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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 10, 1855.
SHAVING FOR MONEY,


The Montgomery Ledger says-We pity the man
who wears out his energies in the accumulation of
riches, which, when amassed, he will have lost
the capacity to enjoy. He finds himself at the
end of his labors, guest at his own feast with
out appetite for its danties. The wine Of life
is wasted and nothing remains but the lees. The
warm sympathies of the heart have been choked
by the inexorable spirit of avarice, and they can
not be resusdtated. The fountain head of his en-
thusiasm is sealed he looks at all things in ma
ture and in art with the eye of calculation hard
matter-of-fact is the only pabulum his mind can
feed on; the elastic spring of impulse-the poetry
of existence is gone.
Are wealth and position an equivalent for these
losses Is not the millionaire, who has acquired
wealth at such a cost, miserable bankrupt? In
opinion there is little to choose, on the score
of wisdom, between the individual who recklessly
squanders his money as he goes along, in folly
and extravaganza, and the false economist who
denies himself the wholesome enjoyment of life,
in order to swell the treasure, which, in the hard
ening process of scraping up, he had become too
mean to spend, and too foolish to give away.
The only rational way to live, is to mix labor
with enjoyment-a streak Of fat and streak of
lean. There is nothing Ike a streaked life-a
pleasant mixture of exerton, thankfullness, love,
jolty, and repose. The man who slaves for
riches, makes a poor return to that God who took
the trouble of making him for better purpose.
House ORGANIzED.-The House was organized
on Tuesday morning; by the election of Mr.. Nor
ris, of Cottage Grove, as Speaker. The Legisla-
ture, we presume, is now ready for business, and
it is to be hoped that something will be done for
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C95' Personal effort is the price of knowledge
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-ai WASHINGTON, Dec. n, 1854.
Gov. Medill refused to call an extra session Of
the Ohio Legislature. Great excitement prevails
in Columbus. ~ ~ I- 1eo
and urges the passage of the Senate bin granting
two million acres of land in aid of subterranean
line Of telegraph from the Mississippi river to
San Francisco. i ff
Z" What's in a Mamc2"-A Scotch Know
Nothing is called Dinna Ken. In French the
words are are said to be Salt Rien. In Dutch,
Mr JstsclM ia. In Choctaw, Chjch-Gfend. In
the original Arabic, Phe-phi- -pho-phn'n! l-sg
go LITTLE JoxsRs-A PosrR.- A member in allud-
ing to the bill for the benefit Of married women,
before the Missouri Legislature, asked If it would
not be better for the members to do, something
for the benefit of single ladies, and not trouble
themselves with other mems wives.
aid publishes an cpitaph copied from the tomb
stone of one Mr. "Jeems Hambrick," of Cali
fornia. It is a queer composition, winding up
in manner following "He was accidentally shot
with one of the large Colts revolver with no
stopper for the cock to rest on. 1t was one Of
the old fashion kind brass mounted and Of sssch
:" the kingdom Of heore''." agiwo' D adi zsq
= HEAVY FAiLuRr.-A failure IN tho lumber trade
recently occurred in Quebec, with Liabilities to
the amount of $1,000, ,O00-that Of Mr.. William
Price. Unlike most other lumber merchants,
there, hs used to- get out his own lumber for
which purpose he kept going over thirty scpa-
rate establishments, one of which-that at Chi
coutn, loaded twenty mine vessels for Liverpool,
with sawed lumber, last year. All these immense
establishments are at stand Stil1. Other fail.
ures IN the same business are anticipatsd.s %
2 O. A bill Is now before the Csnadian Parli-
ament designed TO secure o proper observance Of
the Sabbath. Itprovides that On that day no post
ONCE shall be opened, nor any mail matter be
delivered, that no mail matter shall b made 10
or dispatched that all those NOT reaching their
destination on Saturday shall hold over; and that
the locks on all the canals shall be closed fron
Saturday at nnidnisht to Sunday At Imidnishkaf'
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VOL. L., NO. 35.r

