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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

We wish the Council would appoint some one
to tap each barrel of liquor and give it its freedom
Whole number of cases which came be-
fore the City Justice, for the month of Novem-
Der, was IA. $97 so were collected for fines.
The Hook and Ladder company passed the fol-
lowing resolution:
Resolved, That this company approves of the
report of the committee on the Fire Department,
made to the Common Council of the city at their
meeting, held on the 29th day of November and
that the committee of this company appointed to
confer with the Common Council be instructed to
enter into an arrangement with the Council on
the basis of that report.
The committee on the Fire Department, made
the following report: -
In view of the foregoing, your committee rec
ommend the passage of the following preamble
and resolutions:
Whereas, Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company,
No. l, at meeting held at their room on the lst
day of December 1855, expressed their willing
ness to join the Fire Department of this city un-
der the Act of Incorporation and the Ordinance of
the same.
And whereas, also, said company have agreed,
in consideration of an appropriation by the Com
mon Council sufficient to liquidate the debts of
the company, and provide them with the necessary
apparatus, also agreed to transfer to the city the
whole OF the property now held Dy them; there
fore he it Resolved, BY the Mayor and Common
Council of the City of ST. Paul, that in considera-
ton of the foregoing there be, and there i, here
by appropriated from the Treasury the sum of
six hundred dollars, payable to the order Of the
Foreman and Treasurer of said company, to ena-
BILE them to liquidate their debts, repair their
apparatus, and supply their engine with hose.
Resolved, That the clerk be authorized 20 issue
for the above amount in favor of said company,
when said company by resolution signify their ac-
ceptance of the above named sum upon the condi-
tions herein named, and the Chief Engineer of the
city certifes to him in writing that said company
have complied with the terms herein prescribed
Areport was made recommending the establish
ment of Night Watch.
II. j. Sanderson was appointed wood mcasurer
and Inspector. Several bills were paid and the
Council adjourned
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

HEIRS WANrED.-A commission is sitting
at Navan, Ireland, to inquire whether one John
Wilson, Of Rusk, in the county Of Meath, who
has left 100000 in funded property, and
10000 per annum in landed property, left
heirs
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

BE Corn that recently took the prize at
the State Fair, Iowa, produced 162 bushels to
the acre. 7a -a
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

H6 The editor Of the Minnesota Republi-
can announces that he shall be absent from his
post until the opening Of navigation He as
signs as q reason" considerations Of health,
business and Duty" 3raFss 80 II
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

If father in Turkey refuses his daugh-
ter to a lover, and the lover kills himself in
consequence, the father is liable to the charge
Of murder! .~-,aar- r..
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

WAsrrD.-A glimpse Of wood-pedler's
conscience. A liberal price will be paid. Ap-
ply at No. z, round the corner.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

sey@ 1t is estimated that there are $4,000
Welsh in the United States
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

E4" 1t will require ,599, 500 acres of land
to satisfy the land warrants issued last month,
under the act Of Sd Of March, 1855.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

RAILROADS IN MIssouRI.---The ST. Louis
Herald says that Railroads in that State cannot
be built for less than from $50, 900 to $50, 900
per mile. ~ .lL.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

ee9T Prime apples are selling in Buffalo at
nine shillings per bushel, and large quantities
have been shipped. s ,fsasf
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

EY Brigham Young is reported to be worth
nearly 100000. He needs it---as he has SO
wives. ~.t s.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

c9- The Red Wing Sentinel complains of
not receiving mail from St. Paul. Nearly all
our exchanges make the same complaint
Why is ii Are the stage contractors to blame
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

Ee9- 1t is alleged that there are upwards of
$4,000 subscribers to Macauley's forthcoming
History CT England. It is to be published soon.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

- In woman an ounce Of heart is worth
pound Of brains.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

PHrLApELrnrA, Nov.

