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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

A SucGEsnoN.-We suggest that our citizens
keep sober on the Fourth. Liquor is well enough
in its place. but its place is not in the stomachs of
men. The brain should be clear on that day if
no other. Be freemen in the full sense of the
word, and discard the intoxicating bowl.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

The New York Times says that two sailors
attached to the Kane Exploring Expedition,
found, upon their wives calling to see them,
their attachment in that direction very much re-
vived, and of so intense a character, that upon
the boat landing at the dock, which they assist
ed to row, and in which their wives were, they
attempted to escape the possibility of three years
durance amid icebergs and nights of six months
duration. A special boat and officer, with cui-
rass, was despatched, and speedily brought
them back
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

CT The Galena Advertiser states that the sand
still continues to wash into Galena river from the
Railroad banks. 1t would be good idea to ill
in the river, and, lay the track in the bed There
would then be no further difficulty of the sand
washing in and impeding navigation.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

EaT The proprietors Of the N. Y. Times
have been sued by Alderman Briggs of that
city, for calling him nuisance.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

New YoRK.-Thc prices of Beef, Butter and
Vegetables of all kinds have declined in New
York, from one to two cents per pound. Flour is
still birh.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

SPRING WHEAT IN MINNEsoTA.-We learn from
the farmers, that there will be but an average crop
of Spring Wheat in this Territory this season.
The reason assigned is the drouth. There will be
a full yield of corn and potatoes, both of which
arc more forward than in the States below US.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

CO The Galcna arrived yesterday about Eve
O'Clock, with 50passengers and 80 tons of freight
Reports 10 inches rise below Lake Pepin. Pass
ed Audubon with two barges, also Hamburg this
side Dubuque. The Galcna leaves to-day at 10
O'Clock.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

The FoURTH.-The Fourth of July will be duly
celebrated in all parts Of the Territory this year.
At St. Paul, at Minneapolis, at 'Red Wing, Cot
tage Grove, St. Peters, Traverse des Sioux, Mon
ticello, Anoka, Excelsior, Farrbault, &C., g., the
citizens will give vent to their patriotism in songs,
speeches and in general expression of glori6ca-
ton over the day and its memories. Who can
doubt the patriotism Of the citizens of Minnesota
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

Inactive CAPITAL We learn that there are
upwards Of 6O,OO0,OOo feet of logs lying at the
present time in Rum. River, unable to reach the
mills in consequence of the low state of the water.
The value Of these logs cannot be far from $500.
600, capital lying dead, and most of which
should be in active operation in st. Anthony and
other parts Of the Territory. Hopes are entcr-
tanned that sufficient quantity of rain will yet
fall to raise the river and to enable the lumberman
to go on with their business. g,.s Is. .s..
seA- Passengers crossing from Windsor, c.
w., to Detroit, Mich, can be supplied with Ii
quor at the bar of the steamboat, until she reach
es the centre Of the river, where the Michigan
prohibitory law comes in force, and the bar must
be closed. 1851 t3 .
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

CB- The Messrs. Marshalls contemplate occu-
plying the first floor Of Lambert's new building in
Third street, as their banking Office This will be
the largest Office of the kind in the city.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

No SICKNESS ON THE RrvER.-Tbere never was
better time for pleasure parties to visit St. Paul
than now. There Is no sickness on the river, and
the health Of our own city IL excellent.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

CT The Henrietta arrived Yesterday morning
with number OF passengers and one barge con.
tanning $500 sacks of corn. She started imme-
diately to bring quantity of freight left few
miles below.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

CO The City Belle arrived yesterday morning
with about so passengers and over 20 tons of
freight. Reports the river from Point Dousla.
up, as low as it was ever known to be. She left
at O'Clock
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

CyF Mrs. Robinson, the murdercss, has been
sentenced to be hung, but it is thought that Gov.
Clark will commute her punishment to imprison-
mcnt for life.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

Nor TRuE.-The report that Fort Laramie had
been taken by the Indians and the inmates massa-
cred, is pronounced untrue.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03
SAINT PAUL, June 81, 1855.


...... SAINT PAUL, June p, 1855.
GENTLEMEN-Yours of this date inviting me to
deliver an Grafton in this city on the 4th Of July
next, is received.
l accept your invitation, at the same time feel
ing assured that you could have made selection
which would have been much more satisfactory
to yourselves and the public.
/ am, gentlemen, your fellow citizen,
11ae-.-- NJ. S. WILKINSON,
To Alex. Ramsey, and others. t@
The Committee on ordnance, fireworks, finance,
&C., were not prepared to report.
The following officers of the Day were then
selected:
President-ALEXANDER RAMSEY.
VICE PRESIDENTS:
Hon. Moses sherburne, Edmund Rice.
Hon. H. M. Rice, VIM. Hollinshead,
Col. d. A. Robertson, VIM. r. Miller,
VIM. r. Marshall, Chas. H. Cakes,
Maj. Mclean, Lyman Dayton,
VIM. II. Forbes, j. T. Rosser,
John Esaias Warren, Earle S. Goodrich,
John r. Irvine, c. L. Emerson,
Jno. P. Owens, A. L. Larpentcur,
NJ f. Ames, az B. F. Hoyt.
Chaplain. l. VAN INGEN, d. d. -
Marshal of the day Gen. /. VAN ETTEN.
Assistants
Col. 6. W. HARRINGTON, w. G. lie DUO.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

