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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27
THE ILLUMINATION.

ia Many of our citizens INDUCED in general ju-
bilee on Saturday night last, by Illuminating their
stores and dwellings, and by bonfres. In upper
town the illumination was more general than in
lower, and several private residences presented a
brilliant: and fairy-liks appearance. Two win
dows and the Cupalo of the Winslow House were
lighted, the brick building of Rice, Holinhead &
Becker, the American House, the Capitol partial
ly SO, the Rice house, and altogether some thirty
stores, beside Offices and private residences. A
bonfire blazed away just below our Office, which
afforded infinite amusement to the boys. The on
~ thing necessary to have made the scene COM
plete, was the presence of the editor of the Min
nesotian, and the editor of the Democrat. They
could not be found, and it was generally suppo-
sed that they had left the city. About nine o.
clock the lights were put out, and darkness reign
ed, and then commenced another illumination.
caused by spsrit-gas, which was kept up good
part OF the night, accompanied with hideous yells
and bachanalian songs. Well, gentlemen, you
have mad your jollifcation-now then, cui bono
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27
MONDAY, MARCH 26, 1866.

: heath Sssh l5pefer NieAele.,
ANAL arrived last ysning. By adisbatch i,
NY. lstL, vs|learn that lsrs vas srhmdr in Ia:
rope that the Cass Of Ru,iie vs. ds1d. Ihe a.
nouncement was made IA the House of Lords BY
Lord Clarendon, on the I'd of March, and also by
Lord Palmerston, in the House Of Commons, and
was generally believed. By some II is said he
died ef pulmonicI spople1y-by others that he
was assassinated. His age was SO years.
m DISSOLUTION OF THE MINISTRY have q
Buffalo paper of the 18th, With the news of the
arrival of the Pacific, but no mention is made Of
the death of Nicholas. The Palmerston Ministry
had fallen to pieces. Graham, Gladstone, and
Herbert had resigned. There are hopes Of peace.
Louis Napoleon is determined 70 go to the Crimea.
England and Austria advise him not to-. Russia
has deolarcd war against Sardinia. Lord Raglan
has resigned to avoid recall. The poor of Eng
land are in q deplorable condition. Thousands
of workmen are without food. The Baltic fleet
is to consist of 100 ships and 2o7s guns. a,3fl
Two sorties had been made ON the allied arm
les from Sebastopol, the French meeting with d
slight loss. Nothing Of further interest. ~ i''g'
SPAIN.---The American steamer Eldorado had
been fired at twice by the Spanish frigate Ferra-
Iona, and compelled to stop and exhibit her pa
pers. Cuban news unimportant. 49," '-'F'
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

CT The bounty land bill gives to all who ser
we'd fourteen days in any since $780, 16O acres,
deducting the number of acres already received by
them under former acts. Widows and minor
children of deceased soldiers are to fare the same
as their husbands and fathers would if still living
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

PASSAGE OF THE POSTAGE BILL.-The Senate on
Tuesday amended and passed the bill from the
House, which provides that for letters going less
than 600 miles the postage shall be three cents,
and over that distance it shall be FIVE cents, ex-
cept where postal treaties with others countries
shall prevent. The amendment further provides
that, after the LIST of January, 1856, all letters
shall be prepaid and that done with stamps also
that letters containing money can be registered,
50 as to show that they have been sent, but in no
N to make the department responsible for
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

CO We learn from the Galena Advertiser that
son of Col. B. Mason was killed on the Illinois
Railroad near Rockford, on Monday, the l2th.---
He was leaning over the platform when his head
came in contact with bridge and he was laid life
less on the ground. a....-.......
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

CT The idea that peaches will not survive a
greater fall of mercury than 10 degrees below
zero is al CANNON. The state of the atmosphere
as to dryness, has the most important bearing and
experienced intelligent, accomplished hortcultur-
lists maintain that dry frost cannot kill peaches.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

CT An extensive hcrticulturist at the West,
thinks peaches safe, and should we have no ice
storms it, is to be hoped that the cold thus far has
merely thinned out the crop, moi destroyed it.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