-. PHILADELPHIA, Nov. g.
4 A number Of registered letters in the Phil
adelphia Post Office are missing. and there is
quite an excitement among the parties interest
ed and the clerks. Among the letters missing
are two mailed by Thomas Middle & Co., con-
tanning $4,000 coupon Of the Pennsylvania
State bonds, and a 500 of the bonds of the
West Chester r. r. Messrs Care & Meal.
lister have also lost 81 900 in bonds Of the lat-
ter description. s..'s'
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

GAMBLING FOR A GRAvE.--A correspondent OF
the Boston Mail says that few days since, when
the yellow fever was raging fearfully in Florida,
manager Forbes with his theatrical company, was
performing in the town of Apalachicola, and
tho business of the theatre was Of course ruined.
Many of his performers were stricken down.
There were two of the number whose cases were
considered hopeless, after their admission to the
hospital. The grounds of that institution, at that
time, were cut up for graves; and our two actors,
having become convalesccnt were allowed to walk
through the cemetery, for such had the grounds
become. Mound after mound met their view, the
newly turned earth telling of a recently inhumed
victim of the scourgc. At last two unoccupied
graves were before them. They were dug very
near each other, yet over one on.y swayed large
willow, giving mournfully picturesque appear
ance to the spot. The two friends were convers-
ing together over the grim habitations, when,
singular as it may appear, a relapse occurred to
each. They became as it we're delirious, and
both claimed the grave under the willow. High
words ensued, but the sudden quarrel was stayed
by proposal from one of the party, to 60 with
in the hospital, and play game of all fours for
the right Of possession, the winner to be allowed
the use of the narrow tenement. Amid the raging
Of their fever heated brains, the game was played,
the proposer of the game won the stake, and
the next morning his lfeess body was laid beneath
the willow. The loser at that time is yet par
ticipant in the game of life.
GREESLEAF & CHAPPELL.---Wet take pleas
ure in recommending these Jewelers., whose
establishment is just above our office. They
have fine store, an excellent assortment Of
Watches and Jewelry and are thoroughly ac-
quainted with their business. See adv.
~ We observe that Mr.. Manchester is Civ
ing Gymnastic performances in Galens. If it is
the same Manchester who visited st. Panl, he Is a
hwmbwg, and We advise the Galenians to look out
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

DEATH OF JUSTICE O'NEAL.--We regret to learn
of the death of this gentleman which occurred
yesterday morning. A year ago he was elected
constable and performed his duties faithfully
This fall he was elected Justice of the Peace. 1t
is reported that his death was caused by a fall
whereby his back was broken.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

eaT The Red Wing Sentinel thinks the
Hutchinson Brothers would be we'll paid to Wis.
it that place, and give their citizens specimen
Of their singing. The Hutchnsons left for the
East a week ago, lut they will be among us
again in the Spring, and will then visit Red
Wing ~
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

sS We thought the turnip shown us by
Mr.. Jones, was whopper. but the St. Antho-
ny Express notices one weighing 20 pounds.
The editor Of the Republican says il was good
eating, for he had tried l. We up our hat
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

eD| Why is it that we can not receive the
Lake Superior Chronicle! I! The TINES is sent
regularly.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

TRExrox, Nov. %.
Govem0 Reeder addressed a large meeting
here this evening on the advantages Of Kan
sas ss an agricultural country, Of the wrongs
Of freemen in Kansas, and the prospects Of tie
future Of Kansas under proper IeEislstica.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

CO The Kate Cassel hasn's gone East, for
according to our neighbor Of the Minnesotian, she
is now making trips between Dunleith and the
foot Of Lake Pepin- This will be gratifying
news to her numerous admirers. We believe she
visited St. Paul for the frst time in 1895! when
our neighbor 6rst made her acquaintance.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

#- German writer says that the people
of the United States can burst more STEAMBOATS,
and chew more tobacco than any other five ma
tions Of the globe. He ought to have added,
swear more and fight harder.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

@ An exchange says that Ssh, With face
resembling monkeys, has been caught IN the
Bay Of San Fraucisco.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

Ca A woman who resides on Washington
street, Hartford, and is possessed Of hand
some property, was arrested in dry goods
store in that city on Wednesday, and lots Of
stolen light stuffs were found on her premises.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

e~ The Henderson (Texas) Democrat, Of .
late date, says that there is not pound of sugar
or pound of candles for sale in that town.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

g John Van Buren said in speech prior to
the N. Y. Election, that the Nebraska Bill ssouly
failed Of being atrocious, because it was abon-
inably stupid" -.s. ssa F,t-f..,.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

