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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

a HORRIBLE DEArH.-A correspondent of the
GAINESVILLE Free Press, writing from Black River
Falls, April Sth, says that the forenoon of the
9TH, a man who lives in the village, got drunk at
some of the groggeries; went home to his family
in the evening, and commenced abusing his wife
in such manner, that she was forced to take her
two children, and seek refuge among her neigh
bors. She supposed all would be right in the
morning, when her husband would be over his
drunken debauch, as he had in times before. But
behold, what does the morning bring forth? Her
house or shanty was burnt to ashes, and her hus-
band burned up in it! What little remains there
was left of him, were taken from the burning en-
bers in the morning, and laid beside the street in
view of the passers by.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15
EarihauL'xe atCairo.

\ letter frOm a friend at Cairo informs us, that
two shocks of an earthquake were felt in that
city about half past ten O'Clock of the night of the
30h. The interval between the shocks was about
five minutes. Their duration was about five Sec
onds each, the vibratory motion being sensibly
felt, anb the rumblng sound distinctly heard
These shocks, we believe, were not felt in ST.
Louis.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

cy Nothing helps man along in the world,
tightening his toll and gliding even his cares, SO
moment, caused perhaps by good news received,
or by ga streak Of luck'' but the constant flow of
good humor, bctokened by every word and every
act. Some are naturally of cheerful disposition
but it will not last them long in the ups and
downs of life, if they do not cultivate and con
stantly keep it in practice.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

CT The long continued hard times seems to
have n tendency to decrease the number of mar
riages. In Boston, since the lst of January last,
nine hundred and thirty-two marriage certificates
have been issued, which is below the average Of
previous years.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

Ca5' Dahl, at his old stand, on Roberts street,
is once more in his element. lie loves to sell his
patrons whatever they may want; and with his
present variety of books, stationery, &C., &C., he
feels confident none need go elsewhere to buy
any thing in his line, for what he has not got is
not worth having.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

stout animals, passed through Toledo few days
since, coming this way. He was freighted with
small wagon full of goods, consisting of boxes
and trunks, over which foated the American
hag.-Galena Adv.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

other gentleman ana lady, recently went aloft in
balloon at N.Orlcans, land when they had reached
the height of 1000 feet, very quietly took their
dinner The editor of the Crescent, who was on
board, describes the rcpast as being an excellent
one, AMI reshed with an appetite sharpened by
excitement and cod atmosphere.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

CO Messrs. A. I. Stewart & Co., of Broadway,
n. Y, have been negotiating for the purchase of
Burton's Theatre in Chambers st. in that citv,
and the sale was probably made on Saturday last.
The price demanded by Mr.. Burton was $780,
OOO
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

C The Golden Era arrived Yesterday morn
ing, but owing to her great haste to return in or
der to get ahead of the Gacna to take up the way
passengers, we could obtain no particulars with
regard to her trip up.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

CO Mayor Wood has determined to publish,
Immediately after the lst Of May, the names of
the owners of all property let for gambling
houses or dens of lcwdness
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

CO Chamberlin & Eddy arrived in the Excel
sior yesterday. They bring large stock Of Gro
ceries and Provisions with them, which they will
offer for sale at their store on Fort st. at cheap
rate, g in few days.''
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

CT The most recent construction given to the
Maine law is, that every person who tips glass
and s5Ss into the street, is liable under the provi
sion thai forbids the carrying about of liquors not
done uEsin original packages.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

CO At the Municipal election in Indianapolis,
the Know Nothing ticket was defeated by 200
majority, but the party, nevertheless, elected a
majority of the Council.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

CO Hill, the American candidate for Commis-
sioner in Philadelphia, is elected by 1871 majori-
ty. Norton, American, for Treasurer, has 444
majority. u ~
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

CT 1t is standing regulation in the Post Of.
fee Department that letters part paid should be
despatched, charged with the additional postag,
due at prepaid rates.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

