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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10
e. The following gloomy picture of the time

CO The following gloomy picture of the times
in California, we copy from the Placer Times,
published in Sacramento
In a commercial point of view, the news which
goes toward by the steam or of to-day is OF the
most discouraging character.
Trade is utterly PROSTATE, and the pecuniary
embarrassmens of the mercantile classes have
never been equaled since the settlement of the
country by the Anglo Americans.
The principal cause producing this state of
things is the absence of sufficient rain to enable
the miners to prosecute their labors. From va
rious sections of the State the same accounts
reach us-abundancc of auriferous earth thrown
up, but no water to disintegrate the metal. For
the past few days the sky has been overcast, and
we have been favored with humid atmosphere,
but the old fashioned winter rains have not yet
made their appearance.
In regard to the prospective crops Of the year,
we learn that large number of acres of wheat
have been sown, and that the plant of other crors
ordinarily prOptiOus season, we shall have an
abundance of the usual agricultural products
Of general merchandise, stocks on hand and sup
plies on the way are quite equal to our wants for
months to come. The news received by the last
mail steamer, that shippers on the other side
was mcasurably recovering their senses, and ceas-
ing to fill up all the vessels Offering, has given rise
to some encouragement here. The prospect of
even partial breathing SPELL and the possibility
of some rain before the spring season arrives,
sustain the hope that may not yet be delivered
over to utter dependency.
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m. For the 1imNs.
HOW TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF
ST. PAUL.


Mr.. EDITOR IL hope you win not object to a
citizen speaking through your paper to the powers
that be. And as l propose to speak to tho head
ing of this article, will be speaking the mind Of
every good citizen OF st. Paul. At the election
on Tuesday last, we placed it in the hands of the
following named gentlemen, to do great deal
towards making this city pleasant and profitable
dwelling place and making St. Paul praise in
the mouths of oil the strangers who may visit US.
Yes, here are the men to whom we will now look:
Hon. Alex. Ramsey, Daniel Rohrer, VIM. r.
Miller, c. S. Cave, A. L. Larpenteur A. G. Fuller,
John r. Irvine, G. IL. Shurmeir, VIM. H. Mobiles,
and their fellow officers who hold over from last
ycar,-all men who desire to promote the highest
interest of this young city.
Now, Gentlemen, We havo placed the City gov
ernment in your hands VIC arc ready to submit
to your authority and render you all necessary aid
in the faithful discharge of your duties. The
time is passed awhen the people will be satisfied
with your doing no harm. We expect you to do
good We arc young city; we need many i'm
provements, and expect you to push them forward
as fast as prudence and our ability will warrant.
We have chosen you to Office, as you know, not
because you belonged to this or that party, but
because we believed you all good and true men,
who have interests at stake here because we be-
licve you to be men who will take pride in seeing
this young city advance in improvement, in respect
for the laws, in order, temperance, and morality.
Now come all together. Let US take a walk
round the city. Stop here at the corner of Third
and Roberts streets. What is going on down in
front Of that saloon on Roberts street? Oh!
those men are drunk! Let US count how many
saloons there are on these two streets. All Or
derby houses are they? What are those men do
ing around that table? Playing cards for amuse-
ment, l suppose! No stop! moment. Do
you see the money on the table ?-I thought there
was severe law against gambling? Yes, there
is All right! see Marshal Miller standing in
there with his big canc he'll take care of the
boys; he's always wide awake. But let us go
up town. Hank! church bell why, is this Sab
bath evening? All these places open on the
Sabbath Is there no law requiring the suspen-
sion of business on the Sabbath? Have you
heard how the Mayor of N. Y. has come down on
these houses in that city? Yes, it worse here,
try to reform them but sec Mayor Wood has sue
ceeded wonderfully. Well the Mayor of N. York
had not near as much influence in that city when
he was elected, as our Mayor elect has in St. Paul.
You know they are carrying out these same re-
forms in Philadelphia and St. Louis and other
cities: Well, Gentlemen, is it not to bad p
What will strangers think of US? Can't you
check these evils little? We look to you gen.
tlcmen we look to you!
A VOTER.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