Territory, relative to the Journal and Seassoratl
Laws, and also to the stationery 'necess,aiy for
the members. iiGHi bca ~ sd roa Il zsasifana
Gommunicati onswere also read from the Post.
master and the Secretary Of the Council, relative
postage stamps and envelopes. asss 'sg L'ss1srs
Mr. Murray presented petition Of 8. p. Hicks,
and 200 others, praying for . Territorial rosd
from St. Paul to Elliota, to intersect the boanda-
ry line of Minnesota and Iowa. ,o;ae s7od sse7 =
Mr.. Brown, Chairman of the committee on Rules
for the government of the Council, reported the
old Rules with slight alteration. : 80 1f'
On motion Of Mr.. Murray, the report was laid,
on the table. !. o. 'S'-''9 l'''is '1' o'." 's'a
The Chief Clerk of the House appeared and an.
nounced the organization of the House by the
election Of permanent officers. ." i'''. ''''''''
Mr.. Brown offered resolution, that each mem.
Der and officer of the Council might subscribe to
any number Of copies of newspapers not exceed.
ing III a nftesu copies psr week during the session
of the Legslature,to be paid for out of the money
appropriated to defray the expenses of the Legis.
lativc Assembly. s ~ 'a91ta ss -aa -r1
Mr.. Murray moved that the motion be laid upon
the table. @ ~ a-cd .i,l7ssissliZ eat
Mr.. Brown gave notice that on tomorrow or
A Bill to organize the town of Henderson and
for other purposes. l .d .g1.< eo2es>
MIR. Stearns gave notice that on tomorrow Of
some future day he would Introduce 50
A Bill to lay out Territorial road from Min
neapols to Murphy's Ferry on the Minnesota
river. ss7oge b7lf sses~aglIe e-.ssofroR s;f1a-q
MIR. Van Etten gave notice that on tomorrow
or some future day he would Introduce -Ha u
A Resolution to revise various chapters of the
Revised Statutes. Dior ~ aa eai Sai
Mr.. Brown moved that the Council adjourn to
10 O'Clock, Thursday. 41 o7sT s-'a'-5 haz
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 10th, 1855. nf
HoUsE.-House met pursuant to adjournment.
Roll called. Quorum present. e"
Prayer by the Chaplain. Reading of the Jour
nal commenced, but on motion of Mr.. Rolette, the
further reading was dispensed with. f,'>
Resolution by Mr.. Dixon, @
That committee of two bc appointed to wait
on Mr.. Hodson to inform him of his election as
chaplain of the House; adopted. 81 ~
Messrs. Dixon and Andros were appointed such
committee. di nHa raa6 -sro iei<
Mr.. Davis gave notice of Bill to abolish in,-
prisonmcnt for debt. @l '".o a L1t'-on
Resolution by Mr.. Dixon that a committee of
two be appointed to act in connection with similar
committeer of the Council, to wait upon his Excel
lency the Governor and inform him of the ergan-
ization of the House. Adopted. =" 1.7 woG
Speaker named Mcssrs. Dixon and Davis for
the duty. 90 -57i7 e-5 30 ez &
Mr.. Sibley gave notice of a Bill for the re-ors
ganizationof the Council Districts in this Territo-
ry, for the increase in numbers of Councillors
and members of the House of Representatives. 3"
Mr.. Dixon moved an adjournment till Thursday
at 10 o'clock -. -Gaeio eds 81 rnote brsa1-z
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Scene IN CoURr.-At about O'Clock on Sat-
urday the jury in the case of Frederick Lerbig,
charged with the murder of Matthias Smith, and
who had been shut up from about 1-2 P. NJ. of
the previous Thursday, came into the court and
rendered verdict of not guilty. The scene will not
soon be forgotten by those who witnessed it. The
faithful, affectionate wife of the prisoner, who,
throughout the trial, has never for moment abb
sented herself, stood weeping and wailing by the
side of her husband to hear the result-tO her, as
to him, an announcement of fearful Importance.
breathless silence, broken only by the soDs of
the poor woman, reigned through the court as the
clerk, in clear and solemn voice, said, Frederick
Lerbg, stand and hold up your right hand.'' The
prisoner, pale and agtated, but sustained by his
affectonate wife, did as he was directed. The
clerk continued " How say you, is the prisoner
guilty of the matter whereof he stands indicted,
or not guilty?" The result we have stated, and
no sooner was it known than the man, overpowered
by his feelings, sank down into the arms of his
affectionate wife, she scarcely knowing what to
do-amost beside herself with joy-kssed him
over and over and over again, and, as if this were
not enough, rushed forward and seizing the hands
of the counsel who defended him, bathed them
with tears. Truly has the poet said
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There's in you all that believe of Heaven
Eternal love and everlasting faith :"
Many Of the y-standers-among whom were
stern, rough men, whose cheeks perchance had
not been wet with tears since CHILDHOOD
forth Natures sinless tribute and as the prison.
er and his wife left the court house, surrounded
by their friends, honored their affection by ST.
lent prayer for their future happiness. We do
not think there was one present who did not feel
the inestmable value of woman's undying love.
Baltimore Sun.
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WHAr IS AKIsrocKAcI I'm reply to this ques-
ton, General Poy, distinguished orator Of the
French Chambers, gave the following answer:
!" Aristocracy IN the nineteenth century is the
league, the coalition, Of those who would consume
without producing, live without working, know
without learning anything, and having all the pla-
ees of government without being able, to gil
them.' ~ ~
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Reported for the Times.
MINNEsOTAn LEGIsLATURE.g

