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Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03
GOOD NEWS FROM KANSAS

The Kansas correspondent OF the Missouri
Democrat says that returns from twenty-five pre-
cincts give Reeder 1885 votes. There are
still twenty mine precincts to hear from, and it
is thought his vote will exceed 81
900. The election passed off peaceably, and
none were allowed to vote who had not been
actual residents of the city and town for thirty
days.
Free-soilers are getting up documents where
with to contest Whitfeld's seat in Congress,
purposing to establish the following facts, viz:
That it can be proven that there were only
four legal pro-slavery voters in Franklin, and
Whitfield received sixty-one votes that out Of
upwards of 5000 votes cast for Whitfield in
Wyandotte, only thirty were legal; that out of
23O cast at Oazwatamae, not over fifty were
legal; that the Baptist Mission, which gave
Whitfield over one hundred votes, there were
but seventeen legal voters, and only thirteen of
them voted in fine, that not 1000 legal votes
were cast for Whitfield in the whole territory.
Delegates to constitutional convention have
been appointed. They will form constitution
fo- Kansas and apply for admission into the
Union. Reeder is to be the bearer of the con-
stitution and petition to Washington.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03
A Di.in.eresled Convert.

Many years ago there resided on the st. Johns
River, in Florida, planter named Hendricks
He had no family, lived alone with his wife and
servants, and when everything went on Alright was
very good fellow; bht little deviation from the
usual course su6ced to throw him into violent
passion. He was well advanced in years at the
time the Territory was admitted as State, and
being man of violent prejudices and possessed
of no education, it was long before he could be-
come reconciled to the change of dynasty, and
many were his threats to leave the United States
of Florida, and return to Georgia. During a re-
vival under the ministratons of q Methodist min
lister, Mr.. H. joined the church one Of the con-
verts. For some months after, affairs happened
to Jog on very smoothly, until eventually there
occurred one of those violent hail storms and tor
nadoes 50 common during the summer months in
tropical latitudes. These carry destruction be-
fore them; fruit trees, vegetables, live stock-all
falling under the blast of the destroyer.-After
watching the storm for some time from an out
house, and witnessing the ruin of his crops, he
rushed wildly into the house, calling out at the
top of his voice, 6" Wife! wife bring me my
'tother coat, Pm going to Jacksonville.'' At u
loss to account for this sudden determination, in
stead of complying with the request she stopped
to question him. >"Why, what now?'' &c Get me
my coat,' Numbered he, &c don't see that God
Almighty favors me more than others; and Pll
be - using an expletive that savo-s strongly
of unrighteousness) if don't go straight over to
Jacksonville and have my name taken off the
church books. You needn't say one word, wife,
cutting short her expostulations, I'm going to
do it." And SO he did.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03
From the St. Louis Republican Of Oct. 18th
LATER FROM FORT LARAMIE.

Lieut.. Buford, U. S. A., arrived in this city
yesterday, from Fort Laramie. lie left that post
on the 9th ut., in company with Col. Cooke,
who is ordered to the command of Fort Riley, and
Col. Andrews, who may be expected in this city
in day or two.
Gen. IIarney was to leave Fort Laramie on the
10th, to establish military post on White Earth
River, about half way between Laramie and
Fort Pierre. Ten companies Of troops-four of
Dragons and six of Infantry-were to accompany
him. The Infantry would be left to garrison the
new post, and the Dragons are to return to Fort
Laramie. But another object in taking this large
force into the field was to chastise the Minnccan-
JOS Indians, who regarded as the most in
solent and hostile of the tribes in that region.
Shortly after the battle of Blue Water, Gen.
Harvey held talks with the Oligalla and Blue
Bands of the Sioux, in which they agreed to de-
liver up the murderers of the mail party, and to
confne themselves to prescribed district of
country. Gen. l1arney sent word to Little Thun-
der-the Chief of the party engaged in the battle
Of Blue Wate:-that if he behaved himself he
should not be molested. 1t has been generally
supposed that Little Thunder was killed in the
battle of Blue Water, but this was not the case.
He escaped unhurt. All the prisoners taken in
that battle-some seventy women and children
have been sent to to Fort Kearncy. One of the
Indians concerned in the massacre Of the mail
party, called Spotted Tail, was in the battle of
Blue Water, and received four wounds--two pis-
tol shots passing through him and receiving two
sabre cuts, and still he escaped on the horse of
Dragon, which had probably thrown his rider.
1t was the general impression at the Fort that
there would be no more fighting. The presence
of so large an armed force seems to have had
most salutary effect upon the Indians, and they
will be glad enough to keep quiet. There was a
report that the Indians had attacked and killed
the party of Sir George Gore, but this report is
noticed only to discredit it. The rumor was not
believed at Fort Laramie, ard is improbable in
its very nature--Sir Georges company consisting
of large number Of mOuntaineers, who could
whip any Indian force likely to be brought against
! them.
The winter had set in with great severity at
Fort Laramie-ice was formed about the middle
Of September. On tho 9TH of October, great
snow storm was experienced by the party. 1t
lasted several hours.
The Military Court Martial, ordered for the
trial of Capt. Howe and others. ard had been dis
solved without proceeding with the business be-
fore ton account of irregularity in the order
constituting it.
Col. Sumner, in command of seven companies
of the lst U. S. Cavalry, was met near Fort Kear-
ney, en- route for Fort Laramie.
Several hundred men were at work at Fort Ri
ley, in the building of quarters for the large force
now stationed there. 1t is presumed that they
will be tenantable at an early day.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

