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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

ENGLAND AND IRELAND.-The New York
Daily Times has the following story from
Washington 80. ~.
The British Representative here has discov.
cred a secret circular of the Irish Emigrant
Aid Association, whose object is to aid Ireland
to free herself from Engands rule, while the
latter is engaged in the Eastern war. Britain
is seriously alarmed, and beseeches the Presi-
dent to take instant measures to free Ireland
from the Irish. j.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

AN EDIToRIAL SNow-BALL.-We saw one
of the editorial fraternity popped in the eye
yesterday by SNOWFALL from mischievous
boy. The cigar of our friend was knocked
from his mouth, his nose somewhat put out and
his temper irritated. When next you 60 out
a-sleighing, neighbor Goodrich, you should put
on your best specs.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01
Suicide of a Mincralo:i.t.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 10.
E. Dubset, an eminent Mineralogist, of North
Carolina, committed suicide by cutting his throat,
at his hotel in this city, this morning, on account
of pecuniary embarrassments. He was this dis
coyerer of gold in North Carolina. .... .
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01
Ex-Poytmaster Kendall.

New York, Nov. 10.
Ex-Postmastcr Kendall, of New Orleans, has
been tried therc for embezzlement. The jury
failed to agree-1l for acquittal. His counsel re-
quested an immediate second trial, but the prose-
cutting attorneys had it postponed to the April
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

LouIs1ANA.-This State has gone for the
Democracy, instead Of for the Know Nothings,
as it has been previously reported. The entire
Democratic ticket for State officers is elected,
and three members to Congress---one Know
Nothing. Slavery was the test. Its greatest
devotees were successful.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

AMUSING That funny paper, the Pioneer
and Democrat, short time since announced to
its readers, that it was ahead of its cotempora-
ries in the publication of the St. Louis Railroad
tragedy, when the truth was, it was not. Yes
terday it published the same news which ap-
peared in the Times of last Friday, and heads
the articles" The latest news" The Pioneer
is really funnv paper!
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

Some old Bach in the Danbury Conn.
Times, suggested that the ladies take off their
bonnets when they attend church, lectures, SC.
which called forth the following poetic efusion
from one Of the fair ones. We admire her
spunk:
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

LIABILITY OF RAILWAY SrocKHoLDERs.-A late
Toronto paper has the following in regard to the
liability of railway stockholders A decision
was made in one of the courts at Brantford, G..
w., in case of Moore VS.. Kirkland. The decis-
ion was to the effect that share holder in a
public company who has not paid up bis stock is
liable to any creditor of the company to the extent
of his arrears. Mr.. Kirkland appears as the hold
of ten shares in the Buffalo, Brantford and
Goodrich Railroad, which have not been paid up.
Mr.. Moore, creditor Of the company, sued for
the amount with interest and, notwithstanding
an able defence, he obtained verdict for the full
amount claimed---E55 IS.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

CONCERT THIS EvENING.-Remembcr the
Concert of the Hutchinson Family this eve
ming, at the Presbyterian Church. You may
never have an opportunity to hear them again.
They present an excellent programme, and as
Judson has recovered from his sickness, an ex-
cellent entertainment may be expected.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

BY ExrREss.-Winne & Cooley have re-
ceived a fine assortment of cloths, Cassimeres,
Vestings, &c. &c. by Express. The gentle
men should call and examine them and then
procure q genteel suit.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

ACCIDENT ON THE HARLEM RAILROAD
In another column we give the particulars Of
singular accident which occurred on the Har-
lem Railroad on Monday night, the 12th.-
-Four cars were blown off the track, one pas
senger killed, and seventeen wounded. OF
thirty persons on the train, more than one half
were injured. ,..
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

BasT Another beautiful day yesterday
Plenty Of fun in the streets and considerable
activity in horse flesh.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

tY- The Tribune says that the citizens of
New York have contributed $4,000 for the re-
lief of the sufferers of Norfolk and Ports
mouth. This exhibits noble spirit.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

PHILADELPHIA, Nov.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 10.
The letter bag for Buffalo for this morning, was
cut open and raed of its contents, above the Tren-
ton Railroad Depot. Supposed to be the bag
made up yesterday, at the Philadclphia Post Of
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01
A Gleri6eatiou
RocHrsrxR. Nov

: ROCHESTER, Nov. 19.
The American Party is having triumphant
glor6cation this evening, in honor of recent State
victories. Great enthusiasm prevails.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01
CHARLESTON. Noy.l.

