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The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-17

TO TRESSPASSERS On SCHOOL LANDS IN RAMSEY
COUNTY.
Office is hereby given that sections numbered 6
IN 80 are reserved Tor schools and that all persons
who have or may tressrass upon the same, by cutting
timber or otherwise will be obliged to pay all the
ges that be sustained by of any trespas and
otherwise dealt with the law directs.
j. Z. WILSON
Chm Board County Commissioners Ramsey unity.
Dec II. 1854. omw
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-17

w Territory TO their Wholesale Department consisting
of
70 Bales brown sheeting, bales striped shifting,
IS bales cotton hannels, l do heavy cotton duck
rs do brown drilling 25 pcs red aannels
do berries and blue drill 10 prs blue and gray fan
lngs, Hs -+i nell
do bed ticking, 20 prs white and gray do.
10 prs assorted prints 20 prs batting
bales seamless bags Buck gloves and mitts
81 d knitted socks so prs cash.
Wh large assortment OF threads, hats, caps wooden
yarn comforters, etc. ETC. a.
Our advantages in the eastern markets. warrants in
saying that we can sell goods cheap they
st Louis Chicago and Galena adding the transporta-
ion. eau and an examination will convince the buyer
Oct S. 1854 CATHCART 4 CO
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-17
7st,1treD's Column.
DRUG STORE -!

DRUGS, OILS, DYE STUFFS, PATENT MEDICINES
FANCY GOODS, ETC,
the Warehouse Third below Roberts street,
THOMAS E. PACE, Pharmdceatit
DRUGS, FANCY GOODS, PERFUMERIES, FINE Ut
lery, Fishing Tackle and every variety of other art
Giles for Ladies' or Gentlemens TOilets-at the
Bazaar in the WinslOW House.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-17

SE(sARS AND TOBACCO.
VUNIE best brands Havana Segars Carmelias and Lor
Il dres, and large variety domestic Segars. The bes
Virginia Leaf Twist Chewing Tobacco also rat
article Scrafalatti Smoking Tobacco. For salo by
HENRY WEBER,
Dec Q, 1854 d&w1m Opposite Rice House
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-17

70 ENGINEERS AND DRAUGHTSMEN.
NEIUM CLOTH. Watman's Drawing Paper. all
sizes Mathematical Instruments, Architectural
Works, &c For sale low at COMES
Franklin Bookstore. near the American House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11

NAVIGATION OF THE HUDsoN.-The expert
ence of the last few days has developed an alarm
ing state Of facts, in that the river is hardly nay
igable for the larger class of vessels, and even
vessels of ordinary draught ground on the bars
below the city. This delay and impeding of
navigation is matter of serious and great im-
portance, and demands immediate attention.
It is unusual at this season of the year, that
there should be so great scarcity of water,
which, though partly accounted for by the pass
ing out of the ice without the annual freshet,
induced by the cold weather., il is still Of vital
Importance that the existing evils Of navigation
should be promptly remeded by the removal Of
such distractions as oppose free passage of
steamboats, or sail vessels. The evil has been
increasing for years, and has this year arrived at
q state which promises the most disastrous con-
sequences in an interruption of travel, involving
severe pecuniary loss. Albany Argus.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11

NEBRASKA ENTERPRIsE.-A bill has passed
the Legislature of Nebraska to incorporate the
"Missouri River and Platte Valley Railroad
Company" incorporators twenty-six in
number The road is to begin at the town OF
Plattsmouth, on the Missouri river, and running
to Fort Kearney, thence TO Fort Laramie thence
to the western limits of Nebraska, upon the
most eligible route, with branch road from the
mouth OF the Nemaha, TO unite with the main
track at Grand Island, near Fort Kearney. Pro
visions are made for double track. The can.
ital stock is $5OOO,OOO, divided into shares OF
800 each.
This seems large enterprise for so young a
Territory. 1t would Of course involve the ne.
cessity of large loan, which would be bad poll
CIV for the future State. Congress, however
will have the revision Of the matter.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11