CT The entire length of the Ohio canal was
open for navigation on the 9th inst.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15
HARrYORD. Nav

HARTFORD, May 5.
The Leg gislature this morning elected Wm. A.
Miner, X. n. Governor of Connecticut for the
ensuing year. The vote was, Miner l77-Iugham,
Dem. 80. The other Know Nothing State officers
were elected.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

CT The trial of Col. Kinney, on an Indictment
for fitting out military expedition contrary to
law, is set down for the second Monday in May
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

GT The Times Paris correspondent writes !:
@slt is rumored that we are to have another lew
of 100000 men in France, and that from &C, 600
to 900 troops will be placed at the disposal of
Austria should war be the issue Of the Confer
euoa at Viennso
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

kkNTUcKY.-Gen. William o. Butler, who was,
a few days since, nominated as Democratic can
didate for Congress in the Nth District, has de-
clined.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

CO The City Council of Philadelphia are get
ting their portraits taken in daguerreotype, to be
hung up in Independence Hall.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

C1F The Church Property bill of Pennsylvania
only needs the signature of the Governor to be-
come n law.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

The Tribune devotes column and half of
its space to show that the North would do better
by sending such men as Tom lIyer and Yankee
Sullivan to the United States Senate, than cleo
tang non reSstants like Seward and Sumner to
the position, assuming of course that the former
are ''right on the slavery question:" The advo-
cate of fighting Senators, continues:
And whenever such chaps as MIR. Robert Toombs
or Mr.. Henry Foot, or Mr.. JEFF Davi, rose
and put chip on their shoulders on the nigg er
question, would have these gentlemen (rom
and Yankee) deputed to refuse the stump, and
step up and knock it off. In word, whenever
opposing Candidates offered for my suffrage, to
represent the North in Congress, would first
look for fighting qualities. 1 would vote for no
man who was not ready to be martyr to his
principles, within or without the code Of honor.
When could have intelligence with those quail
tiles. | would vote for no man who was not rca-
dy to be martyr to his principles, within or with
out the code of honor. When l could have sense
and intelligence with those qualities, would
like the conjunction. But as between Mr.. Sum
ner and Mr.. Seward, who will not fight, and Mr..
Sullivan and Mr.. Hyer, who ,ciH, l should have
no hesitation in choosing the latter.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

GT Arthur S. Nevitt has been appointed Post
master at New Orleans, vice B. W. Adams, re.
signed. -t.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

I BOsTON, April %.
We had slight fall of snow here this forenoon.
The weather is now thick and cloudy, with II cold
| eastcrly wind.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

True to her noble instincts on tho side Of free
dom, Massachusetts, greeting 70 Kansas and prom
ises 'smsterial aid" II necessary in driving out
the banditti who have conquered the real settlers
in that embryo State. Resolutions were yester-
day proposed in the House calling upon the Gov
ernor Of Missouri restrain the border rul6ans,
should another raid be proposed, and calling
upon President Pierce to protect the sovereignty
Of Kansas, at the Same time, pledgipg tho whole
force of the glorious commonwealth to aid the
people of that or any other State Or Territory
whose constitutional rights may be invsded-N.
Y. Tribune. - POS 7as - ~
CT Good, that suits as. When day or two
ago We advocated the armed interposition Of tho
North in defence Of free speach and suffrage in
Kansas We did not know that its. Leswny fst was
already lifted Sor The blow. Good asain' ED.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

CV The mounted police of Savannah, Ca,
made their first appearance in uniform on the 10Th
instant.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

CO A Chinaman employed at KelIy's furnace,
in Caldwell county, KY, was murdered few DAYS
ago by Q negro.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

GVWe give place to-day to Judge Sherburne's
admirable charge to the Grand Jury, on Tuesday,
and to the statute defining sthc powers and duties
of the Grand Jury,' which forms the basis of the
address following. -a
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

NEw HAVEN, CoNN.--Thc amount Of duties on
imports into the port of New Haven, during the
year 1854, was 1885, ,949. For the same time, the
exports of domestic produce to foreign countries
amounted to S5l5,162
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

