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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14
The Coney Island Catsssrophe-Feneral Of Mr.. IN,
Miss Elliott.


The funeral Of the Rev. John Elliott and his
daughter, Mary Ann, who lost their lives at Con-
cy Island last week, took place yesterday after
noon at the Methodist Mission Church in South
Third-st., corner of Union-ay., BROOKLYN. Their
untimeiy death had awakened deep interest in
the community, and an immense concourse of pe0-
pie were present to join in the last sad rites to the
dead. The funeral did not take place until near
ly O'Clock, but early as o'clock every avail
able place in the church was occupied in fact,
nearly all Of the congregation of the morning re-
NAMED in their seats, for fear they would not be
able to gain admittance. People came from all
parts Of the city, and the streets in the vicinity Of
the church were blocked, and probably NOT less
than 5000 persons were present. The funeral
procession arrived from Bowronsille about l-2
O'Clock.
The church, though densely crowded, ceuld not
hold tithe Of the vast number of people that
aocked to the funeral, 50 the ministers concluded
to perform the ceremonies in the open air. The
collins containing the remains Of the deceased mi.
mister end his, child we're borne to . vacant spot
opposite the church and placed upon benches
The inscription upon the coffin of the father told
that bis name was John II. Elliot, and that be de-
parted this life in the 37th year Of his age that
upon the coffin Of his daugter read Mary Ann
6 Elliott, died July, ., 1855, aged II years and
8 months." Some kind friend brought fair
white h0wcfs-y0ung rose-buds twined with sweet
jessaminc-and laid them upon the lid Of poor
Mary's eofn, and then the beart~stricken wife and
mother came and eat down BY the coins Of ber
dead husband ard child. her double grief fnding
Her remaining children gathered around her, and
he who was soon TO have been her son stood near
By, weeping q only men weep The scene was
truly solemn and impressive, aud few, however,
stout-hsarted in that great assemblags, looked on
1t unmoved.-N \. Tfibune. - sas17 = s.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

BUTTER EYED Tox.-A lady was passing homc-
ward along sixth street, N. ", one evening last
week, with a bucket of butter. A gentleman ap.
preached her in a rather ungentlcmanly manner.
Without hesitation she knocked off his hat and
overturned the contents Of the bucket upon his
head. The night was warm, so was the butter,
and while the gay LothariO was wiping the oily
stream from his over running eyes, the lady made
good her escape. The gentleman is expected to
receive the cognomen of " butter-eycd Tom.o
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

INsANE.-Mrs. Robinson, the murderess, is
supposed to be insane. 1t was on this ground
that Gov. Clark commuted her sentence from
death to Imprisonment for life. AS soon as
made acquainted with the action Of the Gov
ernor, she fell into rage, and broke up all the
furniture in her room. 1t is the opinion of the
jailor and others that she really is and has been
insane for some time. '
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14
ET The Boston Herald. of Wednesday. has

CT The Boston Herald, of Wednesday, has ac-
counts of two liquor cases, where the jury con-
tinucs out, and are never likely to agree. Charles
Abbott, for selling liquor, sent to Jail for six
ty days; Alexander Long and Henry Harris, for
similar ofcnse, were fined 800 each, and costs,
and required to give bonds to behave we'll in fu-
ture. The coffee house keepers have come to the
conclusion that they are safe in Cincinnati now,
let them look at Boston and-we shall see
what
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

REPUnLIcANs!-Don't be idle, Republicans!
money is being freely circulated throughout
the Territory to defeat your candidate and your
cause. The most unscrupulous schemes are
being made, and unprincipled men are being
enlisted into the army to fight against Freedom.
British gold could not buy Our foreiathers, let
it not be said that Wall street gold can buy
their defendants.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

WANTED.--A young lady of fine personal ap-
pearance, eighteen years Of age, is in want of a
husband. She fully understands the science of
Housekeeping, and feels confident by her amiable
disposition, supported by a we'll cultivated mind
she is capable Of rendering home happy. Pos
sesses an income of $500 year. None over 35
years of age need apply. Address, JENNIE, Plat
tevlle Post Office.
Come out to St. Paul, JENNIE, we have quite
an overplus of bachelors in this city, with some
of whom you can probably form an alliance, such
as you desire.
For further particulars apply at this Office.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