On the 9Th til was ssf.tal explosion of Ere
wgks in Lopdoh by whl nan named Bird,
ths runs, though they wcSe fescued. Three other
persoGs, heVev& ,iwere 30 badly njured that their
Fecoye9y vas copsidered doubtfnL
~ Mes6fs. ~ Lisle,s Js1vrin De Lisle, for
eign merchanes and bankers, one of the oldest
houses in London, have failed for e4OO,o 1000.
~ prize baby show has been recently held
hneolnshire, which was visited By several thou
sand people, much to the disgust of the London
dailies.,o -x<o,a~rrFYrx m
a. II is stated that school or college for
Turkish youth is about to be established at Yer
sailles, the Sultan having made grant CT ,500,-
0OOf. for this purpose. Here some three handred
yodug Mussulmen will be instructed IN the Euro.
pean languages, the sciences, and tho arts a. ap-
pliedt to industry.
w Upon the proposition of his ROYAL High
ness Prince Nspoleon, President of the Imperial
Commission, the closing Of the Universal Exhibi-
tion of Industry and Of the Fine Arts has been
definitely fixed to take place on the 18th of No
vember next.
GT- The project for the organization of new
bank at Vienna has been submitted. The State
will give the bank a mortgage on State domains
Of one hundred and seventy FIVE millions of for
ins with right to receive the revenue and to alien
ate the domains.
GY- A letter from Arailla states that two
Greek merchants of that town went mad on learn
ing the fall of Sebastopol, and another at Bucha.
rest was struck with apoplexy from the same
cause. -.
ca In France the Government has interfered
to regulate the prices of butchers meat.
ET letter from Odessa, of the 26th ult.,
SAYS the Gear is expected there on the 17th of Oc
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03
Hennepin County Agricultural Society.

At the Annual Meeting of the Hennepin County
Agricultural Society, held in Minneapolis, Oc-
tooer 25th, 1855, the following officers were cho-
sen for the ensuing year:
President.-Col. j. H. Stevens, was reelected.
Secreta,y.-I. |. Lewis.
Corresponding Secretcry.-Dr. A. E. Ames.
Treasurer.--Col. E. Case.
Executive Connn,ittee.-N. f. Stoddard, Asa
Keith, Allen Harmon, Martin Mcleod, and Nor
man Jenkins.
Delegates to the annual Meeting Of the Ter
ritoriaI Society.-Col. Case, A. E. Ames, N. Z.
Stoddard, w. A. Hotchkss, r. L. Bartholomew,
Edward Murphy, Martin Mcleod, j. P. Plummer,
Francis Morrison, Henry C. Keith, T. w. Pierce,
John l.. Mann, and Chas. Hoag.
JOHN II. STEVENS, Pres't.
n. E. SToppARD, Sect'y. pro tenn.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

Popular Definitions.