The Council of the American Party in this
State recommends subordinate Lodges to disband,
and absolye members from obligations.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

A CHIEF ENGINEER.-We learn that at the
meeting of the Hook & Ladder Company on
Monday evening, the names of three persons
were proposed as Chief Engineer and assist
ants, to direct at fires. The Common Council
will probably ratify the nominations and the
gentlemen will be duly empowered to act. The
suggestion of the necessity Of such officers,
was advanced by the Times soon after the last
fire, and we are glad to find the gallant fremen
acting so readily in the premises.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

e@ Several parts Of Ohio are said to be
afflicted with sickness unparalleled in the his
tory Of the State. II is not confined to partic-
ular localities, but appears to be general, on
the hills as well as in the country. In Central
Ohio, where the chills were never before known,
they have been shaking the people most cor
daily.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

AMERICAN INsTIrurE.-The Fair Of the
American Institute, New York City, closed on
the 18th. 1t has been one Of the most sue
cessful Fairs ever held, the netreceipts amount
ing to not less than $4,000.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

A PRorEsr.-Rev. E. ID. Neill, former pas
tor of the Presbyterian Church of this city
protests in the Pioneer, against opening the
house Of God for secular purposes. such as fol
Concerts, lectures, sc. He says:
"The writer would not be presumptous, bu
nearly eight thousand dollars passed through his
hands for the erection of that edifice.
Four thousand were given by personal
friends in Philadelphia, and the balance l loan.
ed. If every dollar had a voice it would cry
out against the thoughtessness that has been
manifested by the secular corporation of the
Church, and the present Misrepresentation Of
the edifice."
Mr.. Neill adds:
81 would not wound the feelings of the
Hutchinsons. They have been spoken of as
estilnable men. AS their songs evince, they
are New England men all over. They have
been taught to love responsibility, and they
know that Concert in Church, gives pres.
tige" and places money in the pocket"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

ErrEcrs OF Rux.-Every day our exchanges
contain accounts of horrible murders from the eff
fccts Of Rum. The following we find in the New
York Sun in the town of Mount Pleasant, Tenn,
on the morning of October 18th, benson R.
Moore, planter, while intoxicated, took revolt
yer and went into the yard, where, seeing his
daughter, he deliberately fired at her, but missed
her. His son, young man, seeing the act, star
ted to prevent another shot at his sister, when
Moore turned and fred at the young man and
killed him instantly. The wretched man then
went into an adjoining enclosure, and ccncealing
himself in the grass, inflicted deep cut on each
arm, sevcring the arteries, with view of taking
his own life. The blood was stopped however,
and the murderer was saved, probably for more
terrible fate. There was no cause assigned for
the terrible deed other the maddening effects of
liquor.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

GAs.-That there is a great quantity Of gas
in this city, which is of itself darkness and
misleads, is fixed fact, but the gas used in
Wren s. Grof's store gives clear, brilliant
light-no humbug about it, neither is there
anything new in the nature Of the gas itself
it is carbonated hydrogen gas, and nothing
more nor less. The method Of generating it
is a new invention, and is so constructed that
its cost, capacity and simple arrangement,
bring it within the reach Of every one who
has the means to use lights at all, while the
cost of the lights is very materially reduced
1t needs but bare inspection to convince the
most skeptical of its utility. F.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

ca The following incident is related of the
late Mr.. Webster's courtship. He was then a
young lawyer in Portsmouth, N. II. At one Of
his visits to Miss Grace Fletcher, he had, proba-
bly, with view of combining utility and enjoy
ment, been holding skeins Of silk thread for her,
when suddenly he stopped, saying. "Grace, we
have thus been engaged in tieing knots; let us
see if we can tie knet, one which will not unite
for lifetime" He then took q piece Of tape,
and, after beginning knot of q peculiar kind,
gave it to her to complete. This was the ceremo-
ny and ratification of their engagement. And
now in little box, marked BY BIN with the
words ssPrecious Documents" containing the
letters Of bis early courtship, this unique memo
rial is still to be found. The knot has never
been untide. 1880.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