MEETING OF CoNGREss.-This body met on Mon
day the Sd. As it is composed of many parties, it
will doubtless take some time to organize it. We
have made arrangement with an old resident at
Washington to furnish US weekly letters, and who
ever, therefore, desires to keep posted during the
session, should subscribe for the TINES.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

INFORMATION WANrrD.-We cali attention to
the advertisement with this beading in to-day's
paper. Persons acquainted with the parties,
should make the fact known. -gaaE
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

ALI Right, PERHAPs-The Washington Union
says; "We are satisfied, upon sueh inquiry as
We have been able to make, that no cause, induce
ment, or plausible pretext of war, or even of ne
rious misunderstanding, can be found in any
questioa now pending between the two countries,
and that, therefore, no apprehension on the cub
ject need be entertained by the friends of peace
either in Crest Britain or the Unitsd Ststes:''
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

CANNED PEAcHEs.--Mr. w. T. Baxter, ut Cham
berlin Il Eddy's. near the Winslow House, has
laid on our table for examination, few cans of
peaches put up by himself in Ohio, which we cor
daily reoommend to our housekeeping friends
Those We tasted were superior to any canned fruit
we ever saw. Mr.. B. has four different varieties
put up, which he sells at moderate prices Pio-
neer and Democrat. aa.st-~ ss7.'s ho 49,
GO We have been presented With san of the
above fruit. While psrtaking Of the contents of
one of these cans it does not require very large
stretch of the imagination to fancy yourself
among the Peach Orchards of the sunny South.
Messrs. Chamberlin, Eddy Co., Fort-st., have
a supply on hand in full bloom. Call and exam
inc them. y ,sa afg.9iga sf sta 81 sag
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

Later from Caiifornia-Indian Massacre In Or
egon-The Independence Of Nicaragua Ackuswl.
edged-0en. Corral Shot. Z o 10 tse ~.s.,t

Later from Caiifornia-Indian Massacre In Or
egon-The Independence Of Nicaragua Acksswl-
edged-Gen. Cerrai Shot. r gf is3N ~
New YoRK, Nov. %.
Steamer Star of the West, from San Juan,
arrived at 8 p. NJ, with California dates TO 5th
November. <r4 s g.t -
/ Reports Isthmus clear from cholera. The
Uncle Sam, which arrived at San Francisco
with nearly 700 passengers which left New
York October 18th, had not single case on
board. ~ ey h-1 f yT,t5s
Star Of the West left Punta Arenas 18th
November, and touched at Key West on eve-
ming Of 23d. .as ais4r sss
Steamer Cortez arrived up 2lst, Sonora 29th,
Uncle Sam Sd Nov. s 4eI
No news of importance from California
Indian ravages are growing serious From
Puget to Shasta Butto savages had made sim
ultaneous attacks on whites. and massacred
large numbers. Volunteers were turning out
in all directions, and U. S. troops, under Maj.
Fitzgerald, had turned out in pursuit. Nearly
all the tribes north of the Columbia river had
confederated, and sworn to exterminate Amer
leans. st IL,
A band of 500 attacked a small force ol
U. S. troops, at Pugel's Sound, under Major
had been reinforced by nine companies Of vol.
unteers called out by Gov. Curry, and supplied
with ammunition by sloop Of war Decatur and
cutter Jefferson Davis, and was about to assume
offensive operations. e t.t
A still in the distillery Of Barrett g. Ashfcld
at San Francisco, exploded, manning end
scalding dozen men, setting fire to the prem
ises, which were entirely destroyed.
A severe gale occurred at San Francisco
Oct. 18th, doing much damage TO piers and
small crafts in harbor.
Business had not been very brisk at San
Francisco during the fortnight but was improy-
ing. %
Quite an improvement in domestic liquors
had ia ken place in consequence of the destruc.
ton of the large distillery of Barret & Ash.
field, and large advance for American brandy
had been refused. ..-1 T.
Flour SIS per bbl. Butter 60 cts per pound
Pork $2l per Dbl. e ar
Specie shipped per steamer Sonora was near.
ly 100000 from the Isthmus. =,
Affairs i'm Nicaragua.
Walker was in full possession OF Nicaragua
Col. Wheeler. the American Minister, had
publicly acknowledged ON the part Of the Uni.
ted States the independence and sovereignty OIL
the new Republic, and assured its Government
OF the kind regards and we'll wishes entertain'
ed by the chief Magistrate of the United
States towards it.
Gen. Corral was detected in reasonable
correspondence with some Of the officers of the
late government, tried by court-martial, and
shot in the Plaza, at Grenada, ON the 7th inst.
in Is hours after his arrest.
The court was composed entirely Of Ameri
cans.
Other arrests had been made, but no name:
given.
The death Of Corral was acquiesced in by
Rivas, as the newly elected President.
A duty Of 20 per cent. al valorem had beer
declared by the Nicaragua Government upor
all foreign imports, to be paid in coin.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

