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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-09-29

BABY Show IN BosToN.-Barnum and
Col. Wood gave baby show in Boston on
Tuesday last. The Courier says:
"The strangest looking people ever seen
together, are met at this exposition and it
may be said, fguratively if not truly, that
baby shows make strange bed fellows. Here
is tall fellow, with most laughable quirk
in his nose, with short wife leaning heavily
on his arm he all wonder; she grinning,
and handsome only in repose; there is the
brilliant essayist, trying to be alone; there
goes-but it won't do to name him. The
giantess walks the hall-and her gait is ter
rifc-a three-legged elephant would be more
graceful The fat man runs against a ner-
vous man, and Col. Wood directs man
with the very curious hair to play the piano.
Everything is disjointed the show is unna-
tural-a theme for farce with two rogues in
it--and wearied with the want of refinement,
tired with the howlings of FESTIVE babes,
whose little eyes are ready to jump from
their sockets from the effects of the glaring
gas, the visitor retires more in sorrow than
in anger."a ~
A Mrs. Fowler, of New York, lectures at
these places upon the benefit to result from
such disgusting cattle shoes.
An opposition "nigger" baby show was
gotten up, and perfectly eclipsed the white
show. First place, the colored babies were
the prettiest; and in the next place, Fathers,
Mothers, and Babes, behaved themselves the
best at the darkey show. The Courier says
that the drollest thing of these baby shows
was a white woman with black infant. At
last accounts, Mrs. Fowler was endeavoring
to account for such an anomaly
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-09-29

DIED.-The Cleveland Express, the prin-
cipal Trimble paper in the northern part of
Ohio, has died for want of support.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-09-29

FINE CLOrHING.-We would refer those
who stand in need of good and substantial
clothing, to the advertisement of our good
looking friend in the first story of the Mime
sotian Building. His counters are loaded
down and the shelves are groaning under the
weight of the "Nlammoth Stock" He is al
ways ready and willing to show his articles
to those who may favor him with call, be-
ing confident that he can satisfy the wants
of all-both old and young. During Mr..
Griswold's absence, he will be ably repre-
sented by Mr.. Bostwick, his gentlemanly
and attentive clerk. Give them a call at
the Boston Clothing Store, and judge for
yourselves.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-09-29

E11As-s The Nebraska City News of the
9Th inst, says that over thirty buildings will
go up in that place in the next six weeks,
ard that a hundred mechanics and laborers
are wanted.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-09-29

GRovELAND NURsERY.-It will be seen
by advertisement that Messrs. Ford & Co.,
of the Groveland Nursery, have purchased
the St. Paul Nursery, the stock of which
will be Immediately transferred to the Grove
land establishment. Mr.. Ford has already
done more than any other citizen to intro
duce among our farmers taste for fruit
growing, and the proper kind of trees
wherein to grow it; and we trust that in
thus increasing his facilities he will be much
more successful than ever
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-09-29

JOSEPH R. BRowN, fresh from Washing
ton, expects, we are told, a Governors Com
mission to follow him in few days--r;ce
Governor German removed. A good Demo
crat down town requests US to say, that he
and the Democrats generally will take the
earliest opportunity Of paying their respects
to Gov. Brown, after his new ExceAency
and family are fairly settled in the Executive
Mansion. Out of courtesy to the editorial
fraternity, we think of making one of the
party on that occasion.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-09-29

WHEAr.-English papers express the opin-
ion, founded on careful examination, that
Great Britain will only require an importa-
ton Of 100000 bushels Of wheat to sup
ply every possible deficiency. Three or four
Western States could furnish the whole
amount from their surplus stock.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-09-29

e. The surplus funds in the hands of
the Government at the present time amounts
to about thirty-one millions of dollars.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-09-29

On, HOW KIND.-It is announced by the
Court Journals with great flourish, that
Victoria, on her visit to Paris, was most
anxious and pressing in her kind advices to
Empress Eugene, to observe every precau-
ton so necessary in the present state of
Eugenie's health,
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-09-29

MANNY's REAPER.-We learn that Nanny
is ha wing manufactured twenty-five of his
Reapers and Mowers for the purpose of ex-
hibitien at the different State Fairs soon to
come off.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-09-29

STEAM-At railway station an old lady
said to very pompous looking gentleman,
who was talking about steam communication,
"Pray, sir, what is steam" "Steam, ma'am,
is ali steam is-eh lah-steam is-steam +"
81 knew that chap couldn't tell ye," said
rough looking fellow standing by, "but steam
is bucket of water in tremendous perspi-
ration
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-02
Aid and Comfort for Mr.. Wise.