ca We clip the following from the Columbus
(Ga.) Sentinel: There is in this vicinity blind
negro boy, only six years old. the property James
N. Bethune, of the Corner Stone, who exhibits
the most wonderful capacity for music, and is
able to play almost any piece, even the most diff
cult, ON the pisno forte, after hearing it once or
twice He has never been instructed in music !;
bis knowledge of the science il, therefore, in-
stinctive. He has the most intense passion for
music, and exhibits the greatest emotion during
his performance. We have never seen 20 won
derful musical prodigy before.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

0TIf you want to make young buck feel AZ
If he were walking on thorns, tell him that Julia
called him the handsomest man in town-that
Clara adores bis moustache--- and that Annabella
says that---wel---she hadn't ought to--ah---oh
but she really thinks he's irresistible.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

New ORLEASs, Nov. II.
Cotton advanced one-half and ne-fourth.-
Sales to-day 1900 bales middlings at Ia and
s l-2. f.1sg - ii Bss1s.sI - ~ ssosss -ss .,g
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

WORSE THAN BRUTE THE Baltimore Patriot
of Friday last says :-"One of the most heartless
and brutal outrages we ever heard perpetrated,
took place yesterday afternoon on the person of a
small boy. ltappears that number of boys over
in the sixth ward were harrahing for s'Sam,'
when carpenter-a German--who was working
close by, told them if they did not cease he would
saw their fingers off; wbereupon little boy, six
years old, n son of Mr.. f. @. Fales, gave another
shout for ssSam" when the wretch caught him and
sawed of two of his fingers, which fell to the
ground under the plank upon which the little fell
lows hand was held. Such brutality cannot 20
unpublished. He was Immediately arrested and
taken before Justice McAllster, who committed
him to Jail. We cannot learn the name of this
brute, but We saw the boy this morning, who was
suffering very much from the wound.
THE PRAYERS OF TAG CHURcH.-The Portland
Argus, Me-, says:
We are informed by good authority, that at a
Baptist Convention held in Kennebec county since
the election, q resolution was passed in substance
as follows .s.s -sgrss - 49, =. .E,,,.ts.,.a
Whereas, several Of our brethren, Mt the re-
cent election, voted against the present State Ad
ministration, therefore, g 8
Resolved, That the prayers of the churches be
requested in their behalf, that they be forgiven
this sin and brought to repentance
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

ca A gypsy woman promised to show to two
young ladies their husbands faces in pail Of
water. They looked and exclaimed: 4
ssWhy, we only see our faces"
sWell,' said the gypsy, sthose faces will be your
husbands' when you are married. Ill
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

INDIAN DIFFICULT!Es.-We find the following
dispatch from Washington, under date of Nov.
l3. 1t forbodes an Indian war:
The Secretary of War will speedily order the
troops at his disposal in California, or authorize
the raising of volunteers on the Pacific side, to
proceed to Oregon to suppress Indian hostilties.
The Oregon Indians are said to be more warlike
than any on the continent. Gen. Joseph Lane is
here, and takes deep interest in the subject.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01
NetAiss New cepe.rniags As Rrisi.h ase.ss...


Wells, Butterfeld 4 Co., of the American Ex-
press Company have, to-day, paid Mr.. Disco, the
u. .. Sub-Ireasurer, the fifty thousand dollars
lost in transmission between Dubuque and New
York. u 30 ,ra ~
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

s9 Mr.. S. G. Rathburn, the St. Paul and
Dunleith stage Agent, has his office at the
American House, St. Anthony-st., and appears
to be very accommodating, obliging young
man. Call on him.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01
Commodore Pnulding-Ihe British Fleet.