Is - A MIR. Roming, Of Lafayette, obtain
ed a verdict for Sll 100 in that city. against
the New Albany and Salem Railroad Compa-
ny, for running its road through his land, and
injuring some city lots. 'is'
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

aE.t
BEAurrrUL AND TRUE.---In late article in
Frazer's Magazine, this brief but beautiful
passage occurs: Education does not com.
mence with the alphabet. 1t begins with a
mothers look---with fathers smile of appro-
baton or sign Of reproof--. with sisters gen.
tie pressure ofthr hand. hrnther's noble act
Of forbearance--- with handsiul Of flowers in
green and daisy meadow---wi,h birds nests ad-
mired, but not touched---with creeping ants,
and almost imperceptible emmcts---wi.h hum.
ming bees and glass beehives---with pleasant
walks in shady lanes, and with though,s direct
ed in sweet and kindly tones, and wordsto ma
ture to acts of benevolence, to deeds Of virtue,
and to the source Of all good, to God himself.
w. B. McGxo.rr.-T advertisement Of this
gentleman speaks for itself. he has fine stock
and will sell as low as the lowest.
ff Esstasia
Z MISSIONARIES KILLED AND DHvouRED NJ CAM.
DALs.-Tbe missionary ship John williams, which
has recently completed : voyage among the New
Hebrides and other groups Of South Sea Islands,
brings sad Intelligence. We quote from the New
York Observer: t,,.,s,s .s,.-. s..8 -,
eOp reaching the Island of Fate, the Distress
ing news was brought on board that some of the
teachers with their wives, left there on the last
voyage, had been barbarously murdered. Only
nineteen days after they were lnnded under the
most cheering circu instances, the two Raratongusn
teachers and their wives we're murdered to furnish
materials for horFid casnibal banquet. The real
reason Of this sudden sctof eruelity could not be
ieaxneo. zsrxl
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

EsST"The Richmond Despatch mentions the
sale at Charlotte, c. H., of about so negroes
for S25,4OO. One or two boys. weighing 95
pounds. sold for $3.50 each so that boys are
worth $40 pound in Virginia. "-&. Paul
Times.
owe venture the ssertion that this is great
deal higher estimate than the Times would b-
willing to put upon free negroes Of the north"
Free Press. z ~ +. ,.~..~
re- 1t is a much higher estimate than we
should be willing to put upon certain Northern
editors, who advocate that Slavery should be
extended over territory now free. We ques-
ton whether they would bring three cents per
pound for soap grease!
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

NAruRAL CURIosITY.--ln Marposa county,
California, is one Of the mos. remarkable OBJ
jects Of natural scenery in the world. A con-
siderable stream dashes down precipicc al
most perpendicularly 1000 feet, and afterwards
the collected waters again fall in spray and
foam to the depth Of 800 feet. In winter,
when the stream is swollen into torrent, and
snow covers the lofty mountains surrounding,
the scene beggars all description. sFe -
E3- A wag in Detroit has been taking lib
critics with the reputation Of the Pontiac rail-
road. He was asked whether he knew Of an
accident on that road, and replied: "Never--.
but once middle-aged gentleman left Pontiac
Tor Detroit, anu died or oid age at birmingham
---halt way.
EzS The editor of the Courier, printed at
Madison Indiana, says:---"Here for years we
have been subjected to the daily torture Of wear
ing the hat, and we haven't even preserved the
name Of the wretch who invented it,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

