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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27
CO Nothing new from Washington.

DUBUeuE.-A satirical correspondent of the
Galena Gazette, protesting to write from Dubuque,
tistlcal report which: was gotten up for consump-
ton abroad, by some arithmetician of that city.
He shows that the amount of merchandise thew
purpo-t to have imported the past twelve months,
if divided equally among the stores, would give
stock to each dry good store of 1884 each
grocery, ect., about $59, 900 and to each of the
five hardware establishments, the neat capita! Of
$13l ,875! That will do.-Dav. Gazette
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

ca The Mobile Tribune says that gentle
man living in the nsighborhood of Mobile, has a
six year old Devon cow, which last year gave
1920 gallons of milk, the product of which were
sold for $3.50. A.. --.ra -s
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27
CosrLr EsrrRrAsxEsrs.-A Philadelphia wri-

CosrLY ENrERrANxENrs-A Philadelphia wri-
ter says:
The principal topic of conversation here now
is the magnificent party given here last week by
Mrs. Rush, the we'll known millionaire. About
1000 invitations were issued, and the entire cost
of the entertainment was in the vicinity of twenty
thousand dollars, the bare item of bouquets alone
costing 81, 900, which were distributed in elegant
profusion around her splendid mansion. It was
nothing but one incessant reveling in luxury from
beginning to end. At half past four O'Clock in the
morning green tea, sweet bread and terrapins, az
the closing feast preparatory to the departure of
the remaining guests, were served up.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27
TUEsDAl FEBRUARY 81, 1856.


p, $3.50 Ezcur En1 AT cUnA.
y = - q .surd.j len brought u some
VII stsnlil newdflte Island Of Cuba
Fro ali We = CLEAN fre15 bur exchanges, it
seems that quite . - number Of the inhabi-
tants of the Island, are DESTROYS Of IN outbreak,
and judging from the arrests made, no inconsid-
cradle portion belong to the higher circles. This
smothered revolutionary spirit, was caused By IN
telligence having been received by the Cubans,
that General QhitmAn was spproaching with an
invading army from the United States, and pre-
psrations were Immediately made to receive
him. Such an invasion at the present line, I'M
DIR The present circumstances, and With the pees-
'ent existing feelings Of the Cabans, wouIdno
doubt be hailed with joy, but whether the united
forces Of the fllibusters and the inhabitants,
would be able to cope with the Governmsht troops.
is question, which at this standpoint, it is i'm
possible for ms to answer. We confess that we
have no sympathy with fllibusters and their
movements. They have no right to enter the
peaceable dominion Of an other power, and stir
up the people to rebellion, merely for the sake Of
reaping the spoils but when an oppressed people
ask for aid, and are willing to cooperate with
their friends in procuring their freedom, we see
no good reasons why private Americans or others,
should not tender their services. Still, we are
fearful that the Cubans are not yet prepared for
emancipation. We are fearful that the present
enterprise will turn out as the one under Lopez
did, and that instead Of the natives of the Island
coming to the rescue, as they should have done,
if they were sincere in their motives, they will
turn and forsake their friends and leave them to
the mcrcies Of their enemies. Let Cuba strike
6rst, and when there exists no longer doubt that
her people are in earnest in their contest for Free
dom, she will receive abundance of aid from the
American people. These fllibustering move
ments, however, spring more from : hope of per-
sonal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, than from real, genuine
spirit of Liberty. The keen, far-sighted Yankee,
sees in the distance the golden and luscious fruit
and in his eagerness to pick it, be often forgets
the laws Of nations the rights and individuals.
We are disposed to think that the present dem
onstration will prove unsuccessful, from the fact
that in addition to the Spanish troops on the Is
land, there is feet of Eve or six. Spanish ves-
sells, ready for action, beside the British squad
ron, which would render aid, if necessary. We
should be glad to see Cuba free-to see her part
| of the United States, but never until her slaves
are liberated and never until she can come into
the Union on honorable terms. aie- ia;
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