THE STATE House OF CALIFoRNIA.-The new
State House of Sacramento, is splendid bull
ding, SO by 100 feet, and cost the county nearly
100000. The assembly hall is 81 by 43 feet, &c
feet high, and elegantly finished.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

No MONEY IN THE COUNTY TREAsURY.-We learn
that the County Treasurer of this County, has not
received any County taxes in cash that the whole
amount paid in by the City Treasurer and Sheriff
of the County, has been paid in County orders.
No specializing with the public money, eh {?
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

CT The Philadelphia Courier says that VIM
II. Seward and Charles Durkee are rival cand-
dates for United States Senator in New York
The editor of the Courier needs posting
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

WHAT Is CURRENCY aThe case of Mr.. John
Holland, Us. Borup Cakes, came of before JUS
tee Gibbs on Saturday afternoon. Il seems that
Mr.. Holland came in possessionlof IS BILL
Boanp 4 Oake's new issue-and immediately de-
manded the specie (gold) on it. This he was re-
fused, but he was paid 1895. This suit was
brought to recover not only the Eve cents, but to
settle the question of what is currency? The case
was decided in favor of Borup 4 Oakes.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27
SATURDAY, MARCH "a, 1866.

aCTT The crowded state of our columns CONS
pels us to defer the communication of Mr.. Daniel
Rohrer until Monday, q which time it shall APP
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

James Schmidt, convicted in the U. S.
Circuit Court of New York for violating the laws
of the United States in relation to the slave trade
has had new trial granted him.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

Gy Cattlc are said to be dying Of starvation
in some parts Of Ohio, the drouth last summer
having cut off the supplies necessary for their sus-
tenance.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27
EXHIBITION OF THE PHILO-
ii'- - '; GNOMIAN SOCIETY. ~ 91u51G

CONCLUDING EXHIBITION OF THE PHILO--
i" - GNOMIAN SOCIETY. =" 91u9HG
Notwithstanding the very disagreeablc state of
the streets on Friday evening last, large num-
Der of persons congregated at the Baldwin Insti-.
tute to listen to the concluding exercises of the
Philognomian Society, composed Of number Of
young ladies, members of the school, who, for
several weeks past have edited the public with
series of entertainments alike beneficial to them
selves andtheir hearers. Theplatform was taste
fully decorated with evergreens, surmounted by
an arch and brilliantly lighted. Long before the
commencement of the exercises, Taylor's Band
discoursed exquisite music, which was well worth
the admission fee. The opening exercises con-
sisted of reading the first part of the Laurel
Wreath by Miss HARTwELL, who acquitted her
task in an easy and creditable manner. The con-
tributions were characterized by high, moral
tone, and many Of them possessed poetic and lit
erary merit. Then followed a rehearsal by Miss
BARNES, and after this an original dialogue, a
take off on the prevailing foibles of human ma
ture, but more particularly adapted for the fe-
male portion of the community. The characters
were well sustained, and the morale a good one.
The Caudle Lecture or the lost umbrella, by Miss
MCCAIN, was SO perfectly natural that we were
constrained to believe that Mr.. Caudle was pres
ent. II he was, we pity the poor fellow. The
second part of the Laurel Wreath was read by Miss
NICHOLS, in clear, round, sweet tone, which gave
additional charm to the articles, which we think
possessed more merit than those in the first part
of the paper. The subjects were better chosen
At the conclusion of the reading of the Wreath.
which was listened to with undivided attention,
Miss BARNES, on behalf of the members of the So
ciety, presented to DR.. Ewing, their teacher, a
beautiful Book, bound in blue velvet and gilt
edged. The presentation note was brief yet APP
propriate, and the reply Of DR.. Ewing equally as
brief and equally as appropriate. The valedic-
tory was pronounced by Miss HARTwELL, which
we hope we may be permitted to say, reflected
not only honor upon herself, but upon the In
stitution of which she is a member. Her allu-
sons to the audience to her teachers to her class
mates, were in excellent taste, and exhibited a
genuineness of feeling which only can spring from
truthfulncss of character and devotedness to
those whom she esteems. And thus ended the
last exhibition of the Philognomian Society for
the present term of the Baldwin School. We feel
sure that the public fully appreciate the efforts of
DR.. Ewing and his pupils in their endeavors to
please those who have countenanced them in their
laudable enterprise and we feel equally sure that
the future exhibitions of the young ladies, should
they ever give any more, will be better patron
lied than those of the past. 2a jnod'iN bono
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

