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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24


Rescue of Pr;svs,er from the Jail-From Seren to
Ten Men Shot Tr0 Killed and others
Wounded.
The Yreka Herald of the 7th ult. gives the fol-
lowing account of great fight at Greenhorn:
On Wednesday afternoon last, two men named
Robert Wilson and w. A. Baker, were arrested
by the Sheriff of this county and brought before
the County Jude for a contempt of Court in
breaking the Middle Greenhorn Ditch, in viola
ton of an Injunction issued from said Court
The former was bound over to appear the follow
ing day, and the latter fined in the sum OF one
hundred dollars ana FIVE days imprisonment in the
County Jail, and was Immediately remanded to
prison.--Shortly after large mob collected in
front of the jail. They drew pistols and raised
an axe over the head Of the jalor, threatening to
blow out his brains unless he gave up the keys,
which he did, and they liberated Wilson and lock-
ed up the cell again.
desist, appealing to them to support and respect
the law, &c. Neither the Sheriff nor the main
body of the mob knew at this time, that the pris
oner had gone, it being dark and rainy.
The mob attacked the door with an axe, but
were driven away. They then made further on
any more, pushing the officers about, threatening
to shoot, sc. At this time the Under Sheriff, Mr..
NJ. G.. White, arrived with pair of revolyers,
handing one to the Sheriff. The mob were then told
to stand back. They refused, when the Sheriff,
Under Sheriff and a few citizens fred several
rounds on the mob, which they returned direct at
the Sheriff, and retired short distance. The
Sheriff and his posse then received some more
fire arms. The mob again rallying, returned, and
were again ordered to desist-refusing they were
again fired upon they then retreated and disap-
peared. BY this time 50 citizens were at the Jail
we'll armed.
The Sheriff received shot in the thigh, and
one.other citizen was wounded. Two of the mob
were MORALLY wounded, and several others less
severely. A large posse of citizens had volun-
tered to 90 in pursuit of the leaders of the riot.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

CW One of the most serious obstacles in the
way of keeping hens about house has been their
hitherto unconquerable prediction for cratchinc
up gardens. An ingenious Yankee has at length
discovered remedy for this difficulty, and is tax
ing measures to introduce it into general use. It
consists of small instrument somewhat resem-
bling very long spur, attached to the hind part
OF hens leg. The instrument is so arranged
that when the hen is about to scratch the earth,
the spur catches in the ground before her foot has
fairly descended and obliges her to bring the foot
down quietly and harmlessly little in front Of
the place which she has aimed at. The hen there
upon tries the other foot with like result. She
keeps trying, and before she is aware of it the
machine has soaLked her right ont ofahe qarden!-
An agency has been opened in Chicago for the
sale of these " hen walkers.''
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

FALLING OF THE BELL.-An accident recently
occurred at Moscow which produced great alarm.
The large bell of the tower of Ivan Velik, in the
Kremline, fell to the ground at the moment when
the ceremony of swearing allegiance and fdeli-
ty to the new Emperor was going on, and by its
fall crushed nearly one hundred persons. For
people so superstitious as the Russians, this
disaster has proved a most sinister omen, and
the letter which gives an account of the event
states that the effect on the public mind has been
that of great CONSERVATION.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24
THREE HUNDRED AND SIxry PrRsoxs Fpozr

THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY PERSONS FROZEN
TO DEATH.-General report gives out that not far
from Odessa, more than 500 foot soldiers and
several Jewish carriers persisted in the snow storm.
The causes of death were the want of ADEQUATE
warm clothing, and the sudden set in of frost
and it is also said that the wagons and teams had
gone on befroe the men who were thus left behind.
and as the soldiers had on wet clothes from the
previous rain, they froze into crust of ice when
the frost began: They looked about for bridge,
but could not find any. The day after groups of
frozen dead bodies werefound, and between TWEEN
ty and thirty dead bodies lay in each heap.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

