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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10
Csrrsspondencs of the Times.
W1NoNA, M. T., Nov. Sd, 1855

~
Iarrived from my Polar Cruise, on the 18th,
at New York, we having fully accomplished
the objects of our Expedition, by bringing back
the long lost Kane. and his brave comrades,
and restoring them to their homes and native
land. The particulars of our cruise will soon
be laid before you, in Winona sheet, and
therefore shall not enter upon them in this
epistle to St. Paul; my present object being
to show you that have not forgotten, amid my
Polar perils and hardships, my kind friends in
Minnesota's greatest and loveliest city. as
sure you that among the ice packs and grandly
majestic bergs of the mystic Arctic realms, my
mind frequently reverted to you all, and the
hours of solitude and perilous adventure, were
cheered by the hope ever entertained, that
should revisit once more the scenes delightful
in themselves, and still more endeared by
friendships which memory never will resign
The parted bosom clings to wonted Home"
and assure you that my late return to native
land, and my approach to the borders of fair
Minnesota, were productive of more heartfelt
delight, than any former voyage has given me.
| found this Paradisean spot treble in pop
ulation, and more than douby increased
in the number of its dwellings and stores,
while the crowds of orderly and substantial
looking farmers that thronged around the Land
Office at the sales, bore ample evidence that
the fertile interior was more than quadrupled
by the number of its settlers. My former pre-
dictions seem certain to be most fully realized
as to the speedy growth Of this delightful local.
ity, and the high prosperity Of the Territory at
large. Among the crowd at the Land Office,
l noticed many distinguished persons from
abroad, Gov. German, Judge WEIGH, Mr.. Hol-
linshead, and the enterprising and Ubiquitous
Capt. Orrln Smith, to whose energy and enter
prise the Queen of the Mississippi is so large
y indebted for the facilities of travel.
l find the charming character of our Mime
sofa climate has not decreased at all, the Indian
Summer which now prevails, exceeding in
loneliness any climate l have ever known in
my worldwide rovings, and now feel certain
that Polar, Tropical or Equatorial Expeditions
will never lure me beyond the borders of this
lovely land.
The Land Sales closed here yesterday, and
they were characterized by the utmost harmo-
ny and good feeling, and most of the settlers
have now returned to their titled homes, while
the streets are still busy enough to indicate that
this is thriving community. l took great
pleasure in heralding the charms and advanta-
ges of this beautiful country in my wanderings,
and my brother officers in our idle moments in
the Polar Seas, would often say, "come w.
spin us another yarn about Minnesota, and that
Winona Paradise of yours"
l hope ere long to take you by the hand, and
give you history of my late adventures, inter-
esting and perilous cruise among the ice-bergs
of the Arctic realms, until which time bid you
dddois. w.
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'1DD.zlos4s sEws-sY THE AFRICA.
wxR AkD 1gNAEoE.