Street Commissioners Notice.
To the owners or occupants of lots fronting on
Oak Street, from its Intersection with St. An
thony Street, to its intersection with College
Avenue:
You are hereby notified that the Commissioners
OF the Third Ward, have determined to open Oak
Street, from its intersection with St. Anthony
Street, to its intersection with College Aucnue,
by causing the same to he ditched on both sides
and covered with gravel in the centre, under the
direction of the City Surveyor; and you are here
by required to do the same within twenty days
from the date hereof. or the undersigned will en-
ter into contract for inin. the same
Estimate of the whole expense thereof have
been made and filed with the City Comptroller, for
the inspection of the parties interested.
GEO. l.. BECKER,
j. X. IRVINE,
A. G.. FULLER,
Stree. Commissioners, Third Ward, City of St.
Paul.
Dated. May 9th, 1855.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

GY' Dean Swift said, with an ingenuity of sar-
casm which has never been surpassed, 81 never
knew n man in all my life who could not bear the
misfortunes of another perfectly like a Chris
tian."
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

cy The Maine Law in Illinois is to be voted
on by the people the first Monday in June.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

Cy The glory of life consists not in not having
fallen; but when we have fallen, in rising again.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

CO A new play has been produced at the Ma
tional Theatre, Boston, entitled the s'Nunnery In
vestigation, or the Smelling Committee on Lark
We can imagine it to abound in fun.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15
FRIDAY, MAY IL, 1855.
MAINE LAW THEORETICALLY con-
14- .i.N.A SIDERED.

We are an anti-scptic newspaper. We are the
organ of soap suds an1 moral reform. We 90 in
for Liquor Prohibition Law, on the principle of
soap suds; for comprehensive system of hydro
pathy,of which the streetspr nklcr is subordinate
institution, ana the Maine Law logical deduc.
ton. SRI
People tell lis You cannot cure the thirst for
drink by removing its temptation, nor annihilate
liquor drinking by inhibitng its sale; that it will
still lurk in the cupboards of the rich and on the
shelves of the poor; that the evil will tester and
grow and go on growing under the wh:te-washed
surface of things, ana break out by and bye with
avirulence all the intense for its partial SUP.
preston. Our answer to that is (,nd we WON'T
stop to illustrate it by the familiar case of sick
man, who doesn't stop washing bis face because
he's got the liver complaint, wash the face of So
ccty, give its old carbuncles and chronic sores =.
shower bath of restrictive statutes next winter
If it won't cure society altogether land we don't
believe liquor prohibition is panacea for every
thing) does not ,ch the organic disease it will
at least accomplish one essential condition of So
cial health. You can't cure a morbid condition
Of the bowels, while the skin is in an unhealthy
stite. You can't cure the world of bad state of
morals without an occasional immcr ,ion in cold
water, such as that famous hydropathic remedy the
Flood. And it is better in the worst event to die
with clean face than to hug the filth of thou
s"nl generations around US for winding sheet.
CO 81 sweeps the crossngs."-Joe in Bleak
House.
"New brooms sweep clean," says an old adage.
Our city authorities are not brooms, and it can't
therefore be expected they should sweep any,
thing.
Nevertheless, we beg leave to suggest brooms to
the Fathers as very desirable institution. Each
'cdrd should hare its scavenger; functionary
duly authorized to collect all the various testmo-
mails Of affection, which several generations Of
horses, hogs. dogs and Dutch babies have left in
our streets, and deposit them in some monument
tai compost-hcap outside the city limits, for the
benefit of young cabbages and juvenile June-bugs.
Would further suggest, that carrion.cats, in an
advanced stage of decomposition; oHal before and
after putrefaction; sticks, stones, hay and other
foreign substances, not properly entering into the
chemical composition of Christian highway, be
placed within the jurisdiction of the officer afore-
said, who should likewise be invested with spe-
cial authority to whip any barbarian found COM
ting nuisance opposite hotel windows; to kick
children squatting in corners with symptoms of
bowel complaint; to spatter white pants with an
immunity from snob-o- cratic vengeance, and to
consider clean shirt as constructive insults
polished boots or satin slippers as sufficient pro-
vocation for kicking up a devil of dust.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

