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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

The WESTERN JOURNAL This monthly Maya
zine, published by NJ. Tarver and II. Cobb, of
St. Louis, was laid on our table yesterday by H.
Cobb, Esq, who is now in this city on Railroad
business. The Journal is devoted to Agriculture,
Manufactures, Mechanic Arts, Internal Improve
ments, Commerce, Public Policy, and Polite
Literature, thus embracing a variety of impor-
tant interesting and useful subjects. Every man
in tho Territory should at once subscribe for it,
Price $3,o0per annum. Subscriptions taken at
this office.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

SHIRT MAKING IN NEW YoRK.-A New York
paper says, the standard price for making shirts
is IL l-2 cents, and the garment must be we'll
mace, as it has to undergo a thorough inspection,
with bosom and collar-bringing from one dollar
AMI twelve and half cents, to one dollar and
twenty-five cents at retail. The material in these
shirts cost probably about thirty and a
half cents; SO that the total cost is fifty cents,
which leaves clear profit to the employer of
one-half at least for the purchase of the material
the cutting, and the sale. Two of these garments
are, no doubt full days work, making the ex-
tent of the weekly earnings one dollar and half
With this miserable pittance many of them have
to feed small families, pay house rent, and clothe
themselves and children 1t is needless to say
that it cannot be done, and the consequence is
large amount of misery and restitution.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

GY Five hundred and thirteen vessels have
been built in Mcdford, Massachusetts,, between
tho years 1900 and 1855, with aggregate of
two hundred and thirty4wo thousand and six
tons and at a cost, according to the estimate of
forty five dollars per ton, of ten millions four
hundred and forty-nine thousand two hundred
and seventy dollars. The greatest number con
structcd in any one yard is one hundred and
eighty-fve and in any single year, thirty. That
year was 1S45.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

CT In the year 1874. the Legislature of Penn
sylvania, to abolish practice then prevailing,
passed the following resolution, after considerable
opposition :-''That hereafter no member shall
como into the chamber bare-footed, nor eat his
bread and cheese on the steps of the Capitol.,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

CO The Wisconsin River is now up at high
water mark and vast quantities of lumber are now
running out.
The last of $50 RATS, containing over 5000 900
feet, and the property of one company, passed the
Del!s on the 2nd inst. 1t is contracted ut St.
Louis, for 5000, per 1000.
-, The upper Mississippi is full of lumber, and on
Black River alone there are %, 100000, of logs
running out.-Baroboo Democrat.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

CO The widow of Count Batthyany, after ee-
ding all her fortune to her heirs, and distributing
$1,000 forms to her domestics, has entered the
convent of the Sisters of Mercy, founded BY her
at Pinka6eld, upon the frontiers of Hungary
She assumes the name of " Sister Fanny"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

FIGHT ON THE PLAINs.-We learn from a
reliable source that great battle recently oc-
CURED on the Plains north west of us, between
party OF Red River Hunters and a war party
OF Yancton Sioux. We have no particulars,
but several on both sides are said to have been
killed and wounded.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

WINsLow HousE.-Mr. p. E. Dorsey Of the
Winslow House, is now spending considerable
money in painting, papering and otherwise fit
ting up his house for the comfort and conven-
fence of travellers, and has employed two young
men to traverse the river on the regular packet
line Of boats, to take charge Of travellers bag
gage, see that it is properly cared for and con-
veyed to the house. This will be great con-
venience to persons visiting the Territory, and
prevent misunderstanding that might occur on
landing at the levee. His regular charge is
50 per day.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

INFANrICIDE AND SUlCIDE.-A lady named Shur-
ran, of Poscy township, Fayette county, Ind,
went last week to a creek with her child, about
one year old, and there drowned both herself
and the child.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

CO Mr.. Ben umin Crane, of Pine Brook, N. j.,
recently found land turtle on his farm, marked
''N. s., Ill.," one hundred and forty four years
ago. Mr.. Crane is Of the opinion that it was mark
cd by one Of the first settlers OF the place.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

RETURN OF A PArRIoT.-Mr. John Gilman, an
American, who was sent to Van Dieman's Land
for being connected with the Canadian disturban-
ces of 1888, has been liberated by the British
Government, and has returned to his home after
a captiyty of seventeen Years.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

A LONG TRAIN.-On Friday Of the week be.
fore last the engine Volcano, drew tain OF
sixty cars from Era to Buffalo, on the Lake
Shore Road, and run up to time. There were
nine cars of sheep, containing $50 head, val
ued at $3.50; three of hogs, containing $40
head, valued at 4, l60; fifty of cattle, contain
ing 500 head, valued at $4,000. The total
value Of the stock upon the train was $50, 900.
twenty-five men were employed upon the train.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