/, The London Morning Chronicle remarks:
ga vague feeling of uneasiness as to the dura-
ton and expenses Of the var is beginning to ex-
ercise powerful influence. The expenses, as it
has been seen, are gradually increasing, ard the
amount oftaxation which has already been laid
upon the nation is infinitely below the require
ments of the Exchequer for multitudnous purpo-
ses of the war. Even with the loans already con-
tracted, the resources at the command Of the
Government are not equal to the heavy expendi-
ture which is going and is absolutely necessary.
The war, it is evident, cannot be carried on for
any given amount, however liberal may be the
limit; and whatever may be the wealth OF the
penses, it is certain the arrangements which the
war produces in money, and in all branches Of
trade, must sooner or later be felt"
THE SICK AND WOUNDED. 8f
A late letter from Paris says: ~
"The number of sick and wounded returning
from the Crimea 10 dreadful. In Constantinople
they have increased in fearful ratio. Some Of
the largest converts, the Christians call them.
lately occupied by Dervishes, the most filthy crea-
lures and the worst of all earthly fanatics land
other immense buildings have been covered in
to hosnitals the same at other places in Turkey
Still they have to send large numbers back to
France, and scarcely a transport or steamer re-
turns without bringing from one hundred to Eve
hundred wounded, or, as they are called. conval-
escent soldiers, and it is estimated that 10 per
cent. Of them die. New hospitals have been OPEN
ed in several quarters at Marselles, containing
four thousand beds. These poor unfortunates
introduce cholera, typhus fever and other camp
diseases"
LATEST FROM THE CRIMEA.
At the latest date Sept. %, the Russians on the
north side of Sebastopol were busily employed in
strengthing themselves by adding to the usual
armament of the forts, and the erections of new
batteries wherever gun could be mounted. The
statement of DR.. pavega, to the effect that the
north side of the place was "bristling with can
non" is coroborated. The effect was felt by the
victors, as the increasing heavy fire of the Rus.
sian guns had rendered their position dangerous,
and they had already reduced the garrison of oc-
cupation, in order not to attract so much atten-
ton from the enemy. Flour was becoming scarce
in the British army, and dispatch had been sent
to London requesting an immediate supply. A
daily distribution of &c, 600 pounds of corn was
required in order to feed the horses attached to
the English divisions. Many of the British off,
GERS wounded on the 9th of September had died
since.
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AS we were coming up street Tuesda

evening last, we were amused at the perform
ance of three men standing arm in arm on the
walk. 1t was an admitted fact with them that
they were all little in liquor, but neither would
admit that he was drunk. This question had
to be settled some how; consequently they all
agreed to let go Of each other, and the one who
would get to the lager beer saloon first, was to
be considered the most sober of the lot. Two
of them managed to get along out of sight of
the writer but the third stumbled and fell in the
ditch.
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THE PAssMoRE WILLIAMSON CAsE.-Pub-
lie Indignation is so great that Judge Kane be-
gins to waver. He now says if Williamson
will answer the questions put him, the Marshal
may bring him into Court to abide the decision
of that august tribunal viz:-Judge Kane
Williamson will probably answer any decent
question put him by the Judge, and if the
Judge was not sold to the Slave power, he
would liberate him without further ado.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

ca The City Belle, Capt. Lodwick arrived
Tuesday evening, with host of passengers and
heavy freight. Reports water low and falling
fast. Passage at Beef Slough bad. Passed the
steamers Kate Cassel and Oakland at Beef Slough
hard aground. The Oakland has since arrived
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10
THURSDAY, NOV. 8, 1856.

READ our OF THE PARrY.-John Van
Buren,, at recent meeting expressed himself
thus - ~ "a
"We thus declare, in the first place, tina. we
condemn these Missouri outrages; and in the
next place, that while we adhere to the compro-
misses Of the Constitution, we are opposed to
the extension of Slavery into Free Territory"
For daring to use such language, the WASH
ington Union reads him out Of the party. We
are at loss to know which is the worse, the
Slavery of the South, or the Political Slavery
of the North! Who would belong to the Dem
ocratic party when that party says that he who
asserts that Slavery shall not be extended over
Free Territory is no longer Democrat, but a
renegade Think Of that, disciples of Jeffer-
son, Madison, Monroe and Washington! =
Think Of that
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Tf(inrresota Gilnles,
WEDNESDAY, NOV. z, 1866.
YEATERDAY!

Our Republican friends in Wisconsin and New
York, were to marshal their forces in the cause
of Freedom, of Right, of Justice, and of Hu'
manity, and we shall wait with considerable
anxiety to hear the result. We are fearful
that the many issues in the Empire State vii
divide our friends and give the victory to the
Slave party. Of Wisconsin we are more hope
full The Liquor question may distract those
who should be united, but if our friends show
anything like an effort, the Republicans mus
triumph.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

THAT OLD TREE HAS FALLEN 1.-THE old
tree which has stood in front of our office since
the establishment of the TIMES, and years be-
meath the axe of the woodman, yesterday af-
ternoon. We believe it was the only tree in
St. Anthony street, which belonged to the orig
inal forest. So reaches forward the arm of
civilization.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

ca Our market is now abundantly supplied
with every article the season affords, and at about
the same prices as last week. Beef and Pork
stands firm at last weeks quotations. Flour va
ries from SO so to $40 per bbl.; considerable
quantity has been brought up tho river during the
week
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The Tyrant Waivers,

