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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13
Correspondence Of the Times.
HON. JAMES q. MORRIS.
COTTAGE GRovE, Feb. 9th, 1855.

CorrAcs CHOW, Feb. 9th, 1855.
Editor Of st. Paul Times:
Dear Sir,cIn the st. Croix Union Of the 9th
inst, find an article Of q correspondent signed
f" LOCKER On, - in which the writer asserts that
the course pursued by the Hon. JAMES s. NoRR1s,
in the House of Representatives, upon the Rail
road question, is an entire misrepresentation Of
his constituents. Now, sir, beg leave to say,
that as far as know any thing of the opinions Of
the constituents of Mr.. Norris, in this Represen-
tative district upon this question: he has not on
ly not misrepresented them, but has recorded his
votes on that question to their entire satisfaction
Although it is true, that Mr.. Norris, and myself
do not agree in politics, yet do in this instance
most heartily approve Of his course upon this
Railroad question, and think, SO do nine tenths
of his constituents in this representative district
and so would the people of Saltwater, if the
question had not become one of dollars and cents
with them. l am confident that the prevailing
opinion in that Town, at the time of the election,
upon this question, was in perfect accordance
with the late votes of Mr.. Norris in the House Of
Representatives.
When men or communities become 50 sordid as
to be governed entirely by selfish motives, their
good, or i'll opinion should be matter of perfect
indifference. He who upholds his peighbor in
gross fraud, because he expects to be benefit
ed (pecuuiarily,) by the rascally transaction, is
no better than he who commits the theft, or
fraud ;-he becomes an accomplish to the orig
inal act and is held equally guilty.
wv. FURBER.
q We believe with Mr.. Furber, that the course
pursued by Mr.. Norris, on the Railroad question,
will not only meet with the views of his constit-
uents, but with the appreciation of every honorable
man. The stigma of sustaining fraud, does
not attach itself to the garments of Hon. JAMES
S, NORRIS-ED.
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ca We learn from letter from Washington,
that Caleb Cushing will argue the case Of the
Minnesota and northwestern Railroad Company
in the Supreme Court, in manner he has never
argued any case before. He Is determined the
Company shall not have the lands. Tho leaven
Is working.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13

q Mr.. Andres introduced Bill In the House.
on Thursday, to incorporate the st. Josspks Hoe
pital Of this city, which was Rad frst sedsse-
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13

q In the United States District Court for n.
York, William A. billiard has been convicted for
using post-oikee stamp after II had been oase
used, in violstion Of the law Of 1851. ssyg
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13

N. Y.EvENISG Posr-This sterling Democratic
paper has come out in favor of the Know Nothings,
and against the foregners. Itgives its reasons in
full, which we may publish in future issue.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13

CONSISTENCY The Satanic Press Of this
Territory, 1.-THE Democrat accuses US of " laying
IN with the Pioneer for half of the public print
ing, when there exists not particle of doubt but
q written contract was had with the nominal ed
itor OF the above sheet, to share it with those who
might be fortunate enough to get it Immediate
ly after the printers were chosen, the Democrat
does the work. What does this prove? Nothing
more than what is generally supposed, that the
Democrat is receiving the reward of its baseness.
in picking up the crumbs that fall from the table
of the Public Printing. And does not the Min
nesotian share the spoils !? Out on such foul
mouthed hypocrites.
CO The weather is charming-just the time
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13

Know Normxo SnAros.-Rev. Mr.. Goodwin.
Know Nothing, has been elected to the Senate
OF the Legislature Of New York, to ell the place
OF Governor Clark. He is Main Law man, and
was elected BY majority not far from 5000.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13
THAT INTERNAL MACHINE!