CO A Ship is being built at London seven hun
drcd feet long, breadth of beam eighty three feet,
and to measure two thousand tons. .4. 7
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

% The amount of money appropriated by Con-
gress for the Collins Line of steamers. was $685.
600. The whole amount of the Naval appropriation
Bill, was 81, OOO, 900.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

GV At a recent sale of the stock of the Ohio
q Mississippi Railroad Co. at st. Louis, the gross
loss on the same, was $24l,I5O.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

THE WAY THE MONEY GoEs.-It is reported
that seven hundred dollars of County orders are
in circulation which have been redeemed and re-
issued. 1t is no wonder that County orders are
twenty-five per cent. below par. Wall Street is
not the only place where Schuylerism is in fash
ion
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

RAILROAD roR Snx.-The Rock River Valley
Q) Railroad is advertised for sale on the2 4th of
the present month, at GAINESVILLE, Illinois, by the
having failed to pay the interest thereon.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

CTThe Pittsburgh American says that the snow
in Lawrence and Armstrong counties, Pa, il from
ten to fifteen feet deep. A2sf - s;9
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

DEAD.-Robert Mills, the distinguished Archi--
tect is dead. He drew the plan for the Washing
ton Monument. as well as plans for several build
ings connected with the Capitol.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

ST. PArRIcK's DAY.-Wc give place to day, as
we would for any other Society, the report of
the speeches given at the supper on the occasion
of St. Patrick's day. Read them. -
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

CT The advice from Cuba, by telegraph, lead
to the inference that Concha has got over his bic
6llbuster scare.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

CO The funeral procession of VIM. Poole,
who was killed in N. Y. by man named Baker,
was upwards of three miles long. The excitement
among the Americans after the funeral, was in
tense. The coffin was shrouded in an American
flag with the last words of the deceased printed on
it-"I die true American" Baker has made
his escape.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

CO Gov. Bingham, of Michigan, has vetoed
the general bank bill passed at the late session of
the Legislature of that State.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

q The gentlemen of Weltham, Mass, are en-
joying the luxury of q female barber. She is
young, pretty and keen. She operates, it is con-
jectured, like chloroform, 20 that when she shaves
. man, he fancies himself kissed.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27
THAT MEMORIAL.


!. EDITORS TMEs,-I see by your paper of this
date, that although correct in saying that no me-
mortal passed by the late Legislature relative
to repeal of so much of our Organic Act as gives
Congress the power to annnl all laws passed by the
Legislative Assembly and Governor, yet as your
remarks might lead, tine reader into a supposition
that no action was had upon the matter at all, l
will give you the facts in the as they occur
red. Hon. w. p. MURRAY introduced into the
Council a Preamble and set of Resolutions asking
Congress to repeal that portion of Sec. 6 of the
Organic Act referred to in the Report of the Ter
ritorial Committee of the United States Senate.
They passed the Council, and the Secretary there
of was induced to send Terrified copy of them
to our Delegate to Congress, which he did. These
resolutions we're not intended to express the SEN
timents of the Legislative Assembly-but of the
Council alone and am at a loss to know how
the U. S. Senate's committee on Territories should
have fallen into the error they have done in refer
ence thereto.
Respectfully e giil7 O.
st. Paul, March 24th, 1855. 'i ''7' 'a@
CO The above comes from one who knows
and can be relied upon. It will be seen that what
we stated on Saturday was correct. Our cores
pondent makes the matter more explicit.-ED.
ri GyT We are having spell Of queer weather
just now, but it only corroborates that which we
have already stated, that the present spring will
be backward one, and that navigation will not
be as early this year as last. On Friday the
weather was quite warm-on Saturday, sscold as
blazes." Have patience, gentlemen. Keep the
money you would lose in betting to buy bread
with-you may need it. ls,t. $3.50.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

q Francis F. Porter, the we'll known bril-
liant writer Of the New Orleans Picayune is, dead.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

