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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-15
The Governor is in Town!

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The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-06-14
Soldiers Attend I
GOOD NEWS MORE BOUNTY ~

GOOD NEWSl MORE BOUNTY LANDli
A LAW passed Congress March Sd, 1856, giving Ons
"A Hundred and Sixty Acres of Land to al psrsona
who have performed IA days military service In arr war
of the United States since ITS.
The Law includes all the Commissioned and Mem Com.
mssioned Officers, Musicians and Privaes ncuding In.
dans either Volunteers Rangers Militia Tsamstss.
Also, all the Commissioned and Non-Cemmissioned OF.
hcers OF the Navy, Seamen, Landsmen. Marines tlsus
Men, Chapains and Clerks.
THOSE WHO HAVE RECEIVED 40 OR 80 ACRES ARE
ENTITLED TO ENOUGH MORE TO MAKE THE 10.
Soldiers of the Black Hawk, Patriot and others wais
who have made applications tor land and failed,
count Of not having served month can get lee
acres they served fourteen days. they sngag.
ed in battle
The Veteran Soldiers of the Revolution who draw psn
sions entitled to land. dead their widows can
drawit.
The benefits of this act Tin of the soldiers dsah)
extend to his widow or his MINOR children but 70 no
other heirs.
1t is thought that nearly two hundred millions of acres
will be issued under this act and in consequences Of the
large number of applications that will be made some cen.
siderable time will necessarily eapse before they eaa ala
be acted upon Remember the MAXIM first come, Aut
served"
We have made arrangements with experienced Arm
at Washington for obtaining Bounty Land for all entitled
to it living in this Territory, who may favor with
call
WE MAKE NO CHARGE IN ANY CASE, UNLESS WI
OBTAIN THE LAND
ANY Information in regard to the subject chserfully
given PARKER & CARVER
April ]3-d&wtf Attorneys ct Jaw.
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From the Council Bluffs Bugle.
Wild Fruits In Nebraska.