The Internal Machine of the Minnesotian, af-
ter having insinuated (not having the moral cour-
age to make the charge,) that we had a writteas
agreement with the editor of the Pioneer in re-
gard to the public printing, backs down from his
former position, and says that we told Wing
member of the House that if the Pioneer sue
ceeded in being elected public printer, the Times
would have the printing with it. In addition to
this the editor states that we used the following
language to the gentleman alluded to:
''I have the agreement in my pocket in black
and white.''
We pronounce this deliberate, wilfui, unmit-
igated falsehood, and if the author of it will ap-
pear in the public journals over his own sigma
ture and reterate it, we will brand him as fasi-
fer and scoundrel.
We do not seek to disguise the truth in this
matter-let it come before the public. We hare
said that since the election, we have been led to
believe that should the Pioneer succeed in getting
the printing that We should be employed to aid
that paper in the printing department, and if the
Minnesotan can make any thing of that, lot it
do it.
As to the Wings in the Legislature being OPP
posed to US, that all may be true. We know of
one or two who are sincere in what they advocate,
but those who are aiding and have been aiding
one wing of the Democratic party to our injury,
will sooner or later dig their political graves,
and we hope they will live long enough to see it.
We believe all honest Wings will stand by us
We do not seek fellowship with any other.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13

n There ere six thousand Licensed Run
Shops in New York City. How many are there
in st. Paul?
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13

y a. The British government have eivsnnotiss,
oGcislly, that British subjects contributing 70
Loan n 'bshalf Of Rwsis, win b guilty u HI
Usss0D' .ss5rEGslssig a;secsf ii
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SATURDAY, FEB. 10, 1866.
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE TIMES.

SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE TIMES.
The following subscriptions to the Daily and
Weekly Times have been received at this Office
this treek. IS
Daily Times.
Geo. e. II. Day, st. Anthony.
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w. Il. Brown, st. Paul.
]. G. Story, st. Paul.
Hon. Joseph Rolette, American House, st. fau''
Young Mems Association, Galena, Ill.
Weekly Times.
ii. Ferguson Excelsior Minnesota.
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II. A.. Fremont Warren, Trumble Co., ohis.
Proctor & Parsons, saltwater, Minnesota.
A. J. Bell, Bruccton Mills, Preston Co., Va.
David Fletcher, Linwood, Ogle Co., Ill.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13

Charles Durkee, Anti-N sbrasks,
has been elected q. s. Senator from Wisconsin BY
. majority Of one. esth
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13

ca A Bill to establish q Court of Cancellation
or Compromise, in the City of New York, has
been introduced into the Legislature of that
State, by Mr.. Blatchford.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13

% The French Spoliation Bill has passed tho
U. 8. House of Representatives. The same Bin,
with the exception Of several amendments, passed
the Senate. = -
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13

ca The New Orleans papers announce the
death of Seth Barton, Esq. Mr.. Barton was So
licitor of the Treasury during the Polk Admins
tration. ~
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13

Ey When We record our angry feelings, let it
be ON the snow, that the first beam of sunshine
may obliterate them forever.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13

SLIDING Down HnL.-We observed q large
number of boys sliding down hill near our Office
on Saturday. This is agreeable and healthy sport,
but we would caution the juveniles. Be careful
and not run into the various teams which are con-
tinually passing, or you may meet with an injury
which will cripple you for life. Go ahead with
your sport, but look out for breakers.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13

The LEcIsLAruRE.-This body, after its arduous
duties, adjourned on Thursday to Monday. at
which time it is generally supposed Gov. Cor
mans head will come of. We feel sorry for the
Goyernor-it's awful!
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13

Gov. SEwARD.-Ths Legislature of New York
had set Tuesday, Feb. 9Th, as the day to elect
U. S. Senator. 1t was thought that Gov. Sew
ard, who now occupies the Office, would be re-elec-
ted. A better man could not be chosen.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13

EFFEcTIvE.-The conduct of Fernando Wood,
since his election to the Mayorship of New York
City, only shows what can be done by decided
men. When he came into power there were $500
places in the City where liquor was sold on the
Sabbath now there are onlv 26! ,..s ~,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13

a Henry Wilson, Anti Nebrsska, has b con
elected y. 8. Senator from Massachusetts.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13

