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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

CO Some curious questions in the obscurer
branches of science have been recently debated at
the London Royal Institute. DR.. Tyndall has
been examining the subject of tones emitted by
masses of heated metals while cooling. He proved
by repeated experiments, the incorrectness of the
explanation hitherto received, but was still una
BILE to assign the phenomena to their true cause.
Another was on some most extraordinary effects
OF motion, which the Rev. Badin Powell demon
strated, one of the effects being this Let beam.
free to turn in all directions, be balanced horizon
tally on the top of standard, then put a small
wheel on one end, cause it to rotate rapidly, and
the beam will still retain its horizontal position.
notwithstanding the weight of the wheel. 1t is as
though motion nulli6ed gravity, but as some of
the most ingenious English philosophers are ex-
aiming intothe phenomena, an explanation, it is
thought, will soon be found.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

ExlcKArroN.-It appears from the report of the
Commissioners of Emigration, that SlS,747 emf
grants landed on our shores during the past year.
This is an increase over 1853 of 3O,4l5. The
German Emigrants largely predominant. $685.
1872 Sc were paid the commissioners, of which
$6O7,076 50 were dsbursed, leaving balance of
S65Il5 "a,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16
MONDAY, JANUARY Is. 1855.
rnE ASSAULT AND BATTERY CASE.

The ASSAULT AND BATTERY CASE.
The tone of the Minnesotian and Democrat con-
corning this case, would we'll be6t the lowest grog
shop slang in the land. We did think there was
some decency left in our public journals, but when
we find the editors of said journals STOPPING so
low to crafty personal spleen, it is high time
for the people to pause and see where such things
will lead. We are not standing forth as the a.
pologist Of Gov. German, but we do condemn the
spirit of our contemporaries in giving the matter
publicity. So far as we are concerned, we deep
ly regret the occurrence, believing that it reflects
no credit on either party, and that the circumstan
ces, exaggerated and jayhawked through the pub
lie prints, will tend to injure tho reputation of
our territory. This, however, has no weight with
those who are exasperated to madness by spirit
of revenge, and who would override every con-
sderation of decency to crafty that spirit. 1t is
very evident that there is a combination to hunt
the Executive to the utmost limits and those who
heard the testimony in the case tried last week,
will agree with us, that this spirit was rampant
on that occasion.
We have studiously avoided to notice this mat
ter, because We believed that its publicity would
do more injury than good, and inasmuch as the
case was undergoing judicial investigation, We
hoped that the disgrace which inevitably follows
such transactions, would be confined to our own
city and not self off on the wings of the winds to
add another stigma to the reputation of our fair
territory. If the matter had been handled fairly
and honoraby, as public journalists ought to have
handled it, it would be another thing, but this
STOPPING to low, dirty, blackguardism, is only a
reflex of the minds from which such blackguard-
ism emanates.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

STEALING PAPERs.-The editor of the Dubuque
Observer offers reward of S., 90 for the detect
ion of any person who steals the Observer from
the door or other place of subcriber. Any per-
son found stealing the Times will be presented
with copy for one year, if he will call and see
us. All persons who steal our paper are doubt
less in pursuit of knowledge, and we wish to aid
them to the best of our ability.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

FAILURES, COMMERCIAL, &c.-By reference to
our Commercial colu,nn, it will be seen that Sell
den & Withers have failed for large amount.
There are other matters of general Importance
to our business men, which they should not fail
to perIse.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

WINE EXPORTED FROM New ORLKASs.-Tbe
shortness of o crop sometimes occasions the most
singular and unconscious commercial onera+;ou.
The quantity of Bordeaux wine imported into New
orleans annually is extremely large, but who
could have imagined that the article would ever
be exported back to France. Such however Is
actually the case. Eight or ten DAYS ago. ak
casks OF excellent claret, purchased from one of
our best houses at the rate of 800 per cask, were
shipped on board Havre packet, and consigned
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

DR.. BEALE-It is reported. that DR.. Beale, of
Philadelphia, was to have been liberated last
Monday, on the pardon of the Governor. 1t is
also said that three of the Judges of the Supreme
Court have given their opinion, that the verdict
of the Jury in his case was illegal.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

CO The freight depot of the Michigan South
ern Railroad, at White Pigeon, was destroyed a
few weeks since by FIRE. Every thing in it was
consumed. Loss $4,000. The work of an in
cendiary.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

CO The death Of Thomas w. Dorr, of Rhode
Island is announced. He died after long and
protracted illness.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

