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The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27
They Say that Thou art Dead
RY "LINNETrA."

BY "LINNErrA."
l cannot think that thou art gone away;
That nothiag save thy mem'ry fingers here;
And so l think Of thee as one who lives,
And quite forget TO shed the usual tear.
feel Thy presence in this calm retreat,
Tnis gray old rock close mantled with a vine;
/ know the earnest clasping of thy hand,
And hear thy thrilling voice respond to mine.
Iwais for thee, while in the western sky
Fades the last banner Of departing day.
Oft starting up 10 hear thy coming step,
Then turning back again 10 pen this lay
Thou comes, not: and must then believe
Fhat thOu wilt let me iinger here alone I!
An, no though many miles should intervene,
Thy se, would hasten at my lightes' tone.
Upon the bending thorn the whippoorwil
SINCE the same song she always sang TO thee
il thou vert dead she'd lingeT al thy grave,
Nor IN the moonlight come to visit me.
Upon the rivers brink, thy fairy boat
Seems to await thy gentle guiding hand
It's sails droop idly from its broken mast,
And gleam like snow upon the golden sand.
Thou CONTEST not but in the eastern sky
Beams out a star with soft and trembling ray
Higher it Climbs-but, oh why does 1t come
To smile on me when thou Urt far away
From out his day retreat, the drousy bat
Comes with II circling and uncertain fight;
And on a blasted tree, the Lonesome owl
Proclaims the dark and weary reign Of night.
Now, from parting cloud, the crescent moon
Starts like 4 maiden from her Curtained bow'r;
Silence has hushed the comrades of the night
Now draws apace the ghostly midnight hour.
And We, lnger here, and wait for thee;
l fear no phantom from the misty wave;
NO. rather would meet thee on the brink,
And bid thee welcome even from the grave
Thou contest not . but while the unseen wind
Kisses my forehead, even as it WILL
There miDgles with its wall q harp-like voice
Which softly whspers-I AM WITH THEE STILL
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27

The flsionists have carried three Congressman,
four of the FIVE Councillors, and ten of the
twelve State Senators, and perhaps eleven.
LATEST.
2O4 towns heard from. 80 more to hear
from. So far, Metcalf has 3l,725 Baker,
1854 Bell, 1906; Fowler, 1904. Metcall
will probably receive upwards of $4,000.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27

~ The Jury. 10 the case Of AIpaEp
TYrza tried ct Syracuse, N. Y for tbs
murder Of his wife. returned verdict Of
Rs1lty. on the afternoon Of the 9Th instant
Hk sentence has been postponed ill June,
to tn Tho question If bis sanity.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

DEMOCRATIC MEETING.
The Democrats Of the different wards in this city are
requested 70 meet in convention on THURSDAY EVE
MING next O'Clock ,. H., a. the places prescribed
fer holding the city election In each ward,
for the purpose Of selecting TEN DELEGATES from
each ward, te meet at the Court House on SATURDAY
next at O'Clock H., for tho purpose of nominating
candidates be supported by the Democracy At the
ensuing charter election.
BY order Of the Democratic Central Committee.
w. B. McGROARTY, Chairman.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27

1% The Minnesota Packet Company
have purchased new steamer, to supply
the place of the Nominee, called the CITY
Belle. We learn that she is splendid
steamer Of the largest class, and is to be
commanded by Capt PRESTON LoDwIcK.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27

~ We understand that Capt. HARRIS,
Of the War Eagle, has purchased the Com
pany's interest in that boat, and that she
will henceforth be run as an independent
packet, between st. Paul and Galena.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27

D@We have received number Of HALLS
Journal Of Health, published monthly at
No. ~, Irving Place, New York Terms :
81 per year. It's motto is, Health is a
duty" Those who want an excellent treat
ise upon that subject, had better send for it.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27
The City Election.

We call attention to call made by the
Democratic Central Committee Of ST. Paul,
for Convention to elect city officers Let
the primary meetings be fufly sttenilaa.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27

Has FnEpznuux Sx4ns, formerly a Miss
bHAw. noted Boston belle dad On the
10th inst IN THAI city.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27
Il. .. GOODRICH. Proprietor and Editor

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Voluntary Correspondence containia0 imp0rtaSs news, o.
a1 is the condition and 0roich oftoons and settlement
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The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27
NEW ESTABLISHMENT.

