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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-01

OF the Sioux, WinnebagO and Chip.
peWa Provisions and Annuity
Goods for the Wear 1875.

CEALED PROPOSALS, properly endorsed. will be received
- of the Superintendent Of Indian Affairs in
Minnesota 10Th May next, at IL NJ for transporting
Sioux, wnnebago, and Chippewa Annuity Goods and Pro-
visions 1855.
state at what price hundred pounds they will
property the steamboat landing at ST. u
and transport the under to the fent
such other points the Superintendent
Also give the they Will offer
contracts and the of such bidder shall sign
transmit with each bid, guarantee in this form:
ssThe undersi gned undertake that II the bid of -
transportation be accepted by the Superintendent Of
before the 18th April next, enter into the
required perform the said contract at the rate Of his
their good and sufficient surcties.''
undersigned the right to direct the destination OF
said public freight other place than the Agencies, the
price graduated proportion the distance increased
or diminished, W. A. GORMAN,
and Superintendent Indian Affairs.
Minnesota Superntendency, !
Saint Paul, March Z, 1870. : apl2-d&wtd
Galcna Jeeronan, Dubuque Herald, ST. Peters Courier
weekly till date, and send bills Superintendent
.cO1 LEO l,ONr
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-01
HIT.
WRIGHT & FITZ.

N. K. WRIGHT. r. H. FITZ
WRIGHT FITZ.
JOINERS, BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS,
Shop Opposite the Winslow House. Near Fort Street,
VTIOUD respectfully inform the citizens of ST. Paul. and the
w building community large, that they prepared to
them, either superin-
buildings, furnish materials and do the
contract One of the above firm having had several
experience stair building, attered with the belief
fullest satisfaction will be given this particular branch
st. Paul. March Doth, 1885. mh20-1ydS<w*
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-01


above scheme the express purpose Of
raising funds to the Town CIock-A great number ~
applications have been made before this get out.
All letters from the country promptly attended dsy
numbers win be published after II or which VIII -
drawn early - the 18th Of June.
An the witches and other article have been scSeete
the most eminent makers, VII be seen soove ana ey
article put down TO the Eastern price. /.
PorTckefs apply to w. 1LLINGwOkIM,
watch Maker, cor. Jackson & Yifth sts,
Mar dAwtf -, Isulsz -
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-05-01

Lead, Pigs per 100 lbs. SO
Shot. 5000 10P sack
White, pure. So 75@-R kg
d" No. 1....$2 25M2 so do
Glass 12xS. SO SCOT p box
i" 10x14. So 25@ 5 so do
{" 1Ox12.......$4 50@5 do
/" 8x1O. SO 5O@4 do
Powder, rifle T. key. 5000 so
=" Blasting. SO 50@3 rs
BrOoms q dJz.. 3 so
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-15

The Auburn IN. " American says Fiiz-
gerald, the murderer. seems to be thoroughly
convinced Of the horrible enormiiy Of the
crime Of which he is guilty, and the com
MISSION Of which he freely and fully con-
fesscs. He is in perfect agony Of mind,
and spends tie most of his time in the pc
rusal Of the scriptures, and in audible pray
er. HeweePs very much. gsoans frequently
and .oudiy, makes self accusations OF his
folly and his guilt, and gives every outward
manifestation Of repentance.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-15

President SHANNON, Of the No. Univ ersi.
~, in his pro-slayery addresses in Missouri
ia acquiring an unenyiable notoriety with
both proslavery and anti-slayeFy men. We
much regret this, as he is man whom we
have always esteemed very highly and re-
gardei as well calculated 70 do much good
in his Christian as in his educational
capacity. We trust he will soon see the
inconsistent aud suicidal policy Of his pres
ent course and mark out j Different line Of
conduct TO pursue in future.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-15

