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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-05-05

Steamboat Arrivals for April, 1855, Compared
With Preceding Years.
The great increase of trade and travel on the
Upper Mississippi this spring is most satifacto-
rily shown by comparison of the number of
Steamboat arrivals for the month OF April, just
closed, with those of the three preceding
years.
We find by referring to our Steamboat Regis
ter that in 1852, the first boat came through
Lake Pepn on the 10th of April; in 1853, on
the 10th; in 1854, on the 7th, and in 1855 on
the 18th of the same month. We also find that
in 1852, with Is days navigation in the month
Of April, there were but IA steamboat arrivals
at St. Paul; in 1853, with Fl days navigation
there were Is arrivals; in 1854, with "a days
navigation, there were so arrivals, and in 1855
with but IA days navigation, there were AZ
steamboat arrivals.
Nor is this the only gratifying fact to be OBJ
served from an inspection OF our Register, 60
ing to show the extraordinary increase of trade
and travel in this heretofore considered hyper
borean region. In 1852, during the period OF
which we write, there were but different
boats in the trade, viz: the Nominee, Excelsior,
Tiger, DR.. Franklin, No. /, DR.. Franklin, No. 2,
Caleb Cope and st. Paul. In 1853, there were
IL boats, viz: the Greek Slave, West Newton,
Mary C. Luella, Nominee, Clarion, Franklin
No. l, Ben Campbell and Asia. In 1854, there
were IL boats. viz: the Greek Slave, Humboldt
Nominee, War Eagle, Luella, DR.. Franklin, Elk.
celsior, st. Paul, Galena, Admiral and lola
While in 1855, there were "a different boats
that have made our port, viz: the Montello
Luella, Blackhawk, Globe, War Eagle, Vienna
Excelsior, City Belle, Galena, Lady Franklin,
Navigator, Hamburg, Royal Arch, Latrobe,
Golden Era, Kentucky No. 2, Clarion, Editor,
Minnesota Belle, Ben Bolt, Montauk, Oakland,
G. W. Sparhawk and Grey Cloud. These boats
are near.y all of them of the first class, involv
ing capital of nearly half million dollars
nd We see it stated in the Chicago Evan.
gelist that at meeting of the Committee o
Missions for the North West. composed Of q
few of the principal laymen and pastors Of the
Presbyteriau Church in the city of Philadel
phia, the Rev. E. D. Neill, Of st. Paul, wa,
unanimously elected Corresponding Secretary
~ The population Of Gselong, in Austria
lie, in lsAl, was 49,; IN lset It was 10000
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-05-05

TIE WAR.-There is nothing of Importance
from the Crmea. The reported battle at Eu
patoria. and the death of Omer Pacha. are moi
confirmed. We have nothing concerning the
movement Of the troops at the camp before Sc
bastopol on the morning of the 18th ult; but
Russian agents at Vienna reported that san
culinary engagement took place on the Goth.
is rumored that we are to have another levy o.
LOG, 600 men in France, and that from $4,000 tc
$4,000 troops will be placed at the disposal Of
Austria. should war be the issue of the Confer.
ence ct Vienna. ez u 10 - - y
another visit to the United States. He is bust.
ly employed in finishing his novel Of the New.
comes, and has been preparing some new leo.
lures, which he anticipate win prove popular
In the United States and beneficial to his sx-
ehequen
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-05-05

The st. Louis Mirror says :--"At a late ses-
sion of the Missouri Legislature, an act in re-
lation to dram shops. received the signature OF
the presiding officers Of both Houses, and was
approved by the Governor, but the Secretary
of State refuses to certify to it. and thinks he
can prevent its going into effect.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-05-05

The COURSE OF TRADE-We yesterday no
ticed lot of Teas going on board the Boston
Steamer, from this port. The teas were sold
in this city, and are destined for St. Anthony
Minnesota. The West is yet to receive many
goods from Portland, and Portland to receive
much of the produce of the West.-Portland
(JMe.) Paper.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-05-05

