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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-08
SECOND DAY.

CINcfNNArI, Nov. %.
The Convention assembled this morning.
Fifty-one delegates present. ~ 81
The Committee on Resolutions reported
in favor of a Conservative Platform, and the
ten minutes rule was adopted. ~,-,oe..
The platform requests the National Coun-
Gil will expunge the 18th section.
1t denounces the Kansas Act, and claims
that no more Slave States shall be admitted
into the Union. y, 4,7,r.. .f, r.@ .........
Mr.. Allen, Of Massachusetts,, offered a
resolution asking the Grand Council to-biot
out the 18th section, and make out platform
on which the North and South could stand
without violation to principles of the major
ity of the people in either. He thought the
Grand Council might next fix up plan for a
national organization on leaving each State
to hold its regular views on Slavery.
There is a Seward fusion party, headed by
Spooner, of Ohio, President of the State
Council. They want an abolition platform
publicans.
The name Of George Law has been men
toned here. -1E 1855 ,esoe
This aft rnoon and evening were occupied
in discussing the majority report, which was
finally adopted-93 to II. This report de-
nounced the repeal of the Missouri Compro-
mise. "--.--ra
The platform also protests against coali-
ton with any party that demands an aban-
donment of American principles, or disor-
ganization of the American party; and finally
recommends meeting of delegates at Phila-
delphia on the 10Th of February next.
The minority report was sustained prin-
cipally by the Ohio and Michigan delegates
Adjourned sine die.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-08
The Course Of Lectures.

. HHI
The committee appointed. at the meetin
Of the Historical Society on Tuesday evenin
OF. last week, to make arrangements for
course of lectures during the winter, has en-
tered upon its duties. Is aI.q s-sar
The following programme has been arrang
ed for the present month: 5- :.
The first lecture will be delivered on Thurs
day evening, Dec. 18th, by Rev. T. William,
son Of the Sioux Mission. SUBJECT: "Wat
soe's the First Mem Of Minnesota.n ssr
The following Thursday evening; the 10th
Rev. E. D. Neiii win lecture upon 9Th.
Commerce Of the Mississipos Halsy from ae
Year 162Oto 1870" .5a,r stS -.
Owing to the Intervention Of the Christ
mas Holidays, the committee deemed it i'm
proper to make any further provisions for
lectures during this month later than the
2Oth. = ,.-.t "a -.''''. '.'-A =. ..
1t was at first intended by the committee
to have the course of lectures commence on
next Thursday evening, the 9th but the
proper officers of the Society have deemed it
best for all'interested to hold on that eve
ming a business and conversational meeting
at the Capitol ra .ssasl siiJst 9cgi 10 }s.,,...
After the first week in January, the COM
mittee hope to be able to announce interest
ing lectures weekly. The, following gentle
men are on the programme for the winter, in
addition to those announced above: ,f-.,l ?
M. W. Irwin, M. s. Wilkinson, Gov. Cor
man, Ex-Gov Ramsey, Rev. DR.. Van thgen,
W. L.. Banning, VIM. lHol llipshead, M. E.
Ames, Judge B. B. Meeker, Judge D. Coop
er, D.. A. Robertson, Rev. 81. M. Nichols,
Rey.-S. R. Riggs, Rev. Mr.. Fisher, Rev. Mr..
Pemman, DIR. Thomas Foster, Capt. WIFI
ting, Judge M. Sherburne, Judge A. G..
Chatfield, A. Van Vorhes, J. B. Brisbin. 80
These gentlemen it has been determined
to invite to lecture at such times and upon
such subjects as may suit their convenience
md tastes. 80 3D. = ii @e--7.
Hon. H. H. Sibley will be invited to de-
liver the Annual Address before the Society.
The Annual Meeting for this and other pur.
poses, takes place on Monday, the 7th Of
January. f
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The Know No,hin...