What is fashion?-Dinners at midnight, and
headaches in the morning. .-a 81
What is wit?-That peculiar kind of talk that
leads to pulled noses and broken heads.
What is idleness?-W Working yellow mountains
on pink subsoil, or blue-tailed dog in sky-col-
ored commissions. M ei E.eefs rolg
What is joy?-To count your money and find it
overrun one hundred dollars.
What is Notwithstanding that a guilty
man feels every time it thunders.
What is contentment?-To sit in the house and
see other people stuck in the mud. In other words
to be better off than our neighbors.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

YouSc MEN NEVER DErPArR Fifty five
years ago, on the 4th of July, 1900, Daniel Web
ster then in his senior year at College, delivered
an oration at Hanover, New Hampshire, which is
still preserved, and has been published within the
past year. Mr.. Nation of Sommcrvillc, Ohio,
who was in College with Mr.. Webster. gives
the following anecdote, described IL the Congrc-
gational journal: Il was in the room,' said Mr.. NJ.
'when deputation called upon Mr.. w. to ask
him to accept the invitation but there seemed 20
be an insurmountabe obstacle in the way. lie
had no clothes suitable to the dignity of the oc-
casion. Here was a dilemml, but this
moved by a proposition made by ono of the depu-
tation present, merchant of village. You de-
liver the Grafton, Mr.. Webster, said he, and
will trust you for a suit of clothes from the best
cloth in my store. Afterwards VIC will have the
Grafton printed, and will depend on the pro-
ceeds of the sales for my pay Mr.. w. to me
'Jack,' he said, swhat shall We do?'-'Prepare
the oration.' sal The oration was prepared
and delivered; and much were the citizens
gratifed, that copy was urgently requested for
publication. From the sales the debt due tho
liberal merchant was paid, and considerable
surplus left for Mr.. Wcbstcr's own use.'
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03
HARRIsBURGH, Oct. 25.

Great excitement was caused heres Saturday
by the attempt of man from Virginia to kidnap
a negro, whom he claimed to be his slave, and to
take him to Virginia several of our citizens in
terfered and rescued the negro, and had the kid
napper arrested. The man professed to be acting
under the laws of Congress.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

THE PEsrILENcE-KEEp AWAY The
Norfolk papers warn refugees to remain away,
as the weather is warm and unfavorable Sew
eral deaths have taken place among those who
have recently returned. A number of the
physicians unite in urging that no absences
return till the 1st of November.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

SIXTEEN THOUSAND ACRES OF LAND Lo-
GATED. Judge Meeker, who was appointed
to locate land for the University at St Anthony,
has secured sirteen thousand acres some in
the Northern portion and others in the South
ern portion of our Territory.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

THE LAND BUsINEss.-Bargains in real es-
tate are more brisk than several weeks since.
Col. McKenty, the great North h-Western Land
Dealer-has about as much as he can attend
to. In his absence Mr. Pusey can post stran.
gers as to where are the most desirable pieces
ofland. Spectators in search of land should
call upon McKenty
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

Col. ADRIAN w. WoOLLEY.--We have been fa-
vored for several days past, with visits from the
above gentleman, resident of Kentucky, and an
intimate friend, for nearly thirty years, of glo-
rious Henry Clay. MIR. W. is father of G. W..
Woolley, who recently opened wholesale Grocery
and Provision Store in our city. The Colonel
will leave for Washington in few days.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

A BOLD RAscAL.---At the house of Captain
Brown, in Adeph street, Brooklyn, on Sunday,
there a cool act on the part of a rascal who
came to rob. He concealed himself in the garrett
during the afternoon, and towards night descend
cd to the back room on the second story, where
he crouched between the bed and bureau. On
the mantle piece of the bureau was large amount
of valuable jewelry. The thief began to ransack
the bureau first, and had just taken a pistol from
the lower drawer, when he was observed by a
young lady, who was passing from the front room
to go below. She thought it was her cousin, but
saw her mistake in an instant, and hurried down
stairs. The thief, naturally supposing that she
would give the alarm, gave chase, and as she
reached the bottom of the stairs, trod upon he-
dress and seized her by the shoulder, partially
tearing of shawl she wore, forced her into
chair at the bottom of the staircase, exclaiming,
GO You've gone far enough" put the pistol to her
head and fired. Most fortunately, the boys had
previously fred the weapon, and in reloading had
neglected to put in the ball, 50 that the young
lady's life was saved. The wad of the pistol
struck her elbow. Acrowd rushed into the house,
attracted by the firing The thief quietly descend
ed to the basement, came back, told the parties
who were in search that she had just came out
of the room and no one was there" and so walk
ed off wholly unmolested. lie did it cleverly,
scamp as he was. Capt. Brown returned home
on Monday evening, ane has instituted search
for the culprit. He declares he viii have him
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