BARNUM's AUTOBIOGRAPHY IN ENGLAND
Blackboard has impaled Barnum, treating him
and his book as being grossly immoral, and hold
ing him up to scorn and contempt. The follow
ing summary shows to what conclusion the re-
viewer comes:
at has inspired us with nothing but sensn-
tons of disgust for the frauds which it narrates
anger for its audacty, loathing for its hypocr.
sy, adherence for the moral obliquity which
it betrays, and sincere pity for the wretched
man who compiled it. He has left nothing for
his enemy to do, for he has fairly gbbeted
himself. No unclean bird of prey, nailed igno-
minionsly to the door of barn, can ever pre-
sent more humiliating spectacle than Phineas
Taylor Barnum does, as he appears in his auto
biography"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11

ANOTHER COOP WITNEss-Hon. Lewis Cass,
of Detroit one of the Oldest men in his coun-
try's service, having been for many years an Of
fcer both in the civil and military departments,
gives this valuable testimony
81 have never tasted ardent spirits in my life,
and therefore know they can be dispensed with.
Probably few men have undergone more fatigue
than have. The most active portion of my life
was passed in new country. on the very verge
of civilization, and much of it beyond, and have
had my full share of its exposures, excrtions,
and privations in peace, and in war; lam there
fore a living proof that ardent spirits are not
necessary for physical endurance, under any cir
cumstances of toll or trial. 1t was this convic-
ton which led me, when Secretary of War; to
authorize the Communication Of the ration of ar
dent spirits previously issued to the troops, for
its equivalent in coffee or sugar, which has since
made part of the supplies furnished to the army
Child's Paper.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11

Our latest intelligence from Nebraska is to
the effect that the Indians north Of the Biz
Platte--the Sioux and Puncas-are threatening
to extetminatc the "pale faces" They lately
ventured into the town of Belleview, where they
killed an Omaha Indian and drove off great
many horses and cattle. The Nebraska Legs-
lature has authorized the Governor to raise a
force of 500 mounted rangers for the protection
of settlers upon the frontier.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11


The WHEAT PRosPEcT IN THE WEsT.-We
learn from n gentleman who has travelled pretty
extensively through the States of the North
west during the past six weeks, that the pros
pect of the wheat crop was never better. In
Iowa large quantity has been sown, but so
great is The emigration to that State, and so rap
idly did it ill up last season thai large portion
Of the surplus will be required for the new set
tiers there and in Kansas and Nebraska. Thro-
out Illinois, it is represented that the crop new
err looked better The high prices of the last
few years, and the almost certainty that there
will be but little abatement during the present.
have stimulated the farmers 10 SOW to an extent
beyond former precedent. And the same may
be said of Wisconsin. The prospect is that the
abundant crop of last year will be succeeded by
one equally as good this.
We hear good reports, too, from Indiana and
Michigan. On the whole, if no untoward
event interposes between now and harvest, the
Northwest-whch is in fact The granary of the
Union-will turn out surplus which will glad.
den the hearts of the breadless in our eastern
Cities
There will be comparatively few men engag-
ed in the construction of railroads in the west
during the present season-all the great lines
being nearly completed. This will reduce the
consumption of non. producers, and cause large
amount of labor to return to agriculture-thus
increasing our surplus by the operation Of two
causes. So, our eastern friends may look for
an active fall business and full supply of bread
stufs, unless blight, or mildew. or some other
destroying agent, shall blast the fair prospects
of the present Chicago Democrat.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11
NEW York. March 81

The Rev. DR.. Belthem, who has been engag-
ed in missionary labors at Loo Choo since 1916
gave an interesting sketch Of his experience, be-
fore a number of clergymen attached to the M,
E. Church, last evening The Dr. gave his view
upon the prospects of missionary and CONNER.
cia intercourse with Japan, and declared it to
be his conviction that it will require many years
of patient effort before American merchants will
be able, not only to acquire money, but even to
secure it, in the way of commercial negoiia-
tons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11

nW" We learn from the Grand River Eagle
that at the last annual meeting of that city the
Republican ticket was elected with the excep-
ton of Treasurer. The Supervisors of the
city, Republican. Out of twenty-five Supervi-
sors elected in Kent county, thirteen Repub-
icans, nine Democrats. Two towns not heard
from.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11
THE ERrcssoN EXPERIMENTAL New York