Co There was prize fight day or two ago,
near McDowcll's College, for 800, a side, be-
tween Paul Langton and French Joe. After two
short rounds Joe knocked under.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

GT FINED SOL. Morgan, keeper of the
Cottage Home Saloon, was nrraigncd before the
police court of this city Wednesday last, for
keeping disorderly, noisy house. lie was con-
victcd, and fined $50, and ordered to stand com
mitted until sentence performed.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

CYT The merchants of Boston held meeting
on the Goth inst, in testimony of their respect for
the late Abbott Lawrence.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

CT The Appleton; Winnebaso county, Cres-
cent, says that the wheat crop of Wisconsin this
year Will amount to 20,0O0. 900 bushels.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

CO At meeting of the members of the
American Bible Society in New York, on the I'd
inst, a lot CT Bibles and religious books were
granted, ''upon special oppleation,' for the use
of tho slaves in Tennessee.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

ca Mrs. Frost, widow of the late Jonathan
Frost, of New Braintree, absentcd herself from
her house last week, Thursday. Not returning,
search was made for her, when she was found dead
IN large cistern near the premises. To get into
it, she forced herself through hole ten inches
square.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

TRUE.-A lady says, ''Thc secret YOU dare
not tell your mother is dangerous secret, and
one that will be likely to bring you to SORROW"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

FRosT.-Thc Chicago Tribune mentions the &C.
currence of frost in that vicinity on Thursday
night last, the 18th inst.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

BRITISH SLAvEnoLDERs.-A petition has been
presented to the British House of Lords, setting
forth that there are at the present time several
British subjects prorrietors of plantations and
slaves in the colony of Surinam, Dutch Guiana,
and that one of the British shareholders now occu.
pies high Official position under Her Majesty's
Government.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

Gopr's LApY's BooK.-The September number
Of this regular monthly, reached us this morning,
and MS on former occasions, We have submitted it
to our intended better-half, who, after examining
it closely, pronounced it good, particularly the
fashion plates.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

CO At Norfolk and Portsmouth. in III. state
OF Virginia, the yellow fever is increasing, and
over seven thousand people have died.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

CHANGED HANDs.-The Smelling house has
lately changed hands. 1t is now kept by E.
A. sprague, who has had some experience in the
business, and will probably make an attentive
landlord. His card is in another column.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

CT $780, % has been raised in Washington
for the Portsmouth sufferers
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

CT virtuous love is wholesome. Therefore
be virtuousto make thysef worthy of self love.
Not of course that thou art thereby prevented
from loving somebody else.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

FIRE.-A destructive fire occurred at Lewiston
Falls, on Friday the 18th inst. Property to the
amount of 100000 was destroyed.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

CT The Western Tablet, the ONLY Roman
Catholic newspaper published in Illinois, and the
official organ Of the Catolic Bishop of Chicago has
expired for want of support.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

60 1921 persons have petitioned the I'm
perial Parliament FOR bill abolishing the sale of
alcoholic drinks on Sunday.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

CT The Cincinnati steamboat Inspectors sus-
pended the license of Jacob Ketchum, engineer on
the stamer Lancaster, for thirty days for neglect
OF duty. The boat burst steam pipe few days
auo
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

Csy Accounts from Galveston state that Wcs-
tern Texas is flooded by continuation Of heavy
rains, and apprehensions were felt for the cotton
crop, which was fully three weeks behnd-hand.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

Go The total number of applications for land
warrants received up to August, !, was 20, 900,
and the number of warrants issued l6, ass.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

HE ANERicAN.-The American is now being
painted over and undergoing other repairs. 1t
makes the house look much more lively.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

CT 1t is said that the Isabella grape fourishes
in Minnesota, as far north as St. Paul.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

CO 1t is rare to find ground which produces
nothing; if it is not covered with flowers, fruit,
trees, and grain it produces briars and vines. Ii
is the same with man, if he 10 not virtuous he be-
comes vicious.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

CT sentimental chap intends to petition
Congress for an act to improve the " channels OF
Affections" that henccforth the course of true
love may run smooth.o
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

CO The steamer City Belle arrived yesterday
morning with large cargo. She lay at the Le-
wee until evening when she departed for Galena.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

CO 1t is with old bachelors as it is with old
wood: hard to get them started, but when they
do take fame they burn prodigiously.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

CO Happiness can be made quite as we'll OF
cheap material as of dear ones.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

"a VIM. Walker, a half breed of the wyondot
tribe Of Indians, is spoken Of a. candidate for
Congress in Kansas.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

