The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-02-10
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The steamer Massachusetts was seized by
the authorities yesterday on suspicion that she
was about to start on a lilllbustering eXpedi-
ton against Cuba. She had cleared for New
Orleans via Mobile. The manifest other cargo
was of pacific character. but upon Selling her,
a large number of muskets and other articles
Ofwar, SO saddles, &c, were found. She had
also shipped greater quantity of water than
she ordinarily used Offers have been made to
bond the vessel and secure her from any lille
gal verdict as we'll as to change the objection
al part af hs cargo. An investigation of the
matter is first to be gone into. 1t is said there
is another vessel in this port fitted out and i'll
tended for similar purposes and she is prOba-
bly, arrested by this time.
SECOND DISPATCH.
The upper cabins have been removed from
the spar deck of the steamer, and the deck is
found to be fitted to receive two pivot guns
1t is consequently assumed that she belongs to
the illibustering party.
The Jersey City Telegraph says that there is
no doubt Robert Schuyler is and has been seen
since he abscOnded, in the town of Bergen
Passac county.
BosTON, Jan. 26.
There is a tremendous storm in the bay
this p NJ The ship Richmond hence for New
Orleans, is reported in a dangerous situation
on the shoals near the Hospital Islands, and
the steamer r. B. Forbes has gone to her assis-
lance. The British brig Bloomer. of Halifax,
is reported ashore at Rams Head. where she
will probably go to pieces. All hands were
saved.
The snow is succeeded by heavy rain this
evening.
WASHINGTON JAM 26.
The Star says that private advices received
from Havana to the 21st inst. represent the
Cubans as highly excited and joining the Rev.
dictionary cause, because the Courts refuse to
sell the island TO the United States and q Sc
riOus outbreak is expected.
New York Market.
New YORK. Jan. 81.
Flour characteristics, 5000 bbls at So 81 a
So so. for common to straight state So IS
Wisconsin.
Corn Meal-declined
Wheat-prices the same.
Rye-dull.
Corn-3OOOO bushels sold at &c 97c. West
ern mixed held at 81.
Provisions-Pork and Beef-Sales, 200 bbls
Vermont Beef at SIS.
Lard a l0c.
Dressed Hogs-in good demand.
MOney-easier.
New YORK, JAM "a.
A heavy snow storm commenced in this city
about o'clock this morning and still continues
without any prospect of holding up.
The agents of the packet ship Geo. Canning,
which sailed from this port for Hamburg, Dec.
I'd, with 80 passengers and cargo valued at
500, 000-received brief dispatch by the Ca
NADIA announcing the total loss of the vessel,
but giving no particulars.
The acknowledgements.
Col. Kinney leaves in ten days for New Or
leans. on his way to the Mesquite Kingdom.
Large numbers are fOcking to join the exped-
ton. and more confidence is generally felt in
the enterprise.
SENATE.-Private bill day. Unanimous con-
sent necessary to introduce public business,
consent was denied and the calendar was TAX
en- up.
HOUsE.-Mr. Miller, of Indiana, offered a
joint resolution. authorizing the President to
terminate treaties of reciprocity, navigation
and commerce in certain cases. The resolution
passed A motion to reconsider the vote,
failed. ~
Fire at BrookIyn-The Railroad Riot.
A destructive fire occurred in South Brook
Ign this morning, consuming five brick build
ings on the corner of Atlantic and Furman
streets. Loss $4,000.
BUFFALO, Jan. &c.
At Brantford, the sheriffs and magistrates of
Fort Erie, and all the troops, proceeded as far
as Port Colborne, where they found the bridge
swung open. and SO Irish congregated. The
magistrates believing they had no authority 10
order the troops to fire, the whole party return
ed to Fort Erie without effecting anything.
The directors will now send to Toronto, for adj
ditional troops and powers to push matters to
the last extremity.
" BosToN, Jan. "a.
There has been an increase of specie held by
the banks of this city during the past week to
the extent of Sl20,000, and in the deposits the
increase of $4,000. HFs,a -T7
New YORK, Jan. "a.
The steamship Baltic sailed at noon to-day,
with 81 passengers and $4,000.
NEW YORK, Jan. &c.
Orders have been received from Washington
for Mayor Wood to seize the Sandman fripate
which is expected here with large number of
criminals on board as soon as she arrives and
detain her until an investigation is had May
or Wood has addressed letter to the Sardin-
ian Consul at this port to this effect.
LET IT Pass WITHOUT FURTHER DELAYING
sincerely hope, for the honor and glory Of the
country, that the Senate bill, comforting the
rank and pay of Lieutenant General of the Ar
my of the United States upon General Winfield
Scott, as some acknowledg ment of his import
ant services in the council, and brilliant victo-
ries in the field, will pass the House of Repre-
sentatives without further delay The measure
is most popular one-patriotic men of all mar