Never in our life did we see the prospect for such
ent indicated.
Already the fragrant strawberry begins to exhibit
its scarlet hues As it xuriates amid the thriving veg
citation.
The most desirable and delicious fruit is found
erywhere, wild, in abundance, amid the woody lawns
and praires.
The gooseberry, amid the brushwood and in the
DELL are abundant this season, and nearly fit for
use they are of an excellent, large, smooth variety,
and nearly equal to the English gooseberry SO much
admired.
In the copsewood and thicket the plum tree every
where abounds, and is laden with fruit in mnia-
ture, which, when ripe, is quite as large, rich and
delicious, many of the tame cultivated vare-
ties.
They may when grown be gathered by the wagon
load, and easily preserved without sugar-merely
requiring scalding and being put away in the same
liquid.
Raspberries abound in great profusion and never
miss a crop, which are wholesome and most excel.
lent. They may generally be found among open tim
Der in the valleys.
The soil and climate appear to he especially adap-
ted 10 grape growing, and through the timber in the
bottom lands and valleys Of uplands there are thou
sands Of natural vineyards In the season the vines
are loaded with medium sized, juicy, black grape,
which has an excellent favor. being very rich and
sweet.
There are also black currants, hawberres, thorn
apples together with several other varieties of fruits.
Hickory nuts, hazel nuts, and black wanuts, grow in
abundance.
There is no doubt but that nearly all the varieties
of tame fruits will grow here, and meantime there is
wild fruit in abundance if properly saved to make our
citizens comfortable.
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PoIsoNED.-The New York Mercury says child
Of Mr.. Isch, aged three years, living at 1873 Broad
street, died suddenly on Friday, and post mortem
examination made by Drs. Grant and Eyrich, when
it was found that he came to his death from some
form of prussic acid. From the testimony subse-
queny given before the coroner, it appeared that the
child had been playing near box containing oils and
perfumery belonging to barber shop, and attracted
BY the flavor Of bitter almonds, greedily partook Of
its contents. In few minutes it was thrown into
commissions and died. This result would have been
instantaneous had the oil been pure. This is Of
the most deadly poisons known; the prussic acid is
found in peachnuts, peach-bossoms and leaves, and
in the laurel water kept for sale in the shops Any
one Of these taken in quantities, is to produce
fatal results.
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SUPERIOR.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, WISCONSIN.
FTIS place is situated the bay of Superior and Left
sesses better site, harbor, and greater advan
tages for commercial city, than any other point in the
northwest, and is equaed in prospective Importance
by Chicago only.
The prOpretOrs have a clear, undsputed, and unin
numbered title the land upon which SUPERIOR is laid
for the same.
Superior was laid during the past season, and al
ready contains several hundred Inhabitants large no
tel, number of Stores COmmodious pier, with air
houses and in all respects the most fourishing new
town in the west The county seat U. 8. Land Or
flee, and Post Office located here, where the Misss
sppi and Lake Superior u 3. Military Road, now in
course of construction connecting with St. Paul, ter
1t is also the lake terminus of all the project
ed railroads to the head of Lake superior The $500
canal will be open by June, after which time four lines
Of lake steamers will to SueriOr,-One from Chi
cagO two from Cleveland, and one from Buffalo 6n.'
vessels having been built expressly fer this trade.
Two steam mills and printing press now
the way Superior, aid will be promptly work.
One-llat Of the lots have been appropriated by the
propretOrs to be sold by the undersigned to actual
tiers easy terms, and to provide fund for extensive
public improvements. Liberal appropriations hav
been made for public purposes-parks, churches, raj ]
roads, DC, &c.
~ In order to correct the msapprehenson arisin z
from similarity Of Names proper 10 State that ISL
ferent township from Superior
o. Maps OF Superior are signed by ThOs. Clark,
veyor, and VIM. IL. Newton, agent and attorney for
proprieors, an may be in the principal hotels
st. Paul. Galena, Chicago Detroit, Cleveland Toledo
Buffalo and other cities.
All persons who wish purchase lots obtain infor-
nation, can apply to VIM. H. Newton, Superior, Doug
las county, Wisconsin.
VIM H. NEWTON,
Agent & Attorney for Proprietors of Superior.
May 8, 1855.
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Gen. Charles Gratiot, formerly of the U. s. army,
who died at ST. Louis lately, was of the young
men appointed Cadets by President Jefferson to con-
ciae the leading families of the old Louisiana Ter
rtory. He entered the Academy at West Point ia
1870 and like all of those thus appointed graduated
with honor. they, however, all soon resigned, ex-
cept Gratiot and Louis, the latter Of whom was killed
in duel in Louisiana few years afterwards. Thus
Gratiot alone remained in the service, and continued
in it until about SO or '37 He served with disnc-
ton in the war against Great Britain, in which ,e
rose to the rank Of Brigadier. When he retired from
the he at the head of the engineer corps
He was the last survivor of the Louisanians alluded
to above.
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Horrible Accident.

The Whitley, Indiana, Pioneer of the 18th ult. has
the following:
Mr.. G. A. Russell, of Albion, Noble county, Ind,
informs us that one of the most horrd accidents Of
the day occurred near that place Friday evening
the 18th ult. Mr.. Weston and an associate had just
completed steam saw mill, and were in the act Of
saving their first log, having run the saw through
twice. and had just started it the third time, when
the boiler exploded, killing six men who were in the
mill instantly and seriously if not fatally wounding
the seventh. One Of the proprietors, who had be-
come alarmed, had just left the mill when the explO,
sion occurred, carrying some Of the timbers beyond
the distance which he had reached. The engineer
had been cautioned that the steam was getting too
high, but swearing that he knew his own business,
needed not the caution. He by some means escaped
injury, by screening himself behind large beam Of
timber, near the mill. He is under arrest az an
mpostor, and will have hearing at the next term
the Court,
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Tho Murder at Mill Point.