THE Ericsson EXPERIMENTAL New York
correspondent Of the Boston Journal writes:
The Ericsson experiment is at an end. The
invention is conceded 10 be failure, and poor
experiments he has made. on the vessel. He
has done more, he has spent all Of his wife s
fortune, which is great, and she, too, is beggar.
ed But the worst Of all is that il has led TO
such recriminatlon and alienation that they have
separated, never to be united again, perhaps.
Had he been successful, his name would have
been enrolled with that Of Columbus, Newton,
But he has failed; he has lost his oil he has
introduced ruin into a once-loving and happy
home and the world coldly looks on, and says,
81 told you So"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11

SOMETHING NEw.-A company has been FORM
ed for the transportation of freight from the
Lake ports to Liverpool, trans. shipping only at
Quebec, from which point screw steamers will
depart weekly. Messrs. F. M. Van Scken g.
Co. have been appointed agents for the compa-
ny, in this city. bet. Free Press.
The Cleveland Herald says,--" With ordinary
weather and luck, the time occupied in the trans
portaton of freight from Chicago to Liverpool
by this line, will not exceed 80 days. The com.
pany have Ia sail vessels at their command, and
can place as many steamers on the route as their
business may demand. Arrangements have been
made with the Great Western, Southern Mich-
gan q Northern Indiana, and the Michigan Cen.
trail Railroad Companies, by which goods can, if
required, be sent more speedily than by water.
The men engaged in this enterprise are bust.
ness men ofundoubted promptness and RELIABLE
ity, on both sides of the Lakes"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11

We learn from the Grand Rapids papers that
The second trial Of Geo. NJ Mills, which was to
have taken place at the late term Of the Circuit
Court was necessarily postponed on account of
the absence of the defendant. His bail will have
to pay their bond In the suit of c. w. Taylor
against Mills for damages 10 the destruction of
his tannery, resulted in verdict Of $l2,5O0 for
the plaintiff
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11

icy tits said that a disappointed one In about
petitioning Congress for an appropriation for
the Improvement Of the channel, so that /" the
course of true love may run SMOOTH" but he
feels some delicacy in making an advance in
the matter, even should he meet with sym
pathics" sufficient to ensure the passage of the
bill; for fear that the President should deem it
unconstitutional and place upon tsthat awful
veto.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11
New YORK, March 30.

This afternoon the horses of carriage in
which Mrs. Webster, widow of Daniel Webster,
was riding, in this city, took fright and ran away.
Mrs. w., becoming alarmed, jumped out, and
was thrown with great violence upon the pave
ment. Her head was badly cut, and she was ia.
ken up in a state of insensibity. She short
ly recovered, but her injuries are Of serious ma
ture,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11
New ORLEANS, March 80.

The European news, per Asia, at Halifax last
night, came to hand this forenoon, over the Ma
tonal Line, and was published by the Associa-
ted Press 10 their evening editions The cotton
advices created quite panic, and, during the af.
ternoon, limited transactions took place at de-
cline of quarter of q cent per pound.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11

- The following is statement of the Su-
pervsors elected in the county of Ottawa, as far
as intelligence has reached us:
White River, j. E. Carlton; Muskegon, c.
Carmichael Norton, ]. o. Smith; Spring Lake,
G. Lowell; Ottawa, r. w. Duncan; Holland,
H. d. Post; iceland, ]. G. Van Hees; Blendon,
A. H. Vredenburg; Allendale, G. Reed; Polk
ton, S. Hazleton; Crockery, Benz. Smith; Tall.
madge, G. W. Luther; Ravenna, c. Miller
Chester, G. Merrick; Georgetown, E. F, Bos-
worth. Cqssinova, jamestown, and Wright, re-
main TO be heard from.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11

