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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07

ALL SA1Nrs.-From st. Paul upwards and
out both ways, there are many Saints. They
have St. Anthony, ST. Paul, a St. Peter, a
St. Cloud, a St. Benedict, (but not St. Bene-
dict Arnold,) St. John and St. Andrew,
(but not Andrew Jackson.) They have no St.
Washington, no St. Jefferson, no St. La Fay
cite, nor any of the Saints of the Revolution,
nor have they any Of the Indian Saints Black
Hawk was an Indian Saint, not christian,
and therefore has not his name remembered.
EGP In addition to the above, we have a
Saint George, and several other Saints, but we
are ashamed to tell their names. Inasmuch,
place can be found in the Union, we see no
reason why we should not lay claim to the
Saints and seek their more intimate acquain-
tanceship.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07

PASTE THAT is PAsrE.---Dissolve an ounce
of alum in quart Of warm water; when cold,
add as much -four as will make ii the consistence
OF cream; then strcw into it as much powdered
rosin as will stand on a shilling, and two or
three cloves; boil it to consistencc, string all
the time. 1t will keep for twelve months, and
when dry, may be soltencd with water.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07

Efess The market is now very plentfully
supplied with vegetables of almost every DIES.
crption.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07

10 We were told yesterday by gen.
tleman from St. Anthony, that the water had
risen there five inches since the last rain.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07

GUINEA Fowls AND RATs.-A correspon-
dent of the Prairie Farmer, who was much an
noycd by rats, tried shooting, poisoning, and
everything he could think OF, but they defied
the whole category. He then procured sever
al guinea fowls, and, for over two Years past.
has neither seen or heard rat about his prem.
ises
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07

STR1scs.-Our contemporaries are talking of
the many strings Mr.. Rice has to pull in the
present campaign. He should be careful, Or
he may get one around his neck-political death
will follow.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07

AFFEcTED.--We regret to hear of the death Of
the little daughter of George II. Cakes, ESQ.,, of
Sank Rapids. Since her death his house has been
struck by lightning, and both the furniture and
the dwelling were considerably injured.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07

Gw The lightning has been very destructive all
through the country this year, no less than eight
persons having been killed by it. nr
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07

GY Every man carries world within himself,
by knowing which, he may know all the rest OF
mankind.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07

EH The Time and Tide arrived Saturday
afternoon, and will depart this morning at 9
o'clock.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07
MINNESOTA ABRoAp--Tho editor of the Grant

MINNESOTA ABRoAD--The editor of the Grant
County Herald, who has recently been among us,
writes to his paper as follow:
st. PAUL-How PRopELLEp.-St. Paul Is a
beautifully located and we'll built city of some
5000 Inhabitants, though the people are so intel
gent, persevering and skilful that they arc equal
to about $4,000 of any other people we ever saw,
and the same may be said of the people through
out that Territory; their power is quadruplc
over like number Of any others. They study to
turn to valuable account every machinery and in
vention OF past and present ages, and thus per-
form four times rs much labor a like number
of people usually do. Most every man we talked
with makes mechanics and machinery his study,
and though not an inventor, he perfectly UNDER
be turned to account in Minnesota. 1t may be
concluded they will become great nation for
manufacturing and machine economy.
The editor finds fault with Nature because she
did not cause the Mississippi to flow North into
Lake Superior, and then remarks =" A large
slice of north western Wisconsin will fall in with
Minnesota to devour the fruits of Superior, be-
cause Of the relative location. 1t is only neces-
sary to that upper country and study the
map thereof, in order to arrive at the same con-
cIuson we do, for there is mathematical cearness
about it.'
This has been quite clear to us for some time
past, and hence our desire that railroad should
be commenced at Lake Superior in Minnesota, and
through the interior portion of our Territory,
shutting off, if possible, the large slice" which
would otherwise go to feed Wisconsin. We con-
fess to little selfshness in this matter but the
interests of our Territory think demandit
The writer thinks that the Minnesotians arc
Fastening to the same crisis which burst upon the
Western Country in the year 1887. Whether
there is anything to be feared from his surmises
or not, it would be we'll for our people to keep
their "eyes to the windward."
The following truthful and manly paragraph
on our climate, does great credit to the honest
heart of the editor.
| Minnesota is delightful Country, and we
could live there to hearts content. The land,
timber, water and climate are good, healthful,
magnificent, but we think not superior to Wiscon-
sin. We can hardly conceive that the water pow
ers are excelled by any other region in the uni
verse. and as for health, it is all CANNON to say
that Minnesota is not about as perfect as earth
affords. We yield to Minnesota in respect to
beauty of scenery, but the lay of our region is
finer for the farm. Vegetables, fruits, and grains
ripcn earlier than with US, though planted later
their soil, being sandy, is warmer, and herein the
main difference.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07