TUESDAY, may L.
Present-The Mayor, and Aid. Becker, Ball.
Fuller, Irvine, Mobiles and Schurmeir.
PETITIONS,
OF Ava Durrin 10 others for opening street.
Returned for correction.
OF Messrs. Whine l. Cooley and other citi-
zens Of LIST Ward. for appointment of VIM. H.
Stillman as Assessor. Referred to Aid. Of LIST
ward.
REPORTS, &c.
The Comptroller presented the following:
To the Hon. the Common Council of the City
Of St. Paul:
GENTLEMEN I'm compliance with section 49,
chapter 8, of the act of Incorporation, the fol.
lowing estimate of the expenses of the CITY of
ST. Paul, and the several Wards thereof for
the fiscal year just commencing, is respectfully
submitted
Estimate for City Revenue.
Tax of one half of one percent. ON
the dollar, $500 90
Licenses, Liquor Billiard Tables, &c 1000 90
Wharfage, 700 90
Market Rents, 600 0O
Exhibitions and other resources, 200 90
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-05-05

WHINE & COOLEY, it will be remembered at
this time when men are wont to shed their win
ter apparel for the lighter dress of summer, are
daily in the receipt of their new summer stock
of fashionable goods from the East.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-05-05

~ A Coroner's jury in Michigan were
called on recently to "sit" on hat and jacket
found on the bank of the lake, and after six
hours dsliberatien, returned verdict of
Found Empty" .
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-05-05

PoUGHKEEPsIE, April rs, 1855.
MURDER TRIAL.-The jury in the case of
George Lake, the murderer, returned a verdict
to day that he is at present insane. Lake was
indicted for the murder of his wife and two
children two years since, and found guilty and
sentenced to be hanged, but the Court of Ap-
peal granted him a new trial. He will be sent
to the asylum until sane and then be tried
again for the offence. 4}t
$3.50 MONTREAL, April "a, 1855.
An extensive fire has laid in ruins nearly the
whole of the township of Vienna, between Ham
ilton and Barford, Canada West.
. IMPERIAL vIsrr TO ENaLAND.-Napoleon and
the Empress Eugene would reach London on
Monday the 10th, and stay one week with the
Queen. The tone Of the British public is that
of extravagant adulation in regard to the event,
and it is very different to that with which Ma
poleon was treated some years since. The Of
fetal programme is as follows:-
On Monday, the 10th. Prince ALBERT was to
meet the Emperor and Empress of the French
at Dover. and accompany them to Windsor
On Tuesday. NJ. BoNAPARTE would receive the
Corps DipfomatiQue; be invested with the Or
der of the Garter on Wednesday; visit the
Crystal Palace and the Opera on Monday; re-
ceive an address from the City of London, In
Guildhall. on Friday; and return = France on
the Saturday.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-05-05

va The Common Council of New York
having repealed the ordinance against it, the
Tribune says Sunday Rum-selling fourishes
again In our city about as luxuriantly as ev-
err" Mayor Wood is powerless in the absence
Of the law to back him.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-05-05

TIE SABBATH IN BosToN.-The city authori
ties of Boston have authorized the closing up
of all the bar rooms daguerrean establishments,
news rooms and barber shops on Sundays to
commence on the 22d Of April.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-05-05

MS The pay (says the New York Mirror)
of the soldier was greatly increased by the last
Congress. 1t is now double that of any army
in the world, t..s
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-05-05

~ The population Of Gselong, In Austria
lie, In lsAl, was 49,; ip 1854 1t was 10000.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-05-05

LOUISVILLE, MINNEsoTA.-An advertisement
in our columns of this important point, should
attract the attention Of immigrants seeking
a favorable point for their settlement and in
vestment Whatever advantage may arise
from the transhipment of freight around the
Little Rapids of the Minnesota river, will prob
ably enure to this point.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-05-05

IowA-In thirty-two counties in Iowa, the
Republican majorities foot up 1896 Demo-
cratic majorities, 1889. Republican majority.
5,2O7. For Prohibitory Liquor Law, 6,O4s ;
Aga inst, $3.50; majority for the law, 2,739.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-05-05

TOTAN ECLIPSE OF THE MooN.--The earth in
this quarter of its habitable surface was shroud-
ed in total darkness on Tuesday evening be-
tween the hours of eight and eleven. The at
mosphere was cloudy, and the total eclipse of
the moon which came of, according to cur al
manac. at that time was consequently invisible
at st. Paul.
FANCY GooDs--Miss Bakers stock of goods.
now opening at the store on Third street. Sec
ond door below Wabasha, is one in every re-
Spect that should attract the attention of lady
customers
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-05-05

FRANCE AND CUBA.--It is stated in New
York paper, that the French Minister at Wash
ington has distinctly informed our government
that France would feel bound to take part in
support of the rights of Spain to her American
islands, and in opposition to any attempts on
the part of the United States, to rwest them
from her.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-05-05

@ Among the acts of the last Utah Legis-
lature, was one called the "Gift Law by
which the faithful are to vest all their real and
personal estate in Brigham Young.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-14

BODY FOUND. The body of a man
named John McGill, formerly a laborer
on the Feather river and Opbir water
Company's ditch, was found in Feather
river on Thursday last His age was
about forty-two years. A black and
swollen eye led to suspicion of foul play,
and person whose conduct about the af-
fair was rather singular, was arrested
There being no evidence against him, he
was discharged.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-14
Jewish New Year.