BRITISH RECRUITS IN THE e. Sat Philade-
phia on "Wednesday last the United States Mar
shall arrested twelve men on board steamboat,
bound for New York. They had been enlisted
there by order of the British Authorities for the
Foreign Legion. The recruiting officer is to be
arrested.
A partial examination has been held before
Commissioners Heazlite, of the recruits arrested
on board the steamboat Sanford, and the case ad-
journed to Saturday. Fifteen were arrested, In
GLIDING those having.charge of the recruits; IL
is said that sixty were sent on uia New YORK on
Sunday, and the supposition is that upwards OF
five hundred men heve been enlisted by the agent
in that city. 49,.
1t is also said that the brig America, which
sailed from Boston for Halifax on the 28th ult.,
carried about fifty passengers, said to be New
York recruits for the British army, but the agent
Of the brig states that they are engaged TO WORK
on the Halifax and Windsor Railroad
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11

sW- We perceive from an exchange that the
Governor of Wisconsin,, has again vetoed the
Prohibitory Liquor Law. 1t was supposed the
second Bill passed did away entirely with the
objections urged by him against the first, but ii
was no 90 The Governor seems determined
TO have free trade in Liquors.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11

THE ST.. CLAIR FLATs.--Mr. George Keefer,
civil engineer, of Chatham. G. W., has ad-
dressed a letter to Mr.. X. Larwll, member of
the Provincial Parliament from the county of
Kent, in relation to Canadian channel over the
st. Clair Flats, known as the ChenaI Ecarte,
which, he says, is more favorable and shorter
line of communication than on the American
side, and can be opened at one-third of the ex-
pense. This channel, Mr.. Keefer states, passes
Yves; st. AIMS Island, and, although somewhat
crooked, has sufficient depth of water for any
vessel or boat navigating the lakes. The only
obstruction is q bar formed at its southern en-
trance into lake ST. Clair, composed Of soft blue
clay, extending not over four or five hundred
yards, and over which vessels drawing not more
than six feet of water can easily pass, so that,
10 secure channel of ten feet wnler, the actu-
al depth Of dredging will not exceed four feet
in the whole distance. The channel, however,
when opened, would probably require piers to
protect it against the wash of the lake. To OBJ
viate this difficulty, Mr.. K. suggests cut from
n bend in the channel, some distance from its
entrance, where it approaches very near to the
lake. The length of the cut would not exceed
quarter Of mile, and would at once bring Il
vessel into deep water, in the lake, and where
it would be so guarded from prevailing winds,
as to require no protection from piers. The
current, which is about two miles an hour, void
always keep the channel open.
Says Mr.. Keefner: Det Free Press.
"The great necessity for improving the chan
mel, has, believe, drawn the attention Of the
leading men of this town, who, understand,
are about petiioning the Government for the
grant OF fire thousand pounds, which will be am
pie for all the purposes required, not only for
opening proper channel at these fats, but will
cut off some sharp points and bends in the chan
mel, by way of shortening the distance, and rem
dering the navigation more perfect. The Gov
eminent, it appears to me, would hardly with
hold so small n favor, when the advantages of
so triAing an outlay would subserve so useful
purpose, and when they have been expanding
large sums for other improvements in the coun-
try of much less public utility"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11
CHICAGO, March 81

A dispatch from Western Missouri, via ST..
Louis says that the pro.slavery ticket on the
North side of Kansas river had 1000 majority,
and that there was no opposition to the pro-
slavery ticket in Burr Oak or Atchison pre-
cincts.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11

eW From Connecticut we have returns Of
only an imperfect character-but enough is
known TO render certain the complete success
of the Wings and Know Nothings. 1t is sup
posed there will be no choice of Governor by the
people, the choice will therefore devolve upon
the Legislature, great majority of which will
be Know Nothing and Whig-embracing Is or
90 of the 81 senator's and probably $50 of the
234 Representatives, also Congressman.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11
ALBANY. March 80.