CO" New potatoes, green peas, and cucumbers
are plenty in the Charleston, S. c., markets.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

CO No tidings of the Atlantic at New York
on the Sd, her 18th day out,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

CO Hay is in great demand and very high
Price $25 to $50 per ton.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

CO The Lady Franklin reports boy drowned
in Lake Pepin. He fell overheard from the for
ward deck and was probably killed in passing un-
der the wheel. Nobody saw the accident except
an old Norwegian, who could not make himself
understood. His inexpensive cbiromancy became
sadly ineligible, however, when the mother look
ed about for her SON, and wept IS because he was
not.o
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

CO The Prohibtory Liquor Law of Nebraska
Territory went into operation on the Oath inst.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

y" The Galena left yesterday morning, at her
appointed time, with quite number of paSsen--
crs. The Galcna always has her shlrc of pas
sengcrs, for many to cur certain knowledge have
waited several days to go down on her, because of
her superior ccommodation-ojliging Captain
and courteous Clerk.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

ca The weather yesterday was warm aid
pleasant but the streets are very dusty and lit
tie rain would be quite acceptable.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

CO The Health of the city is very good. The
boats report no cases, since the necessary pre-
cautions were taken to guard against their occur
ence. Diarrhea was prevalent to some extent du-
ring the sudden plunge from moderate spring
warmth to the intense heat of summer, which dis
tinguished the weather Of last week; but except
that of Mr.. Pratt, no fatal cases occurred origina-
ting here .G
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

Gy The great Clock gift enterprise in imita-
ton Of various other patriotic bubbles has exploded
without hurting anybody however, VIC believe
The tickets will be refunded VIII n tho clock s put
up. That's consoling reflection. See the adver-
tisemcnt.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15
SYRACUSE. Saturday. April %. 1875.

OIKAtUsE: SHtUruay, NpriI 20, 100.
1t commenced showing here about O'Clock this
afternoon, and still continues. The snow mclts
almost as fast as it falls.
Water will commence to be let into the Erie
Canal tomorrow evening.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

GwThe Excelsior, from St. Louis, arrived here
yesterday, with 95 cabin and deck passengers
for ST. Paul and a large freight. She discharged
below Dubuque q tons Of freight, between Du-
buque and Lake Pepin % tons, between Lake Pc
pin and Prescott tons, and at Saltwater 40 tons.
Had on board when she left st. Louis, l53 cabin
and l4l deck passengers. Reports but little sioae-
ness along the way and unusual health in St.
Louis. Left yesterday. . =. nr.ssa
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

CO. Pags, Bacon & Co. of San Francisco havc
resumed. On the first two days of opening they
received deposit in the ordinary course Of bus
mess $4,000 and paid out $425 1000. Sur
plus sl5l 900. The utmost confidence is mani
Tested in California in this concern. fsoa
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

DAHL on HAND.-"A Drachma for a good
book' was offered by celebrated poet. If he's any
where about town he can just deposit that foreign
coin at Dahl's who is ready to ll all orders in the
good book line. See his advertisement.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

ev gentleman from Chicago informs Us that
that city was never frcer from sickness than now.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

Cy The Hon. Norman W. Eddy, District At
torncy, appointed vice John E. Warres, ESQ.,,
sacrificed, arrived Tuesday on the Golden Era.
The Minnesotian ''presumes he enters at once on
the discharge of his new duties" A very logical
inference without doubt.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 1866.

