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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

LARGE BARN.-Mr. David Lcavitt, of New York
City, has purchased 800 acres of land on the
Housatonc River for his country residence. On
this land he has erected Barn which measures
ono hundred and fifty feet long, seventy wide, and
one hundred high. Its cost was $4,000. This
is probably the largest Barn ever built in the
world.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

DEATH OF AN EDIroR.-The Western Tablet,
printed at Chicago, comes to us clothed in morn
ing for the death of its editor, Wx. LINTON, A. NJ
aged p years. He was catholic, but is spoken
highly of as young man of ability. g,,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

ST.. ANTHONY MnLs-A Big Ners Aem.-we
understand that Dorillus Morrison. recently from
Bangor, has taken from Mr.. Chute, agent for
Franklin Steel, q leese of the St. Anthony Mills,
for the term of FIVE years from the 18th of May.
He is ut liberty to build eight new mills doubling
the present number) and to erect large boarding
house on Hennepin island. All repairs to be at
the expense of Mr.. Steele, and he is to receive for
the use of the property $40 900 a year.-Min. Rep.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

NEAR A FIGHr!-A war of words took place
between Messrs. Lane and Farley, in the U. S.
House of Representatives, on the 30th Of Janua-
ry, which came very near resulting in something
serious. The lie was given by both, when both
made for each other, but they were prevented
from doing any injury, by the timely interference
of several members.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

Gov. SEwARD.-Mr. Greeley, Of the N. Y. Tri-
bune, writing from Albany, under date of the 3Oth
ut., states that there is little doubt but Gov.
Seward will be returned to the U. S. Senate. lie
had been unanimously nominated by the Anti
Nebraska caucus of the Legislature.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

EDITORIAL CONVENTION IN Omo.-A Convention
of Ohio Editors was held at GAINESVILLE, on Tues
day and Wednesday of last week. Twenty-seven
papers were represented. An Address was delv-
man, Poem recited by Anson G. Chester, ESQ.,,
of the Buffalo Express, and an Essay on the Press
was read by w. T. Coggeshall, of 'Cincinnati.- -
The Convention adopted series Of resolutions,
among which we find the following on the subject
of &c dead-heads:' ..., ,,f ,-.., ...t.- =
Resolved, That We, the Editors of Ohio, from
this time FORTH will initiate the example set us by
the Railroad Corporations, and do that which It
is for our business interest to do-make with them
our courtesies a fair business transaction and
recommend this course for the adoption of our
brethren throughout Ohio. -@
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

Cg Minnesota City, is place forty miles
above the Iowa line, about 120 via. the river be-
low St. Paul, and 100 directly east of the Great
Bend of the Minnesota river
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

CT One thousand four hundred and sixty y-one
dollars have been raised in Milwaukee, to pay the
fine of S. E. Booth, the violator of the Fugitive
Slave Law; also $500 to pay the fine of Ryecraft
for the same offence. The Supreme Court of the
State of Wisconsin, has unanimously granted
writ of Habeas Corpus. l
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

G1y Mrs. Swisshclm says that she has never
worn a bonnet that costs so much as four dollars;
and will not be troubled with new one every
winter, or even re-trimming every fall, for the
sake of being leader of the ton. Sensby woman.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

The DEAD LETTER OFFICE.-During the quar-
ter Of the year which terminated on Saturday
evening, 2,27S letters which contained money, were
found by the openers and handed over to the clerk
charged with their registration. The total a.
mount was $751; and about en-eighths of
it has been restored to its lawful owners
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

Cy- S. S. Randall, Superintendent of Schools
of New York, recommends the instruction of
young ladies in bookkeeping, to qualify them to
fill situations to perform that labor.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

CO A friend of ours tells us that one of the
most distinguished physicians of Paris writes to
young friend in this vicinity, who is in delicate
health-"Take to yourself, young, healthy, vir-
good in one winter than all the Mineral Water in
America for twenty wears.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

GV The bounty land extension bill, before
son 7or if dead to their widows and orphans) who
was mustered into any department of the U. Sta
tes service, and served twenty-eight days, during
any war since 100, one hundred and sixty acres
of land, provided he has not already received it,
or as many acres in addition to what he has al
ready received as will make the whole number
one hundred and sixty. 1t has been stated, in
debate on the bill in Congress. that it would dis
pose of 300 900 900 of acres of the public domain
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

CT The Hon. Hamilton Fish has been COM
PEELED by illness to leave Washington. Under the
advice of his physician, he goes with his family,
first to Charleston, and then to Havana.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