The Know Nothings of the Free State
have been holding Convention in Cincin
natl recently. The following are the pro
ceedings, as telegraphed to the Chicag,
papers, .ss saa assss al Sc ss.E s.eaZ :.
| s.v.s CINCINNATI, Nov. 21.,.
The K. N. National Convention called b,
the Boilers from the Philadelphia platform
OF June last, met this morning at the Sons
OF Temperance Hall. soit ~ .,lir ,tsl5
There were 43 delegates present from the
States of Ohio, Illinois, Vermont, Rhode
Island, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and
Michigan. iHfl - 5s3 !" sf''
Thos. B. Ford, of Ohio, was appointed
President s'eA
The President addressed the Convention
urging union and harmony on the party all
over. the country, and advising the 7Conven-
ton to make no sectional issues, but endea-
yor to get the whole American party on a
National platform - :
y. w. Dawson offered a resolution pro-
posing to expunge the 18th section of the
Philadelphia Platform and substitute in its
stead a declaration that Slavery is not ma
tional but sectional issue, and must be
cS.sAN'A 90 S1yA Sy tuS OedSOos 4sSASEItu 10
Committee a" -F'*f-D st..a c
Mr.. Gossler, of Pennsylvania, offered
resolution Recommending delegates of States
represented here to advocate in place of the
18th section, the resolution offered at the
Philadelphia Grand Council by Kenneth
Raynor, of North Carolina, excluding Slavery
altogether from the Platform.
Gov. johnson, of Pennsylvania, and Mr..
Spooner, of Ohio, also offered resolutions to
get rid Of the Slavery issue. 'a .'~''. ~
Mr.. Moody, of Indiana, offered a resolu-
ton recommending abolition Of all rituals,
tests, &C., and allowing each State Council
to regulate its own matters without regard
to the National Council. Tabled.
Mr.. Knapp, of Michigan, offered a resolu-
ton ignoring the 18th section altogether, and
declaring that it was not proper for the
American Party to trouble itself about sec
tional issues:
There was some debate on this proposition,
and several of the abolition delegates being
rather indignant, it was closed by strong
national speech from Gov. johnson, at the
conclusion of which the Convention ad-
journed. t,;v o-f ~ .......r
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-08
Winona Items.
From the Republican.

From the Republican.
MAMMOTH MELoN.-There has been in
our Office for several days past, fall Water
Melon, of the following dimensions Length.
4 feet inches circumference, feet, 8 in
cbes; weight, IS pound. This monster
melon was grown on the town lot of A. P.
Fos}er, one of the town proprietors, and
here, on the Goth of November, it looks as
green and inviting as if midsummer was
upon us. 1t is the first of the kind we ever
saw. Winter Pippins and Fall Greetings
we knew all about, but winter water melons
was novelty to us, as we presume such q
monster would be to any one. Try it again
next season, friend Foster, though we ques-
ton whether this years product can be
beaten.
Hon. DAVID OLMsTED.-We learn with
deep regret that this gentleman, so widely
known and generally respected throughout
the Territory, is in feeble health. We mn
derstand that by the advice of his physicians
he thinks of spending the winter at Havana,
or in travelling through the tropics. We
can assure him that . trip through the glo.
rious Caribbean Sea, viii not only delight
him, but.we sincerely hope, eventuate in his
complete restoration to health, and that we
may be able to greet his safe return in the
early months of coming spring. He viii be
held in kind remembrance by his numerous
Minnesota friends, and we heartily wish him
aGod speed"
NAVIGATION AT WINoNA - The g Ben
Coursin arrived at our levee Wednesday,
the 28th inst, at P. NJ, and reported the
river below free from ice. Thus, while the
calm and sluggish waters of Lake Pepin,
present Polar barrier to any river commu-
(nication with any points above it, Winona is
of easy access still, and the present prospect
is favorable for much longer continuance OF
open waters.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-08
WAsHrNcToS. Nov 20

According to the present determination,
no copies of the Presidents Message will be
sent out for newspapers as heretofore, in ad-
vance of it's delivery to Congress,
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-08
MOBILE. Tuesday. Nov. 90.

In the two branches of the Alabama Leg
islature in joint session, on the first ballot
the Hon. Benjamin Fitzpatrick was elected
| U. S. Senator. The vote stood-Fitzpat-
rick 79, Prior As.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-08