G.yT The Navigator arrived at our Levce Sat-
urday morning with 81 cabin and 10 deck passen-
gers for St. Paul, also with 7i2 sacks of oats,
2O4 sacks of corn: IS barrels of flour; so barrels
of pork: 24 boxes of eggs: Is jars of butter, be-
sides large amount of groceries, &c. She left
st. Louis on the 10th inst, towed two barges to
the Upper Rapids and one to our levea- found 8
feet scant on the bower and feet on the Upper
Rapids. She left Yesterday.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

co The Lady franklin left on Saturday, with
few passengers from st. Paul. The Galena
Packets, so far, have run regularly, and inasmuch
as they have contract with the Illinois Railroad
Company, there is reason to believe that we shall
have our mails the coming season, verv punctual,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

STRAY LETTERs.-A letter recently picked up
on the Reserve, was handed to US the other day,
directed to ''--,S st. Pau, - which fur
nishes sad illustration of human depravity and
scoundrelism. 1t is mailed and dated at ssK-'
Mich, and the suggestive signature is Deceived
and Deserted" The wretch to whom it was adj
dressed, and whose professions of love lured bis
victim to ruin, receives severe rebuke, and the
significant threat is uttered, 6" shall keep track of
you, and the time will come when we shall meet,
but not as friends remember that" The let
ter contains strange mixture of imprecation and
sympathy, as the closing language will show =
&C Forgive you never shall; and if there is
judgment day, beware of what is to be your
doom. Good bye. May your life be happy.''-
The affair carries its own lesson, and we forbear
comment. The name of the person addressed is
one We never before head.---St. ANTHONY Repub.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24
(Sf(lnntsota Uimfs,
SATURDAY, APRIL 81, 1856.


AS we expected, the Minnesotian has come to
stncts in defending those who have neglected
their duty, it spares no pains to make the public
believe that it really sympathizcs with function
arv whom it SAYS has never s. been especial ia
voritc'' with that print. The public are as we'll
aware Of the failings of Sheriff Fridley, we are,
and We consider, therefore, any thing further said
on this subject useless. No $ ricketty" apollo
gies of the Mnnesotan will make right that
which is wrong, nor will they galvanize into life
one whose career has consigned him to an igno-
mnous grave. The Minncsotian may cry out
persecution, but this is the cry of the thief, the
robber, the highwaman, and it is very natural for
the aiders and abettors of crime to endeavor to
shield those who are their companions.
We do not propose to notice the article in the
Mnnesotian, further than to set it tight on point
in which it is in error. 1t says:--
.sIIc [Fridlcyl was one of those who participa-
ted in the establishment of the Times, with the
absurd idea of supplanting us in the confidence of
the people and business community of St. Paul.
Mr.. Fridley had nothing to do with the estab-
lishment of the TINES, and not until our Railroad
discussion did he subscribe for the paper. Then
he approved Of our course, but ga change came
DER the spirit of his dream,' AMI when elected
he was found on the otner SIDE OF the house.
s'Recolect :''-One or two of the County Com.
mssioners desired Mr. Fridley to settle, but could
never get him to do so.
Sc Recollect Mr.. Fridley knew the law and
knew his duty. lie knew that he must make his
returns by the first of February or he would be
liable to arrest.
''Recollcct lie d'a not make his returns I'M
til after an order had been issued BIZ the County
Commissioners to have him appear and render his
account.
s'Recollect THAT he failed to make his re-
turns on the first of January, as specified by law,
and he failed to make settlement on the first of
February, according to law.
I. Recollcct THAT he did not settle until the
10th of April, 1855.
Now then, vii! the Minnesotian seek to defend
an officer who thus neglccts his duty? Suppose
every press in the County should pursue the same
the Minnesotian does, how long will it take
to rectify our County matters? OF what utility
is law unless it is carried out? If Mr.. Fridley
can violate the law with impunty, why can't 9TH
ers? But We apprchend no fear. as the matter is
now in the hands of the People, and they will
see that offenders are brought to Justice.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24
From tie Boston Journal. AnriI o

The amount of defaulcation figured up against
Mr.. Hooper, late teller of the Merchants Bank.
reaches, we understand, 500 900, of which SAG, 900
falls upon individuals. A portion of this last is
secured by colaterals so that the total deficiency
will be eventually less in extent. 1t is confident
ly asserted that some ventures in Australia have
contributed to produce this loss, and at all events
we arc strongly inclined to believe that it has not
all been disspated in stock speculation.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