SNow.-Just as our citizens were expressing
fears that the snow would disappear and we should
be bereft of sleighing, new invoice of the de-
sirable article was received, and all fears have
been removed. Our sleighing is now on firm
foundation.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

u The Cincinnati papers state that Arison,
since his sentence, has become very pale and bag
gard. He is visited daily by young lady to
whom it is supposed he is engaged to be married.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

CO The Galena Jeffersonian publishes list
of 81 steamboats, that have been engaged at that
port during the year 1854.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

Mail RoBBER SESTEScED.-Fitzgib5ons convic-
ted of robbiug the New York Post Office, has
been sentenced to the Penitcntiary for ten wears.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

GV The cars are now running from Cairo to
Galena, distance of over 400 miles.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

RUN AwAY.-There is a rumor in circulation
that one of our citizens has absquatulated with a
purse of AZ 600
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

CO The number of troops of the allied army
around Sebastopol, including those on the vessels
which compose the feet, is estimated at 100000.
Back of Sebastopol Russia can command SOC, 900
men
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

~J. Ross Brown, the author of Yusef or
Travels in the East, came passenger in the Star
of the West, which arrived from California at
New York on the I'd Of January.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

CO The Chicago Tribune has been enlarged to
the size of the st. Louis Republican. This is an
indication of prosperity which VIC presume is high
ly gratifying to the proprietors.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

CT Twenty EIGHT millions of specie is now ly-
ing idle in the Treasury of the United States
Why not give 100000 towards building the
Pacific Railroad?
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

oID NEwsPAPrRs.-Any number of old news
papers, just arrived, can be bought cheap, by APP
plying at this Office.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

ca Santa Anna has been unanimously re- cleo
ted President of Mexico.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

WlNsLow HousE.-Two gentlemen, who recent
ly came through from Iowa with one thousand
Turkies, disposed of nearly 300 to the Proprietors
of tho Winslow House. Messrs. Clement & Par
ker set as good table as can be found any where
in the West, and those who have lived on venison
and Beef during the winter, because it was cheap
er for the landlord, can partake of other dishes
at the above excellent hotel. Those of whom the
Turkies were purchased, states that theresre
few more left at Mr.. Galloway's, Third st.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

ca We learn from the Dubuque Tribune, that
German Press is soon to be started in that city.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

asw n woRks.-It is reported that the Auditor
OF Indiana has made $4,000 fees by the return
Of bills to the State Stock Banks of that State.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

Docs.-Somc wag inserted in New York pa
per the following advertisement
WANTED.-Tcn full-blooded Newfoundland
Dogs-two years old. Inquire at the Odean, Will
liamsburg, L. l.
Before night the place was besieged with the
aforesaid animals, the owners Of which were very
anxious to "sell."
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

GzS. HousroN.-This gentleman, it is rumor-
cd, will resign his seat in Congress st the close of
the present session.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

CO The only news from California Of impor-
tance, Is the arrival there of Russian privateer
that had escaped from the allied aeet.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

THE New York MONEY MARKET.-The New
York Journal of Commerce says :-'There is a
better tone of feeling in the money market, and
those who are gifted profess to be able to see
their way out of the present difficulties. The
banks are rich, having now fully $l2,OoO,OOO in
specie, and would discount more literally if the
right kind of paper were offering. The most
pressing of their customers are those for whom
they have done all they wish to risk on particu-
lar sicnaturcs:,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

CTThe weather yesterday was warm and pleas
ant. Many sleighs were in the streets and the
fast bows, enioyed good time.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

DONATION PARrY.-A large number of persons
attended the Donation Party, given to ''Father
Bradley" on Thursday evening last. Mr.. Brad
ley has done much for the cause of education and
-olie;nn during his long and useful life. and we
glad to see that he is so kindly remembered by
our citizens in his old age. He returns thanks to
all who have in any way aided him, either by
money, or cheered him by kindly words.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

cV Rum is like death-it levels all distinc-
ton. member of Congress with a s'brick in
his hat, ," would as soon fraternize with a Chin
ney sweep as with foreign envoy.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