CT About 3,4OO poor immigrants are wholly
sustained in New York by the Commissioners Of
Emigration, and 1000 are sometimes provided
with lodgings nightly. Never before have they
had so many applicants for aid.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

G~ John Counter, ESQ.,, has again been elect
ed Mayor of Kingston, Canada. This makes his
eighth election to that Office.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

TERRIBLE.-It is said that out of 10000 troops
sent to the seat of war from England, $4,000 died
from cholera and other diseases.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

MuRpERERs.-There are twelve persons in the
TOmbs in New York City, on charge of murder.
They are nearly all foreigners.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

GyMore hearts pine away in secret anguish,
ior the want of kindness from those who should
@ 1e their comfort, than for any other calamity in
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

c. In 1850 Baptist meeting house was nail
ed up in Boston, and to refrain from worship
therein until permitted by the s'general court."-
Now Baptist clergyman is speaker of one of the
branches of that sscourt.'' 'f f.iF it
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

@ The late Arthur L. Payson, ESQ.,, says the
Boston Traveller, who died SO suddenly on
Wednesday week, had policy on his life for $l0,-
900. The late Marshall p. Wilder, who died q
few weeks since, was insured Tor s., 600.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

CV The New York Courier and Enquirer says
it speaks advisedly, when it states that Mr.. George
Peabody, of London, has accumulated fortune
of more than three Millions and half of dollars,
all, or nearly all Of which is convertible within
ninety days.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

The Cleveland Express states that legacy O
$1,000 has been left to Francis Roberts, sho
maker of that place, by his father, who latel!
died in England. tt,...- r.. :
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

GY The Know Nothings of New Hampshire
have got candidate for Governor at last, and
Ralph Metcalf, of Newport, is the man.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

WHIe ALxASAc.-This sterling and very relia-
BILE work, for the year 1855, lies before us. 1t is
filled with solid information pertaining to the
eclpses, the elections in the various States,-list
of the members of the United States House of
Representatives and Senate, popular vote for
President, State Governments, time of elections,
who elected, when and how long, with their sala-
ries ;-beside able articles on the Warm Europe,
and the Know Nothings. Independent of this
it contains useful Statistical information which
can be obtained from no other source. As book
ofreference, it is worth its weight in gold. Pub.
lished by Greeley & McElrath, N. Y. .-.-a- -;
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

SPIrErUL.--Mr. Murray, of the Council, intro
duced resolution into that body on Tuesday,
requesting Congress to amend the Organic Act
of Minnesota, that it will conform to the prin-
ciples of the Kansas and Nebraska Act, by with
dawing from Congress the power to annul Terri
torial Acts" ~. '
The Bill passed. The Council is becoming as
ros0dyish as the House. We think the Assembly
better adjourn ---t 'i
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

CT The Michigan papers assert that the pris-
oners in the State prison at Jackson have actually
been engaged in the manufacture of bogus coin,
and by the aid of accomplices outside the walls
have put the same in circulation. -.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

CY-The tears of On angel wash the sins Of
mortals, and make roses Of paradise to bloom in
dirt of this world.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

- r----| y -" = ; DUSTIN, Jan. y.
Jacob F. Brown, messenger of the New Eng
land Bank hung, himself from the window of his
house in Bowdoin street. The rope broke and he
was instantly killed.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

cTG. G. Foster, author of s'NewY FORK in slices
was married in Moyamensing prison, Philadelphia,
Pa, to Madame Margurites.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

UNABLE TO AGRxE.-In the suit Of the estate
ofDaniel Webster against the city of New Orleans,
the plaintiff claiming fifty thousand dollars for
were unable to agree.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

cTThe clock factory of Miles Morse, in Ply.
moth, Conn.,, was destroyed by FIRE on the ODD
inst. Loss $50, 900. Insurance, $4,000.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

CY-A strictly religious man laid by for Sunday
reading, an article he found in his New York Mir
ror headed, ssThe rise and progress of Saint Pau'
But on taking it up to read, found it was an his
torical account of the progress of St. Paul, Min
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

TNobody would suppose, on first thought,
that more money is expended IN the United States
Tor cigars than Ill tho common schools IN the
Union; and yet it is found to be fact.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20
A PUBLIC EXECUTION.