LARGE FAxILY.-During visit of the old
soldiers at Mount Vernon, while standing on the
steps of the old mansion, one of the number from
Ohio, aged seventy mine, by the name of Ridge
way, said he had now living fourteen children,
one hundred and ten grandchildren, thirty seven
great-grandchildren and seven grand
children, and that one of his daughters has TWEEN
ty children. * ri t,. I.-ei
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

The DAxAcE.-We learn that DR.. Fosters loss
by the late fire, in breakage and damage to his
goods, will not be far from $500 to $1,000. On
the night Of the FIRE, it supposed that the loss
could mot exceed $500, as most Of the goods were
saved from the flames, but an investigation proves
that they were injured in other respects. His in
surancc will cover his loss. .ssa.if eaj f'A
Mr.. Woodward's loss is not far from $4,000 to
$4,000. His insurance was about $4,000. j. M.
Winslow, Esq, had number Of clocks in Mr..
Woodward's establishment, valued at $500, which
were destroyed. No insurance. sri, 49,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

The CoNr1sEsTAL Insurance Co., N.Y.-The
card of this Company appears in our columns Of
to-day. We learn from those familiar with the
Company, that it has prince-ly capital, is con-
Quoted by men who have prince-ly fortunes, and
last though not least, it has Prince-ly agent in
this city, who will receive applications for insu
rance in a prince-ly manner. The names of the
Directors is Sufficient guarantee that the Com
pany is q safe one. .. .. So.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

BREApsrUFFs FOR ExPoRr.-The New York Even
ing Post of the l3, tn says: .,. Is. 4-...t.., rs.
Yesterday there appeared an active European
inquiry for breadstuffs. Sardinia appears short
of wheat and -four; $500 barrels were sold, we
find for shipment, to that kingdom, and as much
for Liverpool. .rF
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

ca The St. Anthony Republican states that
a house owned by Shelto HOLSTER, in the upper
part of that city, was destroyed by fire on We'd
nesday of last week. Some Of the furniture of
Mr.. HOLSTER, was consumed. The house was oc-
cupied by Mr.. Parsons, whose furniture was saved
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ill.
ARRIVAL OF THE ASIA,

ARRIVAL OF THE ASIA
Br.: Msi:ty IssissA nsy one to Dc
kefs, &C. .-- .. .-..... ...
HALIFAX, Feb. 14th
The Asia arrived hcre at IL O'Clock this morning.
and sailed again at for Boston, where she will
be due early tomorrow afternoon. She brings
Liverpool dates to the 3Ist. On the 4th she saw
the City of Manchester and Baltic both bound
for Liverpool.
The most important features of the news was
the resignation of the British Ministry, which took
place on the 30th, they having been defeated by q
majority of Isl upon a motion Of want of conf
dence, and an inquiry into state of the British
Army before Sevastopol, and the department Of
government having charge thereof. The Queen
sent for Lord Derby: he was unable to form
ministry, and rumor pointed to Lord Palmerston,
Lord John Russell, Lord Clarendon, and the
Marques of Lansdowne as the most likely to
succeed. t--.
In the Crimea there has boen no fighting of
Importance. The supplies are increasing, and
the condition of the troops improving a
Omar Pacha sent in his resignation in disgust,
but later dispatch says he had settled his diff
culties with the Ministry. -
Prussia had gained a triumph over Austria in
the Diet, the proposition of the former to pre-
vent the m utilization of the German army, hav-
ing been carried against Austria. The Prussian
army has been placed on war footing. Prus-
STA refuses permit French troops to march thro'
her territory.
The French force to guard the Austrian from
tier is to be 8O, 600 strong
Mr.. Soule is reported to be seriously i'll. D
Markets dull---but little doing.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

What shall We do f. ell the topers come to
Minnesota ?-Minnesota Republican. ...
ca Enact Maine Law and clean them out.
That's what we'll do. Won't the Republican aid
in such laudable undertaking?
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