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. %.
Judge Kane made an order to-day in the
Williamson case, denying the petition of the
applicant-but in order that he may purge him
self, the Judge orders that whenever William
son is ready to answer such questions as may
be addressed to him, the Marshal shall bring
him into Court to abide the further action Of
said Court
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

Big GuNs.---It is stated that the Russian
have guns at Sebastopol which throw balls six
ty miles. AS general thing they do no harm,
as the noise of the charge enables the soldiers
to get out of the way before the balls strike.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

ia We publish to-day letter from Capt.
Samuel Whiting, who has just returned from
the Arctic Expedition, sent out in search of
DIR. Kane and his companions, and which for
tuna tely succeeded in finding them. The Capt
is as enthusiastic over the charms of Minneso-
ia as a young boy is over his toy. We well
come him back
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

SHAkorEE IsDEPENDENr.-This is now, we
believe, the sixteenth paper in Minnesota Ter
ritory, the Democrat Of this city having merged
into the Pioneer, and the Winona Express hav.
ing stopped 1t is the size of the Daily Min.
nesotian of this city, presents fair typograph.
ical appearance, and is edited with considera'
bic ability. The editor in his Salutatory,'
speaking of political questions, says:
The great political questions OF the day shall
receive at our hands candid appreciation OF
disapprobation, but at the same time we shall
not join issue, give "aid and comfort" to any
particular party. From an already extensive
experience in political newspaper publishing
we are led to believe that it is the most thank
less position that any one can be placed in; ye
we do not say that we will never again enter
the political arena, for we have principles
which we hold as sacred as our honor, and
which we hope to see flourish in our Govern
ment. But while connected with this paper as
an Independent editor, we shall also endeavor
to preserve our honor, and hold fast to that
which we now avow. We hope this may suf-
flee, at present upon this subject.
In matters of local nature, he proposes to
devote more time and attention, for he truly
remarks" We have young and fourishing
town; young and prosperous county; grand
and splendid valley-the richness of which,
time alone will unfold-to which our feeble
ability will be- turned. We have generous
and enterprising people all around US, who care
not for politics at present, (but who manfully
vote their sentiments) who are laboring for our
town, our county, our valley, our Territory, and
and our common country. Therefore, all may
expect nothing from US, either directly Or ind-
rectly, that will not be for the advancement Of
those objects"
Allen Green, editor and publisher. Success
to him and his paper, and the town in which it
is printed.
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SCOTS Pay Granted.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 80.
The President has decided that the resoIu-
ton of Congress, of February, 1855, provid-
ing for Brevet rank Of Lieut.. General under
which Gen. Scott received that appointment,
gives him additional pay and allowances, and
that it is retroactive in its operation from May
29th, lS47, which decision has been commune
Gated to Gen. Scott.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

THE WESTERN MEssENGER---We have
hitherto neglected to notice this most excellent
work, edited and published at Buffalo, N. Y,
by Jesse Clement. 1t is filled with choice
reading matter of an uncxceptionable charac-
ter. We commend it to those who desire a
meritorious monthly family magazine.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

BIpDTNc UP!-We learn from a gentleman who
attended the Land Sales at Minneapolis, that the
old common law rule, not to bid above the min
imum price for Government land was broken over.
The bidding was as spirited az at horse fair on
unclaimed lands, some of which went as high as
800 an acre. Galena Adv.
CO" The Advertiser should bear in mind that
the rights of the settlers were respected and no
one sought to bid over them. Land upon which
there were no settlers, was bid upon briskly and
went off at high figure. This was perfectly sat-
isfactory to all parties.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

CO Aletter from Paris says: ga few days
ago several men, with band of eighteen young
girls, were arrested at Cologne, en- rout for New
York. The girls declared their parents had re-
ceived seven forms outfit and were promised three
hundred forms a year. The German police at
once suspected the infamy lurking in the con-
ract.,,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

