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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-06

JOHN mitchell IN NEW CHARACTHR.@The Dub
lin correspondent of the New York Times thus
writes: @'-t' 'Ae" y
A strange piece of news is now aHoat-that John
Mitchell has organized the nucleus of an Irish in
surrection in the shape of " Committee Of Public
Safety,"-that already branch clubs, are being or
ganized by the agents the Atlantic for that
purpose. l don't know how true it is but II any
thing is attempted, it will merely give occupation
to the police, who are in danger of becoming in
active for the want of something to do and enliven
the assizes, which are dull for want of criminal
cases, and exhibit once more the rivalry Of the
pledged conspirators in betraying one another for
the sake of the reward. ,tt f...
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-06

THE PHILoeNoxIAN Soc1ErY.-T. NJ. Newson
lectures before this Society this evening at the
Baldwin Institute. A charge of ten cents will be
made, the funds of which will be appropriated
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q Tho real estate of the late Daniel Web
ster, in Mars6eld, is to be sold at auction on the
l4th of March next. - ~
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Ca The shortest and surest way to live with
honor in the world. is to be in reality what We
would appear to be. -.9
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st. Louis, Jan. 8, 1855. -

THE BROKEN HEARr.-As the dove will clap it's
wings to its side, and conceal the arrow that is
preying its vitals, it is the nature of woman
to hide from the world the pangs of wounded af-
fection. With her the desire of the heart has
failed. The great charm of existence is at an
end. She neglects all the cheerful exercises that
gladden. the spirits, quicken the pulse, and send
the tide of life in healthful currents through the
veins. Her rest is broken; the sweet refresh
ment of sleep is poisoned by melancholy dreams,
dry sorrow drinks her blood until her feeble
frame sinks under the last external assailant.-
Look for her after little while, and you iind
friendship weeping over her untimely grave, and
wondering that one who but lately glowed with
all the radiance of health and beauty should now
be brought down to ssdarkness and the worm."-
You will be told of some wntry chill, some slight
indisposition that laid her low, but no one knows
the mental malady that previously sspped her
strength, and made her 80 easy aprey to the spoil
Washington Irring. - -,... -.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-06

FIRE AT ELLIoTA.-We learn that this new town
was destroyed by fire on Saturday evening last.
1t was located on the southern boundary Of Min
nesota, between st. Paul and Dubuque, and was
we'll known as the way station. MIR. Elliota, the
proprietor of the house, escaped with his family
and few of his goods, but suffered severely from
the cold. A new building is soon to be erected.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-06

~ knowledge may give weight, bat accom-.
plishments only give lustre; and many more SEQ
than weigh. @ 81. 'rs3f1aas .
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The Swindling system in the As.
ceMdant.

By way of consummating previous proceedings,
the Legislative Assembly is rioting in corruption
Neither an honest man nor praiseworthy meas
ure receives the least countenance from the s'as-
sembled uisdon.'
Some days ago we took occasion to applaud
Councillor Murray, for offering Bill to amend
the revenue laws of Ramsey County. His bill
proposed a most important and sautary system
of reform in respect to the finances OF the Me-
tropolitan County of the territory. 1t passed the
Council, (as it would pass every honest and dis
interested body of men) without word of OBJ
lection. 1t was sent to the House. and would, in
regular order, have passed that body with equal
unaniInitv. but here corruption, discovering that
an honest act was about to be done, interposed
his veto, and forbid its consummation. Thus the
matter stands the action of the House has been
checked by call from the Council for the return
of the bill i'm order that it may be amended. Ac-
ton on the part of the Council is stopped because
the bill is not actually returned! and it hangs,
not exactly like Mahomet's coffin, between heaven
and earth, but between two bands OF outlaws,
both Of which wish its death, but neither dare
strike the fatal blow. Let the people mark this
In its place Mr.. Wilson, one of the commits
sioners of Ramsey County, has got up bill (No.
% c. F.) designed to place the revenue of the
County in the hands of himself and n. NJ FRlD-
LEY, the Sheriff. Judging from what we learn of
Wilson, he is the very last man who should thus
be entrusted with the affairs of the County. lie
has frequently, when he wanted little money,
got the County Commissioners together or ma
iority, of them including himself, without a mo-
ments notice, and had County orders drawn in his
own favor when the County owed him nothing
ami has in some instances, used for his own pri-
vate benefit, orders that had already been paid,
and should have been cancelled. And as to MIR.
Frdley, the public know him already. But we
forbear for the present. Nothing can be expec-
ted from the present legislature, nor any of the
present public officers but We shall commence
the campaign for the next set, and in some subse
,seqnent issue will present to our readers, sus-
cnct history of matters and things in Minnesota
for the last year or two in which we shall par
ticularly review the purchase of a quantity of
land on the last day of the last year, by the Coun
ty Commissioners of Ramsey County, from LOUIS
Roberts (who, We believe, is actually Commits
sioner himself,) and certain member of the
Council. We bespeak an attentive perusal of the
exposition we shall make, for we shall speak
from the book. And we now say in conclusion,
that for the facts we have stated in this article
we have a responsible name which is at the SER
vice Of any one who may feel agrioved.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-06