The VETO MEssAcE.-This document, which
we publish this morning, is one which should re-
ceive the careful perusal Of every Mnnesotian.-
The tone of it is dignifed, and the arguments
adduced are unanswerable. 1t lays bare, in a
small compass, the defects of the old charter,
and suggests amendments, which we feel sure will
commend themselves to every well-wisher of the
interests of Minnesota. Those who really desire
to arrive at the truth of this Railroad difficulty
can do so by giving the Message of his Excellency
an attentive reading.
1t is evident that Gov. German will be fully
sustained in exercising his Veto, Notwithstanding
the howlings Of those, who, through series of
schemes has sought to divert him from his duty,
for we believe that tho majority of the citizens
view these amendments to tho old charter in tho
same light that he does. The object of the COM
pany appears to be to get the old charter affirm
ell. and then to cast the amendments to the wind.
We ask every candid man to give this matter his
earnest consideration, and we ask the members of
the Legislature to pause ere they commit an act
which in the future they will have cause to regret.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13

SIGNED OvER.-We observe by card in tn,
Democrat of Saturday evening, that our fellow cit
izen J. E. Fullerton, merchant, has assigned over
his goods in his store in this city, to David O.
Fullerton and John Porter, for the benefit of bis
creditors
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Scott L Co.'s Publications.

New Volumes of the four Reviews and Black
wood commence with North British for November,
1854, and the other Rer1escs and Blackpood for
1855. We have received Blackwood for January,
which contains several very interesting articles
A new volume commences with this number, and
we suggest to our reader that this is favorable
time to subscribe. Terms of Subscription,-Any
one Review or Blackwood, So year. Blackwood
and one Reviewer any two Reviews, S.. The
four Reviews and Blackwood, $40; copies, $50.
Postage on the four Reviews and Blackwood to
any Post Office in the United States, only so cents
a year, viz: IA cents a year on each Review and
"a cents year on Blackwood.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13

CALEB CUsHING.-Whatever has been said in
the Times, against this gentleman for his supposed
connection with the Minnesota & North estern
Railroad Company, we honorably retract. We
are now satisfied that he is now working for the
interests of the Government, and the interests of
this Territory, and not for a gigantic monopoly,
as hitherto has been suspected.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13

TIE GRovELAND GARDEN AND NURsERY.-L. n.
Ford Co. Proprietorso of this Nursery, have sent
us their Catalogue of Fruit and Ornamental Trees,
&c. for 1866, by which we learn that they are
cultivating more than one hundred vatieties Of
Apple Trees, including all those which have be-
come popular East or West. We shall refer to the
pamphlet again.
q We find nothing interesting from the seat
of War, further than we have already given
The Russian Cabinet appears to be anxious that
hostlities should cease until the question Of peace
or war is decided. Something new will probably
be forth-coming by the next arrival.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13

1t IS no use, neighbor, you try hard to knock
not make " whistle out of q pigs tail"-Dem.
Of last ereHing.
e. That's true and if whistle could be made
out of pigs tail, the editor of the Democrat
would have been q whistle long ago.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13

kENNEDr's RxroRrER.-We have Just received
Kennedy's Bank Note and Commercial Review for
Feb, from which we learn that in Pittsburgh as
we'll as in every other section of the country there
has been exciting times in monetary circles. The
Reporter contains correct information on subjects
of monied character, and we therefore commend
it to our merchants and others. F. Donahower.
Esq, is the Agent for this CITY.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13

JOKES The Democrat says that Mr.. Bakers
attempted bribery of a member of our Legisla-
ture, was only joke. There has been altogether
too many such jokes in this territory, during the
present session of the Legislature, and if some
of those who are so flush with their money, should
get in the Penitentiary, perhaps they would find
that not exactly q joke, but reality.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13