siam 'agecmsd di TUESDAY, Jan. 9, 1856.
CouScIL.--Oouncii met at 10 O'Clock. . Prayer
BY Rev. Mr.. Riheldafer. Journal read and ap.
proved. n .ysotis7,T sial 10 s5sis3gzI yaf s5law.
Mr.. Van Etten moved that the Council adjourn,
and on the Ayes and Nays being called for, there
were found six Ayes and three Nays. Adjourned
until Wednesday morning d 10 o'clock,
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CO Much miscOnstructiOn and bitterness are
spared to him who thinks naturally upon what he
owes to others, rather than what he ought to ex-
pect from them.-Afadame Grisi.
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TIE w!FE's INFLUENCES.

A woman, in many instances, has her
husband fortune in her power, because G
she may or she may not conform to his
circumstances. This is her first duty.
and it ought to be her pride. No pas
sion for luxury or display ought to tempt
her for moment 10 deviate in The least
degree from this line Of conduct. Six
will find her respectability in it. ANY
other course is wretchedneSs itself. and
inevitably leads to ruin. Nothing can be
more miserable than the struggle to keen
up appearances. If it could succeed, il
would cost more than it is worth as il
never can, its failure involves the deepest
modification. Some of the sublimest
exhibitions of Lu nan vnt ,e have been
made by women, who have been precip.
ltated suddenly from wealth and spIen
dor to absolute want.
Then . man s fortunes are in manner
in the hands Of his wife, inasmuch as his
own power Of cxertion depends on her.
His moral strength is inconcciyably in
creased by her sympathy, her council,
her aid. She can aid him immensely by
relieving him of every care which she is
capable of taking upon herself. His own
employments are usually such as to re-.
quire his whole time and his whole mind.
A good wife will never suffer her huS.
band's attention to be distracted by de.
tails to which her own time and talents
are adequate. Ifshe be prompted by true
affection and good sense, She will perceive
when hisspirits are borne down and over
Whelmed, she, of all human beings, can
best minister TO its needs. For the sick
soul her nursing is quite as soveieign as
1t is for cOrporeal ills. If it be weary, in
her assiduity it finds repoSe and refresh.
ment. If it be harrassed and worn to a
morbid irritability, Ter gentle tones steal
over it with soothing more potent than
the most exquisite music. If every en-.
terprise be dead, her patience and forti-
tude have the power to rekindle them in
the heart, and be again goes forth to re-
new the encounter with the tolls and
troubles OF life.
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and foreign ambassadors, and MANY ~,

and foreign ambassadors, and many per-
sonages Of distinction were present. The
poet having been introduced. NJ. Calyio
AScensio, q deputy, delivered a speech,
in which ne gave an account of his la
bors. Nj. Hatzenbush, one of the first
dramatic authors Of Spain, then present
ed crown Of laurel leaves in gold to tie
Duke de la Victoria. The Duke handed
the crown to the Queen, and Her Majes-
ty, amid loud applause. placed it on the
head ofM. Quintana. NJ. Quintana was
afterwards accompanied to his residence
by the President Of the Cortes, the con-
stitutional alcaide of Madrid, the Direc.
tor Of he Spanish Academy, and e spleu.
did procession; the crown was conveyed
before him in a scrt OF triumphal car.
Nothing of the kind has happened in
Europe since the crowning o. Pc,rarch.
at Rome.-Boston Chronicle.
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EVENING STAR.
"REDUCIEa a swELLIgG."