OVER THE FAILs.-Another man has been carried
over Niagara Falls. He was sailing in a boat
above, the boat got into the current, capsized and
the poor fellow met his fate aE1
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

BALL AT THE WlNsLow.-We learn that it is in
contemplation to have Ball come of at the Wins
low House on the Fourth.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

V Hamilton & Co., have received Harper for
July. an interesting number. biography Of
John Paul Jones, with illustrations is the leading
articles. II. 4 Co., have also the Star Papers by
Henry Ward Beecher-a volume not often met
with in the walks of literature.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

o. Gen. Carey estimates the amount of liquor
drank yearly in South Carolina at $4 1852, 800.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

GY IL was reported that the Mississippi river
at st. Anthony had raised aboat FIVE inches,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

DIscRAcEFuL FIcHr.---Another disgraceful fight
took place in Eagle street yesterday afternoon
Several of the party were arrested and will have
an examination this morning. 1t was a shameful
affair.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03
FOURTH OF JULY.

Pursuant to adjournment, q meeting assembled
at the inslew House on. Thurgday evening. g
The eonmittess were s1l Represented, spd sen
orally made rerofss of pa6gress. # M Nh
The Commit,ee on Festival, 9basts, &c.,report-
ed that Dinner would b served up At the Ameri-
can House at O'Clock P. N. And further, that
the toasts were all prepared, and respondents Sc
cured thereto.
sss The COMMITTEES appointed 10 prccursa nm Orator
and Reader, reported that they had secured fol-
Orator, MS. |W11kINsos, ESQ.,; for Reader Dr.
EwlNG and submitted the following correspon.
stlorcc sszsss
ia ~. ,e,ae SAINT PAUL, June q, 1855.
Mr.. M. S. yWiLKINsoN-Dear Sir-At late
meeting of the citizens of St. Paul, called to pro.
vide for appropriately celebrating the coming
of our National Independence, your committed
were appointed to select suitable person to de-
liver an grafton on that occasion.
Having consulted together, we have concurrei
in giving you an invitation to deliver the Grafton
Please advise us of your decision at your ear.
Hest convenience, as the time is quite limited.
Trusting you will find it consistent with YOU
feelings and engagements to comply with our re-
quest, please accept the assurance of our high re-
gard, while we remain most respectfully yours
ALEX. RAMSEY, .~4 81 DR.. EWING,
WV. R. MARSHALL, .. =. [. CARVER,
f. w. PACKARD, r. F. HoUsEwoRTH,
Committee.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

The New York Tribune says that the music
question is agitating the Society of Friends in
that city. One prominent Friend who had a
piano in his house, was disowned at the month
ly meeting of the Hicksites because he refused
to give it up. The piano is still in his house,
but its owner has ceased to be member Of the
Society
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

C1y Tickets to Madame Parodi's Concert in
Galena, were sold for $40. 1t will be remember
ed that Parod will visit st. Paul in about two
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

c. The Fourth Is to be celebrated with due
pomp and ceremony at Galena. Fire works in the
evening.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

CY The Democrats of Red Wing have come
out in favor of H. NJ. Rice, as their candidate for
the next Delegate. The resolutions speak in high
terms OF Mr.. Rice's efforts in procuring appropria-
tons and extinguishing Indian titles, but not a
word is said about the Railroad matter. How is
this? 1t will be remembered that large number
OF Surveyors were to be on hand in May last
where are they? Echo asks sswhere?''
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

Prices OF SLAVES IN MIssouRI.-An ordi-
nary negro woman with a small child, sold in
Bowlingreen the other day for $l,l22. A ne.
gro man belonging to the estate of C. V. Cor
don, of Boone County, was recently sold at pub
lie sale for ST. ISL, cash.
At sale of slaves, belonging to the estate
OF Steven Scovel deceased of Monroe County,
the following prices were obtained:
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

TALL CoRN.-Tbe Winona Argus states that Mr..
Bunnell, near that place, has corn five feet high.
He has also green peas, and potatoes ready to dig
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