The Anniversary festival of the Hebrew
New Year, called Roshashanah, ,commenc-
ed on yesterday and will end to-day. Ac-
cording to Hebrew Chronology, this cele-
bration marks the year 56l6 of the world.
This is one of the most important days to
be observed, and none are recognized as
true to their faith, who neglect or refuse
10 practice the rites of the Jewish Church
on this occasion. The Holy law is read,
and prayers offered up to the God Of
Abraham. Old animosities are forgotten,
aud new ties of friendship formed. The
past is reviewed, and good resolutions for
the coming future made. All come to-
gether as brethren of a common origin,
common language and common faith, and
forgetting their mutual jealou>ies and
arrangements VOW to live together mind.
fal Of their ancestry.
The stores of the true Israelites about
town are closed, and the customary cere-
monies of the Church are being performed
1T Masonic Hail.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-14

Docs.-The Telegraph says the City
Fathers (of Grass Valley we suppose)
have commenced war on dogs, and COM
mends the following to their consideration:
SPARE THAT DoG.''-Marshal, spare
that dog, touch not a single hair, he wor-
ries many hog, from out his muddy lair.
0! when he was pup. so frisky and so
plump, he Tapped his milk from cup, when
hungry-at a jump. And then his play
ful tricks, so funny in their place, so full
Of canine licks, upon your hands and face
You sure will let him live! @! do not
kill him-he wags his narrative, and prays
for life-not lead. Go, get muzzle now,
and put upon his mouth, and stop that
bow-wow-wow and tendency to drouth
He is our children's pet, companion of
their joy you will not kill him yet, and
thus their hopes destroy! No, Marshal,
spare that pup, touch not single hair !;
say, put your pistol up, and go away from
there!
Or Marshal needs no such appeal to
his tender feelings.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-14

EDITORIAL CHANGE.-We regret to
see by the last Grass Valley Telegraph
that our friend W. B. Ever has with
drawn from the Editorial charge of that
paper. Mr. Ever has made the Telegraph
enc of the most readable of mountain
sheets, and we are sorry to see him de-
scend from the tripod, and leave the
sphere of usefulness as conductor of a
Journal for which by nature and cduca
ton he is fitted We believe however
that his connection with the Telegraph Of
fee does not cease
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-14


The New COURT HogSE.-The Board of SUI
pervisors have very wisely employed Mr.. C. c.
Ordemann of San Francisco, an accomplished
architect and civil engineer, to superintend the
erection of the New Court House. Mr.. Or
mann comes highly recommended not only
from the Bay city, but from many of the cities
of the South. The Mobile Register speaks Of
him in this manner:
ARCHITECT AND CIVIL ExGINEERISG-We
are pleased to learn that MIR. c. G. Ordemann,
who has high reputation as an architect and
civil engineer, has located in this city, for the
purpose of pursuing his profession He was
for number of years employed in the govern
ment service, at Pensacola, and stood very high
for scientific attainments, as well as practical
taste and Judgment. Subsequently he has re.
sided at Montgomery, ard superintended the
construction Of many of the elegant edidces
which beautify our state capitol. Premiums
were awarded to him for furnishing the plans
of the Courthouse in that city, Tuskegee and
Eufaula, and it will be remembered that be al
so received the premium for the plan of our
own Courthouse, which we regret advances SO
slowly IN construction according to the COM
modious and beautiful design.
The residence of Mr.. Ordemann, here, will
greatly Increase the facilities of our citizens in
obtaining tasteful and elegant designs, for the
erection Of private residences is mat.
ter too much neglected among US. How many
costly buildings have gone up with most barn
like and outre proportions which if compe-
tent architect had been employed might have
been made ornaments to the city,--at the same
time that they would have been far more con-
venlent and pleasant for their occupants
From his high testimonials we feel every con.
iidence in recommending Mr.. Ordemann to our
citizens.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-14

