Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

ELECTION DAY.-Ycsterday was clustering
day. The wind howled piteousy around the cor
ners of the buildings, resembling mid-winter more
than spring. No very great enthusiasm prevailed
during the day. Very little noise confusion
was hearable or visible, but the voting was done
quietly, and in highly commendable manner.
A FIGHr.--We We're a little hasty in writing the
above paragraph. Towards night difficulty
arose between man by the name of Sesaw, an
American, and several foreigners. Sesaw knocked
down one or two Irishmen. when he was attacked,
and somewhat although not dangerously injured.
Marshal Miller promptly nterfercd, and the dis
turbance was queiled. The fight took place near
the Court House. With this exception, we be-
lieve election day passed Off quietly.
MEDICAL REroRM.--AIr. Smell, in his'commu-
nication in our paper of to-day, tells somo truths
which are worthy the consideration of parents
There is no doubt in our own mind, but great
many eases of consumption have been caused by
carelessness and injudiciousness of the young in
wearing unreasonable clothing, and in violating
the laws of nature by late suppers, improper food,
&c.. &c. The sooner parents take cognizance Of
these facts, tho better for themselves and their
offspring.
COMPLIMENTARY SUPER AT TRAVERSE DEs Sioux.
We learn from the St. Peters Courier, that the
Ladies of Traverse gave Il complimentary supper
TO Sheriff Patch and Charles L. Flan2rau, for
their efforts in supprcSsing the sale of intoxica
ting drinks in that place. This is right. The Ia
dies as we'll rs Others should sustain those who
are battling to rid our Territory of the accurscd
traffic in Rum.
ST. ANruoSY.-Henry T. Wclles, Whir, was
elected Mayor Of ST. Anthony, on Monday last
lie had seven majority over Rollins, the Indcpen-
dent candidate.
C1s5' \ mail arrived last evening, bringing Ga
lena papers of the 9th. The ice was still in the
river at that place.
Cy7 The unclaimed dividends in the Bank
Of England amour. to 81 ,0G6, ,OlS, lis. lid.
c. The Glasgow, Scotland, papers announce
the arrival of the & ';scordant Angel Gabriel in
that city.
Cs;7 The Mimms wiil-case, at Mobile, invol-
wing :3l0O,o00 worth Of property, has been dec
lea in favor Of his female servant girl.
Cg~ y fight recently occurred in the Leg;sa
ture Of New Mexico, when the speaker knocked
down one, and attempted to shoot another mcu
Der.
CT 4 history Of the life of Green, the mur-
dercr. has been published at Chicago, and is
tin case with al! such works, s having a trerncn-
dous sale.
~ The hail stones which fell in a storm at
louisville. were two inches in circumferencc..-
They demolished roofs, sAyi;ehtS, &c.
C. The streets of \. Y. city are now swept
ly sweeping machines. Ii is thought that they
will work well.
$:sD1 !--Barnum has offered Anthony Barns,
the Boston Slave, whose freedom has recently
leen purchased, 500 to visit his Museum for five
weeks, and relate his history.
CRossIHG oN THE IcE.-Pcrsons crossed on the ice
yesterday morning at the Upper Levcc. The ice
in the Mississippi at this point, is still firm.
C.5' Six hundred and scvcnty-ive grog-shors
are in full blast at Chicago. Of these three hun
dred and upwards are kept by Germans.
C75- 1t is stated that Morgan, of Masonic no.
toriety, is living in SMYRNA, Turkey. A gentle
man by the name of Bloom, saw him and convcr
sed with him. lie gave Bloom the full particulars
of his escape.
I931 In consequence of hard times, the Bible
Society of n y. have discharged 200 Of their hands,
and stopped half Of their presses.
Cy7 y Know Nothing Ticket has appeared in
Virginia, to run in opposition to Henry A. WISE
c959 A field of sweet potatoes in Scott county,
Iowa, yields 700 bushels to the acre.
CcY' Bishop Reynolds, the Catholic bishop of
Charleston, S. c.. is dead.
Cg5P a professor of Gymnastics, who has Just
died at Bernc, has left several sums to the city
for public purposes, under the condition that his
skeleton shall be exposed in the Museum of Ma
tural History in order to show the favorable effect
of gymnastic exercises on the human frame.
Cy' A few days since lady on jamaica Pond
offered the privilege of kiss to any one who
could catch her. The offer made rather
louder than she intended, for when she darted off
dozens started in pursuit, and she was captured
by negro, who did not insist upon the forfeit.
Ca51It is stated, and we presume the statement
is correct, that many Of the Gambling establish
ments in New York city, clear $l40, ,0o0pe annum
This is sad commentary on the morals Of the
American people.
CyF Convention of Homeopathy Physicians
has been held in Illinois, and Medical Society
formed. The President of the Association gave
IN excellent Inaugural Address.
CzS Miss Harriet Martineau has recently been
giving lectures in the Lake districts, England.
CO There arc 264,09i miliners and dress
makers in England, as reported by the last Eng
lish census. Household Words calls them The
Army of Vanity"
CS5~ The debt of Maryland is SIS 200, ,000.-
Population $4,000 bond and free. Rather a
heavy load.
g. The Cotton crop of 1854 fell behind that