We have already announced that Mr.. Douglas,
Of Illinois, had taken the field In Virginia to re.
liev0 the falling brtunes Of Mr.. Wise. By the
annexed paragraph, from the Albany Journal, il
win be seen that Thurlow Weed, the veteran alb
olitionist and archntriguer Of New York, has also
come to the rescue of the knight of Accomack.
The Albany Journal says:
"The Democracy Of Virginia deserve credit for
their courage. They are making vigorous fight
on their distinctive principles. They discard all
fellowship with now-Nothingism-even TO the
extent of dropping their candidates when they
learn that they sympathize with the order. Their
boldness must win them respect If not victory
After this We shall be surprised at nothing-not
even to hear that VIM. II. Seward and Frederic
Douglass had taken the stump for Wise in the
Old Dominion
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-02

Melancholy Oeeuryencs--An american Msstia0
--0oatract--Dsaih of an Esteemed 0stiss,.
ALEXANDRIA,. April q 1898.

Melancholy OeeurYencs--An american Asstiso
a--0oatract- Death of an Esteemed 0itis1s
ALEXANDRIA, April 2, 1855.
A melancholy occurrence took place Friday
evening last, In Fairfax county, few miles from
this city, young by the name Of Thomas
Markell, son Of Captain Markell, while engaged
in clearing up his fathers place, dug up what he
supposed to be a parsnip, aud partook Of il very
freely, which proved 70 be a poisonous weed, the
effects of which caused nia death in about three
hours afterwards.
Friday evening last, Liberty Hall was crowded
TO OVERLOOKING, 10 hear Captain r. u. G. Tripett, Of
this city, on the basis principles OF the American
party !" the gentleman enchanted the attention Of
his auditory for about two hours, in one of the
most able and brilliant arguments in defence of
American principles we ever listened to he
loudly applauded by the audience during It's de-
livery.
He was followed by Mr.. Charles E. Stuart in some
eloquent remarks, in reply to the late address Of
Mr. Funston, the Democratic Elector for this dis
trict
Mr.. Il. o. Swain has received the contract from
the Corporation for repairing the sidewalk on Water
from King to Queen streets, and Duke from Co.
lumbus to Payne streets, and has a large force Of
workmen engaged on the work
We are panied to learn Of the death, this morn
ing, OF Mr.. John l. Proetor one of our most val
ued citizens. Mr.. Proctor has held for several
years the Office Of Measurer Of Wood and Bark.
and was highly and deservedly esteemed by the
community ID. III.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-02
The American Party.

Nothing is more common, rema ks the New Or
leans Bee, than for the Democratic press to
the American party of being Wings in disguise.
The strongest Democratic districts have been carried
by the new organization, such as Baltimore which
gave Pierce 1000 majority, and more recently,
Chicago, which is usually Democratic by an over
whelming uote. We might illustrate our position
by numberless examples furnished by the town
elections in New York, Massachusetts,, and Maine,
but this would be work of supererogation
There is one little piece Of remorseless logic in con-
nection with this subject which we would be glad
TO see our Democratic brethren overthrow Here
il is: the Wing party was in a minority in nearly
every State of the Union at the time the American
party was established while the Democratic party
had possession of the governments Of twenty out
OF the thrty-one States and was in the palmiest
period OF its power. Now, by what curious process
OF accreton has the American party managed TO
wax 80 overpoweringly strong as to vauquish De-
mocracy wherever il encounters It, IT, as this same
Democracy pretends, that party is composed ex-
clusively of WhigsS Answer US that, Master
Brooke.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-02