claim land On SGsfespondent, We presume, Is
among the nnnber) TIT when Cain killed his
brother there: was no lsW and therefore he ought
notso sslsr desth. Mo- if there was no law,
Why should Cain be punished forany crinea Our
correspondent lodges thispoint and is continually
raising nav issues. He wishes to know what
law we mean. Why the law forbidding murder.
This, according to your own admission, was writ
ten on the heart OF Cain. 1t was unnecessary for
God to enjoin the Law Of death, because from his
own acts he proves conclusively that he never in
tended such a law to exist. Is not this plain? y
Fifth.-We see nothing absurd in rendering the
passage " Whose sheddeth mans blood by man
soiu his blood be she'd" We think such conclu-
sion natural one and far from an absurd one;
but as we have already elaborated this point.itis
useless for us to dwell upon it now.
Sixth.-tis very common and very natural for
the advocates of Capital Punishment to repudiate
every author who thinks differently with them on
the Death Penalty, and to refuse to accord to
them even an ordinary amount of intelligence. It
would be strange indeed, if our correspondent
was an exception. Is it necessary for every man
to be Hebrew Biblical scholar to understand
the Bible2 We should judge so, from the argu-
ment of our correspondent. But &c Citizen - does
not meet the point. Commentators agree as to
the translation, but he says nothing respecting
their Interpretation of the passage. He hangs on to
the garments of the Commentators and shuts his
own convictions of right out doors. He prefers
to grope in darkness amid the moulderne ruins
of the past, than to receive the glorious light Of
the new dispensation. .
But we have followed him far enough-much
further than we intended. II is not our purpose
to enter into a war of words and had we not been
misrepreseuted by Citizen, we should not have ia
ken as much notice of his communication as We
have felt called upon to do. But let us INQUIRE.
what be has done with our arguments? Has he
met them? Has he reconciled those passages in
the Bible-s' He that curseth his father or moth
er shall surely be put to death 20 sHe that smi-
teth his father or mother shall surely die?" "He
that taketh the sword shall perish by the sword 20
We ask, has he reconciled these passages with
s'Whoso sheddeth mans blood by man shall his
blood be shed ?" No not by any means; but
his communication is devoted to side wipes, in
situations and direct thrusts at US. He never will
convince the public of the strength of his position
| by these means.
"Citzen'' should bear in mind that we are rer-
fectly willing to give up good portion of our
paper to the discussion of this subject, but he
must con6ne himself more closely to the question.
Our space is too valuable to be occupied by per-
so'aal illusions, for they arc not arguments and
arguments are what we are seeking.-ED.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

New TRIAL.-The Jury in the late Assault and
Battery case could not agree, there being two for
conviction and four for acquittal. new trial is
to be had this week.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

Cold WEATHER.--The weather on Saturday
morning was the coolest day of the season, the
thermometer at Sunrise standing at 26 degrees
below zero, and at 9 O'Clock it was % below
This is what we call genuine Minnesota winter
weather. Yesterday it was much warmer.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

@ Laborers are getting - per day at o ma
ha, Nebraska.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

FIRST BRIDcE-A grand celebration will take
place at Minneapolis on the 23d, in commemora-
ton Of the erection and completion at that point,
of the first Bridge across the Mississippi. We
would suggest that large sleigh party be gotten
friends that we can appreciate the beauty Of the
structure and the spirit Of enterprise which DIG
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

\ NEW TowN on THE Observation-Disclosures.
Creighton & McManus, have laid out beautiful
town on the west bank of the Mississippi, 40 miles
above st. Anthony and 80 miles below Sank Rap
ids. The place chosen is said to be very beauti-
full and the soil is exceedingly rich-interspersed
with lakes. springs, brooks and Astounding in ex-
cellent timber. 1t is in Cass County, and bears
the beautiful name of " Monticello.''
A Steam Saw Mill is soon to be started, and a
FIGURING Mill, and such Improvements will be ad-
ded in the spring, to make it desirable for per-
sons cmigrating to Minnesota to examine its
claims. The place is laid out with much care
the streets 80 and &c feet wide, and the coun-
try about it is equal to any in the Territory.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

THE MAns.-It is one of the grossest outragcs
ever pcrpctrated upon an intelligent people, for
the Postmaster General to permit such unheard
of delays and vexations concerning our nails
When Minnesota had not half the number of in
habitants it now has, we had a mail at least rs
often as once a week, but now with greater de-
mand for intelligence from the East, we can
scarcely get even mail once week. When will
fhese things cnasc2
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

THAT RAcE.-A large number of persons turned
out yesterday to witness the race between those
two 'snags" we alluded to few days SINCE
The scene took place within sight of our Office on
the Mississippi. Both "nags" were attached to
light racing buggics, and although they appeared
sic py, yet they made the snow fly behind them
The race was won by the horse owned by -.
Stakes 500. We are great people, up here in
Minnesota.
p S. A mistake. This is another race. The
race to come off, is on the 18th.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