An USroRTusaTg Boy!-The Portsmouth
Ballot is responsible for the folloN ng, the
literal truth Of which VIC have no reason to
Doubt
\ SUBJECT THAT REQUIRES LEGISLATION.
Unnatural Partgts and fRroceqs Chiitren. -
"What's your name, sonny!" said we to Z
pretty little boy, about three years old, lea
BY little maid twice as cid, in a ncighhor-
ing town lately. The little fellow made
no reply, but on our asking him ngaia, he
hung his head Is il ashamed % tell, and at
our third asking egan to sob and cry as II
his heart would break. We were nearly
frightened out of our wits, for we didn't
know but some jury might find us guilty OF
gearing him to death. "For mercy's sake,
whit ais himr' said we to his young CON-
panion; "what is his namem "Hs name
il Franklin Pierce Tomls," srid She, her face
turning crimson. Here was the mystery,
and we did not wonder that the fellow was
weeping over the Insult that be was nc,
big enough 10 resent. We felt penitent;
so we took the monrner on our knee, and
told him soothingly, there was "ncthing in
q name" and if there was, the first two
words Of his name were his fathers fault
and not his, and that he would soon be old
enough TO apply to the Legislature for a
change OF name. TIE latter statement re-
lieved US, for he smiled through his tears
and soon looked as gool-natured as If we
had not insulted him al all.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-15
A REASON FOR RESTORATION.

In discussing The question Of re-estab-
fishing the Missouri Compromisc, the man
ner in which the Kansas.Nebraska bill was
forced through thelas, House OF Represcn-
tstivcs should not be forgotten. 1t viii be
remembered that the bin was finally pass
ed by a PREDETERMINED ,,ampling upon the
rights ofthe minority. and most gross VIC.
la,ion OF the rules which had been estab-
| lished for the government Of the proceed
incs Of the House. |, was insisted by the
opponents 0. the bill that the then Repre-
sen,atives had not been elected with the re,
notes, reference 10 the important question
which !, involved. that il had been sprung
upon the conntry, and that to delay deei-
sion upon il would not only be showing
decea,respec, for the opinions Of the PEG.
pie, bat would be the only course in keep
ins with the cardinal doctrines Of repre-
sentative government. The opPonc n,s Of
the bill Insisted, in view of these facts, that
the subject should De deferred 10 the next
Congress and that in the meantime the ma,
ter hsviag been discussed by the people. the
persons elected as ,hpir representatives
would be prepared and instructed 10 carry
out the wishes of their constituents. They
insisted that the large majority OF the peo-
pie were opposed TO the doctrines of the
bill; they foretold that those memhers who
sanctioned 1t would be condemned by the
people, and they made every effort allowed
by the tyrnany of the majority, 10 give the
voice Of the people proper Influence upon
The decision OF the question,
The majority, however. were deaf to eve
~ argument that could be urged, and the
bill was forced through, in undenied viola.
ton of,hc rules established by the House
for lis own guidance, and with a shameless
disregard for the known sentiments oil the
country.
The new House OF Representatives has
been elected, aud, as was prophesiei by the
friends OF constitutional freedom, the free
State members who yo,el'sor the Nebraska
bill,have for that exclusive reason, been re-
jecied by,hepeoplc, and the sentiment OF the
presen;House IS la-gelyan,i-Nebraska. What
then is palmer than tia, the great wrong
effected BIZ the las, House should be rectifed
BY the present one Shall Douglas and
his conductors be permitted to prof, by
their own wrong. OF shall corrupt politicians
be taught the lesson that they cannot with
IMMUNITY ignore the rights and insult the
understandings Of their constituents The
only good effect that can resul, from the
multiplied ou,rages in Kansas, is that they
will relieve the majority Of the House Of any
hesitancy in entering upon the question OF
restoration; and we can entertain no doubt
that as far as the House can do il, that res
tora,ion viii be effected
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-15

4 HoAx.-.The n. Y. Tribune and sew
eral other eastern papers were lately hoax
ed BY report that Atchison had been re-
elected o. s. Senator. The St. Louis In
hiigencer says the rePor, originated in the
proceedings ola company of young men oil
Jefferson City who for purposes Of self-m-
proyement, have organized a society which
Is governed by legislative rules. 1t one OF
their meetings they went through the forms
Of elccting Atehison Senator. The Misaou-
ri Legislature does not meet till mex, win
ter.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-15

AwFUL.-The Democratic Caion and
other papers of tina. stripe are abusing Mr..
Fhorington for using his ranking privilege
10 send political Know Nothing documents
through the Post Office. Will those papers
please TO enligh,en the public upon the
constitutional or legal provision which de-
prives Mr.. Thorington Of n privilege which
has been and is 80 freely exercised BY dem.
ocratic members Of Congress
We are opposed 10 the franking privilege
in toto, and il honesty ever prevails in Con-
sress, we shall hope 10 see il repealed, bu,
we think that the Union has never de-
nounced ex-senator Dodge or Rcprcse nta-
tive Hem for using the franking privilege,
and Therefore il has no right TO abuse Sir.
Thorington on that score. -Keokpf Ehig
The above refers TO the article published
in the Bannsr yesterday. The ranking
privilege Is abused By every member Of
Congress, and much less by Mr.. Thorington
than either Dodge or Jones Of this State,
both OF whom have sent cart-load Of doc.
urnent. atone time through our Post Office.
The sranking privilege, originally intended
for useful purpose, is corrupted into mere
means Of political advancement, and as such
should be abolished.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-15