CO" Messrs. King & Rich, in Empire Block, re-
quest to state they have secured the services of
Mr.. l.. Berg, of Buffalo, first-class Paper Hang
or, and are now prepared to do paper hanging in
superior manner and on short notice. They have
an extensive assortment of Paper Hangings on
hand which they offer at low prices.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

LITTLE THINGS NO TRlYLRs.-The nerve of
tooth, not as large as the finest cambric needle;
VIII sometimes drive strong man to distraction.
a. musquito can make an elephant absolutely mad.
The coral rock which causes navy to founder.
Is the work of an insect. The warrior that has
withstood death in thousand forms, NAV be
killed by an insect. The deepest wretchedness
petty trials. The formation Of chsracter often
depends on circumstances apparently the most
trivial, an impulse, casual conversation, chance
visit, OF something equally unimportant has
changed the whole destiny Of life and has resulted
in virtue or vice-in veal or in voe as1 -
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

CV The Home Journal says Our brilliant
bellies (somehow y turn out such domestic and ex-
emplary wives, after (and perhaps because) hav-
ing chad their fling" do certainly ego it, under
considerable press of steam, sswhile they're
young" We CHANGED to see a note the other day,
written by belle in the country to friend, who
is passing the winter at the-Hotel. One quiet
passage rather impressed us. 81 shall be in town
for mornings shopping my dear--but a.
shall not stay late enough for your dinner at i've
please have the champagne and oysters at lunch.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24
Arrival Of the ROYAL Arch.

The Royal Arch arrived from Galena ycster-
day morning, with four hundred passengers
The Royal Arch is commanded by Capt. Glein-
is in the Galcna and Rock Island trade, and this
is her first and will probably be her last trip to
st. Paul the present season. She leaves o-dav
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

CY- VIM. Holiday, revolutionary soldier,
and one of the guards when Major Andre was
executed, died in Delaware county, N. Y, on the
Odd ult, aged lO4 years. He had been thrice
married-had ID children, 80 grand children, Isl
great grand children and II great-great-grand
children; making the sum total Of his posterity
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

N15- Jenny Lind Goldschmidt has given concert
at the Hall of the Park, Asmterdam. The Hall,
though one of the largest in the city, was crowd
ed to excess; and many paid three or four hoorins
for the privilege Of standing along the passage.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

TuEoDoRE pARKER.--This gentleman and 9th
ers, who were arrested for cndeavoring to l;ber-
ate Burns by speeches, &c. have been released on
the ground that the indictment was void. The de-
cision' was received with shouts of applause.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

CsF Like rainbow, peacs rests upon the
earth but its'arch;s lost in heaven-Heaven battles
it in hues of lgM--it springs up amid tears and
clouds-its reflection of eternal sun-it is an as
surance OF calm it is the sign of great coven-
ant between God and man-it is an emanaton
from the. distant orb of immortal lght.-Co,ton.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

VISITING A NUNNERY.--A committee of the Mas
sachusetts Legislature have recently visited nun
merry in that State. What they did there, is ex-
posed by the editor of the Boston Daily Advertiser
who, by some hook or crook, got hold of the facts
The Committee feel bad.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

CO The st. Mary's Church at Troy, N. Y, was
entered by burglars on Sunday night. April Sth,
and robbed of valuables to the amount of $1,000.
Four persons have been arrested on suspicion of
being implicated in the theft
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

INDIGNATION MEETING AT ST. ASrnoSY.-The
Republican gives an account Of an Indignation
meeting at St. Anthony, caused by the appoint
mcnt by the Common Council, of Nlr. Brown,
to the Office of City Marshal. 1t seems that Mr..
Brown is obnoxious to the temperance portion of
the community, and they desire his appointment
revoked. Speeches were made by Messrs. Sc
combc, Nolrse AMI North in favor of the object
of the meeting, and by Messrs. Hall, Brott and
Taper against it. The following resolution,
which was passed, will give. fair idea of the
views of those present:
Resolved, That no man can be deemed suitable
for appointment to Office the duties of which con-
sist in the maintenance of law and order, who
has himself heretofore been foremost in defving
law, and creating disorder and that the appoint
ment of such men to office, is in fact Offering
premium to vice.
That's true! No such men should hold Office, and
We do not blame ST. Anthony friends for pro-
testing against the appointment.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

