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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-09

To OUR PATRoNs.-Our news boys wish us to
return thanks for the very liberal manner in
which they were received on New YEAR's DAY.
We think none begrudse the small pittancc they
dropped into the hands of the little faithful Car
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-09

y ST. ANrHoSY.-The Republican complains Bit
terly Of the ravages of liquor in that city,, 1t
says: si 1ysd -ed tas .95 rre.T aa35g .rs-r
A few days since, We arc informed, poor de-
graded woman lay stupidity drunk in the street
for more than an hour Last Thursday night,--
or rather about o'clock in the morn;ng-t6c oc-
cupants of Central Hall building were disturbed
BY thepitcous crics Of drunken Irishman, who Law
helpiessly upon the platform, not SO far gone as
to be insensi6le to the cold, but begging carnest-
ly that they would not " let poor Pat freeze to
DEATH" Whether he had got so far himself, or
had been brought there by the wretchcs who had
taken away his strength and his dimes, we can
only guess. The gentlemen who assisted him
to his home, down to 6 Dublin," states that at
that late hour, the lights were still barping in
gros-lolo down town and probably group of
young men wcrc Prolonging their Thanksgiving
and, abusing their own health and the goodness Of
their Maker, by ahlasphemous revel over tho
glass and the carGs.
i We are sorry to say that our own city can boast
Of some such scenes, but live in hopes that tho
time is coming when it will be as disreputablc to
get drunk as II now Is to s.oal chickens OF tho
two crimes, we should prefer the latter ls1oas0
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-09

cT writer in Chambers Journal SAYS that
table-tippings and others of the so-called spirit
ual phenomena, have been known in China for
24O0 wears.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-09

ltS Some OF the young ladies say that the
times are so hard that the young men cannot pay
their addresses.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-09

Cy MIR. Joseph Mathews, 81 years of age, of
Prospect, Conn.,, was found dead in the road in
that town on Sth inst, frozen to death.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-09

CO. The St. Anthony Express appears with a
new head. We can't say that We admire it.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-09

GW After the election in Lynn, it was discover
ed that one of the newly elected Aldermen chosen
by the Know Nothings, was an Irishman.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-09

Ar the Bay State Mills in Lawrence, Mass,
there are annually manufactured four hundred
thousand shawls, valued at upwards of a million
and half of dollars. The mills consume forty
thousand pounds of wool in day, or upwards
of twelve millions year. The feeces of at least
three millions sheep are annually required to sup
ply their demand. ~ 81 .sstf.s,rt
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-09

Cy The Syracuse Journal says that on board
of the cars coming eastward from that city on
Wednesday night was an extra conductor. The
train consisted of six cars As soon as the train
was under way, gentleman commenced nt tho
third passenger car to collect fare. When tho
conductor came along the passengers all declared
that they had paid their passage. Search was inn
mcdiately made for the individual who had been
kind in assisting the conductor, and after some
time he was found seated in the front car asleep.
He had plenty of railroad tickets and money
about him. When the train arrived in Rochestcx
he was placed under arrest. ra3fs9 &
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-09

of John r. Cooke, Esq, one of the eminent law
ycrs Of Virginia.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-09

The SHOE BUsISEss is very much depressed, and
the manufacturers in Haverhll, Mass, says the
Gazette of that place, manifest no disposition to
do much. For the few last years, the business
has been very good. There will be great deal
of suffering this winter, it is feared among those
of the shoemakcrs there, who always live fully up
to their income. .,,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-09

CyF Hundreds of tons Of rags and similar ma
terial are being brought from Liverpool to the
United States.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-09

THE jackson Mercury, Mississippi, of the 9Th
inst, says The last license to retail ardent spirits
in Jackson expires to-day, and little city will
present something of an anomaly for Mississippi,
population of three or four thousand without
bar room. A few years ago jackson was famous
for revelry. t-..t t.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-09

TIE Toledo Blade states that the Grand jury
of the county of IIilsdale, Mich have found bills
of indictment against the conductors of the Mich
igan Southern road, for putting off passengers
from the cars who refused to pay charge for
fare which the people deem illegal and extortion-
ate, and for false Imprisonment, in conveying
passengers past the stations for which they were
destined. --.. ..t...r.t- " q .
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-09

CONGRESS- Nothing from Congress in conse-
qucncc of the holidays. Now they are over, we
trust something will be accomplished.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-09