=, Ca The Tribune of the l4th says, a painful
accident happened at Meredith, Nh, yesterday,
during the election. A floor gave way in, the
Town Hall, pitching some three hundred men into
heap 1s feet below. Five or six are probably
dead, and great number are severely injured.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

SEVERE SroRx.-A severe storm of wind and
snow visited this city last night, blowing down
trees, ehimneys, &c. The gable end of Mr.. Coo
ley's Office was also blown down, and probably
other damages done of which We have not yet
learned. .gFaass ri eai'ssfei-Ll5ai1n
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27
NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTION.

The election in this State resulted in the choice
Of Ralph Metoalf, Know Nothing, for Governor.
The three Members of Congress are Pike, Tap
pan and Cragin, Anti Nebraska, of the Free Soil
Wing stamp. The House of Representatives
stands 81 Know Nothings, lS Democrats and 2
Whigs. r.. i,-;' vl35 81 ~!de-s.3 s...sse., ia3,I
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27
o. A national Know Nothing convention is to
be held in Philadelphia.

SUDDEN DEATH.-Mr. Samuel S. Whiting. a
clerk in the Treasury Department, Washington,
on Wednesday, while in the act of signing his
name to receipt for his months pay, fell on the
floor, and in short time thereafter died He was
apparently in good health just previous to this sad
event.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27
NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTION.

NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTION.
We give below all the information we can gath
er concerning the election in New Hampshire
Sufficient is known to show that the Administra-
ton has received a severe blow. The home of
Gen. Pierce has proclaimed against him, AMI SO
it will be throughout the New England States,
where Slavery is made an issue. The first dis
patch, dated March l4th, says: s- 49,,
Full returns from los towns, embracing nearly
two thirds of the State, stand as follows Met
calf, 1861 Baker, l3267; Bell, 2O73-for all
others $40. The representatives are classed as
follows: K. N.'s 1l3, Democrats 90, Wing 3.
CoNcoRD, March IA.
Letters from Meredith, the scene of the awful
disaster yesterday, by the falling of the town hall
floor, states that James w. Dargin, Geo. Clarke,
S. N. Tuck and o. N. Land had died of their in
Juries and many others are not expected to sur
vive, and over 100 persons had bones broken.
We have the returns from. l3l towns embrace
ing more than one fourth of the total vote of the
State which stands:
Metcalf, K. n, 81 ,o91; Baker, DEM, q ,lO2;
Bell, Wing, 2,4O9; Fowler, Free Soil, 83l. Ma
jority for Metcalf, over all others, 2,749. 100
The full majority from the State, for Metcalf,
will probably be from $500 to 5000.
AS far as heard from the X. N.'s have elected
1877 Representatives to the Legislature, the Demo-
Gratis So, and the Wings 5. ea,.5r.f te',9
Gs A. large portion of the Know Nothings were
elected by the aid of the Wing and Free Soil votes
The opposition to the Administration have in
all probability elected all the members of Con-
gress and all the State Senators, and they will of
course elect the two U. s. Senators. -uefds bsf
-f'it CONCORD, March l4-9,P.M.
1S9 towns show the following vote for Gov
Metcaif 29,777,' Baker 23,760, BELL 1882, Fowler
lois. MIND
~ Same towns last year gave Baker %, 224, and
all others 25,199. 5sl@7.-sl,E
2 80 small towns now remain to be heard from,
which last year gave Baker 36l9, and all others
27,OSO. iTfAjl HttIts -rsssn = sd .IfsE IF
OF the l55 representatives known to be elected,
"a are Democrats. About'50 remain to be heard
from. .s--aa,i.r,lL . .,I -gr,fr t.t4.u
The opposition have carried the Congress men,
4 of the Councillors, and 10 Of the IL State
Engineers-perhaps IL, -i5,f T.aei.fs[
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