GV We trust it will not be necessary to ask
our delinquents twice to pay up what they owe u.s.
We want the money. 90
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07

RATIFICATION Misunderstanding have been
held at st. Anthony, and elsewhere, to ratify the
nomination of WV. r. MARSHALL. At the one
held at St. Anthony, Mr.. Marshall was present,
and the Republican speaks of him in the follow
ing manner: =
Mr.. Marshall being present by invitation, was
called on to speak. MIR. NJ. said that he was
heartily Republican, and that he ardently cs-
pouscd the great principles of the party. He
then reviewed the perverted course of the Nation
al Government in giving Louisiana, Florida, Tex
as and New Mexico, over to Slavery; and last
the browning acts of Injustice, the Reputation of
the Missouri Compromise and said the great OBJ
ject of Republicans was to bring back the gov
eminent to the side of freedom. At another time
he would speak his views to The people of St. An
thony more fully. Amid unanimous and hearty
applause, he took his seat.
Among other resolutions the following one was
passed.
Resolved, That we tender the thanks of this
meeting to Hon. VIM. r. Marshall, for the expo
siton he has given us of his position on the qncs-
ton of Slavery extension, ard that we congratu-
late the Republicans of this Territory the NOM
ination oroDelegate to Congress of man so
erninently fitted to be standard bearer in the
cause of freedom and temperance.
AT the ratification meeting held at Minneapolis,
the following resolution was passed -
Resolved, That we heartily approve the action
of our delegates to the late Republican Nominal
ting Convention. We accept the platform as in
accordance with our political sentiments. and VIC
will rally man to the support Of VIM. r.
Marshall.
Our st. Anthony and ITennepin County friends
arc wide awake, and VIC expect to hear a good
report from them in the Fall.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07

Bs1= The Upper Levee begins to present
a business-lille appearance.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07

CO The Captain of the clipper ship Sc" Witch.
was murdered by his mate on his way out. The
mate has been arrested.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07

II. M. Rice, whom Goodhue of the Pioneer
used to designate as Federal Wing, will prob
ably be the Democratic Candidate for Delegate
to Congress from Minnesota. He is Pierce
and Douglas man, and was screnaded in honor
of a Democratic victory when news arrived at
St. Paul Of the passage Of the Nebraska Bill.
He also represents one of the Fur Company
factions of Minnesota.-Grant County { Wis.
Herald.
rs" And the Wall street Railroad inter-
ests, and the Lake Superior interests, and the
Indian Traders interests, and the Administra-
ton officers interests, and the Shareholders
interests, and his own interests, and God only
knows what other interests, except the interests
of the people of Minnesota Territory. If such
man is elected to Congress, we shall have no
faith in the honesty of the masses.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07

RUNAwAY.-Two horses attached to bug
gy, belonging to Messrs. Culver & Harrington,
became frightened ON Saturday last. by the
pole of the carriage falling on their heels, and
ran down St. Anthony street, landing them
selves, with the buggy into the drain. No
damage done with the exception of the break
ing Of tug.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07

IsD- A number Of native Congoes-real
Guinea negroes lately arrived in Salem,
Mass. One of them being asked how he liked
this country, answered, "Ah, me no like Merican
and.--cold morning, cold night, make nose leak
Like basket - i
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07

NEXT SPRINc.-lt is generally understood
that Hon. CHARLES SUMNER, will visit the
West in the Spring, taking Minnesota in his
course, and will address the people at large on
the great question Of the day-SLAvERY.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07
PRESENTATION OF SILVER PLATE TO
T. NJ. GRLEEITH. ESQ.