AUSTRIA, ENGLAND AND FRANCE.-There is a ru-
NOR that Austria had signed treaty with En-
gland and France, but we do not credit it. If she
has, it has been to crush Hungary again. of all
nations on the earth, Austria is the most perfdi-
Gus but she will vet reap her reward.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-09

Cy The Legislature meets to day. No tel
ling when the Goveners' Message will be deliv-
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-09

ANOTHER ENBEzzLExENr IN New YoRK.-W. p.
Sacket, receiving teller of the Market Bank of
New York, is defaulter to the amount Of $25,.
600. He admitted the embczzlement, and stated
that he was sorry it was not twice as much.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-09
Reported for the Times.
MINNESOTA aLEGIsLATURE.

WEDNESDAY,, Jan. Sd, 1855.
COUNCIL.-On motion MIR. Stcarns of st. An
thony was appointed Pres. pro tenn. Hsn,sl'age T.
James Starkiy Chief Clerk; A. c. Dunn, Asst.
do; Hugh Mcconnell, Enrolling do. w. C.
johnson, Sergcant-at Arms; F. lie Mai Mes
senger; S. Nevins, Fireman; DR.. Van Ingen,
Chaplain. These officers were elected pro tenn.
On motion of Mr.. Brown, a comrnittee of two
were appointed to wait upon the House and in
form them that the Council was organized
Messrs. Brown and Murray were named as the
committee. -1efla. !ei o04E i..'
HousK.-House called to order. Prayer by the
Rev. Father Bradley. ~, ,.-ts, .s,o,. ,.,s,.c,
The members elect from the various districts
presented their credentials as follows: ,., 3D..
S. Norris, S. B. Register. f... t..s...5..r
I'd Dis.---N. A. Davis, ID. F. Brawley, c. S.
Cave, Reuben Haus, JOS. LcMay. -. ...i.....
Sd. None. t-...... ,... FL,
4th. The aggregate vote of the District gave
Mr.. Thompson majority. A communication,
however, was received from Mr.. Hugh contesting
the right of the former to the seat 5e. -
5th. James Beatty, F. Andrew. -, ,. 7.'...
9th. H. II. Sibley, d. NJ. Hanson. -,.<r b.
eth. None. ......... .......... ~. ..-
Moved and seconded that Judge Sherburnc be
requested to administer the oath of Office to the
members. -- -... ,,tr .......... &c.,
The members were then sworn .......
Hon. Ii. II. Sibley was appointed Speaker pro-
tenn. He said Gentlemen, it is due to myself on
this occasion, to say, while express my thanks
for the honor conferred upon me, to state explic-
ly, that can not be considered candidate for
any Office among you.. a.. ,.l. G
The resignation of A. j. Morgan was then read.
MIR. Bush Lott was appointed Chief Clerk pro
TEN. -f -5a'" -.i,
The Speaker remarked that there were several
Offices yet to ell, such as engrossing clerk, &c.
but such business might be we'll deferred for the
present. On motion adjourned. OF"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-09

Gov. REEDER.-Thc Detroit Tribune says that
the Governor of Kansas has not particle of
sympathy with the frc-eaters and despcradocs of
Missouri. At heart he is a sound anti slavery
man, and is most dcsirous of seeing Kansas a
Free State, Noting the present aspect of things,
he will not call the Territorial Legislature togeth-
cr this winter.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-09

BRITISH LITERATURE --We call attention to the
adv. of ssBritish Periodicals in another column.
They are considered the standard works of Eng
lish literature, and should grace the library of
every we'll read gentleman. The five works i'm
part very correct idea of thu English mind, Civ
ing free scope for the impartial reader to arrive
at Just conclusions. ...
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-09

in the 's full tide of successful experiment" and
hundreds of boys and young men now spend their
time in learning, instead of loafng as formerly.
CT The Humboldt California; Times tells of
n tree in that country which furnishes lumber
enough to build two two-story houses, each fifty
feet square, furnishes all the TIMBER plank, boards
and shingles necessary for the purpose.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-09

AGRICULTURAL SOClETY.-The members Of this
Society held their annual meeting at the Capitol
yesterday afternoon. Some thirty or forty were
present, and much apparent interest exhibited
The Society adjourned to meet at the Court House
on Wednesday next at 10 O'Clock. ..F. ..
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-09

To Mrs s. T. Moore, Mrs Julia E. Fillmore.
Mrs. c: e: Hoffman, Mrs. Anna E. Ramsey, Mrs.
E. r. Hollinshead, and IS others,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-09

FIRE At ST. LoUIs.-The extensive Rolling Mill
of Chotcau, Harrison & Vale, of St. Louis, has
been destroyed by fire, causing loss of $l60,O0O,
on which there was an insurance of $ll0.000.-
BY this fire three hundred and forty laborers have
been thrown out Of cmplOvmllt.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-11-23
The Liquor Law in Chittcn-
den County. Report OF the
Grand Jury.