ST. ANTHONY EXPREss.-This poor old
broken down, miserably conducted ship,ihc sails
of which have been Tapping in the wind for
some time past, and whose ruder has been man.
aged by dozen different hands, has finally
cleared the shoals and fogs that have surround
ed it, and entered the port of expectancy Gas a
matter of course expecting something) bearing
on board one of its owners-H. M. Rice. The
old vessel is to be repaired, and will start on an
unknown cruizc in search of the needful," as
soon as sufficient number Of good seamen can
be shipped.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14
M~ The FAYETTEVILLE, IN. O.) Observer say

ca The Fayetteville, IN. o. Observer says :
''We learn that Henry X. Burgwin, on the Rsan-
oke, in North Carolina, has field of 900 acres of
wheat, which good judges estimate will yield 20
bushels to the acre, or 900 bushels in ALL worth
atpressnt prices about 900. 1t il said to be
most beautiful sight. Mr.. Thomas Durgwin has
a field of 900 acres in wheat, almost as good
These gentlemen raise, besides, large quantities
of corn, oats, &C."
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

EMPHATIC. james 3. Clay, Of Ashland, replied
to the attack made upon him in the Louisville
Journal, on account of his opposition to the Know
Nothings, and concludes by saying:
&C. The man who says have sold one particle
of the older timber Of nv fathers house, is a
LIAR and a VILLAIN, and l. before God, pronoanoe
him to be so."
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

TuEATRE.-Mr. ". R. H. Scott, of Paris, Ky.,
sold a valuable farm in lndianar oils, few days
since, for which he received several hundred dol
lars in payment. He then visited N. Y: went to
the Theatre got into bad company lost the
track of himself was knocked down, and rob-
bed of 81 600. This comes of attending Theatres.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

CO." We undcrstand," says the Albany Eve
ming Journal, " that Governor CLARK has associa.
ted Joseph Blunt, Esq, of New York, with the
ATTORNEY General, as counsel in the Lennon slave
case, which is being prosecuted by the State of
Virginia."
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

GEORGE WENrwoRrH.-A fellow passing him.
self off by the name of George Wentworth, form
cd the acquaintance of Miss Eliza Ellen Hunter,
Of St. Louis, short time ago, married her and
removed to Philadelphia and subsequently to Bos
ton, where after living short time, he took up
with another woman and left his young and un-
suspcc:ing wife in strange place far from home
or friends. The fact coming to the knowledge of
her mother, she Immediately made an effort to re
store her daughter to her home, but before the
witness reached Mrs. Wentworth, she left the
city, and cannot now be found. He had wife
and two children at the time he married her,
lie is now therefore living with the third woman
to two of whom he is married.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

ever in the State of Iowa, was received at Da-
venport on the 10Th. 1t is called " Antoine
lie Clair" in honor Of the gentleman by that
name who subscribed $4,000 to the stock of
the Missouri and Mississippi Railroad.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

Ev The Legislature of Connecticut has passed
an act authorizing the New York and New Haven
Railroad Company to settle the difficulties grow
ing out of the Schuyler fraud. An increase of
the capital stock is allowed, if deemed the best
mode of adjusting tho claims of the so-called
Schuyler stockholders. The act contcmplates a
vote of approval Of acceptance Of the act by the
original shareholders.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

EY- We see it stated that Sir Moses Morte6orc,
who lately nasscd through Vienna on his way to
Palestine, goes there to purchase large district
in the country, to settle upon it the Jewish pau
pers of Jerusalem. Eventually his purpose is
to settle there also all those Jews who feel in
clned to return to the country Of their ancestors.
This is, perhaps, the first practical effort yet
made at procuring return of that widely scat
tered race. s .sssso 81. Rt
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

CHIcKES-HEARrED.-We should Judge that
the writing editor Of the Democrat (Satanic,
we mcan,) was a chicken-hearted chap, for
scarcely an article appears in the Times, with
out provoking him to tears" We recon-
mend bottle Of Nervous Cordial. He should
be careful, or like his illus,rious leader, he may
faint before the campaign is over.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

CO The proprietors of the London Times hav-
ing offered premium of Ell 900 for the discovery
of q new mrterial for making paper, a Mr.. Watt.
is about to claim the premium, he having produ-
ced an admirable article from wood shavings and
bran, and obtained a patent for it.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

seS Mr.. Selby informed us yesterday, that
he had realized over $500 on the sale of po,a-
toes which were raised on two acres of ground,
and they are not all dug yet. He had ripe toma-
toes from his garden two weeks ago.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

FRuIr.--We were informed on Saturday, by a
gentleman from Bond Co. ILL.,, that farmer re-
siding in that county, had realized an income of
two thousand dollars from his orchard numbering
two thousand six hundred trees, and that the es-
tmated value Of the fruit raised in the whole Co.,
was fifty thousand dollars.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

SUBSTANTIAL BUILDINGs.-Morc substan.
tial buildings are in course Of erection in this
city this year, than at any period before. They
are built mostly of brick and stone.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

O. The New York papers mention the death
of Major J. S. Brown, formerly of the U. States
Engineer Corps. He died ut Naples, aged SO
years. He was selected by the Emperor Nicholas
to superintend an important railway work.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

New BuILDrNcs.-Wc learn that several
new and costly brick buildings are to be erect
ed in St. Anthony street, just above the resi-
dence of Mr.. Sclby. That portion of our city
is becoming noted as a place for fine resi-
drnceS
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14
CENSUS OF MINNESOTA.