There is no reason to doubt the passage OF
the Temperance bill by the Senate on Tuesday
next. The majority will be ample. Some of
the most facilitating amendments made in the
Senate will not, it is thought, be insisted on, if
the House non-concurs generally and asks n
Committee of Conference. Many of the Senate
amendments are proper, and will be accepted
The nomination Of the Hon. Marius Schoon-
maker for Bank Superintendent, gives very gen.
eral satisfaction, and will be heartily confirmed
by the Senate. 1t will probably be acted on at
the next Executive meeting.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11

~ Advices from Cleveland confirm the
election of CASTLE, K ~, Mayor, by about 200
minority over Gov WOoD, Democrat.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11

aY. NEAL Dow has been elected Mayor Of
Portland by 81 majority over McCoBB. -Four
Dow aldermen out Of the seven are elected.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11

TW" From Kansas Territory, the news indi.
cate the entire success of the Pro-Slavery ticket.
Probably no Anti-Savery men elected to the
Legislature.
Great rejoicing in ST. Louis over the result
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11
New York, March 81

II is stated that the Marshal of Philadelphia
this morning arrested an officer of the British
nrmy in this city, for having been engaged, con-
trary to the statute, in recruiting soldiers for a
foreign power.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11
New YORK, March 81.

Judge Morris of the Supreme Court, has de-
cided that the commitment of the prostitutes to
Blackwels Island is illegal, inasmuch as they
were entitled to their examination.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11

Neal Dow, the father of the Maine Law, has
been enthusiastically re-nominated for Mayor Of
Portland by the Temperance voters of that city.
The Know-Nothings also support him.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11

Hon. Abbott Lawrence, of Boston, IL is said,
eontemplates establishing college at Lawrence,
Kansas territory
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11

RIOT IN CINcNNATTI-BALLoT Boxes DE-
sTRoYED.-News has reached us that n serious
riot occurred in the city of Cincinnati at the late
election. Upon examination it was found that
the ballot boxes in the 18th ward contained 55
more tickets than there were names on the poll
list One of the judges thereupon insisted on
throwing out the vote of the ward, the others
would not agree to do so. While the judges
were counting the votes, body of armed men
entered the room, and taking the boxes forcibly
from them, burnt the ballots and the lists in the
street, but notwithstanding the disposal of the
vote of that ward, TAYLOR, X. NJ, was elected
Mayor, by 447 majority. The American party
contend that large amount of illegal voting
was done. 1t is supposed, TAYLOR will not ac-
cept the office under the circumstances. Ten
or twelve persons were either killed or MORALLY
wounded.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11
WASHINGTON. March 81

There is no truth in the surmises or predic-
tons that an extra session of Congress will be
called, either in view of events which have trans.
pred, or which are like to happen.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11
CHICAGO, March %.

The Legislature Of Wisconsin has passed
new prohibitory liquor law, which does not con-
tain those features objected to in the Governors
recent veto. The vote passing the bill was
about two.third vote.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11

W- In Vermont the Know Nothing ticket
ahead as far rs heard from.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11
FROM HAVANA.
BALTIMORE, March 90

BALTIMORE, Mafcn SU.
The steamship Isabel has arrived at Charles
ton, and brings advices from Havana to the 25th
inst.
Much excitement prevailed at Havana on the
morning of the 22d, in regard to the execution
of Don Ramon Pinto. To such pitch had the
feeling on the subject reached, that the Captain
General had not been seen in public since the
event.
The body of the unfortunate Pinto, instead
of being exposed the usual time, some twelve
hours, after execution. was removed from view
within three hours--the indignation evnced of
the populace rendering the measure peremptori-
" necessary. This state of affairs was brought
about in conseq uence Of the vindictive conduct
of the Captain General. Some informally hav-
ing taken place on the trial, the Minister of War
refused TO oountersign the death-warrant, on
the ground that the evidence convicting Pinto
had not emanated from one whose character
stood as clear as the sun at midday, but from
one who had served two apprenticeships in the
chain-gang.
The Captain General thereupon convened
Council ofFour and, after due deliberation, two
Of them declared themselves in favor of the
death penalty, and two in favor Of acquittal-
The casting voice was then left with the Cap
tain-Genera, who condemned his former Secre-
tary and friend to the garrote--hence the indig-
nation.
The trial Of Estrampes and Felix was to have
taken place early this week Our Consul, Col.
w. Robertson, had protested most energetical-
y against their being brought to trial, and in
sisted upon their liberation. The result Of his
application, however, was not known when the
Isabel sailed.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11

W~ Returns from Iowa as far as received
indicate the success Of the Probibitory Liquor
Law.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-11

The Legislature of Washington Territory has
made Olympia the Capital.