Minnesota, which plumes itself on its Maine
Law, lately revived phase of barbarism which
contrasts strangely with the civilization of peo-
pie which coerces total abstinence by penal stat
ues. Wa-ha-zy, Sioux Indian, was publicly
executed at St. Paul. the capitol of the Territory,
under circumstances of peculiar cruelty. ...'I,
Dressed in a white shroud the poor prisoner
was carried to the place of execution, mile from
the city. On appearing before the crowd, says
the reporter, he did not appear to be much affect
ed, although he evidently suffered severely from
the cold. Considering his dress and the severity
of northern winter, that is hardly cause for
wonder.
A dense crowd was collected, whose brutality
and drunkenness formed horrible accompani-
ment to the fearful scene. Women were there of
all ages, from sprightly youth to trembling age,
yet their presence seemed only to act an incen-
tive to further deeds of heartlessness and brutali
~, from crazed, drunken men.
Liquor was openly passed through the crowd,
and the last moments of the poor Indian were
disturbed by bacchanalian yells and cries. Re-
marks too heartless and depraved, in regard to
the deceased, to come from men, were freely BAN
died by persons bearing the forms of men, but
carrying with them the instincts of brutes, and
the passions of rufhans. A half drunken father
could be seen, holding in his arms a child, eager
to see well giddy, senseless girls and women
chartered gaiy with their attendants, and old
women were seen vieing with drunken rufians
for place near the gallows AID. Express.
CTThe above is beautiful picture to send out
to the world, and yet it is nearly true! We have
no Maine Law here-we did have, but our Judges
set it aside; we hope we shall have one before
another Legislature meets and adjourns. With
this exception, the scene described actually took
place, and what is more, the Sheriff charged the
people of Ramsey County $500 for witnessing
the death struggles of the poor Indian! If all
this is not enough tosicken the heart of the Death
Penalty, We should like to know what is. We
hope another such revolving spectacle will never
take place in this Territory. --a f ..i $50
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

CO Men are often capable of greater things
than they perform. They are sent into the world
with bills of credit, and seldom draw to their full
extent.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

Aud smitten with the weapons of the poor-
Their tale is told; and for that they were rich,
And robbed the poor; aud for that they strong,
scourged the weak; and for that they made laws,
Which turned the sweat of abor's brow to blood
For these their SINS the nation casts them out.'
The above quotation is so appropriate to the
Rice, Billings and Schuyler Railroad Company,
that we cannot refrain from quoting it. We emay
well cxclaim-''IIow are the mighty fallen!" All
their bright dreams of wealth have been dissipa-
tcd-their golden castles in the air have vanish
ed-their plans and schemes blown to the wind
They sought to rob the poor, but the hand of fate
is against them--the nation has cast them out.
A significant lesson can be learnt from this
Men of money should not arrogate to themselves
the power to dictate to intelligent people what
they should do, neither should they seek to per-
petratc a fraud upon Congress, nor should they
make claws to turn the sweat of labor's brow to
blood They should remember that they are
but pigmics in the hands of God, and though ever
so adroitly they may weave their web, yet they
are not beyond His finding out. "How are the
mighty fallcn!'' Not men of intellectual great
ness, but men of wealth, which is power-men of
influence bv virtue of wealth--men, whose whole
lives have been devoted to one grand scheme
of sclfshness The variegatcd balloon that
foated in the atmosphere and ured so many on
in the chase, has bursted, and those who gazcd
so eagerly at its beautiful proportions, now rea-
lize the forcible conviction, that it is far better
to be honest than to be rich. '' How arc the
mighty fallen!"
Let others who are bending their energies to
accumulate wealth, pause and ponder over the
career of corrupt and wicked men. Let them ever
bear in mind that 'Honesty is the best policy p
that there is an omniscicnt one who will confuse
the wicked and confound the wise. Let them re-
member, also, that the stepstone to greatness, is
not by wcalth-not by fraud-not by corruption
but by goodness of heart, and an undertaking
course in the pathway of Right. Then, when
such men die, We can truly say, ''How have the
mighty fallen.'
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

DThe Ericsson is now undergoing extensive
alterations in her machinery, and is to have steam
engines substituted for caloric.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

q The funded debt Of Rochester is nearly
half million Of dollars. OF this amount $780,
600 consists Of bonds issued in the construction
of the Genesee Valley Railroad. ~
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

~ The Railroads will probably lose over
$500, 900 by this great snow storm. The loss to
each road, including expenses, of clearing &C.,
can not be less than $40, ,0OO.-Chicago Dem.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

2 The REsrRvE.-The people on this beautiful
section of our Territory, are exceedingly anxious
that Congress should do something to enable
them to get perfect title to the land. 1t is
shameful that the honest settler has so long been
kept in suspense, and we can only account for
the delay on the part of Congress, from the fact
that the same clique which has attempted to wrest
from US nearly one million acres of land, arenow
prowling about head quarters at Washington
Their time is short-let them enjoy lifewhile they
have It.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20
UNANIMOUS!