G. We are indebted to G. 81. Parker, ESQ,
for late papers.
O. The weather Saturday, was clear. warm.
with excellent sleighing.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13

SOUTHERN MINNESOTA HERALD.-We have ly-
ing upon our table prospectus announcing the
forthcoming of this paper, under the name of E.
A. Goodell & Co., to be published at Browville,
Houston County, in the southern portion of Min
nesota. 1t is to be independent in politics and
devoted to home matters. 81 per year in adj
vance.
If ever there was territory, which really de-
served the title of the Newspaper country, it is
Minnesota. In all parts Of it newspapers spring
up with as much luxuriance as potatoes or beets,
and they appear to thrive equally as well. We
wish this new candidate for public favor, album
dant success.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13

Two METHODS OF SrUDY.-There are two meth
DDS of study; the one is the studying an author,
the other may be called studying a subject. In
the former case the student purposes to make him
self master of the whole contents of q book; he
diligently peruses it, and becomes familiar with
the style, language and sentiments of the writer.
By the other method, be follows up any par
ticular branch of knowledge through all the books
in which it may be found; searches in them for
every passage that is to his purpose, and collects
everywhere the scattered particles of information
Of these two methods Of seeking knowledge,
the first is much to be preferred. By diligently
fixing the mind upon one book at time, the in
telectual facilities in the three branches of appre
hension, attention, and memory, are exercised,
disciplined, and improved. Whereas, by the
practice, when subject is perused by the help of
indexes through multitude of authors, and wri-
tiers are consulted as books of reference, super
fetal, discursive habit of study grows upon the
mind, and the student will be so far from improv-
ing the three faculties above mentioned, that he
is in danger of impairing them. And no man of
letters can safely trust himself with this plan Of
study, till he shall have first diligently wrought
into his mind firm habits of accurate attention,
by long practice of the other.-Athen@um.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13

FoNsEcA.-Ths gentleman has removed with
his stock of Goods to the store recently occupied
by L. & c. II. Mix, in the Empire Block, nearly
opposite our Office. He has on hand fine assort-
ment OF Goods, and in the Spring contemplates
large additions. The ladies will not forget to
call on Mr.. Fonseca. Remember the Empire
Block.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13

GV The weather is charming-just the time
for sleigh rides.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13

GT Miss Julia Dean, the actress, has married
DR.. Hayne. son of thelate Senator HaYne, who
had the passage-at-arms with Webster, and not
DR.. Euyn, as the telegraph stated.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-02-13