GY Mons. o. Delepierre has written an essay
to prove that Joan of Arc, or Jeanne d'Arc was
not burned at the stake at Rouen, in l43l. NJ.
Delepierre thinks that he has found documentary
evidence that she secretly escaped to Erion in the
duchy of Luxembourg, and married Messire de
Hermoise, at night, and was living thirteen years
after the assumed burning.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

SAD Acc1DENr.-While MIR. WhittelI, his
wife and little boy were riding in buggy, in
St. Anthony street yesterday afternoon, the
horse took sudden turn, upsett;ng the carriage
and throwing the inmates out. Mr.. Whittell
had his right shoulder dslocated.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

Cw The Troy Times says Mrs. Robinson, the
veiled murderess, is behaving very badly at Sing
Sing. She conducted herself very properly for
some time, but latterly she has become as frantic
and ungovernable as ever, so that the matron has
been compelled to confne her in cell.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

Fowler & WELLs.-Messrs. Fowler g.
Wells Of New York City, are extensive dealers
in books. Their assortment consists of every
variety and description of useful and valuable
works.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

ELOQUENT ExrRAcr.--We copy the following ex-
tract from new work entitled, "The Old House
by the River:" ..:... al,.
that love is the clayY 90 preach to the dead, ye
who deny the Immortality Of the affections. Go
reason with trees, or hills, or images of wood, or
with your own motionless, lifeless, icy souls, ye
who believe that because that there is no marry
ing yonder there shall be no embracing, or be-
cause we may not use the gentle words, my wife,
holy arms! 1 tell, men, that Immortality would
be glorious cheat, II with our clay died all our
first affections. tell you that annhilation would
be heaven, If tell you believe that when my
head At length rests on its coffin pillow, and my
lips cling TO the silence and repose of death these
loving ewes will never look into mine again, this
pure clasp never be around my neck, this holy
caress never bless me more. 80 tldse- s,t-5
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03
BosToN. Oct. 25,

-''l'H BOSTON, Oct. %.
The following is the latest news by the Africa
The London Daily News says. awe believe
there is no doubt that Gen. Simpson has resign
ed his command in the Crimea'' The Govern
ment, however, was not decided to accept his
resignation. ..-.ll-l1s ~ .
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

In JAIL.-We learn that man by the name
Of Belden, who, was one Of the principal run
ners on the Bank of Borup & Oakes, few
months since, is now in Jail in Troy, on the
charge Of forgery
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

Ga Two New Orleans provision merchants
fought duel in one Of the cemeteries near that
city last week. One the pistols went of and
the other didn't. The difficulty originated in one
Of the parties refusing to touch glasses at drink
ing shop.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

respondent Of the New York Enquirer SAYS it is u
conceded fact that Mr.. Marcy has withdrawn from
the position of the New York candidate for the
Presidency, and that Gov. Seymour has succeeded
to il.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

sT The great secret of domestic happiness
is peace, and there can be no peace in house
when the husband and wife are at strife. A
house inhabited by man and woman linked
together by the marriage tie is not at home !;
and when house is darked by even the slight
est differences it itceases to be home.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

CO 1t is pleasing to look upon the clear eye,
firm lip. and placid cheek that bespeak great
soul within, which through all life's battles has
kept itself uncontaminated by vice, and uncon-
quered by adversely.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

WESTERN JOURNAL AND CIvLLIAN.-This is a
valuable work, devoted to Agriculture, Manufac-
turers, Mechanic Arts, Internal Improvement,
Commerce, Public Policy, and Polite Literature,
by NJ Tarver and H. Cobb. Among the articles
we notice the speech of Judge Meeker, copied
from the Times. This work is valuable one,
and we wish it the greatest kind of success.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

B. F. IRVINE & Co.-Our Grocery and Pro-
vision Dealers are doing an extensive business,
but the above firm pride themselves on having
the best stock in the city. They are young men
in every way worthy of public patronage.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

WINsLow HoUsE.---This hotel was re-opened
yesterday by Mr.. Dull, formerly of Saratoga; and
free dinner served up under the management of
Capt. George, to which large number of our
citizens sat down, the most Of whom appeared
highly satisfied with the dinner and the cham
paign that followed. This is a good house, is
well furnished, and is in a good locality.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

GV The Richmond Enquirer and the Memphis
Wing both mention companies of armed men
having recently set out from those cities fol-
Kansas. There is hot work ahead in that dis
tracted TERRITORY,
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

B9- The St. Anthony Express Of this week,
contains history of St. Anthony and Mime
apolis. The article occupies nearly the whole
of the paper rr J. a-
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