WASHINGTON, Nov, To, 1865.
Commodore Paulding has been selected, being
regarded by the Secretary of the Navy as pru-
dent officer, to visit San Juan de Nicaragua with
his flag ship Potomac. He was closeted with the
Secretary this afternoon relative to the course to
be pursued by him in that quarter.
Notwithstanding the avowed innocent objects
of the British feet just dispatched to the West
Indies, the movements regarded here with indig-
nation, if not as an incpient step toward hostile
act, and hence additional orders have been sent
to the naval stations to-day by the naval depart
n,ent in reference to preparations.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

The NEws.-The news by the last mail is not
very stirring. Reports Of civil in Montevideo
several persons burned to death-the $4,000
paid by the Express company, &c. &c. ~
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01
MARRIED:
In this city, 18th, By Rev. Mr.. Psamap, JOHN
POLLOCK to Miss HATTIE MCLEAN.


on the morning Of 18th inst, ROSANNA,
aged - yean. sqsi.f,h
Funeral WIN take place the Presbyterian Church,
this morning .. 10 o'co. The friends and seaintsnees
are invited 10 attend. s4.f i $780,. - Il -
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

BALTIMORE, Nov. IL, 1865.
Several new cases of yellow fever and two
deaths have occurred a. Portsmouth, Va.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

By Yesterday. % u rSat.ss q. following :

By yesterdays al We rsaixss the following:
b yss-Ste s i,sllks. r..
The China efors q Jane Down at Alexan-
dria, DC, burntIist night Dung the FIRE the
walls fsll burying1a plumber Of pWsons; five bod
les have been taken out Eve 6shers rescued, one
has since died, others supposed to be under the
ruins. Loss Of property $l5, 900.
BALTIMORE, Nov. Is.
The Gre ct Alexandria, which caused the death
of persons, was deliberate incendiarism. Cam
dies saturated with campbene, and trains of gun
powder leading to che croekery crates were found.
Dowell and two of his clerks have been arrested
on charge Of firing n.
Dowell bad his stock insured at $40, 900, while
its value was about $5 900.
Neshiss New ceneerniagshs Rr.sish esesss...
WARRINGTON New. II.
? The Union of this morning says dispatches BY
the Pacific confirm previous accounts. There Is
nothing in diplomatic relations between England
and America that need awaken any solicitude.-
The Central American question is still the sub
ject of earnest discusson and very serious differ
ences of opinion exists on some points.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01
THURSDAY, NOV. 80, 1855.


4 Through Mail. o.. O.
Astagei from Dubuque arrived Yesterday
morning, about 10 o'clock, bringing ! mail
weighing from ten to twelve hundred pounds,
and nine passengers, one Of whom wasa lady.
1t left Dunleith on Friday morning at 8 o'clock,
and reached St. Paul Tuesday morning at 10
o'clock, thus occupying five days on the road !;
but as it laid over Sunday, it was only four
days travelling, and this we understand by the
agent, Mr.. S. G. Rathburn, will be the time
passengers may depend upon getting through
during the winter. A stage will leave the
American House every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday. Persons taking the Monday or
Wednesdays stage, will only be four days on
the road, as they will not have to lay over on
Sunday. On the way up all the rivers
not bridged, had to be forded, as the ice W,
not sufficiently strong to bear, viz: the Iowa,
Root and Zumbro rivers. 70 LII
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

WISCONSIN Election. The Galena Adv. says
that the last returns received at Madison, showed
that Bashford was 800 ahead. Nearly all the
large counties had been heard from, 50 we think
there is no doubt of the success Of the Republic
can ticket.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

THE RIGHT GRIr.-The N. Y. Tribune, in re-
viewing an article from the Express, wherein the
editor says that the Republican party is dead, and
invites ssthe whole world and the rest of mankind''
to join the American ranks, pertinently remarks /:
If we stand by Kansas and the general effort to
secure the Territories as Free Soil for Free Men !;
we are tanntingly told by these organs of ssSam''
that we shall be reduced to mere "Garrison,
Gerrit Smith party" So be it, then. Here is
one who will be proud to stand thus, though reduc-
ed to isolation, poverty and ignominy by the de-
sertion of our sunshine friends to that "American
party' which, are boasting;y told, ssembraces
all sections of the country" Gentleman who are
going over to that iourishing organization to help
it sell out Kansas to Slavery in proof Of its Ma
tionalty, be good enough to start now Don't
shuttle and paltcr, and equivocate, as some did
who deserted US in the late contest, but say good
by and march off in open daylight. We shall be
stronger, moro united, more efficient, when the
last of you shall have gone. set1 x suntr ri.ag
To some of our timber back friends in NJ nne-
sofa, We say sgood- by march off in open day
light" The sooner gone, the better for the cause
and the better for dcwn-trodden humanity. We
want sterner stuff to resist the aggressions of
Slavery than can be found in the bones of those
who prate so loudly about 'ssectionalism 70
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