NEW ESTABLISHMENT.
JOSEPH BERGFELD respectfully informs the citizens
q ofSt Paul and vicinity that he has recently pur.
chased the stock in trade H. Byers and having made
large additions thereto prepared to sell stoves
ware and copper either Wholesale or retail and
invites the attention of those wishing TO purchase at
Wholesale to his stock before buying elsewhere Among
his stoves are the following patterns
Charter Oak,
Empire State,
Black Warrior,
Black Diamond,
Union right,
American fright,
Albion Alright,
Western Queen,
Morning Star,
Prize Premium
California, do
Eagle, do
Pioneer, do
Albright, do
Uncle Sam, do
Orders in my line viii bs promptly attended to.
nA.N B-I am now selling on my stock Of Parlor
Stoves At cost for cash It will be to the interest Of
those wishing to buy to call seen JOSEPH RERGFELn
Feb. 8, 1855. febSd&wH
10 EOOkDS Of Bub6letOn Parish, for sale ct
n Sep. l-AM E. HOwTTz CO.'S Bookstore.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27
Transportation
OF THE SIOUX, WINNEBAGO AND
CHIPPEWA PROVISIONS AND
ANNUITY GOODS FOR THE

YEAR 1855.
SEALED PROPOSALS, properly endorsed, will be
received the Office Of the Superintendent Of Indi-
Affairs in Minnesota, until the 18th April next, for
transporting the Sioux, Winnebago aud Chippewa An
nuity goods and provisions for 1885.
Bidders will state what price per hundred pounds
they will receive the property from the steamboat land
ing 1t. Paul and and transport the same. under
cover the different Agencies, and from such
other points the superintendent may direct. Also
give the of persons they will offer surees
contracts and the surety of such bidder shall sign and
transmit with each bid guarantee in this form
"The undersigned undertake that, if the bid Of -
for said transportation be accepted by the Super
ntendent of Indian Affairs before the 18th Apri
next, enter into the bond required perform sai
contract at the rate OF his their bids with good and
sufficient sureties."
The undersigned the right to direct the dest-
nation of said public freight any other place than the
Agencies, the price be graduated proportion
distance IS Increased or diminished
Governor and Snpt. ind. Afiairs.
Minnesota SUPPLEMENTARY,
Saint Paul, March z. 1855. dawlm
Galena Jeiersonian, Dubuque Herald st. Peters
Courier ST. Paul Times copy daily and weekly on
month, and send bills to superintendent
= ~ NOTARY PUBLIC.
E. GREENE DURBIN, Notary Public. Office at the
Executive Chamber, Capitol.
March 10, 1855. dim
40 LAW 9EEis.
A VERY fine assortment of Lawyers Stationery just
"A received by express lrem New York among which
may be found
The Lawyers Common place Book. superior article
VI 1-SSdl zap LOuSIOiu Ia"ye SfdS- -,ot'''A
and in fact every article Of superior quality used ~ the
Legal Profession For sale cheap for Cash by
W. s. COMES,
~",kliu Bookstore. the American House.
. FARLEY & JAMES,
WHOLESALE GRocEns AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS
Corner of Iowa and Fourth Streets, Dubuque,lowa
p. FARLEY. EDWIN JA"DS
General Steamboat Agents.
Nov. 10, l653.-y30
CHESS AND CHECKER BOARDS.
LARGE assortment for sale by
n No 80 lS54.dtf DAHL.
ATLANrA MONEY.
A LEXANDER REY will take any quantity OF ATLANTA
n BANK BILLS in payment for old debts, and will re,
ceYe any for current sales at bis warehouse
Lower Levee. Nov. 81, 1854.
noy24tf ALEXANDER REY.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27

~ We have ON hand number Of fonts Of beautiful
and useful JOB TYPE, which will BE- disposed Of fsp-
piled for soon.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27
EMPIRE SAW WORKS.

w. L. +. GAOE GU,
Ware Room, No. ~ Main Street. St Louis No.
MANUFACTURES of every description Of Extra
1Nl Cast Steel MILL Circular Pit, Muiey Cross Cut
Fooe, Hand and Panel Saws Saw Handles Upsets and
Cold Chisels, Trunk Springs, Knives, Reaper sckes
Springs, etc.
Old saws repaired and made as good as new at small
The undersigned have made such improvements and
arrived at such perfection in the tempeng and grind
ing department of their work. and take such pains to
the best quality Of STEEL that they can assert
without fear Of contradiction, that their of saws
on hand and now being manufactured and will be-.
not only equal to but superior to any made In or
brought to this market.
Every Saw sold under their guarantee will be made
good to the purchaser found TO be SO on trial.
March 20-daw one yr w. l.. +. GAGE 4 co.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27