CT The school girls of Philadelphia have made
one hundred and eighteen garments for the poor
of Norfolk and Portsmouth.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

Two MORE CoUNCILMEN INDIcrED.-The
N. York Express says that Councilmen Prudy
and Reynolds have been indicted for ras-
cality. 's'as.,. 81 1.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03
UrAH.---A late Washington dispatch SAYS !:

be done with the Governorship of Utah until the
meeting of Congress-. 1t is the opinion of those
most conversant with affairs there that it will be
necessary to station strong military force in
that Territory
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

s8~ Women's eye appears most beautiful
when it glances through tear, as the light of
a star seems more brilliant when it sparkles on
the wave rs
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

S The statistics Of the New Orleans work.
house, as published in the paners of that city,
show that out of ,2o2 committals of paupers, one
thousand and twelve are foreigners.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

+ 4ew The Metropolitan Bank Of New York city
has decided to increase its capital stock one mil
lion of dollars, making its capital three millions.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03
Sr. LOUIS. Oct. D.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. q.
From a letter dated Shawnee Mission, the 10th,
we learn White6eld's official vote foots up 2, 100.
Two or three thinly populated counties to hear
from yet, which will not materially increase the
total vote,
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03
Cleveland, Wednesday. Oct d

Cleveland, Wednesday, Oct. a.
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher is now speaking to
an audience of lO4 persons, a decided failure ow-
ing to the feeling relative to the high price asked
for admission.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03
New Orleans Oct. 25,

Advices from Mexico report that General Alva.
rez owing to his advanced years and feeble health,
had resigned the Presidency, and Comminfort been
put in his place. ise eSrfz 7-rstFs-J
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

0T The Canadian Seat of Governmsnt has
been removed from Quebec to Toronto.
~ The Governor eleot of California is only
thirty years Of age---the youngest Governor and
the youngest State in the Union.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03
The LAND sALEs--woRTHY OF REMEM-.

The LAND sALES-WORTHf OF REMEM-
All the land advertised for sale at the Mime
apolis Land Office. was disposed Of in four days
The amount of money received during the
sale, was upwards Of $5l 900. The whole
amount received at the office in one month was
$4,000.
1t is worthy Of remembrance that notwith.
standing there were many bidders, yet the
rights of the actual settlers were duly respected
no one bidding over them. We speak Of
this particularly, in hopes that at other sales
which may take place, the precedent set at the
last one, will be strictly followed. The actual
settlers are those who develop the resources Of
our soil and add to the wealth Of the country,
and this recent regard for their right, shows
that Spectators are not so heartless after ALL
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

KASsAs.-The election returns received indicate
an overwhelming vote for Reeder, the Free State
candidate for Congress.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

0V wedding recently came of in Memphis,
Tenn, which was the ninth occasion on which the
bride had been made happy in matrimorv.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

O. Thackerayis announced to lecture at DR..
Chapiu's Church, in New York, on the first of No.
vember. His SUBJECTS, the Four Georges" .
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03
ELECTIONS TO BE HELD.-Tbe following is Il
"A I;sx ~ Elect;ons vet tn he held the nro

corrected list of Elections yet to be held the pres
ent year: a4a $500 ~ .4tF
.Louisiana, Monday, November 5, State officers
Tuesday, November 6, State officers, but no Gov
ernor or Lieutenant Governor. Wisconsin, Tues
day, November 6, State officers. Maryland, We'd
nesday, November 7, six Representatives 20 Con-
gress. Massachusetts, Friday, November Q, State
officers. The Legislatures Of Tennessee, Alabama,
California, Wisconsin and Pennsylvsuia each
elect one United States Senator. go-a s8i
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03
tain members of the House
COUNCIL.
REPRESENTATIVES,.

Scattering votes were given for Councillor and
Representatives at all the precincts. We give
merely the returns for the regularly nominated
candidates-M
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

CARPENTER -Messrs. Carpenter and Co.
of this city have just received a large assort
ment of cigars and tobacco.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

Cy At Fourth of July celebration, young
lady offered the following toast:
s'The young men Of America-Ther arms our
support: Our arms are their reward" Fall in
men. fall in.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-11-03

LIST. A man out Of money can't be happy.
I'd. A man out of health can't be happy.
Sd. A man without a wife can't be happy.
Therefore, have come to the conclusion,
that the best way to be happy is to take care
Of your health, keep out Of debt, and get wife.