The Boy OF THE TMEs.-We like an active boy,
says the Southern Organ, one who has the i'm
pulse Of the age.0f the steam engine in him:
on in the world fifty years ago, but he won't do
for these times. We live in age of quick ideas;
men think quick, speak quick, eat, sleep, court,
marry, die quick and slow coaches are not tole-
rated. eco ahead if you burst your boiler" is
the motto of the age; and he succeeds the best in
every line of business who has the most Of do or
die in him.
Strive, boys, to catch the spirit Of the times
be up and dressed always, not gaping and rub
bling your eyes, as if you were half asleep; be
wide awake, whatever may turn up, and you may
be somebody before you die.
Think, plan, reflect as much as you please, be-
fore you act but think quickly and closely, and
when you have fixed your mind on an object
spring to the mark at once. l.s,
But above all things be honest. If you intend
to be an artist it in the wood, chisel it in
the marble; if a merchant, write in your day
book, spread it in capitals on your ledger. Let
honesty of purpose be your guiding star.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

Ice ALL GONE The ice in the Mississippi River
opposite Saint Paul, took its departure ycster-
day morning, and the tiny waves, as they danced
over the rivers bosom, laughed with a merry
twinkle joyous with the return of beauteous
Spring. Bud and blossom will soon greet us, and
then once more our streets will become live with
pedestrians, and the forests vocal with the songs
of birds. Nature will soon tip her beaver of
green, and invite us to come and partake of her
bountiful store, and the hum of enterprise will
startle us into life and expedite that sc good
time coming"
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AN EXCELLENT ENTERPRISE.

Col. Robinson, former editor of the Democrat
of this city, has been and is now, engaged pro-
curing subscriptions for the purpose of purchas-
ing two central lots, to be donated to the Histor-
ical Society of this city. Upon these lots is to be
erected as soon as possible, large building, with
a spacious room for lectures, room for libra
ry, for curiosties, and other rooms for 9TH
er purposes. The enterprise is one which COM
mends itself to all, and VIC arc glad to learn that
it is meeting with success, twelve hundred dollars
having already been subscribed. Should Mr.. Rob-
inson succeed in his efforts, rs we have no fears
but he will, he will m:rit the warm thanks of ev
cry MinncsOtian
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

PRoGREssING.-The ladies of the Illinois Insti-
tute, have resolved not to keep company or unite
in wedlock with any young gentleman who is not
in favor of the Maine or some other Prohibitory
Liquor Law. This we hail as good omen. If
all the young ladies throughout the country would
take this stand, the thirty thousand drunkards we
now have, would soon be decreased to as many
hundreds, and eventually to a unit. Ladies re-
member the responsibility rests upon you, and
seek by every means to discourage the sale and
use of intoxicating liquor. sssl
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

BODY FoUSD.-The body of man was found in
the river opposite the warehouse of j. R. Irvine
& Co. Upper Levee, yesterday. He had on mill
tary clothes and is supposed to be one of the SOL
diers who were reported to be drowned several
weeks ago, while crossing from Mendoza to Fort
Smelling. A Coroncr's Inquest was held, and the
verdict was "Accidental Drowning
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10


Mr.. EDlroR, Owing 70 the peculiar circum-
stances connected with the publication Of that bit
Of poetry from the Home Journal, (selected by
Miss Anne CLAYTON, and which appeared in the
Times of March 10, 1859 have selected the
following reply, and would add:-" As thou art
all the world to me, dear one, cannot spare thee
yet:
TO SISTER.
yon bright stars, which gem the night,
Be each blissfu sphere;
Where kindred spirits re-unte,
Whom death has asunder here;
How sweet 1t at die,
And leave this bighted orb
Mixed soul with soul, cleave the sky,
And soar away from star to star.
But, o! how dark, how drear, how lone,
Would seem the brightest world Of bliss,
If, wandering through each radiant one, e
We fai'd to find the Of this
II there the ties should Irvine,
Which DEATHS cold hand alone sever.
All! then those stars in mockery shine,
More hateful, they shine forever.
1t cannot be: each hope and form
That lights the eye clouds the brow,
Proclaims there is a happier sphere
Than this bleak world holds US now;
There is a voice which hears
When heaviest weighs LIES CALLING chains;
I'll heaven that wbipers-ss Dry thy tears;
The pure in heart aganr K
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