~ Jnvnsos. Farmer, ESQ is an authorized Agent
tor TER Pox at Gaena to procure subscribers and ad
vs::;sements His receipts will be regarded payments
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27

81 See third page, under Commercial head for rate
Of Money and Exchange, st. Paul and GSlsna Markets
and miscellaneous items
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

D1SSOLOIXON NOA1CEs
FTNHE Partnership heretofore existing under the
and firm of J. W. Simpson L Co is this day dissolved
by mutual consent. James Lawther and John F. Brad
ford withdrawing the entire interest is owned BY
W. Simpson, who will pay all demands against, and is
alone authorized receive all moneys other assets due
said firm. J. W. SIMPSON,
JAMES LAWIHER,
JOHN /. BRADFORD
St Paul Feb. !, 1855; ieb3lm
TO NIASONS---MASONIC BOOKS.
VOU will please take notice and govern your "A
i selves accordingly, that the following new IN
Masonic Books can be had, to wit - Xxx
The New Masonic Trestle Board by Moore. wv
The Craftsman and Free Mason's Guide, by Moore.
The Tenpar Text Book,
The Mystic Circle, by G. II. Gray.
By calling ". s. COMBS,
June 23-tf Near the American.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27
St. 3paul ao0'ts.
UNPAID TAXES,

Due School District No 9, OF Trustees
of said School for 1854.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-27

Notice 10 hereby given, that on the second Tuesday,
the 10th day Of April next, end the succeeding
days thereafter Sundays excepted) between the hour.
of O'Clock A. NJ. and O'Clock P. NJ. the office of
the Register of Deeds, in the City of st. Paul, will
sell at Public Auction much of such of the above de-
scribed Of lands and ots may be necessary
for the payment of the Taxes interest and charges on
the same unless the came be sooner paid.
LOUIS NJ. OLIVIER,
Register of Deeds.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-08-22
IN ADVANCE
NUN Der 20

1t is but just anil fair to admit that the
pnejudices of the European immigrant are
generally averse TO slavery; but there is
reply to this speciuus Argument which
counterOalances its force, and invites as
grave consideration as any aspect in which
| have been able to present the question.
l think | have shown that the Know
Nothing organization, even il it could eff
feet an extension of the probationary peri
od now required before naturalization,
would not prevent immigration. The tide
would continue to flow into the free States.
where the Abolition party is now predom-
Inant. In whatever State ninety-two
thousand of these emigrauts may locate,
to that State will be secured an additional
Representative in Congress. Observe the
third clause of the second section, first ar
ticic OF the Constitution, which is as fol-
lows: Representatives and direct taxes
shall be apporlioned among the several
States which may be included within this
Union according to their res.pertipe num-
ders, which shall be determined by adding
to the whole number OF free persons, in
Guiding those bound to service for term
o. years, aud excluding Indians not taxed,
three-tifths Of all other persons" The i'm
migrant being ineligible to office, could
give us neither benefit or aid let his SYM
pathy be ever so strongly with us or in be-
half OF our institutions. Having no voice
in the elections, they would be represented
by native Abolitionists; ana ,llus the re-
suit will be to augment the power of a
party which is deadly hostile to us, and
to make that power more availably dan
gerous by concentrating it into the hands
"fa few of their ablcst, aud therefore most
formidable men.
have addressed You earnestly, and
hepe convincingly. | regret that some
of my friends have departed from the true
State Rights Democratic faith, but will
be mortified if they continue in error. |
know they are sincere, but believe they
are deluded. believe that many Of tho
Order are patriotic, but know that the
Order itself is dangerous and I also
know that its characteristics have hereto.
fore been intolerance OF opinion rs we'll as
OF religion. As | believe, so have writ
ten; and If (as it may be tIiat) too a n
to fall before this modern inquisilion, which
no man knows when or where lie encoun-
tiers, / shall have the satisfaction to feel
better contented in retirement, with my
principles, than to be reelected for life as
the representative of the Know Nothing
Order.
Respectfully your obedient servant,
p. S. BROOKS. #
LEAsIDE, Aug. Q, 1855.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-08-22
Letter from Hon. w. w. Boyce on
Know Nottingham.
.Iniv

