Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-08

WINoNA REPUBLIcAN.-This is the title of
new paper just issued at Winona by joint stock
company, under the firm of King, Foster, Dye &
Co., and edited by Capt. Sam. Whiting. 1t makes
fine appearance, and is well edited. We ex-
tract the following from the leading editorial:-
s'We think the present and rapidly increasing
population of this lovely portion of our Terrific
ry, is of such character as will warrant the is
sue of sheet, whose columns shall be made not
only interesting to the farmer and mechanic, but
pleasant freside companion, when the tolls Of
the day are over, and families are gathered round
the dear, domestic hearth.
'Believing, however, that as good and patriotic
American citizens, we should not only keep our
selves posted in the important political questions
of our day and country, but also disseminate the
same among the rising generation which is rap
idly springing up around us, and among whom
We are to look for the future Clays, Calhouns,
and Websters Of our statesmen, we shall devote
proper space to the questions which may have
bearing upon our elections, both far and near,
throwing the weight of our influence into the scale
of the candidates of the Republican party. We
ehall discuss those and all other questions which
may arise in c,ndid and friendly manner, new
er descending to scurrilous abuse, or personal de-
traction"
eg- Rev. E. d. Neill preached sermon
on Sunday afternoon last, in the School House
in Walnut Street, from the 4th chapter of
Zechariah, 8, 9, and part Of the 10th verses.
8. "Moreover the word of the Lord came
unto me saying,
9. Tie hands Of Zerubbabel have laid the
foundation of this house his hand shall also
finish it 4; and thou shall know that the Lord Of
hosts hath cent me unto you. s - f.-a sfrI
10. For who hath despised the day of small
thingsa" fea ett s@ #sda . ,ssa.l no
The house was well filed and we learn that
Mr. Ncill will preach regularly at this place
each Sunday. -5.'es.-s -
EJ- In Congo the negroes take their wives
for a year on trial If at the end of that time
they are satisfied, the wedding is celebrated
with feast The missionaries tried to abolish
this custom, without success; the mothers de-
claring that they would not risk the happiness
Of their daughters by urging them to an indis-
soluble union with persons with whose habits
and tempers they were rot acquainted. "a
% ieV- Constable Miller, says the Terre Haute
Express, went with search warrant to look for
some stolen goods. After some examination they
were found in the possession Of . bouncing SER
vant girl. The property consisted principally of
articles of dress, among which was . 6ne worked
collar. ! This the officer endeayored to get in his
hands, but the girl put it in her mouth, and "shut
down on it.'' The constable determined not to
be foiied in this way, run his finger in the girls
mouth in order to pull ont the collar, when she
opened, and taking his fager between her teeth
crushed it almost to jelly. The officer not lk-
ing that trap, jerked out his finger. and the girl
swsiIowed the collar. This ended the search, as
Mr. Miller coneladed the collar was then beyond
his jurisdiction. eojss1pAs spas sssgaes eoaes
q The exports Of wheat and -four from New
York, for the month Of October, were 997,969
bushels Of wheat, and l9S, ,9Ol barrels Of four
Hos. DAvID OLxsrfD.-We learn With deep re-.
gret that this gentlemen 20 widely known and
gensrally respected throughout the Territory, j.
in feeble health. We pDderstsnd shat by the ad-
vice Of his physicians he thinks Of spsnding the
winter st Havana, or in travelling through the
tropics. We can assure him that . trip through
the glorious Caribbean Sea, will not only delight
him, but We sincerely hope, eventuste IN bis com.
plste restoration to health. and that We be
able to greet his safe return in the curly months
Of coming spring. He will be held in kind re-