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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

MRDER AND SUiCipE.-rhc a'enr Adv. states
tht the ST. Louis r publican of the llth con-
tains the details Of another of those occurrences
VIII ch should make all good men shudder. as they
redouhle their efforts to make somewhat better SO
bad world. On Monday morning, young man,
about % years of age, an engineer on steam
boat, WAS found dead in his room At Kings Hotel.
St. Louis. he having commjxed suicide. His
name WAS T. +. Blessing. lie had a sister whose
name was Emily, whose character had become
bad. The day before his death, he got buggy,
and went to a house of i'll repute where he found
her, and she accepted his invitation to take ride.
About dark, he came back to his hotel without
her. lie met his friends in the evening, and talk.
ed cheerfully with them and drank champagne.
After his suicide was known the next morning, the
suspicion arose that he had murdered his sister.
Search was made and her holy founi in the
woods about seven miles from ST. Louis. She
had on pink muslin dress aud a straw bonnet,
AMI there were two bullet holes through her head,
one penetrating above the righ, temple and the
other just below the cheek bone, the ball passing
out through the left ear. Such are the facts Of
the terrible tragedy.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

Too LoNc.-We would most cheerfully pub
lish the very able and eloquent Grafton of Rev.
Mr.. Torbet, Of this city, delivered at Cottage
Grove on the 4th of July, but it is too long and
the period too remote which gave it interest.
We do not blame the citizens of Cottage Grove
for desiring its publication, hut other matters Of
more importance crowd our columns.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

THAT THEATRE HAS GONE "A gentleman
remarked to us yestarday, that let the influence
of Theatres be what it might, there had been
more drunkenness and dissipation in this city
during the sojourn Of the one just left US, than
there had been for double the same time at any
other period
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

IIoRN SNAKE.-A monsterous horned snake has
lately been killed in Ohio, which it is said meas.
ured four feet in length; and the horn at the end
of the tail-through an almost impcrceptible hole,
from which the POISON is ejrctcd-was about an
inch and half long, spiral, sharp at the point,
and so hard as to defy the effort to cut it with a
knife.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

Esy~ A letter from correspondent East,
states that there appears TO he as much excite
ment about Minnesota as ever, notwithstanding
tie reports which Lave been Put in circulation
prejudicial to cur interests. He says many are
turning their faces westward towards our own
beautiful Territory.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

EsT The Time & Tide arrived yesterday
: l-2 p. NJ. and leaves this morning at for
Fort Smelling, returning in the afternoon, will
depart for ST. Louis at in the evening. Her
Cargo was principally merchandise, for For,
Smelling and Shakopee.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24
!" "CAVING."

How is it that the Nc-::a.- " estern Democrat
lacks those spirited Democratic editorials that
graced its columns few weeks ago, and that
too just on the eve OF election2
Conumdrum-Why are the Democratic ed
itorials Of the North Western Democrat like a
stock Of dying wheats
Becaused it has lost the kernel (Cornell)
from which it received its nourishment. P.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

sD- The Council Bluffs papers say the sur
vey and location of the Mississippi and Mis-
souri, railroad from Fort Des Moines to Coun-
Gil Bluffs, has progressed to within thirty mile,
Of the latter city.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

ssg~ The recent reverse of good luck on the
part of the French and English troops in the
Crimea, produced marked effect in London
and in Paris. AS matter of course the mar
kets were materially affected. Public opinion
seems to side with Raglan, who expressed him.
self before the attack was made on Sevastopol,
that it would be attended with great loss to the
Allies.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

CO ''In Italy there was particular order of
friars called Frdtres IgnorantiG th,tis Brethren
of Ignorance who took a solemn oath that they
would neither know, learn, nor understand anv-
thing at all, but answer all things with Nescio,
Il know nothinq.''
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

V There is an establishment in New York ex.
tensivelv engaged in manufacturing shirt-collars
Of paper. 1t is stated that one thousand per
hour are turned off by machinery, and that they
bear such close resemblance to tine linen collars
we are in the habit Of wearing, that the difference
could only be discovered by tearin. tho article.
Gy What becomes Of these collars when they
are wet?
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

SrNs1DLE.-Berkey Il Eddy, Livery Stable
keepers, indulge their horses every morning in
the luxury Of cold water bath. The animals
seem conscious Of the privilege accorded to
them, and behave themselves quite like human
beings. He who is kind to his horse will be
kind to his wife, and vice versa. A man who
owns good horse will be careful Of him these
hot DAYS.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