The prohibtpry aw of Vermont has had
fair and thorough trial 100 iu- conn,y uhas
been enforced for Scpr past, With fnnoss
and mparaliiy. Its weight has not drop
ped with awful force and suddeunoss for one
time and then fallen through for all remain
ing time, nor crushed one evil doer, while
irampled on by other more favored offenders;
but lt has borne with steady aud even
pressure on all. Doubtless De execution
may be improved upon in time TO come bat
we know not to what portion Of our State to
look for sample of greater efficiency and
good judgment IN its enforcement
Those who supposed that the law would
entirely end the use Of strong drink, have OF
course been disappointed aud disappointed
they must be with the effects of any law
Dunkafds have continued to get drunk, and
topefs to ilpple bot the sale las been driven
into underground and secret holes the
open bar has ceased TO tempt the beginner.
or to entire from the pocket ut the laborer
on his way home from bis work, the CON
which should go for his chldrens bread.
The general good order Of our village has
been remarkable, and crime has grentig
diminished throughout the county. il b.
with pleasure that we record the good re-
suits Of the law IN this respect II anything
has been settled, it is that drunkenness is
naturally followed 10y crime, and the result
IS douhly surc since pure liquors have dis
appeared from the trade and maddenng
bruws OF drugs ard acids added their effect
20 the debnsing Influences of the alcohol -
II there had been nodmiuution Of crime,
we could hardly escape the conclusion that,
sVhafpNar tutubf ln thn oufsftla apn.aranrae
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-11-23
CONGRESS-.


. OiNt A4NlI4A lON VT I III llllNf.
The election of minority at The House
Of Representatives 10 Congros :hr,urh r.
desperate contest, and 10 many States after
months Of labor and sacrifice. wll move of
no avail, of no practical benefit, unless the
organization Of the House is secured. Con.
gress meets one week from Monday. The
Speaker appoints the committees. who shane
the legislation, and IN fact control il. Il is
especially necessary that the committee on
elections be secured, that the gross frauds
aud outrage in Kansas shall not be- sanctions
ed but condemned by the rejection Of Whit
field.
But evidence daily ihickens to show that
the traditional crcduity, fckleness. dlstrac-
ton and imbccility which have left the great
North always at the mercy OF the compact.
desperate and more determined South. will
be again displayed ana the large MAJORITY
Ind itself PROSTATE. powerless an disgracod
before It's master.
There is only one way TO avert 1t. and
that is TO agree upon some common plan of
action and abide by it, II will be necessary
TO let bygones 60, and not rake open the en-
bers Of the forgotten past of mans history.
II he is true now, lf his principles come UP
TO the common test. he is a ht candidate
Whot bis an'ecedents have been. what views
he holds on outside or collateral issues.
should not be taken into account
Then there should be 100 concession. no
compromise of an iota Of principle The
house was chosen. each ana almost every
member of The majority. on distinct autapou-
Ism 10 the administration on ITS Kansas poli-
cy. and on The question whether any more
slave states shall be added 10 the union
No more slave states" s the doctrine of
the people, and no compromise should be
listened to which allows an organization on
any other issue No man should be speak
or, clerk, sergeant-at-arms. or chairrnqn of
any iurorteet aon',,,soo, who Is not distinct
" opposed TO the admission 90 moro slave
states Fortunately the action Of the rep
FesentatFe rs now rendered transparent to
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-11-23