The remains Of The late Wipons Exprssa
have been purchased by Meesrs KinE, Fos
ter, Dye 3 Co, who have brought out the
'sWinona RepubHcana- Capt. Sam. Whiting
Editor. Two numbers q tbe Republics are
before US. and . very handsome And intss<
esting sleet it. # any sditor in-tbe Ter
rit~y is capable Of making > rssdsble paper,
it is the present editor of the Republican.
The following extract from bis salutatory
article defines the position Of the Republi-
can:
The vast and fertile prairics and valleys
OF South Eastern Minnesota, are daily and
rapidly filling up with class of settlers of
rare energy, enterprise and character. The
natural inducements held out for settlement.
have drawn to our borders farmers mill
wrights, and mechanics of every class. and
professional gentlemen of the highest ability.
Following in their wake, whole families have
come and taken up their abode amid the
pleasant scenes Of which this beautiful Gar
den Land is SO prolific. The time has come
tor the establishment of newspaper, pub
lished in our midst, not Qholy devoted to
Politics, and the absurd and uninteresting
which 80 often sully the col
umns of such papers. We think the present
and rapidly increasing population of this
lovely portion Of our Territory, is of such
character as will warrant the issue of a sheet,
whose columns shall be made not only inter-
esting to the farmer and mechanic. but a
pleasant fireside companion, when the tolls
of the day are over, and families are gather- |
ID round the dear, domestic hearth.
Believing, however, thatas good and patri- |
'tic American citizens, we should not only
Keep ourselves posted in the important polit- |
cal questions Of our day and country, and
llso disseminate the same among the rising
generation which is rapidly springng up
.round us, and among whom we are to look |
or the future Clays, Calhouns and Web
'ters of our Statesmen, we shall devote
proper space to the questions which may
nave bearing upon our elections, both far
md near, throwing the weight of our infu--
nee into the scale Of the candidates of the |
Republican party. We shall discuss those |
md all other questions which may arise in a |
:andid and friendly manner, never descend
ng to scurrilous abuse, or personal detrac-
ion" 4' -,t -.- - -sr
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-08

A WHoppER.-Mr. Jones, the inventor of
the potato digger, brought into our office on
Valley, which for size would answer very
bled. Its weight was IL. pounds, and feet
3 inches in circumference. We think Bar
mum could invest few dimes. to advantage
by procuring this curiosity.-Ismcs.
We had glimpse at the same monster on
Saturday. Mr.. Jones has left it on exhibi.
ton At Mr, Nobles' grocery store, Third ST.,
near Jackson. he wishes us to state, that
if any happy father and mother wish era
die for any young stranger that may arrive
in their family between now and New Years
Day, they can be accommodated with timber
for the manufacture of the same by calling
upon the big St. Croix turnip.
FRIENDLY FAvoRs-rHE MAILs.-Within
the past few days, we have been indebted to
Mr.. Officer and Mr.. Partridge of our city, for
Southern and Eastern papers of late dates.
Mr.. Partridge arrived through from Dubuque
on Sunday evening. The coach in which he
came passenger left Dubuque at two o'clock
on Wednesday morning last; stopped four
teen hours at Deborah to make ssconnec-
tion;" laid over one night at Carimona, and
arrived at St. Paul on Sunday at ten o'clock
p. M. Mr.. P. informs us that at least tvo
tons mail matter was left at Dubuque and De-
korah, and that the Daily Line will be put
in operation as soon as the road is stocked,
which operation is going forward as rapidly
as possible.
THE Sioux PAYMENT.-This great event
of the Indian season is over. Maj. Murphy
received the money wherewith to pay early
in October, and left here with it on the 9th
of that month. He waited for his cattle a
long while, and when they came, the Indians
would not buy of him-this year. So he
had to pay-and he did pay, after lapse of
five or six weeks after the time at which he
should have paid. It is said the Major does
not contemplate driving cattle into the Indi-
an country next year.
Indians, and interested and disinterested
whites, are all glad that the payment is over,
and some are sufficiently malicious to rejoice
that the Major did not sell his beef
THE LEcTUREs.-In our notice of the His
torical Society Lectures yesterday, the name
of Gen. James Shields was accidentally omit
ted from the list of gentlemen who will be
invited to lecture.
New GRocERY-1t will be seen by re-
ferring to our advertising column, that our
friend, Joseph L. Fryer, has opened large
stock of Groceries, Provisions, &C., &C., in
one of the store rooms of Fuller's new hotel.
Those in want of anything in this line, will
find Mr.. Fryer very clever and accommo-
dating fellow to deal with. -
GRAY, down in the New Restaurant just
opened in the basement of the Minnesotian
Building, has about as fine oysters in the
shell, and all other delicacies and luxuries in
his line, as can be found in any city on the
Atlantic coast.
x At Medina, New York, a young
man % years of age, who had been deaf and
dumb since his ninth year, was taken with
spasms of the chest about week ago, and
after throwing up small quantity of blood
found that his hearing and power Of speech
were entirely restored.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-08

SAD Acc1pENr-On Sunday afternoon,
Mr.. Charles Ross, a gentleman who had fol-
lowed his business of house and ornamental
painter in St. Paul during the past year with
much success, was thrown out of a buggy
which he was driving, in attempting to turn
into jackson street from Fifth. The grade
is steep at that point, and the descent was
covered with glare ice. Mr.. Ross was thrown
with such force against the hard ground that
his head was literally broken to pieces, and
he died at three o'clock yesterday morning.
He leaves wife, who is almost frantic ow-
inE to her sudden and unexpected bcreave-
M Mt.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-08

The RAILRoAp.-Messrs. H. L. Edwards
and c. H. Allen, engineers engaged in the
survey of the Railroad route south from st.
Paul, have completed their work for this
season. They progressed as far as the south
ern boundary of town l12 in range 18-
finding highly practicable route over the
eutire distance.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-08

E DR.. Lyman Beecher is eighty-one
years old.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-08
For the Minnesotian.