CO. a Clergyman in England is now suffer-
ing the severe penalty of IL months Imprisonment
for marrying couple at half-past in the morn
ing, when the ecclesiastical law forbids that such
a ceremony shall take place before A. NJ.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

CO The Lady Franklin, Capt. John w. Malin,
Ed. W. Halliday and Grin Smith Clerks. arrived
Mt our Levee last evening. She brought mail
and 800 Cabin, and 264 Deck passengers---lOO of
which were for St. Paul. She leaves this morn
ing at 10 o'clock.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

CO" rumored ''rock'' of gold is exciting the
interest of the creduous in California. The pa
pers have been publishing letter purporting to
be from miner at the Kern river, to a friend.
begging himto s'come down. and help him. for
he had found ''nugget'' of gold something like
had heen,lyng on.watching until nearly dead from
starvation. .'s, '.-..Nt'--
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

EDITOR SUED.-The st. Louis Herald has been
publishing articles entitled g. Our Arstocracv,''
in which Caleb w. Baldwin has entered suit for
libel, laying his damages at $4,000. lie says
one of the characters described was intended for
him. lie pays the Herald compliment that it can
injure man to the extent of $4,000 and felci-
tates himself the possession Of character which
can be injured to that extent, no more."-Chica-
go Times.
We have known men to dispose Of their char
acters for smaller sum than $4,000, and we
have known others to make 100000 by selling
themselves to the devil. If Mr.. Baldwin's char
actcr is worth $4,000, and he can show that we
have taken it from him, We must pay it; but if he
lost it by his own acts money can never restore it,
st. Louis Herald.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

LuMnrR.-We learn from the st. Anthony Rep.
that six of the saws in the st. Anthony Mills are
now in operation; and as soon as the long sup
messed dcmand--the accumulated orders-can be
attended to, there will be an abundance constant
lv on hand.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

PUBLIC LAND IN MrNNEsoTA.-The St. Anthony
Republican states that &c Minnesota has no.
100000 of acres-or enough to supply 100000
families with l60 acres each-of good land, now
unoccupied, and open to settlers, at government
prices.''
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

CV An entertainment given at the Astor
House, New York, in honor of the members of the
Legislature of that State, cost "a 500. T small
item of $50 % was handed in for spoons. Won
der if the members pocketed the articles!
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

AIAxIMs FOR You've MEN.-Ncvcr be idle. If
your hands cannot be usefully employed, attend
to the cultivation of your mind.
Always speak the truth.
Keep good company or none.
Make few promises.
Live up to your engagements.
Have no very intimate friends.
When you speak to person, look him in the
face.
Never listen to loose or idle conversation.
Your character cannot be essentially injured,
except by your own acts.
Drink no intoxicating liquors.
Ever live, misfortunes excepted, within your
income.
Never make lightly of religion.
Make no haste to be rich, if you would prosper.
Small and steady gains give competency, with
tranquility of mind.
Never play at any game Of hazard.
Earn your money before you spend it.
Never borrow, if you can possibly avoid it.
Never think what you do for religion is time
or money misspcnt.
Read some portion of the Bible every day.
"GOING TO LAVA case was decided in the
Common Pleas at Cambridge, Mass, the other
day, which illustrates the ssglorous uncertainties
OF the law In the spring of l849, Tutte of
Acton, sold COW to Brown, of Concord, for fifty
dollars. Soon after the purchase, Brown dscoy-
cred that the COW bad one dry teat. He then re-
quested futile to allow him discount of twelve
dollars and fifty cents the bill, and stated that
ne was ready to pay the balance. futile refused
70 make any allowance for the dry teat, and sued
brown Tor the whole bill. The case was decided
IN his favor, but was carried up on appeal. and
again returned to the Common Pleas. where 4 has
remained on the docket until last Tuesday, when
II was decided in favor of Brown. The coats have
amounted to $oOO.-BOst0n Post.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