The case We are about to relate hap
pened in the practice Of an old physician
Of our acquaintance. 1t illustrates in a
ludicrous manner the power Of the ina
gination in conjuring up phautoms OF
disease, which vanish into thin air when
the truth becomes known.
Deacon B was very good man,
and very fair farmer. Being constitu-
tionally sensitive to the cold, it was his
custom in cold weather to wear two pairs
of thick woollen stockings at the same
time, having, of course, two stockings on
each foot.
One day he was startled on putting on
his second boot, to discover that it was
quite impossible to put it on. This was
the more remarkable since he had found
not the least difficulty in getting on the
other. In alarm he pulled off the first,
and perceived at once that one foot ap-
peared much smaller than the othtr.
To an apprehensive man like Deacon
Il. this was sufficiently alarming. He
concluded at o. ce that he had been bitten
in the foot, perhaps by rattlesnake, and
that this was the cause oil its swelling so
ffightfully.
Run quick for the DOCTOR" said he,
groaning with apprehension. Il am
afraid it's all over with ne. Tell him tc
come Immediately. It's matter Of life
and DEATH"
Catching her husbands alarm, tn,
good wife fastened with al speed to tn,
doctor, and told him that her poor hus
band was in dreadful state, aud nigh
not be alive when they got back.
Of course the doctor made all haste Il
the deacon's dwelling.
Arrived there, he found the poor msn
surveying his doomed limb in a mosl
woe begone manner.
Doctor" said he, al have sent foi
you, though l don't think you can dc
much for me. I'm afraid it's all over
with me-"
"Whats the matter 2" inquired tht
| doctor anxiously.
just look at that foot, doctor. See
how it is swelled. It's nearly twice as
large as the other, and it's keeping OF
swelling. While my wife has been gone,
I've watched it grow larger"
This was undoubtedly fgment o
the good deacon's imag nation for Ger
tainly the limb was not particle larger
than when his wife departed.
LET me see it" said the doctor.
lie pressed upon the swelled limb, and
thought it felt rather peculiar.
Il can form no opinion of it till the
stockings are stripped off, said he.
He accordingly proceeded with grea,
care to pull off the first stocking.
Il always wear two," exclaimed the
deacon, as he marked the Doctors look
of surprise.
And how many more 2" queried the
latter, ss after taking OF two, one was
found still remaining.
A light flashed across the Deacon's
darkened mind, es, snatching the limb
from the doctor, he hastily proceeded 10
strip the other foot.
lt was as he anticipated. The two
pairs of stockings had been unequally
distributed-one having been placed on
one foot and three on the other. Henc,
the Increased size Of the latter.
The good man was SO elated at this
wonderful escape from danger that he
ordered bottle of his best currant wine
in which he drank so many healths that
he became little oblivious.
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BY j. c. MCGUIRE, AuctIonosr.

DEREMPTORY SALE OF THE STEAMER
Il UNION On FRIDAY afternoon, June lst al
O'Clock, at Pages Wharf, at the icOt of Seventh
street, shall SELL without reserve, the nearly new
steamer called the "UniOn,'' at present ruanng d
terry boat etween this city and Alexandra.
This steamer was built IN Washington city In the
year 1852 Is 1872 feet in length breadth of beam "a
feet inc .e5 she measures Ali 40 IS t. ms custom
house measurement, rs per enrom Mt. Her en-
gne s first ciss seventy five horse D, wer engine
built bv Smith and Pc kGs, Alexandra, Va. She
runs either end foremost, and is very convenient for
loading and unloading freight.
Terms: One h4lf cash, the residue in months,
with interest, satisfactorily sectne&.
JAS. e. MCGUIRE,
may 3-e1SdS hucrinncet
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PARIS FkSHIogs