On Tuesday afternoon, at p. NJ, agrccably to
Minneapolis assembled in beautiful grove on
the East side of the mound upon Nicollett Island,
to witness the presentation of silver tea service
by the Mississippi River Bridge Co., to Thos. NJ.
Griffith, Esq.
The spot chosen for the occasion was very
beautiful one, and the rude and uncultivated place
contrasted strangely with the works of art repre-
scnt;ng the testimonial. Shortly after the ap-
pointed time, +. Morrison, Esq, President Of the
Co., arranged the articles Of the service upon a
table. They consist of four pieces, all of which
arc highly ornamental The principal piece bears
the scription,-" Presented by tho Mississippi
River Wire Bridge Co., to Thomas NJ. Griffith,
ESP, their Engineer, st. anthony Falls, 1862
On the reverse is . device Of instruments of the
engineering art. The minor pieces bear the I'M
tials, g T. NJ. G." They were manufactured By
Milford & Wendell, of Albany, n. Y.
His honor, H. I. Wells, Mayor of st. Anthony,
who is one of the directors of the Company. came
forward and asked the attention and CO. operation
of the audience in brief and very appropriate
speech. Whereupon, the Hon. ii. III. Sibley.
who is also n large share holder and director
IN the Company, came forward and made neat
and appropriate speech. lie was responded to BY
MIR. Griffith in speech of some length, when the
company dispersed we'll pleased with the OCCASION
The speeches of tho gentlemen are too long for
our columns.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07

Eas~ Potatoes are now selling in ST. Paul
for SO cents per bushe
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07

c% IL you have contracted an iniudicious
friendship let it sink gently and gradually.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07

CE Neither wealth, nor birth, but mind and
heart only, should be the aristocraey of free
people.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07

BUFFALO CALvEs.-Thc Buffalo Calves
which were exhibited in this city last week,
were purchased by the editor Of the Grant
County Herald, and Mr.. Brown, of Beetown,
Wisconsin. The price paid, we learn, was
$25 apiece.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07

WISoSA Co.-An intelligent citizen of Winona
writes -
6 In this County the Republicans will be able
to sweep everything. Rice has but little show
outside of the Land Office and the Argus printing
Office"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07

e. The Matthias Ward, named az . candidate
highly respectable gentleman. ~ e
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07
QUESTIONS 10 HON. II. M. RICE.