SIGNS OF LlrE.-The Minneapolis Carson League
second the movement Of the League at St. An
thony, and both in peritioning the Legislature to
give us Maine Law.-What will the Legislature
do?-Min. Rep. - Dts T
CO Why do you ask that question? You
might as we'll petition dead hog, as to petition
the present Legislature. No, neighbor, there is
no show for Maine Law this year. ssWait a
little longer"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

HORRIBLE AccIDENT.--One day last weak, while
the hands at the Crescent Iron Works of this city
were Mt work yet on the Sc first turn,'' young
man named Joseph Williams advanced to grease
the pinions "a sort of turning cog rolls. His re-
turn was not noticed by any person, shrek,
nor even groan heard. He was cut completely
in two across the chest by the of the shears.
The unfortunate little sufferer was about Is years.
-Wheeling paper.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

ca An amusing incident occurred at the FIRE
on Saturday evening last. A dandy, being re-
quested to step into the ranks and hand water,
when the fire WAS raging at its height, excused
himself by saying that he was a stranger here.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

CT Willis, in letter from Idlewild, in the
last Home Journal, truly says-speaking of the
more suffering endured by the seemingly proud
and prosperous, before confessing want, than by
the abject to whom cold and hunger are all. Pity
would 60 first to unexpected places, If all hearts
were unveiled.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

GVThe Nicollstt Island Bridge at st. Anthony,
has been repaired. TIE Republican says:
I" The hump back is taken down a notch, and
the structure wheeled into line with itself.'''
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

Muslc.-.We call attention to the card of Mr..
Ingalls, IN smother column. Mr.. 1. is gentleman
we'll verssd n music, and we'll qualified to teach.
His playing is of superior order, and we feel
confident thas those who nsy take lessons of him,
viii have no occasion to end faaIt. Call at his
rooms and see him.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27
ST. PETER

Gentlemen recently from visit; to this new
town, inform us that it is progressing very rapid
ly, and that it bids fair to equal, if not surpass
any town in the Minnesota valley. 1t now con-
tains a Grist Mill, Saw Mill, several stores and
dwellings, and hotel in course of erection, under
the supervision Of our fellow citizen, J. NJ. Wins
low, Esq. paper called the st. Peters Courier,
is also printed here, which is doing much towards
building up the place. Apeculiar clay, from which
Fire Proof Paint may be manufactured, has been
discovered in great quantities.; also a peculiar
chalk valuable for the manufacture of various
kinds of ware. st. Peters is about sixty miles
from the Iowa line, and consequently large num-
Der of emigrants are continually settling in the
surrounding country. But not only St. Peters,
but Sokopee, Traverse des Sioux, LIE Suer and
other places on the Minnesota river, arc growing
with that unexampled rapidly so characteristic Of
new towns in the west. We wish them all the sue
cess commensurate with their enterprise and in
trinsic worth.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

ca The St. Anthony Express is g cracking
up" Maj. Fridley, one of the owners of that pa
per, and insinuates that it would Be glad to have
other members Of the craft do the same. Do
tell! We consider the said Major Fridley un-
worthy any Office in the gift Of the people. We
have no confidence in him a. q man or as a public
officer, and the people of Minnesota, sooner or
later, will come to the same conclusion. 's8ls-
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

ca James Russell Lowell, the Poet, has been
appointed Professor Of Modern Languages and
Bellies Lettres in Harvard College, in place of
Professor Longfellow, whose resignation has been
kol -
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

BoRUP CnAxPLIN.AWe call attention to the
advertisement of these gentlemen, who have pur-
chased the interest of Messrs. Burbank & Co., in
the Forwarding and Commission business. They
are enterprising young men, and all BUSINESS en-
trusted to their care will DO faithfully atten-
dod to-
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