Gsy. JACKsoN's VIEWS OF PRAYER While he
was connected with the army,an officer complain
ed to him that souc soldiers were making great
the General. "They are praying now, but have
been singing" was the reply. "And is that
crime 20 asked Jackson, with emphasis. ssThe
articles of war" the officer said, ssorder punish
inent for any unusual noise." God forbid |"
replied Jackson, with much feeling, i" that pray
ing should be an unusual noise in any camp" and
advised the officer to Join them.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

A SNAKE BREAKISc MANS RIBs.-The Louis
vile Democrat says most heart-rending trans.
action occurred at Madison, Ind, on Tuesday last,
to gentleman named Mcdonald. He was admit
ring beautiful collection of every description of
reptiles on exhibition there. He foolishly at
tempted to handle a large snake, when said snake
coiled around bis body, and, with his entire
strength, succeeded in breaking three Of Mr.. No
Donald's ribs.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

Two MILLIoSs!-It is stated by the St. Louis
Intellgencer, that there is upwards of $2,00O,000
in the Banks and Banking Houses of that CITY,
We wish they would send little of the cash this
way. At per cent. month it would pay we'll.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

CO The Boston Telegraph says that the ship
Queen of the Seas, which cleared at that port
a few weeks since for San Francisco, had all her
berths taken up. Among her passengers were
several young ladies. gentleman wishing very
much to take passage in the ship, found there was
no room for him except by marrying one of the
young ladies, which he accordingly did, and the
berth which was to be occupied by the young lady,
will now be filled by 1--WE hope) happy couple.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10
CITY ELECTION.
pvRST VARn.

Mayor-Alexander Ramsey.
James Starkey,. .......................'...''A
Ramssy's majority. ...............i;i;aa' ioA
Louis De Meuie,. ................ ......4s
Rohrcr's Majority. ..:.:.lo6
Marshai-Wm. II. Mler.
John Trower,.. .....'''''''''''sS
Aldermen---a year---wm H. Nohes... ..'...'''''''i
Mobiles majority. .......H
Aldermen-l year-C. II. Schurmer,
Louis Krcger,. ...'..'''''''''''.'..
Schumer's majority. ..................o
SECOND WARD.
Mayor-Alexandcr Ramsey.
James Starkey,. ''''''''''''A'o
Ramsey,s majority, 40
IredsHrer---Daniel Rohrer,
Louis De Meule,. .......''''''''''''''.io
Rohrer,s ma oriy,..
Marsh"l---Wm VIM r. Mier'..
John Trower,. Il. '''''''''''''''--
Mier's majority, ......'...'''.' coi 'io'
Hex. Terrell,
Caves majority. 49,: 'o'
ALdeTmen-1 year-A. l.. Larpencur
N. E. Tyson,,. ..'''''''''''''''oA
Larpentcur's majority, ..........:::..2 4
Consfdblc---0'Neil,.
THIRD WARD.
MdyO1-AlcXanucr
James Starkey,. ......'.''''''''''''""
Ramsey's majority. 80 i4o
Tredsurer-Daniel Rohrer
Louis A. Demuse
Rolrcr'S majorty,. ...' no
Mdrshdl-Wm. r. Miller,
John TrOwer.
Miler's majority. ITO
Alde,mcn-l year-A. G. Fuller.
Geo. Spence,
Fuler's majority. ...............;; .'o@
Aidernen-2 years-John r. Irvine, ......'.'.'.''ioo
Irvines majority. 90
C0nstable---W. A. Gorman, ...................i
M. O.N
Gorman's majority.
WHOLE VOTE.
Mayor--Alexander Ramsey,.
James S2rkey,
Ramsey's majority, .29o
Tfedsurer--Danh1 ROhrer,
Rohrer's majorisy,. ..IS%
MdrShdE-Wm. r. Miler,..
Miler's Majority, .
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10
CoxxopoRE PERRY--The late Congress granted