A CAM DIFFICULTY Tho Council
Bluffs ChronotgYe contains an account Of a
fatal ARRAY which occurred in relation TO u
disputed claim at FL Calhoun, n IT, about
twenty miles from Omaha CRY. Sherman
Goss, a resident Of Council Bluff, was XIII.
ed, and Mr.. II. c. Purple seriously wound.
ed ltwas faally agreed by the belligar.
ents that the matter should be settled BY ar
titrsment
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-15

THKG. w. r. R.-The Springfield Ili.)
Republican states tia, the Directors Of the
Great Western Railroad have succeeded in
making sale Of the remainder OF the ST.
100000 frs. mortgage bonds o. the Road,
upon very favorable terms. This negoiia.
ton places the Company in funds 70 the
amount OF $4,000. and will be sufficient.
for completing the Road to the State line,
and for the purchase Of its equipments.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-15

WHgAr AND FLoUR-The ST. Louis r r,
publican Of the 18th inst, makes the follow
ing remarks in relation TO the whest and
flour raised and manufactured in that yicin-
ity:
Whatever damage tho whea, crop may
have sustained, our city millers continue to
manufacture their very best brands Of -four.
We have heretofore spoken Of the adyan-
tages possessed by manufactures at this
point, and we take occasion TO repeat the
remark, that with the extensive region trib-
utary to this market, we must always be in
possession of prime qualities Of GRIM Our
wheat growing region IS too large to be dis
astrously affected during any one season,
throughout is whole extent, by unfayora-
bic weather, or tie dePredat.ons OF the
fly or any other enemy and hence, wh le
smaller sections ere often injured entirely,
we are exempt from such a disastrous result.
81. Louis -four during the pas, season, in.
creased lis reputation abroad, as we'll as at
home, and we have no doub,, owing to the
advantage adyerted TO, bat the demand for
our sgPerfne and extra brands will he
greatly calarged, a. well for domestic con-
sumption - for foreign shipment"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-15

Rock RIVER CoSFERsScE--A correspon-
dent OF the Chicago press, writing from
Rock Island, says in reference TO the ",
<. Conference there assembled
perhaps eulogies on preachers are not
prome,ive Of their Individual good, but per.
init me 10 say, that take them all and all,
for common sense, for an ability OF making
good use OF what they know, for go-ahcada-
tiveness, there is not body of men in
Northern Illinois that can compare with
this same Rock River Conference. There
are all kinds Of men; young and old, with
large hearts and diving dispositions; ready
TO enter heartily into the work of their
Muster.
There are many ofthem thatwould make
their mark In any situation. The actual
business, especially speech making. is gen.
really done up BY few. Among the whole
company OF al out 1870 preachers there but
thirty or forty tina, ever make speeches; and
il is not always the mos, prominent men
that make the speeches either"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-15
Tho President Checked.

The fastidious tastes Of some OF the Nir-
GINA editors having been greatly outraged
by the fact that President Pierce wore q
checked shirt when at the White Sulphur
Springs, the Baltimore Patriot comes TO
the rescue OF the President, and contends
that thatsportion of his costume was in re-
markabl. congru 'y..with most Of the acts OF
his Administrations
ave contend that the check shirt cyinc-
ed, not merely TO improperly, but mani
fest propriety, It was u natural executive
ous-growth-it was part and parcel Of al
that had preceded tit was, in fine, check
or parti-colored, because it could not be
otherwise. The administration is check
or i-co,ored--,hc bembardment o.
Greytown was check shirt affair. II was
q Bowery exploit, and might have been fol-
lowed after each broadsidc by collation. OF
peanuts and bottled beer. The ministerial
and consular appointments, with but few
exceptions, indicate check shirt policy
The Kansas troubles are. altogether, the
result Of che ok shir, Councils. The Cuban
backing and filllng--thc Utah nominations
and retrac,ions--and the exemplary forays
into northern and southern Mexico, all in
dica,e that the ruling principle BY which
our government, is ac,uated is that Of o
check shirt.
II is for this thorough consistency this
firm determination neither TO snake broad
his phylac,ery." nor to rise, even for mo-
men,, above his appropriate level. that we
honor President Pierce. He never sur
priscs US by aiming a, grea, things, nor are
we astonished a, his successful accomplish
mcnt Of little ones. True TO his antece-
dents, his administrative policy eschews
frils, furbeiows and standing collars
Pinchbeck jewelry, is however, admissible,
and with check shirts and their congeners
are the appropriate symbols Of what will
bs significantly Disseminated in after times,
"the Pierce policy"
For our part we so admire this Bowery
fashion, that we should be gratitied to learn
,ha, the President. his cabinet and all pub
lie officers, were not merely placed in check
themselves. but were absolutely chcckma-
ted."
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-15
A RuMoREp TRAHsrER.