QUESTIONS 10 HON. II. M. RICE.
Will you answer these qucstionss
lst Are you member Of the so-called
Know Nothing Partya or do you belong to any
Secret Political Association, which has for its
leading objects the abridgement of the political
rights and privileges of the foreign born and
catholic citizens
I'd. Are you in favor Of excluding foreign
born citizens from the right Of suffrage-if SO,
to what extent?
Sd. Did you send a man from Washington
to organize Know Nothing Society in Saint
Paul and throughout the Territory of Mime
sofa?
4th Were not your best friends and con-
slant associates in Washington city, all or most
Of them Know Nothingss
9th. Did you illuminate your house when
the Know Nothing Mayor was elected in the
city of Washington
9th. Did you not give particular instruc-
tons to your Know Nothing Leader in Mime
sofa, not to admit any man that would not
pledge himself to support II: M. Rice the COM
ing election for Delegate9
These questions are asked in good faith by
MANY FoREIGN Born CITIZENS.
SAD CASE OF DROWNING AT CoNEY Is
LAND.-The New York Herald says that on
Wednesday afternoon, the 25th ult., a melan-
choly accident occurred to the bathers of Coney
Island, near the Oceanic House. Rev. John
H. Elliott, of Williamsburg. L. L., and his
daughter, accompanied by Miss Easton, of
Tenth street. New York, and Mr.. Thomas
Gibbons, went into the surf to battle. The I'M
der-current carried the party into deep water
and MIR. Elliott and his daughter were drown
ed. Miss Easton was saved by means of
plank.
The peril of Miss Elliott was seen by Mr..
Gibbons, the affianced husband of the lady,
who Immediately waded and swan to where she
struggled in the water, and succeeded in hold
ing her up for some time. The greatest excite
ment prevailed at the moment the tragedy was
being enacted, and no one seemed able to Of
fer any assistance. The couple were borne out
rapidly, and those on the shore gave them up
for lost, when it was seen that Mr.. Gibbons
had secured piece Of timber, and had seized
it for support, but unfortunately it was not large
enough to uphold both, and Mr.. Gibbons dis
engaged himself from Miss Elliott and told
her to grasp the suspenders Of his bathing dress
behind, while he held on to the wood. This
she did for a time; but with a true woman's
devotion, seeing that her lover was sinking,
and fearing that he would drown, she suppress
ed in that moment of peril, when the horrors Of
death were clustering around her, the selfish
instinct Of her nature for life, and let 60 her
hold, though he begged her for Gods and her
own sake TO never mind him, hut herself. She
soon sank and was seen no more. Mr.. Glib
bons was fortunately driftcd towards point of
the island where he found foothold, and was
dragged ashore by means Of ropes.
SOLOMON KUN, BRorHER s. Cove call
attention to the advertisement Of these gentle
men. We know nothing about them, hut those
who wish any Of their instruments, should call
and see them.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07

ITsy' The water in the St. Croix River is
gradually rising, and as consequence, the
lumbcrmen are rejoicing.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07

THAT OLD BRIpGE.-Thc old bridge in
Jackson street, is being removed in order that
the gully, near the Temperance House, can be
filled in. This will be- great improvement
to the lower part Of the city.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07

CT The War Eagle arrived yesterday at noon,
with several passengers and considerable guam
tty of freight. She left the same day with the
Mail, in tho rlacc of the Ahambra, that was due
before the War Eagle, but did not como through
on time as she run up to Saltwater.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07

CO The fine little steamer Fl. S. Allen, makes
regular trips up the Minnesota.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07

Eg The City Belle arrived at the levee
Saturday afternoon and departed Sunday morn
ing
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07
FOREIGN NEWS.

The Galena arrived last evening. There is no
news of Importance. The mail steamship Asia
arrived at Halifax on the LIST of Aug. Roebuck's
motion of censurc of the Government had been
voted down in.Parliament, by loo mai. Lord
John RusselPs place had not been filled. War
news wholly unimportant. The capture of Mala-
koff, by the French, was considered probable.
Lord Raglan's body had been shipped to England.
The French troops formed an avenue for it to pass
through. from the camp to the sea, two miles
long. 1t is rumored that difficulty exists be-
tween the Gear of Russia and his brother. The
Prince Of Prussia acts as mediator. DR.. Arnaud,
Napoleon's physician at st. Helena, is dead.
The rupture between Spain and Rome is said
to be complete. The clergy at Madrid have de-
manded passports. -..+..,.
The Black Warrior difficulty with the q. S. is do
hnitely settled by indemnity of one million reals
Provisions duli--money market easy.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07

u The Kate Casscl arrived Saturday evening.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07

EsG- The water is now rising very fast
II has risen ten inches within four DAYS.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-07

SOLOMON KUN, BRorHER s. Cove call
attention to the advertisement Of these gentle
men. We know nothing about them, but those
who wish any of their instruments, should call
and see them.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-15
Obftua ry.