CoMMoDoRE PERRY--The late Congress granted
Commodore Perry $4,000, as a reward for his
Japan. With this amount it is probable that gal
liant officer will purchase farm on Rhode Island,
as a retreat for his old age. There his boyhood
was spent, and to his native State his affections
have ever chung. There repose the ashes of his
parents, and his illustrious brother, the hero of
Lake Erie.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

ADvERTIsERs.-As the Daily Times is prob
ably read more than any other paper in the city,
advertisers will find it for their interest to give
call. Our subscription list is continually in
creasing, and when the Spring trade sets in, we
shall endeavor to make our paper more acceptable
and consequently it will be a still better medium
for advertisers.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

YEsTERDAY.-The large number of ladies and
gentlemen in the streets yesterday, can fully tes-
tify that the weather was beautiful. The ice
moved gently out of the river, and the Sun sent
down genial rays of warmth and gladness. We
have not seen in months SO lively a scene as was
presented in our streets yesterday.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

TIE RrvER.-Thc ice was moving in the river
yesterday. Weather favorable to its speedy de-
parture, and if there was an occasion for rcoic-
ing, it will be when sc the last link is broken"
Hurry along old -king-clear the track for the
first boat. Hear the whistle?
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

A CHANCE.-Since the introduction and passage
of Douglas Nebraska Bill, fourteen of the Free
States have elected l23 members opposed to the
measure and Is for it. The Senate have ma
jority in favor of Nebraska, but the time will
come when there will be but few green enough
to acknowledge they favored the iniquity.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

ESCAPED FROM JAIL The St. Croix Union.
gives an account Of the escape of two convicts
from the Prison in that city. Their names arc
Milo Wise and George Harris. A reward of
5000 is offered for their arrest.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

MONEY MArTERs.-Money is becoming easier
East. There are more lenders than borrowers,
and the Banks discount freely. The pressure in
the money market in this city, cannot remain long.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

CO" Men of business should be prepared for
the Spring trade. If your books are not posted,
post them. IL your side walks need repairing,
repair them. Now while you have leisure, get
ready for more busy season.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

CzY" The Buffalo Commercial Advertiser says
that the report that Baker, the murderer of Poole,
had been in that city, is false. He is probably
cover the scas.''
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

CO The setting of great hope is like the set
ing the sun. The rightness of our life is gone
Shadows of evening fall around us, and the world
seems like a dull refection-itself broader shade
We look forward into the coming lonely night
The soul withdraws into itself. The stars arise
and night is holy.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

Cy The Galena Advertiser says that by fair
estimate, there was majority in the State Of H.
linois against the Nebraska iniquity, of 1886
votes. That will do for the home of Douglas.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

CYr The editor of the New Bedford Standard
acknowledges the receipt of kind invitation
from a friend who is sick with the smallpox at
the hospital to dine with him, but under the cir
cumstances thinks he shall not be there.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

CO The aggregate majority of the three An
ti-Nebraska members to Congress, is 1000! Ma
jority of tic Opposition i'll the House of Repre-
scntatives, l47. This is in New Hampshire, the
home of Gen. Pierce.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

New DRUG SToRE.-We call attention to the
advertisement of j. Ii. McDougall & Co. The
gentlemen who compose the firm are well known
in this city as experienced Druggists and worthy
citizens. Their store will not be surpassed by
any in St. Paul.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

CoMINe.-A large number of persons are arri-
wing at Galena and Dubuque, anxious to reach St.
Paul. From present appearances they will not
have to wait LONG. -ss Ht.t
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

RT The authorities of Cincinnati have attach
ed the Presbyterian graveyard for non-payment
of taxes ($lO yOO0.) Will the laws of Ohio allow
them to take the stones for building purposes?
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

MINIsTERIAL.-It is stated that Henry Ward
Beecher, of New York, has received q call to go
to San Francisco, which, however, he will not ac-
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