C2y Miss Castle, Grand daughter of Admiral
De Grasse, of revolutionary memory. and Miss
Shubrck, daughter of Commodore Shubrick, of
our navy, both took the veil as Sisters of Mercy,
at Louisville, on the 9th inst.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

SHAKoPEE.--The Independent states that thirty
months ago this town was an open prairie, now
it numbers over five hundred white inhabitants. 1t
says There are five Dry Goods and Clothing
Stores, one hardware store, four or five grocery
and provision stores, two hotels, besides post-of-
fee, restaurants, watch maker and jeweler shop,
blacksmiths, carpenters, shoe-makers, tin-shop, a
good barber, Engineers, Lawyers, Physicians,
and last, but we hope not least, PRINTING OFFICE.
In the last two months there has been erected
some fifteen or twenty good houses, both DWELL
ing and business, and there is now in the course
OF erection or two story brick bushes houses,
and preparations are being made for more. There
is steam saw mill, a church and minister, a
good school, and in fact every thing that makes
up 6rst-ra town. and the foundation for LANCE
city, anl we believe the day is not very far dis
tant when Shakopee will be the second city in
point of size and wealth in Minnesota Territory"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

De Soro House, GALENA.-It seems that
a report has been in circulation that this house
was about to close. The Galena Advertiser
says that the report is premature, and that such
an arrangement has been made as will secure
its permanency.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

THE HUTCHINsoNs.-We learn from the
Galena Advertiser that this interesting band of
singers will soon make their appearance in St.
Paul. AS matter Of course they will have a
crowded house.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

CO The United States Government has recov-
cred verdict of $4,000 against the navy
agent at Portsmouth, N. Fl. for defaulcation.
How comes on that defaulcation of A. NJ. Fridlev?
The above case has been on trial for five or six
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

CAN'T COMPARE WITH MINNEsorA-
3,S76 acres of land were recently sold in
Virginia-part for one cent per acre, and the
other part for one cent and half per acre.
Land in Minnesota cannot be purchased for
less than 81 rs per acre, and most of it is held
as high as $500 and $1,000 PEI acre.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10
Injunction Case.

New YoRK, Oct. 81.
In the Supreme Court to-day in the matter
Of motion for an injunction to restrain the
Canal Commissioner from making the one
million and two hundred and fifty thousand dol
lar loan, Judge Mitchell denied the motion
with costs on the ground that whether the law
be unconstitutional Or not, the injunction is not
the proper remedy.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10
n w Rro,,,n od;,or =,

G. w. Brown, editor of the Kansas
Herald Of Freedom, having been challenged
by DR.. VIM. J. Shaerf to fight duel and
choose weapons, selects the editorial pen for
combat, and bids his adversary come on"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

We learn through our ship news re-
porter that within few days past several YES
sells have arrived from Southern ports with yell
low fever and cholera on board. All of the
infected vessels, with their crews, are in quar-.
antine.-.N Y Tribune.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10
WhiS Meeting.

BosToN, Oct. 81.
Rufus Choate, Geo. S. Hillard and Peleg
w. Chandler addressed the Wings in Faneuil
Hall this P. M. 1t was crowded to its utmost
capacity, and the meeting was the most enthu-
siastic ever manifested in our political canvass
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

CoNsIsrENcY.-Af few days ago the Pioneer
and Democrat ridiculed the idea that the Re-
publicans should call " ational Convention to
nominate a candidate for the Presidency
Yesterday morning it published call for a
National Democratic Convention as though that
was all right and proper. Humbug!
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

THE FILL1BusrER FLrGHr.-The New
York Tribune says that there are letters in
New York from San Juan stating that Col.
Kinney had abandoned his grand expedition,
there being only two men of his whole compa-
ny that stood by him. He is expected home
in the next steamer.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

A DANGEROUS PLACK.-The st. Louis Intelli-
gencer states that from thirty to forty dead hu-
mau bodies are taken out of the river opposite
that city monthly. How they all get there no one
appears to know.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

SEND THEM TO MINNEsorA.-The Boston
Traveller of the 23d, gives an account of the
arrival at that place Of sixty neatly dressed and
good looking Scotch girls, who are on their
way to Holyoke, to work in the factories there.
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CLEANER.
Correspondence of the Times.