On the 9Th instant, of affection Of the lungs,
VI. wife of Jacob NJ. Farnum.
And yesterday morning. the l4th instant, Ja-
cob NJ. Farnum, in the 65th year Of bis age.
The deceased were natives Of Massachusetts,, but
settlers in the Des Moines valley, near Bonaparte,
when Mr.. Fanum sold his farm and removed to this
place.
Mr.. F. was universally known and esteemed
amongst the old citizens Of Van Boren County, as
enterprising, energetic, and scrupulouSly honest
man, an obhging ne ghbor, and successful man of
business Advancing years induced him TO sell his
farm which be was accustomed TO manage and CON
duct himself, and although in apparently robust
health, and with q vigorous constitution, the mac
ton which succeeded active life after his with
drawal from business, seems TO have brought bin
speedily 10 the grave.
He had been for some weeks past aware Of his ap-
preaching dissolution, and looked forward to it with
calm comp osure, and laid down his mortal body in
confident hope of immortal life through the merits
II the Reieemer.
He was grateful fer the kind attentions Of the
Templars during his illness, and his family nppreci
ute and acknowledge thsir obligations to the order
for their sympathy and kindness.
The funeral viii b, attended Sunday morning. at
10 o'clock, from the residence of the deceased on
Blond au street. between tn and I2th.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-15
TeiegraphIc News.
WASHINGTON. Wednesday, Dec.

WASHINGTON, Wednesday, Dec. l3.
SENATE.-In the Senate, this morning, MIR.
Cass moved to proceed to the election of
Standing Committees.
HoUsE-srnL DALLorINC FOR SPEAKER.
WASHINGTON, Dee. l3.-ln the House the
contest for Speaker renewed.
46th ballot--Banks, LOG; Richardson, "a;
Fuller SO; scattering ] |.
Attn balot---Same as before.
4sth ballot--Banks, l05; Richardson, "A;
Fuller, 80; scattering, l3.
49th ballot-Banks, l05; Richardson, 10;
Fuller, 33; scattering, IL.
BosToN, Dec. l3.-The inquest on the body
of VIM. Summer resulted in finding his death
occasioned By injuries received at the hands
of Frank Dalton and Edward C. Coburn, at
the residence of the latter in Showmut ave-
nue., on the 18th of November last. The ac-
cused have been committed on charge of
murder. The fatal result and attending cir
eumstances create much excitement through
ont the city.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-15

The census was taken in the winter, and
the election for members OF the Legislature
ordered for March. The Missourians and
pro- slavery men then determined to make
their grand struggle. Several weeks previous
to the election, companies of armed men
numbering from so to 100 each, all having
weapons, and one Of them a couple Of field
pieces, began marching into the territory,
Boosting that they would carry every election
district. They encamped around the polls
on the night previous to the election; in the
morning they took possession of the polls in
some instances, in others they inundated the
Judges, in others drove them away, and in
some cases used violence. When they pre-
scented themselves to vote, the judges declar-
ed they must take the prescribed oath--they
swore they would have no oaths, and In one
place man drew his knife, and threatened
20 kill the first man that took an oath; in an
other Free State voter who went up 10 take
the oath was thrown from the window.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-15

: Mould il not be good notion for some Of
our Locofaco contemporaries to expend some
Of their superauous zeal in favor of claw
and order il behalf Of the execution Of the
laws Of our own State?
We notice there is a very general Juror
amongst them in behalf Of The enforcement,
Of law in Kansas, and one might suppose to
Judge only by their editorials that they regard
obedience law as a cardinal virtue and en-
forcement of the statutes as the chief duty Of
officers and citizens; while disobedience to
law in their eyes would seem 10 be the great
est of all crimes. As it cannot be expected
that their lucubrations will have much In
Auence upon the citizens Of Kansas, We sug
gsst that they give their principles practical
turn and make a local application of their
articles by urging upon their readers the OBJ
legation of enforcing the Iowa Liquor Law
A few 'slaw and order" editorials upon that
subject might be Of some practical utility
and would also serve TO exhibit the sincerii,
OF the sxh0 tations OF the Locoioco editori
10 behalf IF the majesty Of law and the dut,
of implicit obedience.
RApE.--Isaac Miller made complaint be.
fore the Mwor, YESTERDAY, charging DEM.
VI .GaiFe, Uriah Johnson and Hiram Jones
with committing rape on his wife the night
p .evious.
The parties complained e were arrested
IN brought before the NJ sgor, and the ex.
animation was postponed I'LL to.day.