The WEArHER.-Yesterday was quite warm,
and the Sun made awful havoc with the sleighing.
week of such weather will start the ice in the
river, and open navigation.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

UNITING THE ATLANTIC AND PAcIxIc, The: N.
Y. Tribune gives glowing report Of the celebra-
tion Of the completion Of the Railroad across the
Istbmus, which pnites the Atlantic with the Pscif-
&c Oceans. This Railrosd was constructed at
cost Of 81, 000, 900, and that, too, BY our own
conntrymen when the engineers of England and
France pronounced i impracticable, was q
great undertaking but has been successfully car
,ried out. 5-...-,, =.
70 GT John Woodruff, ID, talented young man,
has been nominated for Congress BY the Wings
Of the New Haven, Comm District. He had
previously been nominated BY the Know Nothings,
and win no doubt be elected 0 He il good man.
CT 5000 has been offered as reward by
the Board Of Aldermen Of N. York, for the arrest
Of Baker, the murderer Of Bill Poole. i'a on
u ca II has been stated that Putnam's Maya
zine has beenssold for $l2 1000. Is $50. ~
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

ca The Kentucky banks have reduced their
circulation during the last year four millions of
dollars. - M +i'9.-
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

CT A printing Office is good place to loaf.
One gets his money back by loafng there. He
can disturb the composition, knock down his type,
interrupt him in his labor, and still be considered
gentleman. He can destroy half dozen quires
Of paper, sing song without music for the edi-
tor and lay full length on his table, scattering his
scissorings to the four winds Of heayep.-St.
Cr0ir Union.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

Gy+ On Wednesday last the sleighing from the
head of Fort street, st. Paul, to Shakopee, was
excellent. A large body of snow lies on the
prairie above Fort Smelling, which will withstand
the heat of the SUMS rays ''for few days. at
leaat.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

~ It has been stated that Putnam's Maya
zine has been sold for 1000. 3, .a;.al. ~
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

tax but County orders, how is it to get out of
debt? There is a discount of from 25 to 80 per
cent. on County orders. Now we will suppose the
Commissioners are authorized to purchase site
for a poor house. They offer this man $l2 an
acre for land. He refuses it and wants SIS, be-
cause he says he is to be paid in, County orders
and he will be obliged to pay discount on these
orders-what's to be done ? The cash would buy
the same land for S. an acre-a clear saving to
the County of $40 on an acre, but there's no cash
in the Treasury. eyes, that's true says one; -
but where's the School moneys ooh, that Is re-
served to pay those who collect the taxes.'
r. With all due Difference to Mr.. Rohrer, we wish
TO ask him, if he has not received cash for taxes
and paid in lieu thereof County orders2 We ask
him if it lie not his duty to pay into the Treasury
the same funds he receives2 II itisnot his duty
but on the contrary he is authorized to deduct all
bis commissions, that is, for County, School, and
Territorial Tax, ont Of the Cash received (the
school -, we again ask him if he does not be-
lieve that such system Is wrong and injurious
to the people? It is this myssifcation which
leads the public to the conclusion that there must
be speculation in the public money. We believe
Mr.. Rohrer to be honest and upright, and If he is,
we feel very confident he will take hold with NJ
and try to bring about a reform in our County
matters. = p -4sla9 M .fges 8 gzgoa :.
8. MIR. Rohrer has expressed willingness to
furnish Us for publication, copy Of the ac-
count Of his settlement with the County Commits
sioners who meet in about &c three weeks" We
should be happy to receive that account, and will
cheerfully Lay it before our readers in the hopes
that it will be the means of giving them an insight
into how our County matters at present are con-
ducted.-ED. er