CouHesies dmong Scientific Men II is
pleasing TO notice, while the warlike portions
Of the population Of France and Russia are
endeavoring to destroy each other, that the
scientific men Of both countries are still de.
sirous to fratenize The Society Of Natur-
alists, Of Moscow, has just made known to
the French Academy of Sciences that thew
intend to hold their fifteenth anniversary on
the 2d Of December, at Moscow, and invite
the latter to D. present by their usual depu-
taton of members, and add, 4" If you can.
not honor us with your presence on that oc
casion, we beg Of you, Mt least, to let your
Society be represented by presents OF works,
or the transmission of papers," This cour-
teous utmaton was lavorably entertained
by the Academy of Sciences.
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The Advantages Secured

by becoming mumhof Of this Associatioa, are
lH All persons receive The JaA ralne u thar sub
sePteHs al ne SUIT ia the shape Of sterling Magazine
Lnefntufn.
FL Zach member Is contributing tow ards purchasing
cho,oe ofks OF Ar, heh are be among
themselves aud are at the same time encouraging the
Asis OF ihs country, Disturbing thousands OF dollars
through its agency
Per-ons rfmaiiag fan5s for mbership, will please
ave thel poet ges asdrsss "a f4 sisuUg the month
they wish me Magazine 10 commthcs, hgd have ihr
letter registered "a lie Poet office 10 pfeveu sss
the receipt Of (which csT,deate OF membership,
geihef ~nh ths Masazine dasIed, Val be forwarded
60 any part vt The couulFY
ihOse vao purchase Magazines al Bookstores, will
observe that by oining ths Assoolat0n tAey
ihe Aagaiins aaa Tree Tisksi The aaHual distribution,
all al The same pace they now pay for The Magazine
aioEt.
Beautifully illustrated Catalogues giving full de-
scrirtions, scat free on application.
fur Membership, address
q. l.. DERBY, Actuafy y. A. A.
Atsthcr OF the priucpsl okess-
"kniokefbock~f igax,ee " Office, 3is Broadway,
Nc~ Nofk. or, Wealefa uthce, loo wate, street,
aandusky, o. tx:6w.
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Rumors of War.

The readers of the foreign news will see
tina. the people of Great Britain have been
seriously alarmed by rumors Of war between
Great Britain and the United States. In
Truth, the panic was quite general IN Eng
land: but we notice that the iomenters of Il
are particular 10 condemn he British minus
TN ior the business. This is the key to the
whole story; it was started for political eff
feet On this side of The water, nobody has
yet been seriously frightened,
OGcmi.-The Washington Union of the
Iiih, concludes q scul-uiicial article on our
relations with England as follows:
We are satisfied, upon such inquiry as
we have been able TO make. that no cause
inducemeui, or plausible preteXt Of war, or
even OF serious misunderstanding, can be
found IN any question now pending between
the two countries; and that, therefore, no
apprehension on the subject need be enter
tanned by the frien OF peace, either IN
Great Britain or in the United States"
We believe this To be the simple truth,
aud based as the statement is upon the best
sources Of information, it ought to be quiet
ing IN its effects upon the public mind.
The War Rumors.-Was hlngton, Nov. L..
The Union of this morning says des-
patches bv the Pacific confirm the assurances
that there Is nothing whatever IN the dlplo-
matte relations between Great Britain and
the United states which need awaken mo
ment's sohcitude on this side of the water.
The Central American question is subject
of earnest discussion and very serious dlt-
ference on some points, bat that difference is
still a matter belonging to negotiation. The
Union SAYS also that the despatch OF the
British fleet to the West India station was
probably caused by the alarm produced by
the British Consurs mistake in relation to
the barque Maury. The Union also gives
positive denial TO the statement of the Lon
don Times that Mr.. Buchanan had express
ed sympathy with the English Government.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-11-23
LOOK At THIS.

THE subscriber would respectfully Inform the pub
c that he will sell, io~ tofsrs, his very pleas
ant sfaud located .hr tamulie ouute Plank Road
one mie North Of the village IN Waterbury, and one
half aile from tho Railroad Depot, consisting Of
very good tneafy pew) House, Noodshed and Barn
all handsomey finished and painted, and good son
wster brought in lead pife TO both house and bsfr,
together win about tweniy OF good laud nearly
halt being oxcellant interta-and al conveniently
situated TO accommodate the buildings. Also about
si1uy-hve acres Of excellent timber iand, situated
within four miles on good road, will he sold with
The above laru IL wished tor.
-ALSO-
Adjoining, and within thifiy rods Of The buildings
above described, there Il the beautiful aud
safe falls Tor machinery that be found tho
country, with thirty foe fall a stream large enough
TO do good business, except M time Of dfouth,
which rs anew building 20 BY % feet, permanent
wall sthndiny soid rock, and the building covered
on the outside, with about hundred rods of land
sod house Tor tenant on the same. Al Of which 10
offered Tor sale low rate by tho owner, II asus
Parker. GEO. ". UtLLINGHAM.
Nsterba'y, Nov. G, ls55 62
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-11-23