The Grand Haven Times brings us full par
ticulars of this atrocious murder, OF which brief
mention was made week or two since. The
murderer is q negro named Jordan Turpln.
The Times continues Since he first made his
appearance upon Grand River, about the year
1848, he has decoyed at least three white mems
wives into his den, and effected their ruin. This
Turpin is negro but one shade lighter than
the blacklist African. His first white victim
was the wife of w. Clifford, by whom he had
q boy who lived to the age of ten months. His
next white victim was Madame Victor, a good
looking woman, with q dissipated husband,
who finally died at Turpin's house. So His next
victim was the wife of the deceased, William
Haskins, with whom he has been living an
adulterous life for some time past. This illicit
intercourse so cmboldened the black rascal that
he finally resolved to take the life of Haskins.
But a short time since, through the aid of
money furnished by Turpin, bill for divorce
was flied. Ard we blush to own that lawyer
could be found so destitute of principle integ-
rity and propriety, as to file this petition for
divorce, with the full knowledge of what was
designed by the two malignant iends who
finally murdered the husband. Although the
fatal stab was given by Turpin, still we think
the wife, in a greater or less degree, accessory
to the murder.
AS appears from the testimony on the ex-
animation last week, before Justice Parks,
that Haskns came up to the house of Turpin,
about o'clock A. NJ. of Saturday, the 18th
inst. Upon entering the house he spoke pleas
antly to the inmates, having at the time an ak
on his arm He walked to the bedroom door
where his wife was sleeping. He opened 1t
and said, Sarah, how do you do this morn
ing ?" and at this moment the action COM
menced between Haskins and Turpin, whom
he found in his wifes room. They had one
struggle in the house, worked their way out
of doors, and after struggling there sometime,
parted by mutual consent, Haskins in the
meantime busted himself in washing the blood
from his hands, where the negro Turpin had
bit him. While Haskins was thus engaged,
Turpin went in and took from under his pillow
the murderous knife came out and attacked
IIaskins, or as appears by the testimony, the
attack was mutual, and in this conflict the
fatal plunge was made with the knife. Has
kins said, a am done forever" He fingered
about two hours. 10 all appearance the knife
had been prepared for the conflict 1t is a
butcher knife sharpened on both sides, with q
blade about seven inches long.
The only plea made by the murderer was
that he acted in selfdefence. There is much
excitement existing in the community in rela-
ton to this said affair. "-DetrOn Tribune.
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CoNsoLATIoN.-A few days since the Buffalo
Republic remarked in effect that it had tears to
shed over the defeat of Wise in Virginia. To this
the Albany Atlas responds thus:
We have no desire to see the Republic weep! In
deed we are gratfed at its positive, very positive
refusal to do SO. There is indeed no occasion for
my lachrymose manifestations by our lugubrious
temporary. So far Virginia is concerned, and
New York too, 1--WE will venture to prophecy0 it
May bid farewell to every fear,
And wipe its weeping eyes.
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Yfrginia and Massachusetts.

A very laconic Geographic correspondence took
place the day after the Massachusetts Know Moth
ugs held their state convention at Boston, between
the editors of the Know Nothing paper at Richmond
and at Boston. We give it it appears in the Bos-
ton papers:
RICHMOND, May, 1855.
Is it true that you passed resolutions in your State
Council yesterday abolitionzing the Order in Massa-
chusetts, and elected Henry Wilson and Henry j..
Gardner as delegates to the National Convention at
Philadelphia?
The following was the immediate reply:
BosToN, May, 1855.
Is it true that you passed resolutions in your last
State Council declaring that throughout the Order IN
Virginia no member should vote for any man for Of
fee who was not in favor Of the extension of slave
territory?
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AMAN SOLD FOR 81 25-The following is from
the Alton Courier:
On Friday, man named Hanna was apprenticed
to the highest bidder Tor four months, under the pro-
visions Of the vagrant law. He brought the Paltry
sum of 81 rs. He is represented as skilIfui me-
bor occasionally day to procure money to purchase
LIQUOR, but seems to be Of opinion that the world
owes him living, which he proposes TO take out Of
the boarding houses free Of charge: The keeper o.
the house where he has been boarding recently moi
liking the conditions of his proposal, had him arrest
ed as a vagrant He appeared in court in the enjoy
ment Of good health, and was apparently the most o
vial man in the crowd. ..t..
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We announce this morning with feelings oil deep
regret, the death Of Col. Nathaniel Buckmaster, oil
this city, after long and painful illness. Col Buck.
master Of the first residents of this city and
State, having moved into the Illinois Territory in
1916. For several years he represented the county
in the state legislature with considerable ability and
was for some sixteen years, the popular and efficient
sheriff of the county. Col. Buckmaster was born in
London county, Virginia, and had attained the ripe
age of seventy-two years.-Alton Courier, June 5.
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The Queen of Spain has sanctioned the law by the

The Queen of Spain has sanctioned the law by the
Cortes. con6scating the property Of the church
TSe ",eeo resisted as long as she dared; resisting
until she wa. told If you refuse, 'the Republic viii
be proclaimed in Spain he S Hi '" tn. ya
her eyes full Of tears, she signed me Dn hw ,h;.
measure Is Estimated as high as $500. goo CO., but
no accurate statistics are yet prepared. fr0oao me
treasury Of Spain may not realize an actual oene"
more than &l6O, 600 900. a. +'..r
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WinSlGW House,