A RUMoRED TRANSFER
We notice that one OF the Paris papers
has an article touching the rc-asnexation
Of Canada 10 France, "on the has. Of a
friendly transfer from Grea, Britain We
presume tina, nc such projects seriousiyure
edor thought ei,,hough,he relations between
France ana. England have become so mar
velously friendly, that IL would be unsafe TO
pronounce positively wha, may or msy no,
be attempted by the eccen,ici,y OF their
newborn affection. Many changes have
come over the face OF the wogld since
Wolfc's victory and the fortune OF var
transferred Canads from France to Grea,
Britain, nRd the present inhabitants OF Brit
ish Americs would have much more 10 say
before such a bargain could be consumms-
ted. than was said BY the Ftenehmen who
lived there in the middle Of the last century.
The Monroe doctrine is also a novelty
which has growa up in these latter years,
and which might possibly be construed as
applicable 10 any proposition for re-aunex-
alton. Very many persons both in the
Provinces and the States, do not regard
with much eompiaceney, the presen, cen.
nection OF Caaada with Great Britain, and
the Canadians assureily would mel patient
ly submit to any diplomatic ar,angemen,
which might coeiiy transfer them, like SO
many cattle, from one erowaed heal 10
another. Indeed there is something laugh
ably absurd that in q ists a ls.s between Vie
toria and Loais Nipo.eon, assisted perhaps
by Lord Palmersson, the transfer CT such 6
country as Canada should be discussed and
decided upon. The developments of mod
ern history have so influenced the people OF
North America tina; they can no longer dis
cover any beauty or propriety in such royal
arrangements. There Is an attraction Of
affinity which may hereafter cause an aihe-
sion between the Uni,ed States and the
Canadas, bu; there is not sufficient power
in any OF the monarchies Of the old world,
to change the political relations Of any por-
ton ofthe North American continent, with
out the consent OF its inhabitants.
II the presen, friendship between France
and England suggests the idea OF such
transfer, i, would be curious to speculate
on some other changes tina; nigh; result,
from the present amicable ties which bind
together other members OF the Western
Alliance. In consideration Of her contin-
gent against the common enemy. Spain
ough, to feel encouraged TO put forward q
plea for the restoration Of Gibraltar From
considerations Of national pride or national
security, Gibraltar is Of much moie impoy-
lance TO Spain than Canada is 10 France.
and many better reasons could be urged for
yielding It to It's natural owners. Spain IS
too weak TO even think OF making such a
request, and England certainly would not
have the remotest idea Of granting il, If It
were made We think. however, that Gil
brsltar will be restored to Spain, as soon
rs Canada is re-annexed 10 France.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-15

JEWISH NE@ YEAE.-Thursday, the 18Th
inst, was the beginning Of the New Year,
according to tie Jewish chronology. This
month is called T,eiri, and generally cor
responds with September, and Tie first tao
days are kept holy according to the com
mauiment in LepiticUs.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-15

The editor of the Muscatine Enquirer
terms that town the apr city Of Iowa.
The ssme luminary says he thinks i, his
manifest destiny to die Democrat, He
had better be in hurry about it, as even
now il is somewha, difficult 10 ascertain
what constitutes a Democrat.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-15

John Randolph once said Of man who
refused to fight / duel on the plea that he
belonged t. tho c'urc't this no one suspected
him OF being Christian. Il revere u true
and consisten, Chris,iani; but do not
like man who turns Christian merely in
order to hide himself under the communion
table"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-15