Cy@ The arrivals at St. Paul are computed at
ten thousand, and this within a period of three
weeks; at that rate may confidently antic pate
an increase of twenty four thousand to the per-
manent population of the Territory this year.
The number landed at points below this is
scarcely less than here; and uncounted multitudcs
are pouring into Southern Minnesota from Iowa,
and crossing the country from Wisconsin and lin
ing the routes of travel along the river with em-
grant trains.
The Galena papers estimate the number of
those who pass through that city for Nolthward
visit or home, at one thousand per day.
As many that per day are left by the boats in
Minnesota, including the contributions from the
Saint Louis bolts-anl more than that counting
those who come in trains the county.
c- Those who recollect the hostility Of the
Mnncsotian to the interests of Galena-anl the
iippant snecr it has flung on every possible occa-
sion at the business men and prospects Of Gale
na-will have been amused with its sudden de-
Inontration of affection for that thriving city, in
its Yesterdays issue.
1t is auspcious weather for the development
of certain class of veSetables-and by to NOR
expect he will bud ont in fragrant opro
sition to the Railroad fraud-and perhaps take
Gov. German to his adaptable bosom.
Alex. Ramsey, late Governor of Minnesota Ter
rtory, has been elected Mlyor at St. Paul, hy
5000 ma rty.-Newpoh and Coring'on DAILY
Nc,rs.
Cy 5000. At that rate, by the time the news
of our city election reaches Fek;n, our worthy
Mayors majority will have got up to 3,0o0,0o0.
Cut of a cyphcr, Mr.. News. People might think
YOU took it from us--and have more regard
for our statistical reputation than to accept the
responsibility of those figures.
ET The Samuel Uaty. from St. Louis. arrived
Yesterday morning. She brought large amount
of freight, but few passengers for this place Sho
will run regularly between St. Louis AMI ST. Paul
while the water will admit of passage over the
Rapids. No sickness whatever on board, and re
ports but little along the river. She left yester-
day.
CT The Galena left yesterday morning, at her
appointed time, with quite number of paSsen-
crs. The Galcna always has her shlre of pas
scngcrs, for many to certain knowledge have
waited several days to 60 down on her. because of
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15
liYva3et Reported for the Times. Z
DISTRICT COURT. ,fsH Z.

May 9th. Eleven Grand Jurors present. At
tachments issued to compel the attendance of those
absent. B. Presley and G. r. Rice, Grand Jurors,
fined S. each, for non attendance yesterday.
No. 8, G. Wells against II. Goodrich called,
when it appearing that the original files were
missing, the Court made a rule that hereafter no
files shall be taken from the Clerks Office in any
case whatever. Case passed. rQ N
The Sheriff having proceeded in finding eighteen
Grand Jurors, they were sworn and G. w. Far
rington of St. Paul appointed Foreman. Judge
Sherburne charged them in an able manner re-
minding them that they were to take the law as
it exists whatever they, as individuals, may think
of its justice or expedicncy, and to present its
violators for trial and punishment without regard
to fear or favor, color or country.
No. %, Brott against Elfelt, taken up and Ju-
ry empannelled to try the same. The suit was
brought to recover certain liquors which were
taken on an execution in favor of Mitchell, Allen
& Co. of Philadelphia by tho pf. Brott, as Sher-
if of Ramsey County, and by him sold to deft.
Elfelt at public auction, for the sum of 1885 10.
The defence was that SO bidding off the goods
the deft. acted as agent of Mitchell, Allen & Co.
Aforesaid, and Brott knew this at the time of sale.
Various witnesses were examined on both sides
and their testimony was somewhat conflicting
The case went to the Jury about O'Clock p. NJ,
who after being out half an hour rendered a YER
dict for the plf. for 1885 10 and costs. Defts
Counsel gave notice of motion for new trial
Cooley for p:f., IIollinshead for defendant.
After disposing Of a few applications for con-
tinuances the Court adjourned.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-15

CO We learn that many person arc leaving
our city becaue they cannot find houses to live in.
It is matter of regret that building materials are
so scarce and so high. Can't some one who has
the means devise some way to put up more dwell
ing houses, for the accommodation of would-bs
citizens. Where are all the Yankees?