We are happy to inform our lady readers
that DIR. Hadfeld, of this city, intends dur
ing the present winter to deliver course of
private lectures to. ladies, on " the causes,
cure, and prevention of female diseases.p = -.gl
We are satisfied from the success the
Doctor has had in the treatment of this class
of diseases, and also from the favorable
manifestations he has received from those to
whom he has formerly lectured, that he not
only understands the subject, but that those
attending this course of lectures will be
both highly interested and much benefited.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-08

& During the month of November in
some of the Eastern and Western States,
the people have been visited by almost in
cessant rain storms, making travel difficult
and mud fathomless.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-08

HON. G. c. WAsHBuRNE.-We are glad
to learn that the health Of this gentleman
has so far improved that he was able to leave
this city yesterday for his residence at Min
eral Point-GalenG Ado.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-08

BOSTON, NOV. Zo.
Alexander H. Rice has been nominated
citizens candidate for Mayor at the coming
municipal election.
Josiah B. Kilbourne, of the firm of French,
Wells & Co., crockery dealers, Milk street,
is missing under circumstances which lead
to the suppositien Of suicide. He was di-
rector in the Grocer's Bank. His financial
accounts are said to be all correct.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-08
NEW YORK, Nov. Is.


The steamship Ocean Bird arrived yester-
dav with Havana dates to the Goth and later
news from Nicaragua.
A report was current in Havana that Gen.
Concha had been recalled, and that Gen. ST.
ersilla was to be his successor.
The dowager, Countess Prennion, died on
the 18th. and was buried on the following
day with great pomp.
Don Dicolas Venot had been summoned to
answer for the homicide of Castenada, the
betrayer of Gen. Lopez.
Cholera ragged with alarming violence among
the negroes of the estates in the neighbor-
hood Of Bienfugo.
The news from Nicaragua is very interest
ing. ~i l-Et
Gen. Coral had carried out the terms oi
the treaty and surrendered his force to Gen,
Walker. ,..
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-08

Fet CHICAGO, Nov. 26.
The case of Caldwell, the conductor on
the Chicago & Burlington Railroad, charged
with embezzlement, is finished. The Jury
brought in verdict Of guilty.
He was sentenced to the Penitentiary for
one year. A motion was made by his coun-
sci for a new trial. ta 31 ( scA,
A large warehouse and elevators owned
by M. q Walker, was destroyed by fire this
afternoon not known. ft
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-08

e At Medina, New York, young
man % years of age, who had been deaf and
dumb since his ninth year, was taken with
spasms of the chest about week ago, and
after throwing up a small quantity Of blood,
found that his hearing and power of speech
were entirely restored.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-08

New York, Nov. 20.
Wells, Butterfeld & Co., of the American
Express Company, have to-day paid Mr.. Cisco
the U. S. sub-Treasurer, the fifty thousand
dollars lost in transmission between Dubu-
que and New York.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-08

GRAY, down in the New Restaurant just
opened in the basement of the Minnesotian
Building, has about as fine oysters in the
shell, and all other delicacies and luxuries in
his line, as can be found in any city on the
Atlantic coast.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-08

E It is som nswhat singular fact that
two of the prominent Free Soil members of
the U. S. Senate, in early life, taught school
in Georgia, viz: Lyman Trumbull of Hin
ois, and VIM. II. Seward, Of New York
Trumbull taught school at Meriwether, and
Seward in Putnam County, in that State.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-08

NEW GRocERY.-ft will be seen by re-
ferring to our advertising column, that our
friend, Joseph L. Fryer, has opened a large
stock Of Groceries, Provisions, &C., &C., in
one of the store rooms of Fuller's new hotel.
Those in want of anything in this line, will
find Mr.. Fryer very clever and accommo-
dating fellow to deal with. -.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-08