O. Most arts require long study and applica-
ton but the most useful art Of all. that Of
pleasing, which requires only the desire.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-06

DrBUouE AND GALENA.-Jont resolutions from
the House, "asking the change of the Distributing
Post Office from Dubuque to Galena, ,''were inde6-
nately postponed in the Council on the 26th.-
The same resolutions passed tho House with but
little objection.
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ca Truth itself 10 Of NO value ouly o. IL con-
duses to an upright, holy, and benevolent prac-
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0T A few weeks since, Mrs. Washington
Castle, of Albany, was so terribly burned with
burning fuid that she died in few hours. She
was not filling the lamp when it exploded she
was lying on the sofa reading. No cause is as
signed for the accident. The first known was tho
explosion Of the lamp, scattering its murderous
contents in all directions. ..:s
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g Our sorrows are likc thander clouds. which
seem black in che distance bat grow lighter Is tey
annroaeh = '--r--,f----S
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ca The value of the property owned by the
city of Philadelphia is $l6,6Sl 900, and the rev.
enue annually according therefrom is LOSS, 900.
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a Strong passions work wonders when there
is stronger reason to curb them. ~ 8 - b /,
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a. The Psslms are . jevel,clustsr, nadc .up
Of the gold Of doctrine, the pearls Of comfofb ard
The, gem Of prsyer. 4a'hs -ss'1s15"7 y
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New ORLEANS, Feb. II.
Later dates from Texas bring the announce
ment of numerous Indian depredations on the
frontier within the past fortnight. Eleven men
have been killed, and four captured. The set
tiers greatly excited, and have assembled their
families for protection. Parties are securing in
all directions. Five companies of troops are or
ganizing at Fort Chadbourne to proceed against
the Southern Camanches, who are endeavoring to
join with the Northern tribes, and war seems
inevitable.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-06

q Men Of lively turn and generous hessts
should be born to fortunes, gain then they sell
dom will - =. -. . -.
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Gv Little minds are continually picking at little
things. They have not the capacity to compre-
hend the magni6cence and grandeur of the Nigh
ty river, but prefer to pick up pebbles by the bub-
bling brook, and listen to the murmuring Of its
ripping waters.
eT The Governor has signed the Bill def
ming the boundary lines. .-..l-. ll93
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FnE Al AxokA.-We learn from the Minneso-
tian, that the Grist Mil at Anoka, WAS destroyed
by Ere on Saturday last. Loss, including 1900
bushels Of wheat, 81, 900. No insurance. This
is sad affair for the worthy people of Anoka.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-06

