The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-05-26


,,,.ti.....,y.,s ! LOUISVILLE. May 16.
"A lags fire took place at Evansville this A.
NJ, destroying 16 valuable buildings. Total
loss estimated at S100, 000-ths greater part
covered by insurance. IAN,
''''' ..., BosroS, May II.
The case OF Joseph Hiss. arrested yesterday
for debt, was brought before the Court this
and, on motion of the plaintiffs
counsel, the habeas corpus was dismissed.
This proceeding is said to have originated on
the ground that Judge Shaw would require
sworn affidavit that the whole case was genu-
Inc ana not trumped up for any purpose other
than the collection of a debt. ~
This is probably the last appearance Of Jo-
seph Hiss On any stage.
Later intelligence from Havana.
New York, May 16.
The Q. S. mail steamer Cahwba arrived here
this eveninr. She brings New Orleans dates
to the 9th, and Havana to the 18th, two DAYS
later than those brought by the Granada,
we have nothing of much importance from
Havana.
The steamers Princeton and jamestown were
cruising of the coast.
Commodore McAuley was at Key West
A rumof prevailed at Havana that Gen. Con-
Cuh " UuIu pdTUO0 vi. tellX,
The organizing arming and drilling of the
cOlorcd people of Cuba still continues.
The Yucatan Indians continue to be introdu-
ced into Cuba under the consent of the author.
tiles OF Mexica. Nearly 200 of them were lam
ded at Havana on the llth from Spanish ves-
sci, and sold under contract made previous to
their arrival.
Havana continues healthy and business ac-
tive.
A report was circulated at Havana on the
lIth that the prisoners who were confined on
board the prison-ship, had escaped.
From the Chicago Tribune.
The Invasion OF Kanzas-The Interference Of
Government Demanded.
We have letters from gentleman of Missou-
ri, we'll known in the political contests of that
State, that are calculated 10 excite the alarm
and apprehension of every lover of free insti-
tutons in this country. 1t appears by his rep
resentatiOns-and We believe them to be entire
ly reliable-that the reports which have floated
about in the columns of the newspaper press.
of the organization in Missouri OF a secret as
ISOLATION, having for its object the introduction
and firm establishment of slavery in Kansas,
by the use OF any means whatever, are literally
true; and the organization embraces in its scope
the representatives of much of the capital and
all the dominant political influence of two or
more of the Southern States. The members
are bound by selfimpOsed oaths to relax no eff
fort. spare no pains, leave hing undone that
can be accomplished by fair means or FOUL by
boodshed and perjury, to plant that cursed in
stitution in that land Of our fathers once de-
c!ared to be forever free. At the head of this
band of desperadoes and cut-throats, is David
r. Atkinson, late United States Senator; and
at his command, says our informant, five thou
sand men can in one weeks time be poured in
upon Kansas, armed at all points and ready for
the commission of any deed of violence and
blood that may stand in the way of the accom-
pliShment of their devilish purpose. Our cor
respondent says that the programme of pre-.
ceedings at the late election was but half car
RED out Their leader gave them an example
Of perjury at the polls. by swearing to his act
ial residence in the Territory-a lie so mon
strous that it is wonder it did not choke him:
and his example was so closely and unscrupu-
lousy initiated that the peaceful settlers, taken
unawares. were overcome by majorities that
they had no power to resist Had not they
yield-d-had single ballot-box been closed
against these illegal votes, the perjured scoun-
drels were ready with bowie-knife and pistol
to enforce the demand that they set up, TO be
allowed, under the workings OF the popular
sovereignty dodge, the exercise of the right of
sufiage, in place where they did not belong.
He further says that the propagandists elected
by such violations of all law and precedent.
will proceed to the enactment of laws for the
Of slavery; that they have sworn
that the Governor: whoever he may be. shall
approve their acts, or if approval cannot be
~rung from him by entreaty or force, that such
laws shall be maintained. though the use of
bayonets is required to ensure their observance.
Dur friend predicts O multitude of evils vet to
la hat hor hut ii, H.
ginning of the end; and, that unless the Gov
interfere with a strong arm, to prevent
Ihe occurrence OF scenes of violence under mob
rule. We may any day be prepared to hear that
The industrious New Englanders who have gone
TO Kansas to make it their home-to redeem
State from the wildness of nature-to found
and maintain free institutions--haveb been driv-
On, with their wives and children from the land
Of which they are legally and rghtfuly pos
'essed-driven away by a force that it would
DC self destruction to resist! The mob leaders
have sworn to triumph; and with an army at
heir heels that needs no provocatives to COM
nit deeds of blOOd-succeed they will!
With facts like these that we have above re-
cited, known to the President at Washington-
what will he 60 p? For freedom-nothing! Upon
lin the responsibility rests. He must be fully
Informed OF what has been done and what is
Governor Reeder has been with
liul, ana OlHcially ne mas learned OF the out
ages that the Governor and his people have
endured. But SO stepped is that man Pierce in
he lniquity to which his Administration is COM
abOminatiOn of slavery propag and-
sm-that he will suffer these things to 90 on
unchecked. He will not raise finger to pro-
note the cause of freedom; though be has pros
ltuted HIMSELF his party and the country to
he demands Of slavery. Slavery having won
he first field, now demands inaction; and no
10th could exceed the mastery inactivity of its
lumblest and smallest of servants Whether
be next Congress will not find in his treacher-
'us disregard Of duty that seems to be as plain
IS the sun at noon day, cause for IMPEACHMENT,
emains yet to be seen. The temper of that
'ody will not be fay orable to repetition Of the
Genes that he wiDks at, if not secretly encOur-
gees; and he may be sure that. even in bis Pres
dency, he may not permit freedom to be struck
Town, always with IMMUNITY. The representa-
ives of the people, aroused to the enormity Of
he outrages that have been committed, may
demand the punishment of the guilty. Upon
10 head could the blow fall more deservedly
han upon his.
THE SHIPPING OF The WORLD. THE MARITIME
London News of the 18th of
April has an elaborate article on the shipping
f the world which shows that the floating ton
age of the civilized world, excluding only
lima and the East, consists of 136, 900 vessels,
Is 500, 900 tons. The number of seamen it
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