The Times correspondent telegraphs that
Secretary Dobbin has addressed letter to
Mr.. Champion rendering him the thanks of
our Government for the generous promptness
with which the British Admiral, johnson,
on. tie coast of Brazos, recently placed the
British steamer Trident at the service of
Com. Slater, to search for the missing boats
containing the crew of the American ship
Cleopatra, abandoned at sea-
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-03
FRANCIS JACOBY, JR's.,
NEW Drug AND PRESCRIPTION STORE

~y>HE subscriber respectfully the attention OF
/ the citzans Of Davenportand surrounding country
"a his Drug md Chem Store Brad between Sec
ond and Third sts.
Eram his ge and experience in the business,
he can assure who may favor him. that they Will
he furuis shed with Medicines ofthe best quality pre-
nared with the strctes and at moderate prices.
Personal attention will be given to the compound
ing Of all Prescriptions.
He also keeps soodassortment OF German, Frencn
Brushes, Combs, aud a General assortment OF Fame!
Articles. ,,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-03
coppERsMITH AND PLUMBER.

ry,HE subscribe prepared to do all klnds OF
1 Copper work Plumbing, Roofing, &c, alse hsen,
oral jo66iEg buslncssof every description oohhe.'
with the I'm Cope and Sheet Iron bus iness Stove
Ppe. Sheet Zinc, Lead Pipe. Shee, Lead sheet CoPI
psr, Bathing Tubs, Pumps etc, etc, lurished - at'
times on tho most reasonaoieterms ana a' sAoi s"o
tce. A. .ar An
House Guttor and Spouting made 70 or9er. ~,
work warranted. Old Iron, Coppcrand Lead wahleo
and taken In exchange for work. ,,,o,r
Davenport Apl I, is55-dly J. II. DuMoNI,
Perry Sc. betwcen2d a.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-03
An Open Field and Fair Play.
IMMENSE STOCK OF
WATCHES AND JEWEIRY

AT HoUsEL'S No. LIE CLAIRE ROW.
HAVE just returned from New York with the
largest and best stock OF fine Watches and JeveYv
Svet Wei. before offered IN this market. have gold
hteHes . rom SsO s2s5 Silver do from e5 10 ESQ
Soid onains rom - TO $50 Rings from two bits 70
$4,000. Breast Pins from slto a6O - -
would call particular attic ntion to my stock Of La
des watches, which embraces full variety Of Plain
huntng and Enameled cases, and think can suii
IN snort my whole stock of Clocks, Watches. Jew.
ery, Silver and Plated ware is full nd ana
mnch larger than has been brought to this mar.
ke, ana wIiiss Wholesale retail ut prices III e
Kepairng done as usual at short notice.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-03
FOR RENT.

yV,HE stores occupied by the subscribers, Corner OF
Front and Perry SIS. possession given about lst,
APPLY TO j. NJ. paLHhI' INV
L.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-03
JsHS p. II. TaLLaAN, tHsRtEsr ro"Efs'
pouglSseepsie. N. Y. pavenpor',io~A'
TALLMAN 4 POWERS,
AtforneysN a. COunscllorsa nj Law,

AtforneysA 4 Councillors NJ Law
and Land Agents. ...
DAVENPORT, IOWA.
osice south side Of second street opposite Leclaire
Block over Wiicy's store.
AN DS boughtand sold on Commission. having
l Ialso an oiice in Eastern New YORK, al poiht
from which alarge ration may be expected during
the present season, we have unusual advantages 10
dispose OF lands to actual settlers.
III T'LoaDs negotiated on Real Estate 'eeufn!'
-REFERENCEs-
x.y y,rk CITY, Poughkeepsie, NY.
un Iohn Van buren Hon. Charles II Ruggles.
I" A. G. Flagg, uiloett poa',,
Charles 0'Couor, VASE, ~ -,
William F. Havemeyer, be"s"n e LasS ~ NJ,
Anthony J Bleeekcr, fro!. o. * =; sV'
William b Skidmore. unca, "
Albany, Ny. Hon. norauo 2ns "'"'
Hill, Cagger Porter Gheago'in,
u rps,,,s Gaming Miller aud Fowler,
Apll3d wifi N'ih' " oou ahu eo'
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-03
A BARGAIN /!

THE story Is told that property isheld too high bni
those wishing bargain In house and lease would
do ell TO call on the subscriber. am obliged to
SO II and iii do so for the sake OF money.
Call soon on the premises, Harrison 81. near sth
St, or al my shop on 5th ST. below the Conrt House
Junc n diff F.x.Fl7ZPAIRICK,