The Legislature of Maine, which recently ad-
journed, passed two acts relating to naturalization
which contains some important changes. One act
provides that no person Of foreign birth shall vote
in the State, unless he shall, within three months
at least before the day of election, exhibit to the
regularly constituted authorities of the town or
city in which he resides, his naturalization papers,
and the authorities shall enter his name in book,
to be kept for the purpose, together with the date
Of the issue of the papers, and the court by which
the same are issued The authorities are not to
enter his name in the book, nor enter his name in
the check list, If they are satisfied that the natu-
ralzation papers are not genuine, that the per-
son producing them is not the person to whom they
were issued.
Another act annuls the naturalization power of
the courts of the State and declare that no court
of the State, any functionary Of any court Gre
ated by the authority of the State, shall hold or
exercise any Jurisdiction in the administration of
the laws of Congress known as the naturalization
laws; nor shall any court take cognizance Of any
application Of any alien to be admitted to become
citizen, to make any record grant, issue any
certificate or other document or paper, whereby
any alien shall be naturazed or made citizen Of
the United States. These acts have been approved,
and are now in full force.
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Dry Goods far Cheaper than Everi
Call at lily ATS,
No. $40 SeUentA Street.


lust received 1900 yards Spring style
a. English Delains at 12lf. worth 1872 cts
5000 yards yard wide Furniture Calico, 81, worth
10 cents
so dozen Huckaback Towels 6ll, worth 10 cts
10 do Brown linen Table Cloths at so worth rs
cents
10 dozen Gents fine white Linen Handkerchief at
25 cents.
80 dozen Gents Silk Pocket Handkerchief, from
Is cents 10 oil
so dozen Gents brown and mixed Cotton Socks q
good article, at 81, aud q, rs per dozen
80 pieces superior Irish Linens froms5 TO s7f cts
so0Pieces Shifting Cottons Of superior make at very
low prices
White and ColOred Spool Cotton, lQ1f cents per
dozen
1000 yards Black and White English prints at s1
cents
Good Kentucky Jeans at ls cents, v4uaI price rs
cents
1000 yards yard wide fast colored Lawns, sK cts
lot Of plain and figured Deains at 65( cts, richly
worth 10 cts
large lot Of Barege Delains, Bareres, Lawns and
Bonnets left over from last season, which will be sold
without regard TO cost
Purchasers should call early, as am now offering
great bargains for cash.
R. @. HYATT,
No. S75 9TH street, third door above street
2l-eo6tf
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-02

CHARLES 8. Benton, formerly member Of Con-
grcss from the Herkimcr district, New York, and
more recently clerk Of the Court Of Appeals in
that State, has assumed the editorial management
Of the Milwaukee News. Mr.. Benton has been for
many years distinguished leader Of the Freesoil
Democracy Of New York, and prominent con.
tributor TO the columns Of the Albany Atlas. lie
Is the fourth contribution Albany has made to the
editorial corps Of Milwaukee. Mr. King Of the Sen.
tinel, Mr. Cramer Of the Wisconsin, and Mr.. Shaw
Of the News, having preceded him.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-02

DEMOCRATIC DESTINATIONS. gentlemen
nominated by the Democratic meeting in Fauquier
as candidates for the Legislature have declined
The Piedmont Wing says
emo. Q. Mari, Esq, was nominated by the
Democratic party as a candidate for seat In the
House Of Delegates, and declined Dr. Alvin II.
Payne was nominated, and declined Charles r.
Ayesa, Esq, was nominated-and declined Aus-
tin Jennings, Eco, was northumberland declined
j. II. bowman, Esq, was nominated--and de-
clined; DR.. John g. Beale was nomnated--and
declined Colonel Tebbs was nominated--and de-
clined and Lewis Edmonds, Esq, was nominated,
and declined
Another meetingwil be held for the purpose Of
making nominations
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-02

THE REIor or ARr.--In this wonderful age, art
lays her master touches on almost everything.
The ceilings over us and the carpets we tread on,
are hallowed by art Art winds the railway through
the mountains and the mud makes her machines
of wood and iron, to act as IL with knowledge and
annihilates space with lightning tanned down to the
tutelage Of body. Nothing Is too lofty for her
touch and nothing too humble A new proof Of
this old conviction, has just fallen under our no
tice, in the shape Of Cathartic pill from the Lab
aratory Of that world renowned Chemist Doctor j.
G. Aver.
If we understand the subject, he has carried
that article 70 the rthest perfection Of which Il s
capable. Instead Of employing drugs in It's com.
position, as VIC have always thought the necessary
and only way, he has with consummate skill ex-
tracted the virtues of the medicine TO be employed
and combined them alone In their purity together
The composition Is then mixed and rolled by ma
chinery and steam power into speroid pill which
is wrapped in an envelope OF gelantine for protcc-
ton from the effects Of weather or time, and then
thicky coated with sugar, to serve as its passport
over the palate. Notwithstanding all this labored
perfection they are offered to the public at less
than one cent each. However humble the depart
ment, we think this may be safely characterized as
the contamination Of art In It's line.--Morning
Nlos Baltimore
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-02

eH In crowd, looking at the body Of man
killed on railroad, fat Dutchman remarked
" In the midst of life we are in det"
A son of the Emerald Isle standing by, answered:
" Be jabers, ye may well say that, for he owed me
two dollars
EB Barney Williams and wife have netted
$4,000 during the past winter in California They
intend returning to New York this month.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-02