There was a riot at Bath, Me-, on Sunday
last HE Catholics of that city attempted
to hold religious services appropriate 10 lay
ing the corner stone of new church, but
were proyested by Towdyism and violence.
The Catholics, finding they would be oppos-
ed IN their services, quietly Nl,hdrew by or
der of their Bishop, aud left the mob in pos
session OF the field.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-11-23

denies That liberty, ns Wen hs INC Us lhe
br,hfieht Of every human belng,-we leave
them to their own blindness. The people Of
Vermont do not believe SO, their fathers
did not believe so,--nelher will their chll-
dren. Neither sha! we discuss the bearings
of slavery on those who individually stand ia
the relation of master and slave, nor stop TO
say what the people OF those states where 1t
prevails, ought TO do IN the premises. The
morast and the statesman nave there a
broad field for earnest and dispassonate
labor. and to them we must leave 1t. There
are, however, considerations belonging 10
the subject which come appropriately within
our duty as members ui the General Assem-
bly of the State, which we VIII briefly no
ticc.
The influence of slavery on the economy
Of the entire nation is great every way, and
as a State, as well as individual members of
the nation. we have a great concern IN that
matter. The history of the world shows,
that whenever nation has allowed system
q f slavery to exist within IT, national weak
ness, corruption and degradation, have been
the sure and disastrous result The expe-
Renee Of our own country thus far is no
exception and, unless a stop can be put to
its growing influence. the omcns for our ma
tonal future are such as the patriot cannot
look at, without The gloomiest lorebodngs.
ln the early history Of the world the nat
u-al influences of slavery made their way
slowly, mud ages passed away before q
naton'- Inc was dried up by ITS POISONOUS
breath. Two generations Of men have
scarcely passed off since Our national exist
ence begun, and already the paug Of suilo-
cation Is felt TO be gathering around ITS
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-11-23
JAMES HALE's Estate.

STATE or VERMONT TN PRCBATE Court,
Washngton pistfiet, r :. L holden at Montpelisr'
~ aud Ton said district, on the 10Th day of November
d. 1854 y -
MRS EuNlrE HALE sdminstratriK on tho estate
OF James Hale, late OF Hare In said district
masses nppirai inn 10 SAID touit to extend tho time
hcfeoi'e allowed her a. ply the debts due from said
estate Hhd q" render hor administration account until
some hume dV Wheioupon it Is ordered b. said court
that SAID application ho hoard the Probate Office 10
i further ufdered that notice be given 10 ali per.on.
conc9in'd 10y he publication OF this order, In the Yer
mont aichau stare Juurnnl, printed at Mo ipoier
three weeks successiyely, fore said hearing.
~ tho tourt--Auest
~. ID u AInnnII
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-11-23

Washington, Nor l6.-Com. Pddding's
" Instrucii0ns."- l he Secretary Of the Navy
withheld the instructions To Commodore
Pauding, until the arriyalof the Pacific, and
in consequence OF The receipt of official intel
ligeuce from England, assuring our govern
ment that the despatch OF the British squa-
dron to the West India station has no refer
ence to Central American matters, nor any
object IN relation TO the United states, only
Que vessel of the Home Squadron will pro-
coed TO Nicaragua, and that Is to be the flag
ship Potomac, with Commodore Paulding IN
charge of the general interests Of the u.
States.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-11-23
DRatbg.

In Penrham, Nov G. Ms Rosey Moniu, wife of
leonard johnson, IN the 53th year of her aEe Ne
flvrth hi- bvioNed sleeps
10 nauylile, Nov 5, Nehemiah Bsb,ock Fsn for,
merry OF Cabot, W, aged IS wears
10 feh' ham, Nov 2 very suddenly, Col Peter Laird
iutmerlf uf Barnet, aged - yeaGs.
ln Jackson, Iowa, Sept. "a. of typhoid fever MIR
james Warden, OF Barnet, aged 20 years.