JouS MlrcHEl----We publish in to-day's issue,
a scathing article on John Mitchell, taken from .
Roman Catholic paper, Published at Chicago,
called "The Western Tablet" Johns desire for
plantation Of negroes, has been the means of
lowering him deeper into obscurity than be bar
gainedfor. Well, this is al right. While Mitch
81 has gone down saeagher has gone Up, and be
viii continue to command the respect Of his own,
and the American people, just 20 long - he con-
tinass to drink from the pure sfountaia of free
dom. Meagher IL mass-M Mitchell 10 foo-foo I
and We are glad to End that our foreign popula-
ton are sufhciently intelligent to comprehend the
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

CY Genera! Shields, of Illinois, announces
himself as candidate for Congress, in place of
Trumbull, who has recently boen elected from
that State. -S-- -r| a f 'r
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

WGov. German il still obliged to keep his
room, in consequence Of disease Of the ewes.
which We learn il quite painful.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

ca Two hundred hands have recently been
discharged from the American Bible Society's
establishment, New York City, in consequence of
the hard times. 'sh - - -
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

.eV The ship Tingqua, from Shanghai, bound
to New York, struck on the outer shoals off Cape
Hatteras, on the 18th inst, and soon went to
pieces. The ship and cargo are totalloss. The
captain and crew were picked up by boats from
three different vessels. Her cargo consisted Of
over $4,000 packages of tea and 200 packages of
silk
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27
FIRE AT sarvNEroNKA.

Theresidence of O. s. Locke and Joseph Nc
Cloud; beautifully located on Lake Minnetonka,
was destroyed by FIRE on; the 2lst. 1t caught by
the stove pipe, and the young men had barely
time to remove their furniture before their TO-
mantle residence was among the things that had
been. The building was erected by the late Mr..
Lithgow, who was drowned in the Lake last sum-
NOR. We sympathize with our young friends,
and trust that their desires to live BACHELORS
life, will not be dampenedby this sad catastrophe.
A new building is soon to be erected ON or near
the spot where the old one stood. -.5 .9-
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

The cure of all the ills and wrongs, the
cares or sorrows, and the crimes Of humanity
lies in that one word, Love!
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

ca The Galena Jefersonian says the Small
Pox prevails at Dubuque to a considerable OK
tent. .--
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

APPROPRIATIONS to repeal existing laws con-
corning usury, have been introduced into both
branches of the louisiana Legislature.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

CO Governor Matseson has signed the Illinois
Liquor Law. 1t is now to be submitted to the peo-
pie for their approval..g
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

VWe learn from the st. Anthony Express.
that ct the recent fro # that place, Judge Meek
er's Law Library wss destroyed. s@.is-' -
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

ca There is no occasion for trampling on the
meanest reptile, or to sneak to the greatest prince
Insolence and baseness are equally unmanfy.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

GYrA revolution is now going on in Peru. The
Government has been ovcrthrown, and the revo-
lutionists are in great glee.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

TEE LEcuLArUsE. This body has finally got in
working order, and We are in hopes that some
thing will now be done for the good Of the peo-
pie. Bot short time longer remains before the
time Of adjournment. aIasg ..1i9 loss1sf eai
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

u Sympathy constitutes friendship, but in
love there is kind Of antipathy, or opposin.
passion. Each strives to be the other, and both
make up one whole. =. -
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

a. Mr.. Phillips, the American who was arrest
and imprisoned in Switzerland, having been mis-
taken for Maszini, claims an indemnity from that
government of 81, 900 for arbitrary and inhaman
treatment, and his claim has been recognized by
the American Legation.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

In Michigan the neTsssprohibitory Liquor Law,
which had already passed the House with much
unanimity, passed the.Senate by avote of Is to S.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

ca VIM. P. Sackett, has been arrested in New
York, charged with snbez.ling $25o,OOo of the
money belonging to the Market Bank.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

ca Grand Council of Know Nothings has
been held at Syracuses;, They numbered nearly
100. .f.s.. w 80. r.1s
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

CoUSrY LIszs.-The bill defining the bounda-
zies Of certain Counties, has passed both Houses
Of our Legislature, and will probably receive the
signature Of the Governor.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