TRADE WITH JAPAN,-Commodore Perry, in a
letter to Messrs. Lawrence Co, of Boston, in
regard TO the trade between this country and ia
pan, Gays
- 1t strikes me that woollen cloths Of assorted
qualities would be to the japanese more accepta-
BILE than the cottons, and these should be chiefly
Of the darker colors. But with regard the colors,
selections may be made by reference TO the draw
ings Of costumes which TO appear in the report
Of the Japan Expedition, to be published during
the present year"
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-02

Board OF VIsIrERs TO WEST PoNT.--The Pres
ident has appointed the following Board Of visitcrs
TO the Military Academy;
Hon. Amos Wiswell, of Maine Hon. Isaac Da
Wis, OF Massachusetts,; Rev. Gurdon Colt, Of Con-
necticut; Rev Francis Vinton, d. d., Of New York;
Col. II. Shubert, Of Pennsylvania A. B. Hanson,
Esq, of Maryland; Stephen Ii. Lee, Esq, of North
Carolina; Hon. Z. w. Chastain, Of Georgia; Hon.
George s. Houston, Of Alabama; Judge ]. NJ How
ry, of Mississippi; Prof James Jones, Of Louisiana;
Prof w. w. Mather, Of Ohio; John Q. McGehee,
ESQ, Of Florida Charles Ncgus, Esq, of Iowa !;
Col Hans Croker, Of Wisconsin.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-02

Sur ABANDONED AT SEA.--Among the shipping
intelligence brought by the Asia, is the brief an
nouncoment that the ship James Cheston, of Bati-
more, bound for London, was fallen in with, aban-
doned at sea, by the British ship Marathon, the
captain Of which put mate and crew on board,
who succeeded in getting the vessel into Liver
pool The James Cheston was a new ship Of about
I,l00itons burden, and owned by MessrsI James
Cheston 4 Son, and Hugh jenkins 4 Co She
cleared from here on the 8lst Of January last with
valuable cargo of -four, pork, beef, &C., under
the command of Captain White. The vessel and
cargo were valued at about 5000 900, and there was
an insurance on both In Baltimore and New York
and in Europe. The James Cbeston was brought
into Liverpool on the nth ultimo the day on
which the Asia sailed.--Bah Am.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-02
Decidedly Rich.

A writer, over the signature Of Sidney"
dating his letter Mt Sidney Plains, Delaware
county, New York, addressed letter to the
editor Of the New York Herald on the 27th
March, and which letter Is published in the
Herald, Of course apprOpingly, and in which
he says:
"The influential steps which, in your journal,
you have taken, 10 give direction and success to
the American party in 1855, entihe you e1ninently
10 make uch selection as you may think proper,
Of candidate for President at that time"
Ali now we understand the secret Of the
opposition Of the Herald to National Conven-
toni So, then, a foreigner by birth, is to Sc
lcct the candidate Of the American party I"
DccidedLn rich
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-02

ACCIDENT TO MRS. WKBsTER-In New York on
Friday afternoon, as Mrs. Daniel Webster was
riding through Fourteenth street, accompanied by
Mrs. Curtis, the horses became frightened, and
dashed down the street at furious pace As
there appeared TO be no probability Of the animals
stopping, Mrs. Webster became seriously alarmed,
and attempted to leap from the carriage, and in
doing so was hurled with great force against the
curb stone. She was taken up insensible, and con-
veyed to the residence Of Mrs. Curtis, in Lexing-
ton avenue, and Drs. Parker and Baker called to
attend her. She continued In an insensible condi-
ton all the following day. The physicians con-
slider her In a precarous condition
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-02