COMMON CoUNcIL.--Thomas Burton reported
that he had inspected the following number of
barrels of -four and liquors, commencing 23d Oc-
tober and ending Goth Nov. 1856:
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

- n OeIudH WIteI SdyS tndt tne people
Of the United States can burst more STEAMBOATS,
and chew more tobacco than any other five ma
tions Of the globe. He ought to have added,
swear more and fight harder.
q "a Mr.. Roming, Of Lafayette, obtain
ed verdict for $1l 100 in that city. against
the New Albany and Salem Railroad Compa-
ny, for running its road through his land, and
injuring some city lots. f1t +" 'fsi
- We clip this item from the Steuben-
willie Herald Of the 18th ult. - :. ays.sT
-" The FInsr Cur."-Colonel Collier, Of
our city, received on yesterday, per mail, and
from merchants of San Francisco out Of re-
gard for him, a beautiful and finely wrought
silk vest pattern. The novelty Of the present
is, that It is the q first cut "of the rst piece
Of goods, imported upon the IS first" Japanese
vessel, that has touched our shores, or entered
an American port, ladened with products of
the far of Japanese Islands, for traffic---and
The manufactured articles OF that odd, ingen-
ious, and heretofore exclusive people.
r. prohibi,ory liquor ordinance has been
in effect in Springfield, Illinois, during the past
year. A few days ago. the question Of its re-
peal was submitted to the people, and the fol-
lowing was the result; for repeal $50 against
repeal 322;; majority for repeal 1873
.r------- - s TafrfrF
SEVEN BoRs FooLs.-The angry man---
who sets his own house on fire that he may
burn his neighbor's. ,s...s.
The enyious man---who cannot enjoy life be-
cause others do. . saaT .esf5iec3 = slses2
The robber---who, for the consideration ola
few dollars, gives the world permission to hang
The hypocondriac---whose highest happi-
ness consists in rendering himself miserable.
2 The jealous nnan---who poisons his own ban
quet and then eats Of It. saa .sIafgI ,gswsa
The miser-who ssarves himself to death in
order that his heirs may feast. sssnq 81 II
The slanderer-who tells tales for the sake
Of giving his enemies an opportunity Of pro-
wing him . liar. ssssa .4sgoeJ 6is
HEAD DowswAnD-The patriotic French.
men who do not particularly admire Louis Ma
poleon's strong government, have an Ingenious
method Of expressing their dissatisfaction
They atiix the possstamps, which bear Napo-
Icons head, on their letters head downward.A-
So extensively has this become the sign Of the
opposition, that feuT-fifths Of all the letters
posted have tho head inseftcd. .nssgg = =
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

ia We were favored with snow storm,
accompanied with high winds, ON Saturday last.
The drifting Of the snow did not prevent good
sleighing. Yesterday morning the thermome-
ter WAS at zero
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

to- DR.. Marshall Hall. an eminent Eng
lish physician, says: I" II were seriously i'll
Of consumption would live out Of doors day
and night, except it was raining or mid-winter
then / would sleep in an upholstered log house.
He says that consumptives want air, not phys
ic--pure air, not medicated air --plenty Of meat
and bread. " Physic has no nutriment gasp
ings for air cannot cure you. monkey capers in
agymnasium a cannot cure you, and stimulants
cannot cure you" - 'h - s1s 81. s2c = sH
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15
SATURDAY, DEC. 8, 1855.

ST. PAUL-Its Business for ls5J-Increase over
Last Year-Number Of Steres-Number Of Mills
Number OF Merchants and their Names-Number
Of FactorIe.-Aggresate Capital Invested In each
Branch, &c, &c.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15

CT We observe that Mr.. Manchester is Civ
ing Gymnastic performances in Galena. If it is
the same Manchester who visited st. Paul, he Is a
hwmbwg, and We advise the Galenians to look out
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-22
Notice to slny Friends.

l. counts in august September, kindly request
ed To cnl and poy in teD days an attack Of fever
and present lanencss, prevent my calling them
Those friends who found inconvcnent pny their
counts due last March and before urged to call
aud see how ebeelully will be written the bottom ot
their accounts, 'Roeeved Puymont'
sep l72w Il SEABURY.