AN INTELLIGENT VoTER.-A Dutch
man Oeing asked, on the evening after the
election IN Downieville, what tick he voted
fepiied that ne didn't know, but it was
de ticket NIT the wings on.'' The Know
Nol1ing tickets had the American eagle
emblazoned on it.-.Sierra Citizen.
ANoTHER.-A Dutchman going to the
polls IN one of the precincts of this coun-
ty with K. N. ticket in his hand, was
intercepted by native Phalanxer. and
implored not to vote Know Nothing tick
et ssTam de Know Nothings, I vote de
'Nericcn ticket said the eDutchman and
offered his ballot to the Inspector.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-14

DAcuERREoTYPEs.- were called on
day or two since,to admire the mortal lin
e.ncnts of our friend the Immortal Blaze
besides the shadows of several other dis
tinguished townsmen, fixed on metal BY
Mr.. DYER, an artist not excelled in his
profession, by any in the State. Mr. Dy-
er occupies the rooms Of Geo. W. Kill
bourn on Commercial Street, where fine
gallery of pictures is open to the inspec-
ton of the public.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-14

ATTEMPT TO PoIsoN.-On Monday
evening last, Mr.. VIM. Anderson living in
this city, received an unceremonious visit
at his house from an entire stranger who
enquired if he had son named George,
said he was acquainted with person of
that name, and understood it was his son.
Receiving no extra civilities, he left, say
ing he would call again on the following
evening. Not liking the appearance oi
The stranger Mr.. A. prepared to leave
home on the following evening before his
guest should arrive, but was detained
The stranger made his appearance ac-
oordlng to promise, about the time Mr.. A
was at tea, and pulling out flask Of whis-
Ky asked him to drink which Mr. A. de-
clined. The stranger then said he did not
care if he took cup Of tea with hir
whereupon Mr. \. got up 10 procure o
cup, and while his back was turned, he OBJ
served his guest whom he was watching,
sprinkling something in his cup. Ander-
son then made an excuse that he must GO
to the butchers and get some steak, and
left the house on his pretended errand i'm
mediately, followed By lis guest, who en-
quired as they were passing through the
streets when he was going to Sacramento
Sc. The cup Of tea was examined and
found 20 contain strychnine. The stran-
ger was arrested Wednesday morning i,
bed 1T the Metropolis Hotel by constable
Hill, and brought before Justice Niles
who On examination committed him 10 jail
to await his trial. The prisoner gave hi:
name rs john 4. Covc.i.
1t will be recollected that in December
last Mr.. Anderson was robbed in Sacra-
meiito, BY Wm. Fl. Best and Frank Bray,
cr The former was convicted OF the
crime and sentenced to the Penitcntiary
for seven years. The latter is now on
board the Prison brig at Sacramento
awaiting his trial, which is 10 take place
on the 18th inst. Without doubt Covell
is an accomplicc of Brayer, and intended
to take the life Of Anderson, as his evil
dence on the approaching trial is very ma
terial Altogether this is one OF the most
diabolical attempts to commit murder ever
known in civilized community.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-14
ORLEANS FLAT, Sept. 10th. 1855.

Mr.. EDITOR Our usually quiet town
was, on Wednesday last, Election day
thrown into quite an excitement occa-
stoned by street fight, in which there
were quite number engaged, which re-
suited in the death of one Dennis Feeney,
from knife in some unknown hand
The perpetrator of the deed is as vet at
large. Coroner Grimes and Just;ce
Coldwell Immediately held an inquest on
the body of deceased, but out of about
forty witnesses su mmoned on the occasion
all the testimony that was elected was
not sufficient to fix the crime on any per-
son, though the verdict of the jury was
that they considered j. H. Stone, j. NJ.
Brady and Henry Heald accessories to
the crime, upon which warrant was forth
with issued by Justice Caldwell and they
we're Immediately arrested and after the
examination of the witnesses for the State,
H. M. Moore, Esq, for the defense, NOV
ed the Court for the release of the priso-
ners, as no evidence was elected to con-
vict them, whereupon they were discharg-
ed. So stands the matter at present. We
deeply deplore the occurrence of such
deed in this respectable and peaceable
community. Had there been less liquor
used that day, such an occurrence might
not have taken place This is one of the
evils attendant upon the use of ardent
spirits, and am truly glad to see SO large
a number of the voters of Nevada County
in favor of the 'sProhibitory Law"
Yours, &c., s. B. H.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-14