CO The II. S. Allen arrived from the Mime
sofa River yesterday. This is fine boat and she
is doing fine business.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

tV The Golden Era arrived on Saturday,
bringing barge and about so passengers.-Re-
ports the River falling below the Lake and very
low from Point Prescott up to this point. yet say
that they had less difficulty than when they were
up before. She was to leave to-day at 10 O'Clock.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

ca The town Of Bayou Sara, has been des-
troyed by fire. Loss $4,000.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

u The Winona Argus announces the arrival
at that place of Hon. David Olmsted and family,
who intend to make Winona their permanent res
dence.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

LIBERArED.---The young man who was arrested
at the Winslow House for stealing money of
gentleman in Galena, has been liberated, and has
made tracks for other parts. There are several
other young men in our city, who, in our opinion,
should make tracks, or they will find themselves
summarily disposed of by our officers. We speak
adviSedlv
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

GoINc TIT is estimated that 95 1882 persons
were married in England in the last quarter of the
year 1855. r-.--
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

GYT We have received the second number Of the
Lake Superior Chronicle, well printed and well
edited paper. 1t can't help but be successful.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03
MINNESOTA AS A SUMNER RESORT.

We We're about to write something in favor
oil the superior advantages OF Minnesota as a
summer resort Tor pleasure seekers and mya-
lids when the following from the editorial col
umns of the Cincinnati Times, met our eye
The Editor and his readers may rest assured
the advantages of an excursion hither, are not
at all overdrawn. And besides, it should be
understood abroad that not Il solitary case OF
fatal sickness has occurred, to our knowledge
on the river for the past six weeks. The cOun-
try was never more healthiul-never more
beautiful, than now, and the sport in the fishing
and feathcred game line, never more plentiful
and varied.-.Miamesotidn. SAB.
E:sls That may all lie true, hut what would
you do f.r 'pleasure-seekers and invalids' who
may visit our citys Aye, you would tear down
the bluff and convert it into huge warehouse;
stop the free-howing Of the gurgling streams,
plant barn yard in Our midst, crush the gentle
flowers, tear up the trees by their roots, and
even bottle up the pure air of Heaven, and sell
it on shares in order to make St. Paul "Com-
mercial City," Having accomplished this, you
would then sit down and write sweet, honied
words of the beauty of St. Paul, and invite
pleasure seekers and invalids" to come and
drink from our delicious fountains. This may
all be we'll enough in fancy, but we prefer the
reality and hence our anxiety that provisions
should he made thus early to make St. Paul not
only Commercial point, hut point equally at
tractive to "pleasure-seekers and invalids.'-
Then they could come here and enjoy them
selves-not on air or gas, hut upon the real
substantials which they so much desire.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

HoRRID MURDER.-We learn from the Sheriff of
Rock County, Wisconsin, that a lumberman
named Andrew Alger, living at Johnston's Creek,
was mu dered in a most shocking manner, on the
18th instant, about two miles from GAINESVILLE, on
the road to Milton, by fend of the name of Da-
vid F. Aleyheny, who had been recently liberated
from the State Prison. The object of the mur-
derer was money. Alger had received $500 at
Rockford for logs, and afterwards rode in Il wag-
on with him to GAINESVILLE. There NJ. bought a
Ratchet and got into the wagon again. A short
distance beyond the place, US mentioned above,
he struck his victim with the Ratchet, then drove
into the woods, cut his throat, and othetwise mu-
tiated his body in the most shocking manner
He then drove his team back to Rockford, where
be revealed the facts to person by the name of
McComb, whom he thought he could confde in,
but who Informed the authorities and caused his
arrest alena Advertiser.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

GIT The Cholera has almost entirely disappear.
ed from New Orleans.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

FOURTH OF JULY.-We publish to-day the pro-
eeedngs of a meeting held at the Winslow House,
on Thursday evening, the object of which was, to
make arrangements for celebrating the Fourth of
July. These arrangements we believe, arc now
complete, and the "glorious Fourth will be duly
celebrated by our citizens.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

GB The Kate Cassell arrived on Saturday.
We are indebted to the Clerk for late papers, bu,
find no news of Importance. .-s i
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

W'Judge Samuel S. Wilder, of Massachusetts,
died on the 22d, aged s. years.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

Gen. Shields will review the troops at Ft Shell
ing, one week from this day. We learn that great
preparations have been made for a grand display,
and that Ball will come off in the evening.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

PAPER AT SHAKoPEE.-We stated a short time
since that new paper was to be started at Shak-
opee. A correspondent in to-day's Times states
that a gentleman has gone after the material, and
that the paper is to be edited by A. J. MORGAN,
ESQ.,, of this city. AS a matter of course it will
be Democratic, and from what we know of Mr..
Morgan's abilities as writer, it will do good SER
vice for the Minnesota Valley, and the party to
which he belongs. Success to it.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