CT In the County Court at Louisville, Ky.,
on Tuesday last verdict of 1880 damages was
awarded against Jacob L. Johnstone, in favor Of
Miss Smith, for default Of promise of marriage.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-06

a.. You may CLEAN knowiedgc BY resdinf. 3
but you must separate the chat from the wheat
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ca 1t is reported that Mr.. R. Lockwood has
sold his painting of 'sThc Last Judgment to the
new Roman Catholic Cathedral in Philadelphia,
for $4,000, reserying to himself the privilege of
engraving it, 1000 subscribers to which have been
received at $40 each. ri tss5 III
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The EFFECTS OF CLAIM JuMPING.-We learn
that party of Frenchmen left st. Paul on Tues
day night, for the purpose of jumping a claim on
the Reserve. They were met by those who held
the claim, (Dutchmen.) fight ensued and several
shots were exchanged. 1t is reported that several
men were seriously wounded and one killed.
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A CHILD KILLED Dr RAT. A most singular
and fatal occurrence took place at the house Of
Mr.. B. NJ. Morris, on eighth, between Main and
Cary streets, about two weeks since. We learn
from the Post that about six months ago, q negro
woman in the employment Of Mr.. Morris, heard
her child cry in tho next room to her. and went in
to see what occasioned il. She saw a. she enter
ed the room a large rat running Of from the
child, who was lying on the floor, and approach-
ing the infant, she found bite on it's cheek which
bled profusely. The mother thought nothing Of
the accident, and about twoweeks since Was again
called into tho room BY the crying Of her child.
Upon getting IN, she saw large rat leap from
seven months old, ,sshe found that II had been
severely bitten on the mole Of the head No At
tention was paid to the matter, in consequence of
the tr6ing character OF the wound and in, . few
hours the child died. Dr.. Wilson, who had the
that the death Of the child MAS caused By tie bite
on the head.7- Rochester Eaqwirey. h f,i4
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G. There IL this paradox IN pride-it makes
some mon ridiculous, but prevents others from
becoming 80. n,,s.tE - ,,.,se,.;ss.f s,gI4e.,
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sPH CoxING.'-We call attention to the beauti-
full lines in to-day's paper, headed--sPm Com
ing" "Rosa " is . true poetess. a'
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CUBAN FLLlBUsrERs.--T Washington cores
pondent of the New York Herald says that the
6llibusters are in great force in New Orleans,
having seventeen societies under various designa-
tions, and being able to raise 1000 well drilled
fighting men. Kinney's expedition, he says, is
only branch of the movement. The President
is fully posted up in all these schemes. He adds
that Gen. Concha discovered the plot in Cuba, by
interccpting the correspondence of the New Or
leans fllibusters with the dsafected in the Island
and by forged answers drew out all their secrets.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-06

made to permit certain Belgin conyicts or paupers
now confined in the Tombs at New York, to 90 to
the West, Mayor Wood has promptly put his veto
upon it. He very properly says that ff these men
are net ft to 60 at large ip New York, they are
not it to be let loose in the West, The Belgin
Consuls have failed to make provisions for their
support; they will probably bo sent back to their
own country. II ,f. s-s.a-a. t.sar-
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The Missouri Democrat Of friday says We Learn
that last evening there was received by express in
this city ria Chicago, over Joss huadred fhousond
dolaass. The SOM was well distributed among the
bankers and merchants.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-06

CLAM JUHPNG.-We learn that number of
claims on the West side Of the river, have recent
ly been jumped. Gentlemen, be cautious; don't
take life settle amicably, if possible. 4
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Written for the Minnesota Times.
RUSH-BROOK.