S1O W GSO
Junction of SAINT Anthony, Eagle, and Fort Strsds,
SAINT PAUL.
,,,. PASK AZ Propr55sSorH House
i 1 respectfully solicit share OF public patronage
The building is new having only been opened in July
last and expense has been spared in furnishing it,
offers to the travelling public that great desideratum
home. Being situated in the most business portion OF
the city, visitors, on business pleasure, will ind IL
to their advantage to stop with The prOpretors
will spare pains furnish their table with every lux
ury the market affords.
NJ Connected with this Hotel is a Livery Stab &,
prepared to furnish pleasure parties, and other,
good turnouts. II. A. PARKER
St. Paul, Nov. 2l, lS54-d&wly
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Mendoza House.

Mendoza, Minnesota Territory.
M ESSRS CRISWELL Il FLYNN respectfully announce
l1 to the public that they have taken this commodous
and beautifully situated Hoelat the mouth of the Min
nesota River, and opposite Fort Snelling-and
and ready for the of strangers and
travellers.
No pains will be spared to both and
animals to the satisfaction of the travelling public
April Is, 1854. d6m*
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RRaI Estate.
Starkey & Petteys'

hOSOOA n.y. - - WV -
LAND FICE,
Third Street st. Paul, Mnnesota.
His Excellency w. A. German, Min. Ter. Hon. T..
Rice, Delegate to Congress Hon. X. Smith, Alton, Ills
James r. Whiting Esq, New York City Hon. David
Olmsted, ex Mayor St Paul Borup Cakes, Bankers
St. Paul Ames Van Eten, Attorneys, St. Paul.
LNROM actual Obseryat are ACC tainted with all
Il the best locations east of the Mississippi River.
TO CAPITALISTS
We can offer great inducements.
T. MONEY INVESTED,
Only in such places that guarantee heavy per cent
age.
LAND WARRANTS BOUGHT,
And sold or located advantageously.
Two and four acre lots the city.
Several 49, so and 100 tracts Of fine picked lands
for sale on good terms.
LAND AT LAKE SUPERIOR,
ana on the beautiful Island of La Ponte for SALE in such
quantities as to suit purchasers.
PLATS AND ABSTRACTS
Of all the Government Lands located at the Stilwate
Land Office.
Lands also for sale bordering OF the most beau
iui lake, N the Territory only short distance from the
city.
We have extensively explored the line
OF H. n. W. Railroad and give information to far
mers and actual settlers that will them much time
and expense.
Good City Property for ale. April l2dawtt
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BnteIa.
Merchants Hotel.

Merchants Hotel.
Corner Third and Jackson streets, fronting the Steam
boat Landing.
N. s. ALLEN Proprietor.
HAVING taken the above Hotel and thoroughly re-
IL fitted and re furnished it, Mr. ALLEN begs to in
form the citizens OF st. Paul and the travelling public
that he is now prepared to accommodate both board
ers and Travellers in manner unsurpassed in the city
The table shall always be supplied with the best the
market affords The location of the Hotel being mme-
dately in front Of the steamboat landing, and in the
business portion of the city, makes particularly de-
sirabe to those who wish depart boats or trans
business in the city, June l-dawtf
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ne JEFFERSON FARMER, Esq is an authorized agent
tor THE PIONEER Gaena subscribers and ad
ve,:sements His receipts will be regarded payments
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American House.

IAHAAOA 1O0O11 AAO00SO4
Corner Of So. anthony, Exchange and Fourth Streets,
SAINT PAUL.
5: LONG, Proprietor.
Il ly announce to their old patrons, and strangers
Visiting Saint Paul. that their popular hotel has been
thoroughly renovated and fitted up with and ele-
CANT furniture, and that they prepared entertain
those who may favor them with their patronage in a
manner to fully sustain the character of their house
the leading hotel of the capital Of Minnesota.
o. Connected with the American is Livery Stable,
prepared to furnish pleasure parties, and Others with
elegant turnouts. Aprl9dly
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SAN FRANCISCO CITY.