EscAPED.-A man named Geo. w. Beatty,
who was arrested at Brownsville, for knocking
down and robbing a citizen, escaped from con-
fnement while his keeper was asleep. He was
at Reeds Landing on his way to the prison at
Saltwater.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

SATURDAY EvENING.-It will be seen that
meeting will be held on Saturday evening to
elect Delegates to the Republican Convention.
Those interested, should govern themselves ac-
cordingly and be on hand.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

Our OF JoISr.-That sidewalk, from the
store Of B. F. Irvine to the Hay Scales, is out
of joint. and tie Hay Scales are too far in the
street. 1t seems to US tEat such things can te
done right as well as wrong. We ask tie
City Fathers to look TO this matter.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

EJ Mariette, Iowa, has been visited with
great gale, which lew down ten or twelve
dwellings,, shops, stores, trees, Sc. Damage
heavy. One store was blown to atoms and tho
goods scattered in every direction.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

SETrLERs.-Settlers still continue to wend
their way through our streets, followed by COW
cred wagons, cattle, horses, &C., sc. These
are the men who enrich any country. Too
many of them cannot come among us.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

CT Happiness con.ists in SEEING somebody
more miserable than ourselves. If there were on.
lv two people in the world, the man who lived on
cold potatoes would consider himself an ari i,to-
crat, if he could only reverse matters, and 90 u
tatoes and salt Ike that 9th y fellow
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

u Gratitude is the fa;rest blossom which
springs from the soal and the heart Of NAN
knowe,h none more frequent, Will. his oppn-
nent, ingratitude, is deadly weed: not only
poisonous in itself, but impregnatins the very at
mosphere in which il grows with feolid vapor.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

ia The Grand jury in Washington Cay,
D. c., is said 10 have found five bills Of indict-
ment against the destroyers Of the block #
marble sent by the Pope Of Rome tothe Wasl..
ington Monument.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

Ey@ We consider the article in the Satanic
of Monday evening, signed Enquirer" alto
gether too insignificant game to waste our pow
er on. We advise this aspirant for literary
fame to be cautious Or he may get fall He
ought to remember the old saying, that the
"higher monkey climbs the more he shows
his TAIL, ana if he takes warning now he may
save himself some notification
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

EsY~ The Pioneer thinks that the Democrat
ic meeting OF the Second Ward. was broken
up by those who had no ri yht to be there. Very
likely. That's the popular sovereignty doctrine.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

DEL1cHrFUL.-We ne, er experienced such
delightful weather as is now upon us. The sun
is warm, but there is a pure, invigorating
breeze, which renders life not only tolerable
but quite agreeable. A better time could not
be chosen than now to visit Minnesota and
view the magnificent scenery which abounds
in this region.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

FoRE1cN NEws.-The foreign news is but
a re-hash and confirmation Of what we Lave al
ready given. Tie failure Of the tattle is at
tributed by the English to the French, and by
the French to the English. Rumors were a.
float that the Sandman army lad been cut to
pieces. The Allies still had possession of the
Mamelon Tower. Two thousand wounded OF
the Allied army had arrived at Consantinople.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

RATS CLEAR TIE TRAcK-A sporting gen.
tleman' in New York offers to bet large
amount, that during the summer he will drive
from the Astor House in light wagon drawf
by rats. He calculates that he can accomplish
the task with one hundred rat, in harness.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

Ees~ Some OF our cotemporaries are calling
attention to the fact that boys are seen daily
bathing in the Mississippi, in full view of Pc
destrians in St. Anthony street. The practice
should be stopped
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

EW~ The City Omnibus is doing an excel.
lent business-crowded every day, but some
how or other there is always room for one more.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

TIE TRACK CLEAR.-The Galena Advertiser
says the trains, East and West, passed over the
scene of the accident Thursday night at IL o.
clock. There were near two hundred persons on
board the cars at the time. Considering the state
that the wrecked cars in it is truly wonderful
that no more were injured.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

CT A midshipman asked p-iest to tell the
difference between priest and II ,ckass. The
priest gave it up. ''One wears cross on his back
and the other on his breast,'' said the midshp-
man. ''Now' said the priest, ''tell me the diff
ference between a midShipman and a iackass.''
The midshipman gave it up, and asked what it
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

CO Parson Brownlov, editor of the KNOX,
vile Register, advises s'the true-h hearted citizens
of Tennessee to enter nts leagues to whip, black,
and ride on rail, every yreachsr citizen, trav-
eller, who dares to utter one word in opposition
to slavery" There's tohration of free speech in
. free country! and j. not the reverend passon .
beautiful specimen Of Christian minister
Rockford Democrat.
H Certainly he il.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