The LATE VIZ. r. RoDNAS.-The New Bedford
(hsss) Standard, speaking Of the death of this
gentleman in that place, says:
Mr. Rodman was possessed ofimmense wealth,
owning, besides his very large property in New
Bedford, extensive estates in Fall River, Phadel-
phia, France, and Australia. He was absolutely the
wealthiest man in New Bedford at the time Of his
death, and one Of the richest in the State.r
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-02

gS- The funeral Of Mrs Benton, wife Of Hon.
Thomas II. Benton took place at st. T,ous on the
26th ult The body, accompanied by long pro-
cession Of carriages was borne 10 the Bellefonaine
cemetery, where, on beautiful cminencc, on the
sunset side Of the father Of rivers, within the
family enclosure, the remains we're deposited.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-02
SPRING GOODS.

IN II IL undersIgned would RESPECTFULLY
IL inform the public, that she has Just received
from the North, very large stock Of Bonnets, Rib
bons Flowers, and fancy goods Of every variety.
Also, large and splendid assortment Of Embrod-
cries Such as Collars, Sleeves, Handkerchiefs, Ruf
filings, Bands, Edgings, Insertings &c, &c.
Also Maltese, Platte, Valencia and English Thread
Laces, with general suppy Of Fancy and Millinery
Goods usually found in well selected stock.
r A. PEAC0,
mar 3l-1w No IL Market Space.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-02

TBNHE Rich Kinsman; or the History of
II Ruth the Moabtess. BY Rev. Stephen II.
Tying d. ID. 81
Francks in Europe and the East; a year in Eng
land, Germany, Italy, Palestine &C., &c. BY s. Ire
neaas Prime. vols. l2mo, fifty illustrations. s2
Colemans Historical Text Bosk and Atlas of Bibli-
cal Geography. New edition; octave. 81 so
For sale at the bookstore Of
GRAY 4 BALLANTYNE,
3l--3t 498 Seventh street
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-02

Hon. Mr.. Craige, Of North Carolina, was severe
ly injured last week by being thrown from his car
rage. He is now out Of danger.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-02
NEW JOB PRINTING OFFICE.

ME SUBSCRIBER respectfully informs his
u friends, and business men of Washington and
vicinity particularly that he has just opened an ex-
tensive Book and Job Printing Office. His printing
materials are all new, and were selected from the
most approved and newest styles. He has also one
Of Ruggles's Machine Job Presses which will enable
him to execute all work with dispatch and at reason
able prices He solicits share of public patronage
FRANKLIN ii. SAGE,
Columbia Place, corner of 18th street and
mar 3l--3t Louisiana avenue
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-02

NEw ORLEANS ELEcTIoS.-New Orleans papers
Of last Tuesday contain full particulars Of the re-
cent election for charter officers. The majority
Of the Recorder, Mr.. Bright, is ], 1907. The Bulle-
tin says
alt cannot be contradcted TINT this election IL
a most signal triumph Of the Know-Nothings, for
il was their ticket that was elected"
All the members elected, save ono, were on the
American reform ticket Well done, New Or.
leans
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-02

~ The Charleston Mercury has nominated
Franklin Pierce for reelection 70 the Presidency.
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BARRY's TRICoPHERoUs.

BARRY'S TRICOPHEROUS.
lust RECEIVED, a large supply Of
~ Prof Barry's Tricopherous, which we will sell
by the gross single dozen, AZ the manufacturers
Wholesale price
Also, Lyons Katharon, choice Pornadcs Oils
for the hair, Lubin's Piver's Harison's and other
choice Extracts for the handkerchief together with
large assortment Of Perfumery, &c.
Purchasers will fnd II 10 their advantage 10 give
a call as great Inducements will be offered
HUTCHINSON a MUNRO
$40 Penn. av., bet 9th and 10th streets
mar 28--6t Merit 10 w Uarper A O.
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CoALi COALii COALtff

COABf COALtt COALtff
a RHIVED and we are now discharsing
N cargo schooner Mary Mershon, (Wilden, mas
ter Jas tons Schuylkil Red Ash Coal OF excellent
quality.
We shall continue 10 keep good supply Of Coal
for cooking purposes and summer use.
~ y. All Coal sold by MS carefully weighed, and
2,240 lbs 10 the ton.
JOHN. T. GIVEN a CO.,
Coal and Wood Dealers
mar 30-3t Corner of 14th and streeta
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tE- An insane asylum is to be erected at Nil
Georgia