Terrible Accident On the Harlem
Railroad.

Four Cars Blown off the Track by n Hurricnn .
One Man killed-Seventcen Wounded.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-01

from 1t. 1t was singular coincidence, that on
the same day that these mounds were opened,
two volumes were received from Society in
Europe, one of which treated Of the opening
of mound almost identical to the one on Day.
tons Bluff.
The original Mountain Barometer carried
by Nicollett, through this Territory, was pre-
scented to the Society, by Louis M. Olivier,
Register of Deeds. 1t was purchased Of
Green & Co., N. Y, who was in the habit Of
furnishing Nicollett his instruments. This was
exchanged for a new one, and is said to be the
original, from the fact that his name, in his
own handwriting, is on the case. 1t was pro-
posed that all sorts Of Themometrical and Ba-
rometrical tables be kept in the room.
The folling additional articles were present.
ed to the Society. Print Of St. Paul, by MIR.
Richie; one from Mr.. Whitney; box of min
erals from Lake Superior, by DR.. Mann: and
a Red River train. -.--.......
On motion of Rev. E. D. Neill. committee
Of three was appointed, consisting of Nell,
Becker and LeDuc, to receive the names of
those persons who were DESTROYS of be.
coming members Of this Society. Fifteen per-
sons were admitted. -
On motion Of Gov. Ramsey, the thanks of
the Society were rendered to those who had
made presentations. z:s saess IA. ~ $50
On motion Of Col. Robertson, Robert Walk
er was appointed Assistant Librarian, to take
charge of the room, &c. ~,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-03-14
arhe pnre Juice Of the arane.n

Many of cur fashionable wine-bibbers, while
drinking themselves into delirium tremens,
hug the idea that they are enjoying the pure
juice of the grape. Deluded souls The
shadow of vine-leaf never cooled the fruit
from which their beverage was pressed. So
general, so well-nigh universal, are liquor
authorizations at the present day, that, should
this state Of things continue, pure wine will
ere long be considered as myth, like the IA
b1cd nectar Of the gods, which poets might
blab about but never drank, and everyday
mortals might coyet, but never see. See
what stuff is palmed upon our credulous tip
piers, from the upper-tendom down to the
broad domain of the und;scriminating million,
under the name Of squire wines"
The New York Herald declares that ssnine-
tentis of the brandy and wine'' sold in that
city sshouid be split into the East River
and that it is vile compound of poisons, in
which camphene and other deadly drugs are
mixed with vinegar and curraut wine-the
whole being sold with authentic French or 9th
er foreign labels!
And this is the compound, a free inhibition
Of which constitutes one of the peculiar priv
ileges of fashionable society! No wonder
that when Death rides on such horse, He'll
follows after!
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-03-14

THE VERDENT GRooMsMAN.-Onn no occasion
(says the Springfield Republican, do people
seem more prone to commit blunders than at a
wedding. The following actually occurred in
a ncighboring town:
In the midst of a crowd of witnesses, the
Clergyman had just completed that interesting
ceremony which binds in the siver bonds of
wedlock two willing hearts, and stretched forth
his hands to implore the blessing Of heaven on
the union. At this point, the groomsman see
ing the open hands reached out, supposed it
was the signal for him to surrender the wed.
ding fee, which was burning in his pocket Ac-
cordingly, just as the clergyman closed his eyes
in prayer, he felt the pressure of two Sweaty
half dollars on his open palms. The good man
hesitated a moment, appalled, at the ludicrous-
ness Of his situation, but coolly deposited the
money in his pocket, and proceeded with his
devotionS.