EDINBURGH REvIEw.-This Review has just now
reached US, and contains some of the ablest and
most instructive articles that we have read for a
long time. 1t is decidedly good work, and
every man should be a subscriber; its cost per
annum is $500, but those wishing to receive this
with any of the other Reviews published by the
same house, can, by ordering them together, get
them at much cheaper rate.
Any one Review or Blackwood, So a year,
Blackwood and one Reviewer any two Reviews,
s.. The four Reviews and Blackwooi, $lO.-
Four copies to one address, $50.
Postage (Which should be paid quarterly in ad-
vance) on the four Reviews and Blackwood to any
Post Office in the United States, only 50 cents a
year. Namely IA cents year on each Re-
view. and 81 cents year on Blackwood. Ad-
Dress l.. Scott & Co., Publishers, "a Gold street,
corner of Fulton, n. Y.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

CT Six hundred and twenty-three persons
died in New York city in one week.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

CT The Rockland Cotton Mill has been de-
stroyed by fire.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

New MARBLE.-Mr. Amidon, marble man.
uactorer of this city, has just recievd large
supply of marble from the east, and is prepared
to fill all orders given him in his line of bust
ness.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

Cy young man named George Fields has
been convicted in Columbus county, South CARROLL
ma. of mansaughter, and sentenced to be branded
and imprisoned six months. lie is only about 10
wears of are.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

SsS~ l.. c. Dayton, Esq, of St. Paul, has
returned home after an absence of about four
weeks
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

LADY FRANKLiN.-The Lady Franklin arrived
Saturday night and left the following day. Not
outstanding her being delayed on the bar below,
for several hours she came through nearly in time.
Her commander, Capt Malin, and clerk, Mr.. Hal
lilay, are efficient, accommodating Gentlemen, and
deserve the confidence and respect of the travelling
public. Mr. Halliday, is steady, promising young
man and will probably soon have the command
of one of our river boats himself
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

ESs% Hon. w. A. Mosely left this city on
Saturday evening last, on board the Galena-
He arrived on Friday in company with L. c.
Dayton, Esq, from Superior City.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

LABoR.-lt was a remark of Socrates, and also
to labor.''
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

Cy~ The Orleans Republi can states that the
bulk of the ''cxtra Genesee'' wheat sold in that
market during the past winter and spring came
from Canada.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

.cv Money is defined to be composition for
taking stains out Of mans character.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

DRUNKEHNEss.-It almost daily falls to our lot
to make mention of some drunken ARRAY that
either in the saloons or streets of our city.
On Friday night last we were awakened from
sleep by noise in the saloon on Fort street.
Some twenty or thirty men were quarrcling and
ishtns-thcir dcmoni &c yells and hollerin. was
perfectly shameful, and yet up to the present
moment we have heard of no action being taken
to prevent like occurrence at any future period.
Morgan was arrested last week for keeping a
dsorderly, noisy house, and fined $50, Why
fine one man and let another 20 unpublished?
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28
MONDAY, AUGUST 81, 1866.
THE wINONA ARGUS,


The Winona Argus, like other rotten hulks OF
tho old parties, seems very tender-footed uponthe
question of the dissolution of the Wing party
So it always is with parties that have battened
upon the old trunk. Having no vitality of their
own, they sink to their native level, as soon as
their supporting prop is taken away. The whine
of the Argus, is like the cry of the bats, when
daylight drives them to their caves. Every one
but the blind in either party, must see that there
is now no party questions between the Wings and
Democrats, before the country. The entire as
pect of affairs has been changed, and new and a
farming issues have been thrust upon the public
mind, by the Slavery propagandists of the South,
aided and abetted by the traitors OF the North,
who have sold free Territory into Slavery, as Jo-
seph was sold by his brothers. A nefarious and
treacherous assault has been made upon the fun
damen,al principles of human freedom and the
sacred rights of suffrage, by Unreasonable conspr-
acy, between the occ-seekers of the North and the
Shareholders of the South. Solemn cOmpacts
have been broken-good faith has been violated.
and our sister Territories of the West have been
driven to the very brink of civil war. The faith
of good men in the institutions of our fathers has
been shaken; and in this crisis, the people look
to a new party to combat the wilcs OF the times
which will not be shaken by party ties or usages
such party as arose in the days of the Revolu'
ton, when our fathers marched forth to declare
their liberty and .vipdieate their honor. TIT
freemen of the Republicwe stand upon the de-
| fensive-we have unfurled our banner. and its
broad folds wave in the breeze, and upon it is in
scribed, in letters of fre-Republicans. GU
watch-word is Liberty, free and equal suffrage
and the Constitution and we shall conquer, TO,
our course is just, and an approving Heave'
smiles upon US.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28