WINNsBoRo, July, 1856
Dear Sir II is apprrcn. to the most
casual observer that the South has, most
unexpectedly, become violently distracted
upon issues, which few, ifany ofus, year
ago could have anticipated.
Your course as a public Representative,
has, | know, enlisted the entire confileuee
of your constituents, both by the sound
hess of your views, and the Integrity of
your devotion to Southern Interests
Your opinions, if generally known would
challenge consideration; and might open
the eyes Of all to the true point, whence
d niger is threatning us I have therefore
taken the liberty of soliciting an expression
of them, on the claims Of the Party intro
ducing these untimely issues, to the $, M
pathy and support of the South.
lam most respectfully,
Yours, &c.
+. GArLLARp.
Hon. w. w. Boyce.
FoSrs FLORA, Fairfield Dist, S. C., n
August Sd, 1855.
Dear Sir: i proceed TO give you my
views upon the Know N ,thing Parity
This party rests on two ideas, opposition to
foreigners, and to Catholics !; and its
machinery is secret.
There is no doubt but that the vast.
accession to the population OF the North
by foreign immigration is injurious to the
South, it strengthens the North, and con
sequentl,' weake,,s the South. 1t IS not
our po!icy to encourage this immigration,
on bec"ntrary il is our policy TO discour-
age it. but the mode Of doing this is a
question. the remedy may be worse than
the di ease. and in this light consider
the knos Nothing Party. Its Northern
wing is anii-slasery. and we cannot, with
out a,I i,'ta;uatien bordering on madness,
coalesce with Il.
The Southern Know Notl,inos. however.
do not stopat hostility 70 forsignefs al The
North. they extend Opposition 10 loreighefs
at the South. Ientirely differ from them
in this regard i think our policy is 10 I,
harmonic every class nj the Sorih, 60
that the South may he Rnit. The for
eign element al the South is mere tFifio.
less than two per cent of the ehtirs popu-
laticn /; 50 Car from pFoscribing them, i
would extend 10 them every sympathy.
Tor they are nleyitofioas class II onr
citizens, and rs Iaasstrne % their sec.soue
AZ regards tIle Cathalics. | do no, see
tbat we have anything 10 fear from, thcin.
There are very few Catholics II tho Sopth
and @heg ere doing aFpc Harm, r ss'y
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-03
From the Cincinnati Commercial, Jan. 80.
A Double Baby.

We stated few days since, that strange case
of malformaton had occurred at Lancaster, in this
State, and promised more full description of the
curious production, which we hoped to gain at the
hands of some Of our medical friends. As they,
however, from some cause or other do not incline
to do it, we have put several of them under cross
exaIpination, and intend to embody in our own
language what we have learned. Our friend, Pro-
lessor N. L. Marshall, of the Medical College of
Ohio, and perhaps others Of the city, have seen
the prodigy, which is, beyond doubt, one of the
most remarkable freaks of nature known to science
or recorded in history. The February number Of
the Western Lancet, published in this city, will
contain as we are informed, full scientific des-
cription of the wonder.
From the lower extremity of the breast-bone--
where the junction of the two bodies take place
upwards, there are the upper parts Of two perfect
and well-deveoped infants--two heads, two pairs
Of arms, two chests, two stomachs, two hearts,
two pairs of lungs, and two lvers. From the same
point downwards the blending of the two systems
into one becomes more and more intimate. unit it
seems almost perfect and complete. The itss.
tines, and all the lowar organs, are in ccm non
with common terminii, and the legs made up If
the right leg of one, and the left leg of the other
pair standing in the proper position relative
TO each other and to the organs in their vicinity
In the rear, however, the union is less perfect,
there being two well-developed spines, each ter
minating in separate coccHgis: and, what Is
peculiarly strange the two inner legs, dislocated
at the hip joints, are thrown backwards and up
wards, and joined together, are found passing I'M
der the true skin of the back ofthc body upon the
right the feet being extricated, and standing up
heel to heel, nearly in its face
The child is female, with apparently perfect
sexual organization. The bodies do not exactly
face each other, but are more nearly face to face
than side to side. One is apparently somewhat
more robust than the other, aud it is evident that
in many of the characteristics Of their constitutions
they different. As one is capable Of suffering
while the other is unconscious Of pain, il follows
that their nervous systems several, from which
it is we suppose, to be inferred that in case they
should survive each will possess character and
individuality of It's own.
This strange phenomenon is the offspring Of re-
spectacle parents at Lancaster. Although delicate,
It is thought the chances in favor Of its surviv
ing The case is in the hands of DR.. Boestler, one
Of the ablest physicians Of the State whose skill in
its treatment is spoken Of in terms Of high com:
mendation.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-03
by II. Il. WRIGHT, Auctioneer.
LS EXTENSIVE AND PEREMPTORY