Correspondence Times.
Letter from Chanha..en-IliesaI Organization, &c.
CHANHAssEN, Nov. 9th, 1855.
Mr.. Newson, Dear Sir,-I have Just noticed
in the Weekly Times, of Oct. 3lst a selection
from the Minnesotian, in relation to Carver
County, in which occurs the following" Chan
hassen precinct, which by mistake, was re-
urned to the Register Of Hennepin, and by
him canvassed and used without authority of
law, in making out his illegal certificate of cleo
ton to Mr.. Hanson, and certain members of
the House."
The facts are these: Last winter bill was
passed, defining boundaries for Carver County,
and declaring the County organized after off,
GERS had been elected at the fall election and
duly qualified. But certain persons in the linn
its of the county went to Gov. German and had
officers appointed and declared the county Or
gained. Mr.. Geo. E. Bingham, who was
appointed justice Of the peace, had some doubts
as to the legality of the appointment, and ap-
piled to Judge Chatfeld for advice. The Judge
declared the organization invalid. Mr.. b. re-
turned his commission and refused to act and
before the election Mr. Hunt, the Register of
Deeds for the county, resigned his post because
he deemed it illegal.
The officers of Hennepin Co. ignored the
organization. Jurors have been drawn from
Chanhassen, to attend 10th terms Of Court at
Minneapolis. Notices of election were posted
by the Sheriff of Hennepin Co., and the cleo
ton held at t.hanhassen is therefore the only
legal election held in Carver Co., as the pre-
cincts Of Glencoe, San Francisco and Carver
City were made by the Carver Commissioners.
There will probably be some discussion in re-
gard to the doings of these commissioners in
the Legislature. They were appointed by the
Governor without even a petition from the citi-
zens of the County. Modesty, at least, should
have kept them from starting in very strong,
but instead Of holding their offices, and attend
ing only to things that absolutely required at
tention, they proceeded to lay out roads, form
precincts and do all the acts in their power as
if they had the unanimous voice Of the citizens
in their favor. The result Of these operations
is heavy tax some eight or ten times as much
as last year; which many of our citizens re-
fuse to pay. The commissioners wish to get
the Legislature to sanction their proceedings
but many Of our citizens will oppose it.
Yours in haste, w.
B~ We give place to the above, not know
ing the precise nature Of the difficulty, but in
order that both sides may be heard. 1t seems
Gov. German decides one thing and Judge
Chatfeld another, and under these circumstan-
ces the matter doubtless will be adjusted by the
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

An ancient and exceedingly common way of
bookkeeping, is to keep all the books you lay
your hands on.
seg- That's the way some of our friends, in
the immediate neighborhood of our sanctum,
do. They say they are in pursuit of knowl-
edge-possibly they are, but if they are not
careful, it will be under difficult circumstances.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

CY Robert II. Morris, one of the Judges of
the Supreme Court of the lst District of N. York,
died on the 25th. He was formerly Mayor
of the city, Postmaster, member of the Leg
islature &c.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

CO DR.. Kane, according to statement in the
Troy Wing, is soon to be married to Miss Mar
garetta Fox, the second sister of the Fox girls.
who formerly resided in Rochester, where they
commenced the spiritual manifestations or Roch-
ester knockings. DR.. Kane became acquainted
with the Fox family in New York. During his
absence, Miss Fox, his said-to-be af6anced, has
been attending young ladies' school at Philadel-
phia.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-10

FAIR AT BosroN.-One Of the greatest Ag-
ricultural Fairs ever held in this country, came
off recently at Boston. A correspondent of
the N. Y. Herald speaks Of it in the highest
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Hon. C. c. WAsHBURN.-TheG alepa Ad.
vertiser says that this gentleman continues very
low, but his physician looks with confidence to
his recovery, if he has no relapse.