours. The cost
of the Halifax dispatch Of foreign news, rcceiv-
ed once a fortnight, is not probably much
under $3o.0 900 per annum.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29

70 Between fifteen and sixteen thousand
reaping machines, it is said will be manufac-
turrd and sold this year in our country. The
demand is SO great that manufacturers cannot
make them fast enough for their orders. This
affords evidence of agricultural prosperity,as the
cost Of these machines will amount to nearly
s., 900 900.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29

GREAT ARRIVAL OF NEW WHrAr.--Sixty
car loads eighteen thousand bushels-of
new wheat arrived by the Chicago, Alton and
St. Louis road, yesterday, running directly
over that famous "Cut-of,' about which we
have heard so much in Chicago. This grain
is brought into Illinois Central Company s
Depots, and over % miles of it's road
Large quantities of wheat are arriving over
this road, daily; but t. is is the largest single
shipment of the season.
For the past two weeks twenty chr loads
by the Illinois Central and the Chicago, Bnr-
lington and Quincy roads have arrived in
this city daily.-Chicago Tribune.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29
P. X. WILSON.


ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
llyILL attend promptly TO professional business
w entrusted TO his care, in Dcs Moines and the
uroundingcounties. Special lattcntion given to the
securing and collecting Of claims: also, to renting
and paying uponreal estate, and redeeming Of
delinquent lands.
Once 10 front room on second floor Of Ebersol
Mclnnes building. on Third street. three doors above
tbs barre, House, Burlington, Iowa
Dor Al Vim
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29
H. B. WARE.

SADDLE HARNESS MANUFACTURER.
Wholesale aud Retail Dealers in
Harness, Sole and Upper Leather; Kip,
HALFand MoroccoSkins; Patent nd enameled Lea
Other, ,Coach Lace SaddlerylIardware. wood II ames,
Chains Ennmeled Cloths Brass Hub Bands, &C., &c.
G.S~ The highest price paid for all kinds of HIDES
AND SKINS.
Jefferson Street, Burlinqton. Io,ra.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29

IMPORTANT RuMoR.-It is rumored
that the Pro Tempore editor Of the Ga
zette is now under training BY Father
Raffe AID is expected to take orders soon.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29
Spirit Of the Press.

A PREsENr.-The editor of the Ian
ester, Iowa Friend, has been presented with
cake-mould!
SroLEN.-The editor Of the Davenport
Gazette has lost his calf.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29
GOLD LOcKETs,

from the small Shells and Scoops to those with four
openings (which he will sell at lower prices than ever
before offered in this city.
Please call and see for yourselves, whether you wish
pictures or not.
~ All Pictures warranted perfectly satisfacto-
ry or no charge.
Artists supplied with Instruments, Apparatus and
Stock ,at reasonable rates Gmay IL, 49,