GTAn Indian being asked what ho did for a
living, replied, ooh! me preach" Preach /"
said bystander, &c and do you get paid for it 20
"Sometimes me get a shilling, sometimes two
shillings." ssAnd isn't that mighty poor pay ?''
&c Oh, yes: but it's mighty poor preaching"
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the circumstances, was suicidal to our best inter-
ests, as fear will be shown in the end, notwith-
standing it may have been commenced through
proper and pure motives. I honestly fear - !
have from the beginning, that it will prove disas-
to our hopes and prosperity. E
have honestly endeayored to point ont the best
course to secure to Minnesota these lands and .
railroad. And my views remain unchanged. 1
have no private interests to favor, no unjust pre-
JUDGES to overcome, but would gladly change my
course tomorrow if could thereby advance the
prosperity and welfare of Minnesota.
One Of the great political parties Of this govern
ment has always looked with jealousy upon the
encroachments of capital on the rights of the
people. And in new country we will have to
keep an eternal vigilance, or this powerful adyer
sary to the peoples rights will lay hold of and
bind the infant arms Of this young Territory, un-
til it will move the body at will. The money king
of our country has already more than just share
of influence among the affairs of men, and reach
ing out his ponderous arms encircles every OBJ
stacle in his path and like the great waters OF the
Mississippi, bears off upon its tide every impedi-
ment to its progress, or sinks it to the bottom.
NV duty is now done. Yours is left to your
conscienccs, your Judgments, and your constitu-
ents. w. A. GORMAN.
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tnlS tlme no remedy Is lett this infant Territory,
and here repeat, that the peoples Representa-
tves in this and the last Legislature not only do
not ask some security against such events, but
even refuse to ask, and refuse to receire them
Even in the ordinary dealings of men, security is
usually required where the amount is large and
the credit long.
1t must be borne in mind, that the Congress of
| the United States gave these lands to Minnesota
not to the NJ. & N. w. r. r. Company, and their
value has been generally estimated at six or seven
million dollars; and this enormous sum is pro-
posed to be given over in fee simple to a compa-
ny to build a railroad, without taking any secu-
rity that they will build it in the TINE or in the
MANNER, or that they will faithfully apply the
proceeds thereof as required. Minnesota thus
loans this Company six million dollars on three
years. time without asking security. 1t is not the
Minnesota and Northwestern r. R. Company
that proposes to build this road it is Minnesota
that proposes to build it, through her agents, to
whom she furnishes the capital! Would any Com
pany undertake such a work at present without
some bonus? Surely not! Then it is the i'm
mcnse value the Company sets upon the land, that
induces her to hang about our legislative halls and
ask for time and further privileges. But it is
said we want q road, and must have it (! This is
all correct. We should have a road in the short
est possible time, and it matters not what agents
we employ to build it, if we take sufficient guar
antics for their faithful performance.
As the NJ. & N. w. r. r. Co.'s. charter is re-en-
acted by the bill before me, am again called
upon to approve every section As if it were an orig
inal bill.
The Sth section Of said charter grants the right
OF way two hundred feet wide through the whole
length of said proposed road, with power to take
all the necessary timber, stone, or other material,
and to have and to hold absolutely all the lands
within said (2OO)two hundred fees, which is now
owned BY Minuesota, or which she may hereafter
is known to every man Of ordinary intelli-
gence that Mnnesota u forbidden By her organ
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proposed? Where is ysur, guaranty? What do
they forfeit, if they do not accept these amend
ments9 What pledge have you, and from whom,
that they will accept them? ,...
men of capital do not consent without some con-
sideration to have their bond increased.
In looking at these amendments impartially,
am constrained however, TO say they enlarge their
privileges, franchises and rights, instead of con-
tracing and limiting them.
LIST. The per centage to be paid the Territory
is the same as in the old charter. =
I'd. The taxation of their lands, is postponed
until the patent issues thereby throwing the taxes
on the purchasers and off the company, while the
old charter did not mention the subject; and there
fore left all real estate liable to taxation from
the beginning.
Sd. Some of the obligations held against the
company in the l6th sec. of the charter are re-
leased by its express repeal.
4th. The old charter is re-enacted, to cure all
previous failures and defalcations of the company.
5th. The time is extended for the completion
OF the first fifty miles of the road.
9th. The time is extended for the completion
of the whole line of the road.
18th. The time is extended for completing the
telegraph:
9Th. The power to alter, amend ,or repeal, is
clogged with a provision to bind the people for
ever to this corporation; or to take upon the Ter
ritoy public debt.
But it is not to be disguised, that the re-enact-
ment OF the old charter IL to cure their own de-
faulcations.-H they intend to deal fairly with
Minnesota, they cannot object to depositing suf-
cient guarantee in money or good stocks that they
will accept proper amendments. and build the if
ty miles Of the road, or forfeit the amount thus
deposited. The Ill. Central 3. B. Co. did it read
lily, and there is no fair reason why the n. & N.
w. r. r. Co. should not do the same.
/ cannot refrain from expressing my decided
conviction that these lands are going from rs for
ever, unless you take some steps to get this OBJ
noxious charter out Of the way, and appeal to the
justice of Congress not to hold Minnesota respon-
sible for the wrongs Of others. / must also be
allowed to express the opinion that at the CON-
meneement OF the suit b tie United States =
gainst this company, n the manner and under