GY Mr.. p. L. Dorsey, of the W;nslow House,
has purchased span of horses, harness and ON
nibus, at an expense of 81 900, for the purpose
OF conveying passengers to and from his House
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-28


who live by letting money. What think you, my
love, of paying fifty or sixty dollars for the use
of hundred ?''
is it possible, Edward, any one can have the
heart to charge much for the use of money
The poor people they will surely suffer and lose
their claims beside."
"I wish was President" added Edward with
sigh, and after remaining for u long while 81
lent.
"What would you do, love ?'' asked his wife.
81 would let the settlers on government land
who wish it, have FIVE years to pay for their land,
replied he, g charging them legal interest on the
price of the land, it would put an end to the ex-
cessive usury now taken by men who have no
other way of getting living; and the poor set.
tiers would have chance to pay without suffer-
ing SO many privatons the first years of their life
in a new country.
That would suit me better,'' said his wife,
" than to have government give us the land, as
some propose. If we had FIVE years to pay in,
you could make this room quite warm and com.
Portable, could you not, my love, 90 Intercepted
Alice.
Is Yes DEAR" replied Edward, sand buy you
another cow, and me pair of oxen to assist in
clearing and breaking our land"
SCENE 4th. Large and comfortable loq cabins
grain and hay stacks, cattle, pigs, and poultry
not far of. Inside, Breakfass table gToaning
Nth the produce Of the farm, soaiting to be
eaten by a robust looking farmer, vife, nine
children, and four or free hired men. Comfor-
foble lounges, chairs, and bureaus, hare
taken the place Of The ennigrant furniture.
"Inever felt 50 happy bcfere," said the farmer.
What's the matter with ys, John ?" asked
his wife.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-05-22

Elk CONSUL SANDERS ON LETTER WRIr1SG.-
We published yesterday an interesting mani
festo from ex-Consul Sanders, giving some i'm
portant information to the democrats of Vir-
ginia. Elk, Consul Sanders has laid down the
law in the most orthodox style, and it seems
that this letter is to be taken as chart where
by the democracy of the Old Dominion is to
steer. The ex-Consul is an apt letter writer,
and has often enlightened us on dark points of
foreign policy. Now that he has turned his at
tention to affairs about home, we would request
him to devote some little time to toe following
import nt and interesting topics, and give US
series of letters there on:-
First-On the philosophy and sentiment of
BaInum's baby show.
Second--On the principles involved in, and
the results attained by the recent publications
from the Academy of Music.
Tbird--On the position, character and stand
ing Of George Downing, and the effect that
good oysters have on the system at this time
of the year.
Fourth--On the diplomatic ability and stra-
tegic skill in love, war, opera and music ex-
hibited by the Chevalier Wikoff.
Fifth--On the qualifications and capacity of
Joseph Hiss, who was recently expelled from
the Legislature of Massachusetts,, as q tenn
perance advocate or lecturer on female moral
reform and the rights of women.
Sixth-On the expedieney and propriety Of
Mrs. Patterson, whose bill for meat drink and
lodging at the hotel in Lowell was paid by the
Legislature of Massachusetts,, assisting Mr..
Hiss in his labors.
We trust that ex-Consul Sanders will not
delay in the sza2.isation Of these important
and deeply interesting topics. The press stops
until they are properly explained by him.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-05-22

PURIFYING THE VINO PARTY--We call the
attention of the politicians Of all part to the
proclamation in another column calling for
reconstruction of the New York WING party
upon sound and honest principles. The projec-
tors of this movement propose shut up the
Broadway House, to disband its trained gangs
of hired DULLES and ruflians: and to put an end
to this system oftrading with "black spirits and
white, blue spirits and grey" for the spoils.
This 10 most tremendous undertaking, and is
commenced somewhat late in the afternoon of
the wing dynasty but still the move is good
one, and we hope that by the honest whigsi it
will be followed up with energy, even If it
should carry them into the Know Nothing
camp.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-05-22
Cricket.

Yesterday the opening day of the Newark cricket
ing and the members and their friends mustered strong
the occasion The ground is situated the left
of the track about ten minutes walk beyond the Chest
nut street depot is beautiful level fea, Of about
Eve acres and WHEN they have finished sodding it win
be all they can DESIRE The club have leased it for five
years. A match was played between the members,
twelve a sde and though the not large,
they played well, especially Ralph Jefferson (who made
beautiful four hi) ]. Jefferson, Wurts and Hedges.
Smith excellent long stop, on Everson's side,
while wurts did not fill the post on JeTerson's
side quite so WELL The Eyes and wdes certainly won
the match. TIE folio wing is the score:--