We inadvertently omitted yesterday to give
the figures Of the census returns Of this Ter
ritory. 1t seems the Apportionment Commit
tee have received official information from only
nineteen counties which foot nm &c colloxys.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

s9H Among the marriages recorded at the
City Registers office in Boston, Mass, within
a few weeks, is that Of colored man of forty
TO white girl of nineteen.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

eeS The Wyoming N. Y. Times has an
account Of the appearance in Silver Lake in
that vicinity, of the veritable Sea Serpent, to
the length of one hundred feet, and size of body
in proportion. The full particulars Of his ad-
vent, are given at great length. and it is sup
posed that he must have arrived there by the
underground railroad" The statement is not
to be doubted, as it is accompanied by the usu-
al affidavits, Gin such cases made and provided"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

WArERMELoSs.-Good, fresh, ripe Water
melons were on the Winslow House table yes
terday. AS a matter Of course they were raised
in Minnesota.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14
CAN'T BE PUT DOWN.

1t is useless for the Slavery Journals and
northern doughfaces in this Territory, to waste
their cxertions in vain efforts to- cast odiun on
the Republican Party, and thereby seeklto dam
up the little rill, which Just now moves; along
quietly and unostensasieasly. We telryou gem
temen, that this Republican movement has
deeper hold on the hearts Of the people than
mere party. 1t springs from sense Of wrong
heaped upon the Ncssh, and though you may
sncer and snifse and treat the moremsna in
trivial mannes, yet as true as there is God
the present insignificant and Disunion clique"
as you are pleased to term the originators, will
grow into mighty arny, which will over
whchn and drive you into your dark dungeons
Of Slavery and Rum. Do not "iay the fatter-
ing unction to your souls" that the Republican
movement is the offspring OF crazy bsains, for
you will be doomed to disappoinfnsnt. The
tide is gathering in full and strong, and ere you
are aware, and those who now give the cause
the cold shoulder, the waves will sweep the
shores, and leave you high and dry upon the
hot sands Of Despair. Politically and socially
it is a movement Of great importance to our
Territory, and cannot be any longer made to
take q secondary place. The issuE - Slavery
or Freedom and when that issse = made, il
must be met and win be met fearlessly by the
hardy Yeomanry Of this Territory Don't then
any longer thug the delusive phantom Of hope"
that the Republican Party can be put down
don't indulge in the erroneous idea that becanss
there are some political dougbfaces in our city
who can be bought, that therefore the field will,
be forsaken-faI from it---from every side the
cheering news comes that the Republicans are
rallying, and each day and each week they will
gather strength until their ranks are full and
their armors on, ready for battle. Then, when
the decisive blow is struck, II we fail in achiev-
ing victory, it will only give us renewed
strength for another campaign, and il we are
victorious that victory. will be hailed through
out the length and breadth Of the land ,as cheer
ing omen Of tho future destiny Of our Terrific
ries. Republicans stand frm---keep your
banner to, the beeze--:you nsusf be successfal.
t0- The Lady Franklin arrived Wednes-
day night at 10 O'Clock. with 100 passengers
and go tons Of freight She left Dunleith with
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

( CO The Norfolk, (va.) Herald says: It is sta
ted as an asccrtaincd fact, that Mr.. William AL
len, of Claremont, on James River, will raise for
sale this year iifty thousand bushels of wheat
nd,without some unforeseen occurrence,6v thou
sand barrels Of corn. 4aa1 "a ---aaz azrE'f c
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

GV The water was two feet deep in some Of
the streets of Evansville, Ia, during the late
storm.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

E@ A large number of strangers continue
to arrive among lis. Most of these are on
pleasure trips, or are recrcating for their
health
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

DEATH OF Horace GREYLEY's MOTHER.
The mother Of Horace Greeley died at Wayne,
Erie County, Penn, on the 9Th of July
The father Of Mr.. Greeley is still living.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

eY- The H. S. Allen arrived yesterday,
from the Minnesota river. The Allen is
regular packet boat on this river. and continues
to do good business.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

Ee1 The sufferers by the bombardmcnt Of
Greytown, have presented their claims at
Washington, which amount to the enormous
sum of S5,OOO,OOO! Oh Greytown! Mag
Pierce.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

Cy During the year ending the Soth of July,
1855, there were Il, ,O6S, ,366 acres of public land
sold, realizing to the Government the sum of $lO,
572,9l4.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