UNANIMOUS.
The vote on the charter of the Min. and North
western Railroad Company, was
UNANIMOUS!
So says letter of distinguished member of
the House of Representatives, dated Washington,
Jan. 90, 1855. H
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

ca The Emperor Napoleon has conferred tn
cross of the Legion of Honor upon Francis 10
seph, the Emperor of Austria. fff .1T
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

RETURNING REAsoN.--The able Washington cor
respondent of the Philadelphia Ledger says in his
letter of Saturday week :-''Itie extremely doubt
full whether Congress would ~ this moment ap-
propriate cent for the purchase of Cuba, much
less hundred or two hundred millions of dollars.
Not even secret service fund will be devoted in
either House to promote negotiations for such a
purpose"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

CTVictor Hugo, the celebrated French poet
and Republican, will, it is said, shortly pay Wis
it to the United States.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

e Lieut.. Gov. Raymond, Of n. Y.,-editor
Of the Times, and Of Harper's Magasine-
been too Ill to preside in the Senate, but is BOW
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

e In the fashionable society Of Paris, says
N. Gaillsrdet,u one now sees nothing but ladies
making lint and gossippins about Sebastopol.
Napoleon's wife, Eugene, leads the fashion IN
these particulars.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

CT At Charleston, o few weeks since, a gang
of 60 negroes was sold at an average of $4O0 a
gang of 10 belonging to the estate of Samuel
Gourdin, averaged 1888 So; and IL belonging to
another estate averaged $420.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.
Ex-Mayor Nanny is still alive, but no hopes
are entertained of his recovery.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

~Mr. Douglas will he the means of killing off
more OF his party than he has ever made. Dodge
Is tho Western martyr. Shields win be the next.
ST. LOUIS INTEL
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

.GY There is one mill in Lawrence that con-
sumes the fleece of five thousand sheep per day.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

CO In Chicago, four of the clergy at the
Catholic College have been removed. The con-
gregation of the Church of the Holy Name in that
city have held a meeting and protested against
the removal of their clergymen, in whom they cx-
press the highest confidence. r.; l.e t-. s-srr..
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

GSThe Legislature of Florida has abolished
the Supreme Court.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

% GT A distinguished physician Of Boston at
tributes to the free use of saleratus in cooking
many Of the diseases to which children and adults
are subject. asa isf5 egeHa 9sr sel sH -
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

GT In Albany, on Saturday, farmer was ar,
rested and fined for selling putrid poultry in the
markek. ...tl.r. ...
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

aneT The editor Of the Mirror, M. Parmenter,
OF Providence, has received intelligsnce ofalega-
cy of over $4,000, left him BY brosher-in=lAs,
lately deceased in CslifoEnis. He had been
brought mp BY Mr.. ParmenteF, and dying without
direct heirs, gratefully remembered bis old bcnc-
factor
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

Gyr The editor of the North Western Demo
crat denies that he appropriated part of our re-
port Of the Bridge Celebration at st. Anthony to
his columns without credit. lie may be honest
in his belief, but the fact is nevertheless true,
that he did do it. We can assure him that the
property in question was ''legitimately - ours,
and if be cribbed from other papers, he ought to
have given those papers credit. 1t is no easy
task to write out lengthy report of a Celebra-
tion, nor is it very pleasant to have that report
stolen. The St. Anthony Express used our notes,
for which it very gentlemanly gave us credit, but
the Democrat seems to possess less editorial cour
tesy. Well, no matter.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

BfR. WARREx.-K vii be . wonder If Mr.. War
rem is the only public man who, when the matter
is done withy finds himself dishonored BY COM
plicity with this Minnesota railroad iniquity and
we fear many poor Tray will smart for teing
found in bad company Nisnesoea Rep. $50
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

Gv English officers in the Crimea find their
brilliant uniforms too good q mark for the Rus
sian sharp-shootcrs; and to save them from the
unpleasant consequences Of such distinction, II 10
proposed IN England, that the uniforms Of the
officers be made similar to those of the men.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

ey Splendid weather this.-Beautiful Sun
hine-invigorating air, with excellent sleighing.
The cold by no means disagreeable.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-20

READ i've call attention to an article in to-
days paper, from the New York Tribune, headed,
s'To the Hearth Stones of America" If any
one doubts the distressed condition of the poor of
New York City, perusal of the article will speed
lily dispel those doubts. During the great famine
in Ireland, it was little thought that the people
of this country would come to want. 81. 1 ..;i