There would be but few dinner parties If the
rule was once made to invite only those who
really were in need of one.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

a There win BE- two eclipses Of the moon this
year. One % May LIT, at 10 o'slock; The Other On
October 18th, at half pest 2 IN The noniag. p
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27
A PLEASANT INCIDENTAL letter writer from
w. L. Ill

A PLEASANT INCIDENTAL letter writer from
New York relates the following:
About fifteen years ago a merchant of this city
was in England. One morning as he was prepar-
ing to return home, he had by his side on his ta-
BILE, ten or fifteen bank notes of one thousand
pounds each; as he openedthe window for some
purpose. Q puff of wind blew the notes from the
table, and one was blown into the fire and con-
stunned. The merchant made known his loss to
the Bank; note was made of the transaction,
but he was told that no relief could be afforded
him by the bank. He bore his loss as well as he
could. The affair passed from his mind. A few
weeks ago this gentleman, now in business in this
city, received a thousand pounds from the bank
whose note was burnt. He was informed that
the bank had waited the allotted time, fifteen
years, to see if the note would come back to the
bank no presentation had been made, and the
bank had now legal proof that the note was de-
stroyed as the merchant had stated, and that he
was entitled to the money. Inthese stight times''
such lift was quite timely.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

TIM AProRrIoxmxr BnL.-This Bill was be-
fore the House yesterday. It proposes to settle
the representation question by the actual popula-
ton Of each district. This l. right, and no reas-
enable man can object to il. ses - 7He1 et
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

ca Truth-the open, bold, honest truth-it is
always the wisest, and always the safest for ev-
cry one, in any and all circumstances.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27
CO Economy itself is a great income.

ToSE.-In order to give tone to tho stomach, it
has been recommended to swallow the dinner bell.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

e. John B. Cough, the temperance lecturer,
has been interdicted from delivering ~ oration
IN Stirling, Scotland. atl3 Q n1'sf.1ly -
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

CO At Randolph, Vt, the mercury has been
known to fall as low lis As degrees below zero.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

G. Some idea of the rapid strides that Young
America is making, maybe gathered from the fact
that just fourteen years ago but single house,
and that a log cabin, stood upon what is now the
site Of St. Paul, Minnesota, city that supports
forty-three thousand passengers have been landed
within year. .os .. f...- - -aev
- The rum traffic (says the Boston Telsgraph)
On Martha's Vineyard, has been outlawed for
more than eighteen years. Rumselling il not
known in that locality. What has been the re-
suit? Crime has not only diminished, but it
seems to have almost entirely left the Vineyard.
We are informed that no case Of crime has come
before the courts for something ike sixteen years.
The Judges 20 down in one boat and back IN the
next. While the traffic in liquor continued, the
courts were IN session for about two weeks each
term. Civil cases have been greatly diminished,
and there now very few that come up for trial.
Here i . fact Of immense importance.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

DIvIDINo RAMSEY CoUSrY.-Hear what the st.
Anthony Express says about dividing Ramsey
County, ,.s,.o ~ n 14essir.. ~. 5s1s
Nine-tenths Of the criminal business Of Ramsey
county and its pauperism is furnished by st. Paul.
and it is desirable that citizens in this section of
the County ehould rid themselves Of burden of
tax which does not properly belong to them, but
which we may expect will increase from year to
year, promising no relief. 5r-5
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBr.-The Bill for abol-
ishing Imprisonment for Debt, and for other pur-
poses, has been considered in Committee Of the
Whole in the House, and ordered to be engrossed.
We hope the Bill will pass.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

Kipp & Brown, of Omnibus notoriety, New
York city, have failed. They were once immense
" rich. /. -,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

CO Rev. Lyman Palmer, pastor of the Baptist
Church, st. Anthony, has resigned his charge.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

CT A distinguished teacher defines genius Ia
be the power Of making effort.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

0T Tho Rensselaer, County Insurance Com
pany, has failed. - ,aoia
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-27

CO In matters of conscience, first thoughts are
the best; in matters Of prudence, last thoughts