Ess% The London Times states that Sir
William Molesworth is to succeed Lord John
RUSSELL
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

PRosrnArED.-Twenty men were Frustrated
by the heat of the Sun one day last week, while
at work on the wabash Valley Railroad.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

ST. PAUL Insurance CoMpANY.-We are
glad to learn that this company is now on SOL
id foundation, and that the amount of policies
issued the past year, is upwards of 100000,
on which there has not been loss of 81 900.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

WILL DE ExposED.-Grievous complaints
arc made by the residents in St. Anthony-st.,
above the Winslow House, that the boards com-
posing the sidewalks are stolen almost every
night. 1t may be well for those who have been
in the habit Of purloinng this property, to know
that if they persist any longer in their thieving
propensities, they will be exposed.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

EY% The weather is cool and delightful
The fingers Of Autumn are beginning to play
lightly DER the foliage Of the trees, and that
quietness which always makes this season Of the
year so pleasing, is felt and appreciated by the
lovers of Nature. The fields are becoming
golden with the ripened grain and the husband
man rejoices in the hope Of an abundant har.
vest.
Wewere little hasty in penning the above.
The wind yesterday was quite bosterous and
the dust flew in every direction.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

EV Ador A. Smith, clerk in tie P. o. at Rich
mond, Pa, has been arrested on charge of pur-
dining letters.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

friend which We have been permitted to see, that
he is forming settlement about 6fty miles from
St. Paul. cL the highway to ST. Peters, where he
expects soon to have one Of the best settlements
in the territory. He writes that thid location
presents splendid chances to get good land and
make money by the opcration.-.Er. fffla :
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

CO 1t is worthy of remark that there has been
no explosion or collapse of aue of any boiler,
manufactured since the passage of the law by
Congress, of August 3Oth, 1852, and coming un-
der the reduction of steam prcss,,rc .t
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

G. The Richmond (va.) Dispatch, says there
is negro man in that city, who, for the last
twenty years, has never failed to walk -four miles
at night to visit his wife, and to return to his
employment.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

T Mrs. Catbarine Clinton, widow Of the Late
Governor De Witt Clinton, died at Pouxhkeepsis
On Monday Last aged u years.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

6e2- Tin shirt collars are manufactured in
Philadelphia. They are warranted not to wilt
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

The CIRCUS NOT PRoFITABLE.-Thc Louisville
Courier says that for long series Of years there
has been no season so disastrous to the circus
managers as the present. Amusemcnts of the
ring have been below par during the spring and
summer, and, as a consequence, many Of the ira
yelling troupes have di.banded.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

s4r Madamoiselle Rachel is to receive, j,
is said. for playing two hundred nights in Amer.
lea, $3.50, 600, besides all her travelling expen.
ses.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

nS The crops IN Earope are m a Gourish-
ing condition particularly IN Ireland. No
appearance Of the potatoe rot as vet.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

ca The editor of the Satanic is teething, and
like any other frctful child, whinos awfully for
the soothing influence Of his "maternal proseni-
tor" Poor child. "Doctor, bring the /" Ner-
yous Cordial,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14
Tota

The ten counties from which returns have
been received, although not official, give the
following vote, which is deemed very nearly
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

That gives ST. Paul, including the out
sidc,' which we take it means, outside of the
city limits, 5,454. We are still of the impress
sion that 6OOO would be nearer correct.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

CO Why is the editor of the St. Paul Demo-
crat like young buffalo calf? Because he is 0
sucker. t9 l
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

be glad to quote, but space will not permit
He was born in l795, and is now 60 years ol
age. He entered Yale College in 1911, at
the age Of l6 years, and began to write poetry
at an early period. 1t was during his collie
giatc course, we believe, that he formed an ac-
quaintance withn young lady, whose bestowal
of her hand upon another, caused him to lead
the life Of the recluse. He is learned man
familiar with all the modern languages of Eu-
rope, and writes them Au' ntly. fg6
Strange! that one so gifted, so we'll qualified
to adorn the social circle; so pure from the
vices of the world, and so unassuming, should
allow morbid feeling to take possession of his
bosom, and strew his pathway with bitter, burn
ing thoughts. But the hcart-strings once snap
ped can never be mended though the Poet
should mingle with the gay crowd and laugh
with the gayest. We hope he may live long
to add more flowers to his present beautiful
rose.bed of Poesy
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-08-14

re- The St. Anthony Express( Democrat!)
says that our articles on Henry M. Rice, are
.truthful and brilliant" We knew that before
neighbor, but we are none the less under obi-
cations to you for admitting what you cannot
deny. We are well acquainted with the posi-
tion occupied by Mr.. MARSHALL, and so arc
The people, and we feel quite sure that You will
be better acquainted with his position after the
election in October