a RUsH-BROOK.
This is an unpretending little stream. The
Yellow Medicine pushes its branches far up the
Coteau des Prairies, but Rush brook, like meek
little child, lies in the bosom of the Pazhehootaze
cult of prairie, above the mouth of the Yellow
Medicine, and carry them to the Minnesota.
Rush-brook. When these come together they
form deeper indentation. Passing en- further
A few little indentations in the common level
of the Prairie, constitute the sources of Rush
brook. When these come together they form
o deeper indentation. Passing on further
and being joined by more of these water drains,
the hills become higher and it assumes more the
character of brook. Near where the road from
Lacquiparle to Wood crosses it, you find the
first tree on Rush brook. And there too in the sum-
mer season, you see nnumerablc little fishes play
ing in the water and really enjoying life, because
there are no larger ones to prey upon them. So
it is too in the higher grades of being. Life is
instinct with joy. But how much happiness is
destroyed by mans preying upon his brother !
Just now what great human slaughter-house is
the Crimea.
and turns around, still passing on without much
noise down towards its destination. Here is q
little grove of willows drinking from the brook !;
there are few trees of larger growth. Here is
a patch Of rushes, and there is thicket of palm
bushes. The hills are higher and sleeper now af-
ter it has passed beyond the premises of Hazel
wood, and the valley is wider and more full of
rushes, which have given their name to the stream.
1t now presents us with quite forest of trees.
There are cedars in that glen and on that bluff
bank. Here, in this bend of the stream, is no.
BILE hiding place. The bushes are so thick and
the rushes tall, that oxen feed gloriously, and
know nothing Of the storm that is passing over
them. The general course of the brook is east
ward until it approaches DR.. Williamson's place.
There it receives the water from other springs,
and turning northward, passes between two points
of the bluff, and so speeds its way on through the
valley of the Minnesota. The Dakotas call it
Wanyacha-wakpadan, or Brook of Rushes.
Yours Truly, S. R. RIGGS.
Hazlewood, Feb. 8, 1855.
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CO The loss of the Russian forces in the Cri-
mea during the campaign Of 1854, was Ill ,l42
men, of which ,2O4 are reported killed in Tur-
key and the Crimea 36,3O4 died in hospitals; 50
55,364 were wounded, and GIG deserted. About
1000 were killed at Bomarsund. a.taa - n74
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fw Il Il better 70 SOW b young heart With gen.
eroas thoughts end deeds than q held 1ieh corp.Y
since the hearts barvest IL perpetual sTeg1q ~
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eT Nothing elevstes us 90 much as the pre-
sence Of spirit similar yet superior to our own.
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0Y mail arrived yesterday. The principal
items of news we give in our columns of this
morning.
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ca 1t appears tina. the British expenditures
for the year which ended on the 10th of October,
was upwards of seven millions sterling on ac-
count of the army, and upwards of ten millions
on account of the Navv -etii .'.tstlf =
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FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 1866.


Two stables, in the rear Of j. H. Byer's stove
establishment, in Robert st., were destroyed by
fire at 10 O'Clock, on Wednesday evening last,,-
One Of the stables was owned by Louis Robert,
whose loss is $3.50. The other was owned by Mr..
Antwin, whose loss is also $250-no insurance on
either. Contiguous to these stables, was the
stove warehouse Of J. Berg6eld filled with stoves,
part Of which was consumed, and part torn down,
to save the flames from spreading. Mr.. Berg
FIELDS loss is not far from $1,000. The fire is at
tributed to the act of an incendiary.
The Hook and Ladder Company worked faith
fully, and prevented the destruction of much 9th
er property. 1t was through their exertions that
a whole block of buildings in Robert street, was
saved. Thanks to tho members.
Nor BY ANY MEANs.-The Internal Machine of
the Minnesotian, says that he I" thinks the Times
has about run the length of his tether in regard
to the pecuniary transactions of Sheriff Fridley
with the County of Ramsey" Not by any means,
Mr.. Paliator and Defender of Fraud, Corruption
and Rascality of every sort. ssThe tale has not
half been told, j" but wait little longer and we
will give you the balance. We have never stated
that any order had been drawn in favor of Sheriff
Fridley by the County Commissioners; we have Il
higher opinion of the gentlemen than to believe
that they would allow such an exhorbtant charge;
but public officer, we don't care who he is, who
will present bill for $500 for few hours
work, will take advantage on every occasion,
where and when he can. And We simply give it
as our opinion that such man is Sheriff Fridley.
Now make the most of that.
As to our gaining I" notoriety" by &c a newspa-
per article highly insulting to three four ladies
of our city" that is mere bosls-another tune,
ground out by the Internal Machine, just at this
time, to injure US in the estimation of a portion
of the community. Oh, you poor, low, misera-
BILE, contemplate dog, to resort to such means to
bolster up your cause. If you know of any arti-
Gle, wherein we have insulted ladies, produce it
bring it forward-let the public see it. We sim
cerely pity the man who is devoid of 80 much
principle, as to stoop to such low means to njure
another, but your shafts fall harmless, though
tipped with poison.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-06

RAMSEY COUNTY.