Notwithstanding the cold, the displav
OF equipage and toilettes on Good F,iday
was very brilliant. Although the GREAT.
er number of ladies appeared in velvet
and furs. there were some spring cos-
TUNES of signal beauty and freshness.
The taffeta silks with iounces half silk,
half lace and embroidery, are very pret-
ty style for carriage exercise. The lace
embroidery is woven with the dress. and
IS connected with the silks exactly the
same as the stripes or bouquets cf O
dress with an ordinary pattern. Tho
new style of sleeves is very grac, ful, il
tits Gloss to the arm, and is gathered
across from the top of the sleeve to the
eloow, where 1t is terminated by q dou.
Die frill-either Of black lace or of to-
teta edged with lace; the gathers arc fss.
tened down st intervals 10y a very na--
row band Of the silk, or of paSsemente--
rio. The corSages for the Spring dresses
are high-necked, and have lappets and
braces. There are greet many gauzes
or the evening, worked with white SILK
figures; white, pink and lilac are tie COY,
''rs generally preferred. Tulle dresses.
with the skirts covered with beuilIon-
ices, are ornamented with small bunch
es or branches Of wild flowers. Robes d
disposition con inue to be the style most
] IN vogue for walking and driving, and
'or all occasions when half toilette is
worn. The silks, PoplinS, moire an
| uques, watered silks, with broad satin
stIIIes running from the waist down 20
The edge OF the Skirt, Of endless variety.
and in the best taste, and are suitable
for all ages and all fortunes Cnu of
these novelties is rich silk of laurel.
green color; flounces are replaced NJ ,uo
bands; one at the edge of the Skin four
inches wide; the second. higher up. is
SIX inches IN depth; these bands are cr
three colors, white, black, and almond
color.
lhe snow rooms are rich In a variety
Of spring and summer bonnets, consist
ing OF g2uze. tulle, blonde, flowers AID
feathers; the crowns are made plain and
very sloping; the inside trimming sits
close 10 the face, filling up the whole
front, which is extremely small, flowers
are placed in cordons on the edge and
TAIL in branches; the curtains stand out
straight, they are very narrow near tbs
ears, end widen towards the middle be-
hind. Madame Montelgaly has brought
out the Pamela bonnet, consisting Of a
front rather more than three inches
deep, which is turned round at the ears.
and forms the curtain behind: tie front
is trimmed with quantity of blonde,
which terminates as strings. The orna-
mentS OF these bonnets, whether feathers
or flowers, are placed at the edge and fall
backwards towards the crown.
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ay GREEN q scoEr, Auc.ionaa.s.

~ GfI EEE q sC0FT, AGc:tonaars,
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
EState.-fy vir.u of a decree of the Orphans
Court OF the District Of Columbia, for the county OF
HashiIgt1n, approved by the Circuit Court of said
District sitting IL chancery passed in Tire matter OF
q C pstitioa of William Whitmore. ct al children
and heirs7at-law Of William w Whiinore late OF
said county deceased, will, On THURSDAY, the
jlst cay OF May 1855, At g. O'Clock D. IN in from,
m The premises, proceed to sell Lots of ground Ium
le'ed seventeen az and eighteen QSJ in Square
hnmhered five hundred and three (50O situate In
the cfy OF Wa-hngt n, and District af6resait.
The above described property is situated on the
northwest corner Of 9 h street west and N street
south, and contains IN the aggregate about fourtecn
hou<lnd square feet OF grouad. I'D.
Terms sale One third cash, and the residue in
two equal payments at six and twelve months, with
interest from day OF sale. The deferred payments
10 be secured ~ hctcs CT the purchaser or rur
ebasers satisfactorily endorsed -
Upon The full payment OF the purchase money
aud interest and the ratification OF the sale by The
Court, the trustee will convey said lots of ground
TO the purchaser or purchasers thereof, at his CT
their cost aad expense. '7'7
IL The terms of sale are not COMPLIED with within
Eve days from the day of sale the trustee reserves
the right TO resell said lots, or either of them upon
reasonable nOuce, at ths rsk aud cos, OF he krst
purchaser. RICHARD Ii. LAsKEY,
~ Trustee.
may l5-eo2w&ds Auctioneev,
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BY j. G. MCGUIRE. uctfonesr.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE AND eIi.i
i bly, situated House and Lot on 9th street west.
between and streets nortn.--By virtue o deed
of trust, bearing date on the 10Th day of February,
1852 ald recO ded in Liber J. A. s., No. ST. fOiO.
36i, sc the subscriber will sell at public safe on
DAY, the 28,h day Of May, 1855, at 5H o'clk
p. m on the premises Lot No 4, in Square No
i68, fronting "a feet ~ inches on 6t street west
between and streets north. by SO feet inches
deop, with the buildings ana Improvements consist
ing OF four story brick dwelling house, with hack
building built of the best material and in the best
manner, and very comnodiOus, " it'll all the modern
Improvements, and in all respects one of the most
desirable houses in Washington, and hut recent v
built, and well known Us the property of Peter Iev
ner. The property il situated in one OF the health
lest and most desirable parts ofthe city, and offers 10
persons seeking residence investment an oppor-
tunity seldom occurring.
The terms of sale will be: One half cash. and the
balance in g. II, l5, an % months for notes bear
ing interest from day Of sale, secured by deed in
trust udon the property. 1.-THE of sale are not
complied with In six days asr the sale, the property
will be resold, upon che weeks notice, at the risk
and expense of the purchaser. All conveyancing al
the expense Of the purchaser.
CHiS. s. WALLACH, Trustee.
JAS. Z. MCGUIRE,
ap e6-3tawSds AuctoGeer.