SAN FRANCISCO CITY. g..
THIS new city, situated the Rapids Of the It. Pc
tiers Minnesota river At the head Of nsviGation,
and accessible to steamboats, from below all seasons
rapidly filling with emigrans, and offers great h
ducements for settlement. Since laid OUT large
and commodous hotel, q saw mill, and . number q
buildings have been erected. Many others are sesas
up fast materials be procured.
The steamer Black Hawk plies regularly TO SaA Fran
cisco, and the rates of transportation are cheap.
Those who seeking a new home should lock q
San Francisco and consider its advsntasss q
point where the business of great range Of intsror
country must inevitably centre.
San Francisco. NAV 4, 1855. If
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s The PIONEER printed by Steam on Iaylors Large
Cylinder Power Press The of Steam Power in our
establishment enables to exc ute Book and JOB frint
ing with increased despatch and at reduced prices.
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81 All transient advertisements inserted in the
WEEKLY PIONEER will be charged at the rate Of 81 per
square for the first insertion, and SO cents per square
or each subsequent Insertion The charges for yearly
advertisements may be ascertained at the Counting
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT MINNEAPOLIS, May 18th, 1855.
TTIlE persons herein below named hereby notified
i Immediately to furnish this office with their papers
of naturalization for transmission to Washington, and
that until such papers transmitted the issuing of
patents for the tracts by them preempted has been
pended.
August Frederick Korfhage, Charles HOeg,
Patrick Steven, Patrick Haloran,
William Byrne, Joseph SaBore,
Fabia Couture, John Alton,
SAWYER St. Martin, James McGronan,
Patrick Brady, Jacob Stutzman,
John Burke, Joseph Chadwick,
James Brown, Michael Callahan,
James Callan, Pierre St. Antoine,
Dennis Fee, John Baptste Merheux,
Robert Chadwick William Raglan,
Charles Antoine, Thomas Moniarty,
Alexander Roderick Mcleod, Maurice Flynn,
William Anderson Galquean, Patrick Quigly,
jeremiah Ryan, Patrick Grace,
George Cooke, George Ruch,
Dennis Doyle, Edmund Barrett.
The following persons have also been required by the
Commissioner of the General Land Office furnish ad-
ditiOnal proof of citizenship.
Oscar G. Gibbs, Nathaniel Smith,
Chester Hitchcock, Joseph Irish,
John Miller, Francis Morrison.
All others who have pre-empted and have taken away
their papers of naturalization requested TO return
the this Office practicable, to prevent
future trouble. NJ L. OLDS, Register.
June DIFF r. p. RUSSELL, Receiver.
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Re- LAWYERS BLNKs-The attention of the profession
is directed to new elegant series of Law Blanks now
in process of printing at the Pioneer Office They are all
printed on the paper and with and large sized
script type Those already issued are
Complaint on Promssory Note against all the Parties
Complaint on Promissory Note, against Endorser
Summons for Money Demand on Contract for Payment
of Money;
Summons for Relief.
Of other Blanks we have issued
Bonds for Deeds;
Quit Claim Deeds.
Mortgages.
In addition to the above we have printed complete
set of Bounty Land Claim Blanks, arranged to meet
every class of applicants under the Act of Congress,
pssead at the last session.
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@tsreIlatteo1tH.
Paper HangingS !

AND
PA Z E r II 4 " G. E R!
"AVING RECEIVED LARGE STOCK OF
PAPER HANGINGS,
And secured the assistance of
Mr.. N. B. IERWILLER,
In this branch of my business, who is ready fill and
hang all paper orders in the best STYLE and at low rates.
having to paper will do well to leave
their orders at my Bookstore.
Apr 26 diff VIM. DAHL.
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TERRITORIAL LAND OFFICE,
Empire Block st. Paul.
DERSONS DESTROYS of purchasing Real Estate, In The
City Country, will find il to their interest 70
call on the undersigned, who have for sale
CITY PROPERTY
IMPROVED FARMS.
WILD LANDS,
At fair prices, and reasonable time given for payment
All descriptions Of Surveying and Mapping dsas e
order.
Money to lend on Real Estate.
Nav 15-dtf HAWKE 4 MORRIS.
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Cottage Homes

100 LOIS OF FIVE ACRES EACH
TN beautiful and commanding situation, about
L mile from the city limits. Soil, rich black loam-
Price $500 per ot-S2OO cash and the balance and
two years without interest. HENRY McKENTY,
st Paul, April 27-d&wtf Dealer in Real Estate.
EMERY'S PATENT
ENHANGEABLE Horse Power Thresher, Cleaner and
~ Separator Machine for sale by the agent. y
Feb.22-dtf .f ALEX. REY
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CITY Lots !

TIME undersigned will sell few lots to those who wish
Il to build for themselves residences upon favorable
| terms. aP27dtf CHAS. H. CAKES.