KILLIss AZ ELEPuAsr-We published
paragraph recently, stating that an ele-
plant belonging 70 a menagarie in South
Carolina had killed it, keeper. II was af,
terwarls decided to serve the elephant in
the same manner. The following is de-
acriPtion Of the manner in wh cl the bar
bar9us act was performed:-
"The DeKai0 Rife Corps OF Camden, com
mahdei by Capt yillepigna, with nun
Der OF citizens came 10 the ground ana
opened brisk fire upon lin, soon putting
nut hls eyes. BIZ evening il ~ supposed
come hundred and fifty balls had been OPEN
ed uPou him, but with scarcely any eiTec,
beyond binding him. On Monday morning
the fire was renewed, and shortly, with
terrible roaf, his fife vas extinct. Over
three hundred bullets had penetrated differ
ent pafts Of his body. His carcass Is now
lying in pond near the scene Of the &C.
cu,rehee, into which he had re,rcatcd The
animal ~as y.lg7t a, about ten thoreand
dollars
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-15

TURNING BAcK.-The stream Of EN- igrl-
ton has become partially reversed, and for
a few months past j, has flowed steadily
from the United States 10 Europe. The
packet ship Tanawonda which sailed from
Phiiadelphia for Liverpool! a few days ago,
took ten cabin and two hundred and sixty
seven Storage passengers.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-15

The Cincinnati Commercial charges TIM,
the Times Of that city publishes different e
dltions of it's paper for differen, localities
one for Southern, the other for Northern
circtfiation--One with clean X. N. tick
et,'hc other with mixed tickle, q na a,
tho hrad
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-15

The peddiers in New York carry meas.
nres with false bottoms. - Loa. ggt4r.
The measures Of the I'd emocrstic'' party
appear to be in the same predicaBen..
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-15

The annual meeting Of the Stockholders
Of the Central Ohio Railroad was held at
GAINESVILLE on the 2sth uIt. After the cleo
tion IF Directors, the hitter elected Elias
Fassott, President; u. W. Deshler, Prcsi-
dent, pro '.mi and s. n. Hosmer, Secre-
tary.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-15
Truth from ar Honest sonrce-Nr. Wharton's
valsdicsory.

Truth from ar Homes. Source Wharton's
valsdicsory.
The Wheeling Tia,es OF the 18th instant
contained the valedietury of James l..
Wharton, who, for lleeafgyears has been iss
able and faithful editor. No man has done
SO much to build up the best interests Of
wheeling aad Western Virginia, as the
people in due time will freely contess.--
Ths retiring editor tells some plain truths
that oas!. to be remembered. We cgn-
not refrain from quoting the following bold
and manly talk. Would that more OF the
spiri, OF jefferson aud old Virginia philos-
ophy pervaded her people OF the present
day
"By the enactment of the fugitive slave
law and the Nebraska Kansas bill, the gem
eral government became responsible for
slavery. as it was made TO adopt i, rs ma
,ioual measure. Opposed TO slavery as an
Institution; believing il detrimental and dis
graceful to every government, knowing II
paraiyzes the energies OF eyerypceple who
retain il, that il has dragged Virginia down
from the first TO the fourth State in the
lisaed an aristocracy OF birth, iileness and
power, 70 the dctrmen, Of the masses, that
under !; general education, Political purity
and equality could not exist, that the few
must aud would govern the many, while the
impelhag powers OF the human mind were
suffered 10 stagnate, and enterprise find few
objests 10 stimulate Il, we have opposed all
efforts to make the general government the
proiec,or.and tosterer 0! the institution, and
have urged upon our readers the sentiments
entertained by the leading spirits of Virgin
ia, in her paiiniest days, wherein they de-
nounced the institution aud called earnestly
upon the people 10 provide for its eralica-
ton at an early day. That one who utter
ed such sentiments in Virginia should meet
with nothing but.opprobrium from those
presses OF the State which arc the timid
tools of petty iyrants, or are prostituted to
the advancement Of political fIctions, is to
be expected. Tha, mouth that spoke free.
ly upon sucha subject, should feel the power
OF those who would perpetuate the suprem-
acy the few over the many, was 10 be ex-
pected; that he would suffer many forms OF
persecution Is no more than be cugh. 10
consider the accessory result 5u, thank
Gcd, we have found thousands OF noble
hearted friends, whe held our position us
the dawning Of brighter day. That day
has already dawnei in the public schools,
and the commencement of internal improve
ments in the State, before which slavery
will slowly but inevitably fade away, as the
mists ofthe night before the morning sun.
We may not live TO see Virginia free
State; but fifteen years will not elapse be-
fore the necessary legislation is had 10 pro-
duce that result"