h Sale Of Dry Goods.--0n Monday next the 5th
Of February, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ TO be continued
from day to day until closed out) shall sell without
reserve, at the store Of NJ i. Williams, No. 100
Bridge street, his entire stock Of
FRESH DRY GOODS,
Consisting of super and fine Coths all colors Cass
meres and Cassirets, super Merino and silk Vestings
Tweeds, Drillings, Cottenades, Ducks, &c ; super
white and colored Flannels, heavy Woollen goods for
servants; Dress Goods, in Silks, Merinos, De LANES
Alpacas, Poplns, Ginghams, Calicoes, &c. Plaid and
striped Cottons Tckings Checks broad and bleached
Cottons, Osnaburgs, Burlaps. super Irish Linens,
Diapers, Napkins, &c. Blankets, Baizes and Carpet
ings Oil Cloths; super linen, silk, and cotton Hand
kerchiefs Silk, wooen, and cotton Hosiery, Gloves
Suspenders, &c.
A large variety of Shawls, Embroideres, Laces,
InsertiEgs, Lawns, Muslins &C.
Rich and plain Bonnet Ribbons Sewing Silks,
Spool Cottons, Threads Buttons, Tapes, Pins Need
les, Trimmings, Essences for the Toilette Combs,
Brushes, DC, forming together the most desirable
stock ever offered at auction.
Terms of sale: All sums Of and under 1885, cash ;
over $25 and under $50, credit of 80 days. over
$50 and under $75, so days; over SIS and $780, 90
days; over 300 credit Of months, for approved
endorsed notes, bearing interest.
EDWARD S. WRIGHT,
Auctioneer.
n. B. Goods at private sale till day Of sale.
iarD III
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-03
From the London News, January ls.
A Yankee offered the Contract to Capture
Canton.

The following extract Of a commercial letter
from Canton, contains some interesting particulars
respecting the posture Of affairs at that port and in
the neighborhood;
"0n the 18th we had accounts from Fat-San,
that in grand attack made on the place by the
imperiasts they had met with serious reverses,
having lost not less than one thousand men in kill
ed and prisoners. One hundred junks were also
taken by the conquerors, with large quantities Of
guns and ammunition. From all l can hear be-
ieve this 10 have been the most decisive fight they
have had.
The vanquished were not long in making their
way to Canton, where they continue in a state of
nervous trepidation, as rum6rs reach them from
time to time that the rebels are coming, should
not be surprised If their good fortune did not in
duce, what we call rebels, and what the Cinnamon
insist on calling ladrones, to make combined at
tack on Canton. They sent polite letter TO the
American consul about a week since, recommend
ing foreigners to remove over TO the other side of
the river, az we we're in their way, and they OBJ
served, they must have Canton. Their good In
tentions are, doubtless, appreciated, but If they
try that movement on they will most likely find an
unwholesome quantity of English powder and lead
pervading the atmosphere. So anxious are the
Chinese authorities TO regain Fat-San, they have
offered broken-down Yankee $4,000 II he will
take it, and $4,000 IL he viii take a small fort
near Wbampoa.
"The American consul has intimated to this
free and enlightened citizen thatif he goes on
this expedition he cannot expect their everastin'
stars and stripes to protect him If he comes to
grief The imperiaIists have, I understand, al
ready paid heavy amount in advance, and another
American holds security for the balance. He has
enlisted about 800 scamps, Of all sorts, and only
waits for written authority from the mandarins.
Foreigners generally averse to the whole affair
as being likely to lead TO general embodiment Of
all parties. This has been pointed out to the
Chinese government, and has made them all at
once uncomfortable about giving their open sane
ton to the thing.
" The last mail brought on news from Malta Of a
great fight in the Crimea, and two days since a
Hamburg vessel came into Hong Kong, bringing
bad tidngs from Petropaulovsld Of six ships-ofwar
being repulsed from this wrctched place As q
Briton, cannot believe this precious Dutchman's
story, and keep my opinion till further particulars
come down. You win no doubt have heard the
news long before this reaches you, by the Panama
route