CO Hon John NJ. Bolts has written to the
Richmond Wing that he is not now, nor ever has
been, candidate for the nomination of Cover
nor of Virginia. He says he is sick of political
life, and shall never seek to fill another public
station.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

CO A man of sense will never swear. The
least pardonabie of all vices to which the cupid
ity Of man is addicted is profanity.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

CO IIole-in-the-Day arrived in st. Paul from
Washington yesterday. lie seems to have been
we'll pleased with his visit.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

THE CLERGY.-The census shows the number
of clergy in the United States to be $1,000, to
1,210 Catholic Priests.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

CO A mocking bird was sold at auction in
Philadelphia, last week, for forty-scven dollars,
and pet poodle for twenty-five dollars.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

THE LrELLA.-TEis boat got up steam yestcr-
day, and just for the fun of the thing, blew her
whistle. All at once an extraordinary number of
heads popped up at the windows. The Lucia
leaves for Red Wing on Saturday.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

Gy1t is estimated that there are 200, 900 Puri,
tans in this country, the direct descendants of the
Pilgrim fathers and mothers who landed on Ply
mouth Rock.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

HARD TINES FOR NKwsPAPERs.-Arthur'sH Home
Gazette, with nearly twenty thousand subscribers,
clubs, is to be stopped. Reason-could not afford
it at that price, without running the conductors.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

C1y7 The Louisville Courier states that in SIN
gle car On the train which arrived in that city,
there were hiryfve babies, and that the next day,
the train brought sixty, and that on board of the
evening train Of the Monday following, there were
seventy-six children, all on their way, with their
parents, to the State of Missouri
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

A THIEF BALL.-A ball recently came off in n.
Y. composed of the principal thieves and lewd wo-
men of the city. The police made an onslaught
on them and broke up the arrangements.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

G1T The old North College, at Princeton, NJ.
has been destroyed by fire. The original struc-
ture was built in 1856.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

GT ole-in-the-Day, the great chief of the
Chippewa nation, has been stopping for a few days
past, at the American House, as large as life.
Dressed in his new white blanket and red leg
gins, he makes an imposing appearance. His trip
to Washington makes him look older, and more
haggard. The ways of the white man do not
agree with the child of the forest.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

CO The Nashville Gazette, after defending
the order of Know Nothngs, in lengthy article,
concludes as follows s.
The elephant is beginning to dance, and the
chickens are in danger.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

e. The number of miles of railway now in
operation upon the surface of the globe, is n,
Of which q $50 miles, more than half, is in these
United States.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

c. What change has taken place in Ireland.
Four haudred years before the invasion of the
Danes, Ireland was the seat of learning for West
crn Europe. Now darkness and desolation broods
over that land.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

GyF 1t was reported in the city yesterday that
the steamer Galena had left Galena for Lake Pc
pin, and if the ice would permit, start for Saint
Paul.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

G15- The Buffalo Express says, " We are in
formed that Lewis Baker, the murderer of Bill
Poole, was seen within thirty miles of this city,
on Saturday, by gentleman who has known him
for wears.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

CO John Fisher has been elected Mayor of
Saltwater, by majority Of I. His opponent
was Harvey Wilson, the Peoples Candidate.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

GV A clock is on exhibition in New Orleans,
which, it is said, tells the time in London, Paris,
New York, New Orleans, Mexico, and San Fran
cisco.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

CO The New Orleans Picayune notices deci-
ded revival in business. Large quantities of pro.
duce were arriving from the interior.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

@ In one day $50 applications were received
at Washington for lands under the new bounty
land law.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

c. The shortest life of debauchee is long
enough to outlast his character, his constitution
and his peace.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-10

SELLING LIQUOR on THE SABBATH IN n. York.
Mayor Wood, of n. Y, walks right into the
affections of the liquor dealers Of that city. He
is rare oficer-we wish the country had more
like him. Why cannot liquor selling be done
away with in ST. Paul? Shall We be behind the
citizens of New York in all necdfu reforms? Is
there not a law preventing the sale of liquor in
this city on the Sabbath? Where are the tenn
perance men?