FIVE BoATs.-There are Tut FIVE regular
mail boats in the line between Galena and St.
Paul. The War Eagle leaves every Monday,
a notice Of which appears in our columns.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

cy bergar asking DR.. Smollctt for aims,
he gave him by mistake guinea. The poor fell
low, on perceiving it hobbled after him to return
it, upon which Smollett returned it to h:m.with
another guinea, a reward for his honesty OK
claiming at the same time. "What lodging has
honesty taken up with!''
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

EYT David Goddard, the murderer of his
wife, was executed at Rock Island on the 18th
of July. He acknowledged the murder and
warned those who heard him, to beware of
strong drink. His execution was witnessed by
5000 persons.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

Ess@ There was a Bankers Convention at
Syracuse, N. Y. on the 10th, the object of which
was the establishment OF bank for mutual re-.
denption Filty-six banks Were represented
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

cyA dispatch dated Baltimore, July 18th,
says New Orleans papers of Friday are reee;v-
ed. The Know Nothings have nominated the fol-
lowing State Ticket: For Governor, Charles
Derbyney, Lieut.. Governor, Louis McGowan.
The steam,r Crese MT City has been prosecuted
for violating the quarantine laws.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

eAy The weather for the past few days has
have we ever experienced in Minnesota.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

SOMEWHAT QuEsTIosApLr.--No,m my dear
aunt, that you may rely on; my mind is quite
made up; nothing shall ever induce me to
marry young man.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

A HoxE THRusr.-A preacher took passage on
and before he had been long on board, applied
to the captain for leave to hold religious meet
ing. The captain replied, fno, for any minister
who would travel on Sunday, is not ft to preach
on beard ny beat.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

AwFuLLY HARMoNrous.-The Democracy
Of Minnesota are getting awlully harmonious.
Where they will fetch up is yet to be seen, but
they are singing an interesting tune just now.
At a meeting in Dacota County on the 9th, the
following hymn was sung with the benediction !:
Wherers, Henry M. Rice, late delegate in
Congress, has again presented himself for re.
nomination by the Democrats of this Territory !;
and whereas the official acts of the said Henry
M. Rice during his term of office have not been
suggestive either Of ability or fidelity TO the
general good and whereas the said Henry M.
Rice has openly and avowedly connived at a
the munificent grant Of land given by them to
this Territory, for the purpose of building rail-
road, thereby injuring the influence Of our Ter
ritory at home and abroad and whereas the
said Henry M. Rice is largely interested In
building up towns On Lake Superior, in the
State OF Wisconsin, to the great detriment of
the Territory which sent the said Rice to Con-
gress as its representative; and whereas it is
the belief of this meeting that the misrepresen-
tative acts of the said Rice ought not TO be again
inflicted upon the Territory, therefore, SC, sc.
The benediction was pronounced in favor Of
David Olmsted.
AT injecting Of the Democrats Of Pine Bend,
in the same county. the following tune was sung:
Resolution 4.-That in Henry M. Rice we
recognize a man morally and constitutionally
wholly unfit for the position he is aspiring to,
and for that he has heretofore occupied; that
he is not entitled, by his past acts TO the conf
dence of the Democracy, and that, therefore.
we cannot in justice to ourselves, and our party
support or vote for him under any considera-
ton whatever, either in convention or at the
polls.
Benedition pronounced in favor Of Mr.. Ohm.
sted, when those present licked their chops, and
went home singing "t that same old tune"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

ED- Many complaints have been made
against the hotel keepers in New York, for
selling liquor. Two complaints have been made
against the proprietors Of the Astor House.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

WINNEBAGo PAYMENT.-We learn that the
roll at the Winnebago Payment, was called On
Saturday, and that the Payment was to come
off on Monday, the 10th. Gen. Fletcher was
on hand with 1900, and the Indians were in
great gee. The roads are represented as in a
very bad condition between Traverse and
Mankato.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

IluNcRY.-Ilungry people should 60 to Messrs.
Spence & G.es, an buy some of tn ir fresh crack
RS made with the Boston cracker machine. See
advertisement in another column of to days pa
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

ESI5@ In consequence OF the sickness Of two
OF our co'npositors, we find it impossible to give
only part Of Judge Meeker's speech in .o-day's
paper. 1t is copied from the St. Anthony Ex-
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

e strong solution Of alum with some whis-
ky mixed in it, is said to oe the most excellent
remedy for CALLED shoulders of horses. Apply i,
three times day until the wound is healed.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

LeJ- A green apple, Of Minnesota growth,
has been presented to the editor OF the Pioneer.
We think almos: any kind Of fruit can be rais-
ed in Minnesota.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