NICHOLAS IDEA.-Persons who have recently re-
turned from st. Petersburgh, state that Nicholas
did not dream that the allied army would attempt
to take Sebastopol, at this inclement season Of
the year. He thought the English and French
Commanders possessed more sense, and he was
surprised to find them urging on measure which
would prove their total humiliation. He says
that the English and French troops cannot with
stand the severity of the weather, while the Rus
sian troops can. Thirty-two vessels of the allied
fleet have already been destroyed, while many
soldiers have been carried off by sickness. Re-
treat he considers almost impossible, and thus sit
uated, he looks upon victory as almost certain
In his present position he certainly is stronger
than before the commencement of hostilities, and
there is good reason to believe that he will yet
come off triumphantly.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

CVThe man who undertook to blast his neigh
boris prospects, used too short fuse and got
blown up himself.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

The LEGISLATURES AND TnE MEssAcE.-The Leg
islature met as usual, yesterday. The Council
transacted little businessi in the morning and ad-
journed. The House did about the same amount
and also adjourned. From present appearances
the Message will be delivered on Monday.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16
SATURDAY, JAN. Is, 1866.
MOST coNTEMPr1RLE.


The Democrat Of Friday evening contained an
article on a recent ARRAY between Governor Cor
man and Frank Collins, which exhibited a gam
CREME spirit worthy only tends in pursuit of their
victim. The article was headed with a conspic-
Gus caption, setting forth the and seemed
to gloat over it with real fendish delight. Even
the most inveterate enemies of the Governor
would have scorned to have thus forstalled public
opinion, and if we do not greatly mistake the feel
ings of this community, Gov. German Will make
more friends by that article than ever he has made
before. The whole thing is characteristic OF the
man who would strike an invalid, when on his
sick bed, and then skulk into his ambush when
fairly met. The editor of the Democrat made
nothing by his attack on us-we fear he will make
much less Nv the contemplate course pursued
towards the Executive of this Territory. We shall
see.
DEATH OF Two MINNEsoTANs.-We regret to
record the death of Joseph Wakefield, aged about
"a years, formerly of the firm of Warren Wake
field, of this city, who died at Providence Of con-
sumption.
MIR. w. was young man much respected and
bid fair to occupy high position at the Bar.
We also regret to record the death of Hugh S.
Kirk Patrick, who died suddenly at Fort Leaven-
worth. letter from our fellow townsman, DR..
j. IL. Day, thus alludes to him:
"Hugh S. Kirk Patrick died very suddenly last
Saturday. He was sitting at breakfast when a
blood vossol ruptured in his lungs: the blood
gushed out at his mouth and nose: he fell back
and was corpse in few moments"
We shall give the main features of DR.. Days
letter in our next.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

as you wished to have US. But suppose all the
Biblical commentators do agree as to the passage
under discussion, does that make it true?
There scas time when nearly all Europe be.
lieved that Kings held their power by the Divine
right; and yet because they believed so, must we
believe SO also? There Uas time when persons
were put to death in England for stealing, and it
was thought to be right, we believe the same
now? Nonsense!
Fourth.-We shall not notice the unjust stric-
lures of our correspondent on our argument on
Cain, but leave him to his enjoyment. We pass
Immediately to the position assumed by him and
proceed to consider it. He says Cain was pun
ished in sproportion to his guilt, but that he did
not receive the punishment of death, probably,
for the reason that there was no law requiring
his DEATH" Let us now ask our correspondent
whether there was any law whereby Cain should
be punished? This he does not answer, but mere
ly says that the fact of Cam "denying any
knowledge of his brother to the Almighty, showed
that he had committed hienous crime, leaving it
to be inferred of course that there must have
been law written on his heart" By this, he
admits that there sDas q law. Very we'll, then;
if there was a law written on his heart, he was
in duty bound obliged to obey that law, but he
saw fit to violate it, and God punished him with
the extreme penalty of the law-which was not
death, but with direct command that Cain should
not be put to death. So, according TO the own
argument of our correspondent, who exhibits 50
much ingenuity and cunningness, he proves the
very position We have been 40 long contending
for, viz that it was not the intention of God
that man should take the life of his fellow man.
but that vengeance belonged to him.
Many Of the advocates Of the Death Penalty
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

o. As an item of extravaganza, it is said that
a greater amount of money was paid last year on
the duties of French artificial flowers than upon
the duties paid on Railroad iron. 1t is no won
der to us that there are so many failures! As
people we are becoming too extravagant, and it