1t is said that Ramsey County has paid out
over $4,000 for the benefit Of the INDECENT. Only
a small proportion of this sum was expended for
the poor of St. Anthony, and hence the desire of
the people of that place, to cut themselves loose
from us, that they may not be obliged to pay part
of our County debt. We do not blame the st.
anthony people for becoming disgusted with RAM
sey County, for a worse state of affairs cannot be
imagined than really exists. Unless the resi-
dents of this city wish to be taxed double what
they now are (and they are taxed enormously al
ready,) they must unite in devising some plan to
decrease our yearly expenses. Every officer of
the County should be watched, and his account
published semi-annually, that the public may
know how matters stand Unless this is done,
we shall continue to get deeper in debt, until we
find 50 Jordan a hard road to travel.'' This bill
or that bill, handed into the County Commission
ers, should not be allowed, unless the charges are
reasonable. Just such bills as Sheriff Frdey's.
of $500, for half days work, has been the
means of pling up the County debt. Now, that
Ramsey County is to be divided. the matte. be-
comes of serious interest to the people of St.
Paul. Will they do any thing?
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-06

HoHsnLr DEArH.---A yonng man BY the name
of Levi Divorce, an engineer on the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, had his engine thrown from
the track near Rockwelrs river, in Morgan Co.
Virginia, while running at the rate of thirty-fve
miles m hour, on Saturday evening last, when be
was caught under the engine, whore the boiling
water ran down directly in his mouth, scaldins
him in . shocking manner, internally as we'll =
externally. He lived for eight hours after ths
accident occurred.
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ALMOST FIRE.-A fire was discovered in one
of the rooms of the American House yesterday
morning, about 3 O'Clock. Timely aid prevented
destruction of the whole premises. tits thought
that the fire originated from the chimney.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-06

GREYrowS.-A letter from Greytown dated Feb.
9th says:
ssGreytown is rebui.t but the Americas quar-
ter looks rsther bare. Laziness is at stand,
although Wood & Son are doing good deal
Everything is very dear -four twenty five dollars,
and pork thirty barrel, and everything in pro-
norton. -----r----r.--- - =.
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DEATH OF DISTINGUISHED STRANGE R.-rCapt.
Mckay, of ship VIM. Goddard, which arrived
at this port this morning, from Calcutta, had on
board q noble elephant when he left port, but
soon after getting to sea, the animal became very
sea-sick, Ills sufferings being apparently proper
tionate to his size. He also experienced mach In
convenience from cold weather, although he was
well-clothed with Hannels, and finally be died.
The value of the animal in this ,country would
have been about $50, 0O0.-Bosfon Traveller.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-06

The FOREIGN NEws.-The news from Europe
is to the effect that new Ministry has been form
ed. There is nothing Of interest from the seat of
war. The Russians were continually making sor-
ties, but without eHectinS any material injury,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-06
NEW YoRK. Feb. 20,

t,,1 .i s,-, New YoRK, Feb. 20. 2
Gen. Sam Houston delivered his lecture on tho
American Indians, before the New England
Young Mems Association and great gatherings Of
citizens last evening. He was received with much
enthusiasm and at the close the voice Of the crowd
nominated him for the next Presidency, which,
was received with three cheers. After the lecture
he was serenadcd at his Hotel. 'ie gu -s''
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-06

GT A small mail arrived yesterday. But lit
tie news. r.i0L uaaA - -ot saislIi. 9as 3n'
GV The Illinois legislature passed between
FIVE and six hundred acts at its last session.. M