The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-06-16

Gently from the press of Long g. Brother, New
York, is creating great Juror in Literary circles
all over the country. Dahl has it for sale.
REPUBLICANS OF HENNEPN.--It will be seer
by notice in this mornings paper, that the
Republicans Of Hennepin county are the first
in the field to prepare for their primary Con
vention. Let other counties follow the ex
ample without delay. n-
THIRD STREET---A notice in our advertising
columns, it will be seen, invites proposals for
grading Third street from Wabasha to Broad.
way. This is heavy job, but the street Com
missioners of the First and Second wards say
they are bound to put it through this season.
When the work is accomplished they will de-
serve the thanks of their constituents.
rs The largest raft ever run on the Sus-
quehana River, passed Colombia, Pa few
days ago. 1t contained twelve platforms of
81 boards Deep Some OF the lumber was made
from trees marked by the Mahopony trappers,
and which afterwards served as guides to Gen..
OCuuy iCE ulS CC CVidtCN ottoSN uSouSs tuC
Indians, through that section, at the close of
the Revolutionary War.
TAKING L1BERrIEs.--Col. Walk, member of
Congress elect from the 18th district in New
York, lately underwent trial Of two days for
kissing lady against her will, and was more
over found guilty. Sentence deferred to allow
him to prepare bill Of exceptions.
The PREsIDENCY.-The New Orleans Delta of
the 9th ult., is out in strong article in favor
of John Bell, of Tennessee, for President in
1856. He is one of the first Statesmen of the
United States.
A JERsEYMAN COMMANDING IN THE CRIMEA-
Maj. Porter, of Newark, N. j., is now serving
in regiment of the Sultan's cavalry at Eupa-
toria. He is now 6in6ashi (Major) though
more correctly Lieut.. Colonel, for he COM
mands one thousand men.
Ng Louis Napoleon's good genius is happily
said to be Eu genie.
mS- Rev. Dr. Hawks is now on tour to the
West
~ The proprietor of the Revere House
one of the crack Hotels of Boston--has been
sentenced to the House of Correction for sell
ing LIQUOR ia the face Of the new law.
FOREIGN PAupERs.--The Democrat of Tues
day, in sn uhespitable, discourteous and insul-
ting attack upon Hon. Chas. Sumner, who In
few days will be the guest of the citizens Of st.
Paul. again holds up to contempt the for
eign pauper law Of Massachusetts. Perhaps
the editor is not aware that its beau ideal Dem
ocratc Mayor of New York is in favor of just
such law in that city. Mayor Wood has re-
Gently written letter to Hon. John Wheeler
member of Congress elect, setting forth the ne
cessity Of laws by Congress, to prevent the
importation of foreign paupers and criminals.
We quote some of the concluding passages:
"If nearly two hundred thousand found their
way here in lS54.--many being transferred di-
rectly from the ship to the aims house.-when
it was a doubtful question whether our author
tiles had not the power to expe! or imprson
them. now many may We uoC look LOT Wnen IL
is known abroad that a simple application of a
writ of habeas corpus will place them at large,
in defiance of all municipal regulations!
The process of filling our prisons and aims
houses has now become simplfed. The for
eign government who desires to rid itself of
this burden. has bat to instruct its minister or
Consul to engage the services of some Attor-
ney at the port in this country where it is to be
sent. and writ is taken out, and "the deed is
DONE"
In view of these facts, need not add that
legislation is demanded withou: delay, to put a
stop it, l hope Congress will do something
for us. The country can be served in no better
or more etfectual manner. as far as it respects
the welfare of the people,"
rs Neal Dow, Mayor of Portland, has been
acquitted of the charge Of violating the Liquor
Law by having liquor in his possession, with
intent to sell.
Va The Chinese had recently grand
wooden-sword and brick-bat battle in Weaver
ville California, in which one white man and
seven Chinese were killed