SERVED urS RIcHr.-Capt. Smith, charged
with being engaged in the slave trade, was
sentenced to two years imprisonment, and to
pay fine Of one thousand dollars.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

MEDcINE.-The Indiana Journal of Medic me
and Sur cry. VOL l. No. |. lies on our table. The
articles we'll written and We should judge tha,
the work will do good service in the cause.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

HEAvY DEBr.-The debt of the city of New Or
leans is $l2, l41 ,262, or one-sixth of the whole
taxable property of the city. The city has We
believe, considerable railroad stock, but none Of
i: productye.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

E1 The wind was " On bender" yester-
day, and laughed heartily over its " fantastic
tricks" some Of which overstepped the bounds
of propriety-at least so thought the ladies.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

EtY- We ask the attention of our readers to
the new advertisements in the TIMES. They
average quarter Of column each morning.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

c. The Paris correspondent of the Boston
Atlas, speaking of the contemplated journey of
Napoleon ii. to the Crimca, remarks rather aptly.
The road to the Crirnca, like the descent to hell
is or!v difficult on the returnn
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

Ce5~ More rain fell ycstcrday-weather cool
and white pants at a discount. We think the
lumEermen Lave no further reason to complain.
The crops look thrifty and business Of all kinds
is increasing. h
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

EsS" Dahl, the book seller, is about to erect
a four story brick building in Robert street.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

EW@ The Ga.ena Advertiser announces the
arrival at that place Of Hon. Charles II. Sum-
ner, safe and sound
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

Ee1- The John b. Gordon arrived here yes
,erday at II o'clock, and departed the same
evening. She reported "A passengers
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

rs The steamer City Belle arrived here
Wednesday evening, and departed the follow
ing morning for Galcna.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

CT prisoner named Ryan, in the Paris pris.
on, in New Orleans, attempted to escape on the
30;h ult, and fell from the roof, breaking nearly
every bore in his body.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

CHxAR FLouR.-The Mobile tribune Of the 18th
ult, says new -four is selling there at $5 per bh,
and confidently predicts that in three weeks it
will bs sold for - so Per bbl.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

u It has bern beautifully said that sthc
veil which covers Futurity is woven by the hand
of Mercy Seek not to raise the veil, therefore,
for sadness ght be seen to shade the brow that
fancy had arrayed in smiles of gladness.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

CO 1t is great disgrace to religion to imag-
inc il is an enemy to mirth and cheerfulness and
. severe sxacsor Of psnsivs hooks, and solemn
taese.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

b1 Wheat is in course OF cradleing in Da-
Gotta county. Good for Daco.a.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

CO The steamer II. S. Allen, arrived ycster-
day from Minnesota Rapids and leaves this morn
ing at 10 O'Clock for the same place.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

sa A company OF New York firemen pro-
pose TO visit France and take their machine
with them.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

CVFarmers! read w. W. Pages advertisement
in another column of this d1y's paper.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

g Whyis four quart jug like lady's side
saddle2 Because it holds gall on (gallon.)
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

THAT FIRE ESe1NE.-Itis is we'll known that
more property has been destroyed in this city
within the past two years, than would ray for a
dozen just such engines as the one which the
Common Council, at their late session, refused
to purchase of Messrs Richie & McCloud,
for the use Of the city. 1t is true, it is not
large engine-it is true, it does not make as
great show as Philadelphia apparatus which
cost from So 900 to s3,O 900, butt is sufficiently
large for all the purposes for which it is intend
ed, and the Council, in refusing to purchase it
for the paltry sum Of $325, in our opinion, have
acted very indiscreetly, and why7 Simply be-
cause the city is not yet sufficiently rich to pur-
chase machine worth 81 500 or $4,000, and
in the meantime the present apparatus might
be the means of saving thousands of dollars OF
property. When the city can conveniently
purchase more expensive apparatus, then the
present one could be disposed of, to Saltwater,
St. Anthony, or some other place, with little OF
no loss to the city. This ignoring and crushing
the ambition Of our young men in their efforts
to consummate the organization Of Fire De-
partment, will by and by come back upon the
city, with telling force, and if the city and cit
izens can't second the young mems laudable
efforts, they deserve to have their houses burnt
over their heads and their property mouder-
ing heap Of ruins We talk painly--we mean
it. And .hen there is that Hook and Ladder
apparatus, purchased by the young men, for
which they are personally responsible, and
yet they can't collect scarcely 5000 Of those
who have subscribed to aid the enterprizc.-
Is mt this shameful