IoLERABLY GooD-It is reported to
as az fact, that an Irishmau sent to Sac
ramcnto by patriot of this city to get
his papers, and be able to take part in
the salvation Of the country on the 9Th
inst inquired of darkie in the Levee
City, where he was to go to become an
American citizen. Sambo politely told
him & We Native Americans are done CIV
ing papers to foreigners.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-14
NJ Sierra Va1lav cors tbo Do,r,;o,;j

ns& Sierra Valley, says the Downieville
Clh=en, is becoming quite fashionable
resort, sort of saratago for the noun
taineers, barring the fashions, which arc
rather promiscuous than uniform, by the
time the ladies have travelled thirty miles
over the dustiest and rockiest road in Cal
ifornia, not to speak Of the savages Of the
Manzaneta bushes.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-14
lown in a civilized community.


Hon. D. r ASHLEY OF MONTERREY
1t gives US pleasure to learn at all times
the success of our friends, but never were
We more glad than when the telegraph
brought the intelligence that Ashley had
triumphed over his enemies in Monterey
and Santa Cruz, and the virtues and abili-
ties of a faithful and upright representa-
tive we're acknowledged by his constituent
cy. For two years he has occupied a seat
on the floor of the House, and no one ever
won among his fellows more imperishable
regard. A man ola fairer private Or public
character does not live, and yet, when the
people Of his District announced him as a
candidate for the Senate, the meanest ap-
pliances Of a political contest were unspar-
ingly used to blacken his fair name and
fame. He was the chosen mark at which
the shafts Of malignity were hurled, but
he came out of the ordeal untouched.
The Catholic Priest in Santa Cruz Coun-
ty convened the entire Catholic popula-
ton by peremptory order, and advised
them to vote the Phalanx ticket, which
was done to the letter. This act lessened
the majority of Ashley considerably, as he
was deservedly popular among the native
Californians, but he has succeeded against
all opposition, and to him and his friends
We feel like rendering our heartiest con-
gratulations. a more able or useful mem
Der will not be found in the Senate of Cal
ifornia for two years to come.
The Nevada journal., 1855-09-14
Who are to Canvass the Returns {?

takes the ground that the new Board of
Supervisors elected on the 5th instant, are
tue proper officers to canvass the returns
of the late Election. How our friend
General Allen fell into such an error, we
are at loss to conceive. A careful ex-
animation of the law creating Board of
Supervisors in the counties of the State,
will satisfy any one that the new Board
has nothing whatever to do with the re-
turns of an election at which they them
selves were elected, and that no construc-
tion of the law however forced will war
rant the canvassing of returns by the new
Board.
The Herald bases its opinion upon the
reading of See 10, which is as follows
"The Board of Supervisors shall also act as
board Of canvas sers, and declare the Election
returns, and cause certificate Of Election to
begiven by the Clerk to any person who shall
! be elected to any county or township office
within the county provided, that when the
| Election shall be held for Supervisors, the
/ County Judge shall canvass and declare the
Election returns for these officers, for which
purpose all Election returns shall be sealed up
and delivered according to law, to the County
Clerk, and by him opened in the presence Of
/ the County Judge, who shall declare the result
as to Supervisors, and the Clerk shall give TO
each person elected as Supervisor, certificate
of his Election, and the Board Of Supervisors
/ shall then cGnvaSS the returns as to Aeu officers
The neD Board Of Supervisors is not
mentioned Or intended in the last sentence
OF the Section above quoted. BY refer
ence to the 4th Section of the Act, it will
De seen that it is the duty of the Board to
meet on the Second Monday after each
general Election, to canvass election re-
turns. At the same time and place the
County Judge is to declare after an ex-
animation OF the returns, who are to con-
stitute the new Board of Supervisors
How are tue new Supervisors to know in
time that they are truly elected, unless
they are present at the county seat at the
time the County Judge is canvassing the
returns : Must all the candidates for Su-
pervisors be in attendance in the County
Clerks Office on the second Monday after
the Election to know their fate , IF not,
time must intervene in which to inform
the successful candidates, and if any time
is required, the returns cannot be canvass
ed in the ten days after the election, to
which the canyassing is limited by the
Statute.
But the Second Section of the "Act
to create Board of Supervisors" settles
the whole matter conclusively. The new
Board is not to enter upon the discharge
of its duties till the first Monday in Octo-
ber. The old Board remains therefore
in Office until that time, and will can
yass the election returns on Monday
| next.