CT Commodore Macaulcy has been ordered
by the President to the Gulf Squadron. 1t is sta
ted in our exchanges that the President is detcrm-
incl to punish Spain, and this appointment was
made to carry out his plans.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

@ Horace Greedy goes to Europe next month
to join his family, who have been spending the
winter in England. 1t is his intention to be pres
ent at the great exhibition which opens at Paris
in May. 1t is stated on reliable authority, that
500 copies of his Life have been sold, and that
it is still selling at the rate of one thousand q
week.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

G1y= The n. Y. Mirror feels fully authorized
| to announce William II. Seward the anti-Ne-
braska Candidate for the Presidency. He is also
| decidedly anti Know Nothing.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

ca DR.. Rush has said that in the course of
his inquiries he found only one person above the
age of eighty who had lived unmarried.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

Us An exchange paper says that Gov. Slade is
on his way West with four hundred girls The
young men have no occasion to feel forlorn any
longer. Four hundred girls think of that!
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

CO We are glad to notice that the citizens of
New York are beginning to see into the doctrine
OF protection. They import now just about one
half the amount they did last year.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

CO 1t is stated that Adams Co. paid James
King, formerly of Georgetown, D. C. $4,000
year as salary, to go out to San Francisco and
manage their banking house.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

ey Against the malignity of Disconnected, the
turbulent and vicious, no abilities, no exertions.
nor the 1nasu ahshakcn integrity are safeguards.
-WasIington.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

M5y About 100000 of the Gardiner money
has recently passed into the hands of the Govern
ment. This is snug little sum to rescue from
the hands of thieves.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24
An Effective Speech.

Anew evenings since, a Temperance meeting was
called at Hartford. Among the speakers
John w. Bull, heretofore known as an opponent
of the Prohibitory Liquor Law. His appearance
there occasioned some surprise, but let him tell
his story in his own words.
ssMr. Chairman and Fellou Citizens My
liar one, and the reason will briefly state. In
this hall, and on this platform, few months
since, l appeared one Of the strongest opposers
of the Prohibito.y Liquor Law Of Connecticut,
and at that time, thought and supposed was
honestly and conscientiously doing my duty to NY
fellow citizens and to myself But after making
strong efforts down to the last vote-No, was
not then satisfied, but pursued the matter
until in connection with Others | had brought the
the Town Agent before the Judge; and then l
paused for reflection. The result will give you
in a few words. | went up on the line of Water
Works and Public Sewers. in search Of informa-
ton whereby might have proof positive in regard
to the actual working of the Law. The contrac-
tors informed me that their men on the works,
were more quiet, Industrious, and econ mical.
and at the close Of the week had their money in
their pockets wherewith to buy bread for their
children, instead of being in the hands of the Ii
quor dealers.
These, and many others facts ascertainej, and
on calm invest cation l came to the conclusion,
that this same law which had so strongly oppos-
cd good one. have since been asked
wether l would vote for repeal of said law-ny
reply is No, never. IL any thing is dore, let it be
made more severe, if necessary, to accomplish the
object"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

CY freight car on the Great Western Rail-
road, c. W., at London, took fire on the 9Th inst,
and was entirely destroyed with all it's contents.
We regret to learn that Mr. Dahl lost four boxes
Of valuable books by this accident
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

ILLNESS OF THE GOVERNOR ELECT OF New HAMP-
sHIRE.-Thc Boston Mail has the following para
graph:
We learn that Hon. Ralph Metcalf, Governor
elect of New Hampshire, is seriously i'll at his
residence in Newport. Our informant, who left
that vicinity on Saturday, states that the general
impression was that his sickness would prove
fatal
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-24

MUxlcIPAL.-Tbe City council have declared
elected the following officers :-E. Z. Hall, City
Attorney; Benjamin Brown, City Marshall a. D!
Bowman, City Printer.-&. Anthony Rep.