DEATH OF A WEALTHY GAxBLER.-A few weeks
ago MIR. William Hope, one of the sons of can
astasius" Hope, died in Paris, leaving the whole
of his mense fortune, above DOC, 900, to poor
Enslishman. q distant relation, vegetating on
some hundred pounds year. The will contain
ed few legacies, among them one to his mistress.
He bequeathed her 100000. He owned a hotel
in Paris which is said to have cost million of
dollars, as it has an immense garden, filled with
avenues of fine old lindens, as many fountains
and statues as Versailles. and splendid cascade.
The furniture is in keeping with the hotel and
grounds; it cost 100000. He lived in this estab-
lishment. 1t is said he made his fortune in Mex
leo at monte and the cockpit. In 1850 be lost on
one occasion $25,O 900 at the gambling table in
Hamburg.
"Swest Donnybrook Fair" which, time
out of mind, was one of the honored institutions
of 'Ould Ireland" is about closing its mortal
career. The patent right to take "rowF' to
the fair is being purchased by the corporation !;
and thus another blow has been struck ut the
CELEBRITIES" of Ireland.-C Cincinnati Sun.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

CO Farmers are cutting their wheat in Virgin
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

CO While the Mississippi has gone down to a
low point, the Southern rivers have oyerHowed.
Freshets have also taken place in Ohio.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

We learn from gentleman in Adams county,
that the tide of migration flows with wonderful
rapidity towards Minnesota. Within the last five
weeks, from fifty to sixty families day. with nu-
merous droves OF cattle have passed through
Houston towards that Territory. Indeed. some
of the villages of the Lemonweir, have been al
most impossible from the throng of travelers.--
Some of the immi grants have returned and gone
east. 1t appears there are now forty thousand
persons in Minnesota, and the most part of them
have not the means of procuring a living during
the ensuing winter. as they cannot raise crops
this year, and a complete famine must necessari-
ly take place, with those that are unprepared
with means. 1t is not generally known amongst
the settlers, that Wisconsin has yet unoccupied
some of the most valuable land in the world.
where they could settle and cultivate, and have
abundance OF means of living during the inclem-
ent winter seasons that we have in the NORTH
In Adams county, west Of the Wisconsin river.
where these families are passing daily. there arc
tracts OF land yet unoccupied that would prove
immensely valuable to the immigrants, and rs
they run over towards Minnesota with needles,
rapidity, they pass unnoticed what would procure
them competence for lifc.-Dlilvaukee Ners.
G-y This is one of the many bare faced false
hoods which are continually waited to all parts of
the Union, on the miasmatc air of the swamp
lands of Wisconsin. Not content with telling one
story, they hatch up another and another, until
they begin to believe that what they say is really
true. IA complete famine in Minnesota this
year indeed! Where do you get your informa-
ton? The object of all these stories is simply
to benefit Wisconsin. We wish we'll of Wiscon-
SHIT is fine state, batting its swampy lands,
but its citizens will find out much to their sorrow
that to settle their waste lands with one half of
the rapidity with which Minnesota has been set
tied, will require much less gas and good deal
more trnth
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

a BArCn OF 'EM!--The La Crosse Democrat,
which seizes every opportunity that comes within
its power to misrepresent St. Paul and its citizens,
says that State Senator from that place came to
st. Paul a short time since, for the purpose of
purchasing property, and that the same piece of
land for which he offered $500 last year, was
offered to him this year for ST. 500, which he re-
fused. Will the editor of the Democrat give us
the name of the Senator and the point where the
land is situatcd? Until he does so, he will allow
us to say that We don't believe him.
Again the Democrat remarks:
s'The statement may not be credited, but it is
nevertheless fact, that there is more buildsno
enterprise being prosecuted al La Crosse, than at
st. Paul''
Of course-certainly St. Paul is some
horse" town, but La Crosse is a second st. Louis.
and it could not be expected that there would be
as much "building enterprize'' here as in your
city. Now, neighbor, it strikes us that it will be
just about as we'll for you to shut your &c clam
shell.'' and say as little as possible about ST.
ly boat comes up the Mississippi that some of
your runners cannot be found on board of dis
turbng the quetness of the passengers by mis-
representing St. Paul and eulegizng your own
place. We grant that La Crosse is a smart little
town, but do you suppose that it Will add to your
reputation Or your numbers by classifying us p
You grumble much worse than dog with sore
head, and the Lord only knows what for. just
listen to us-hereafter shut your &c clam shel''
and you will receive that respect are entitled
to who mind their own business, and who have
sufficient sense to know that the maligning of one
place will never build up another.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

The NEXT CoSGREss.-The following is the clas-
slhcation of the next House of Representatives,
as far as chosen, according to their predictions
ho oE LII. IL
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-03

Eag- Yes sir; come and see us; and if you
can't come, write us o(ten.-ED. ., s4i-.