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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-10-20
Passmore Williamson Case.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct.

''1HnD1711rH 1A3 OCU. Q.
A petition was made in the United States
District Court to-day, on the part of Jane
johnson, former slave of Col Wheeler. ask
ing that the habeas corpus issued to Passmore
Williamson to bring her into Court be quash-
ed. Jno. NJ. Reed, for the petitioner asked
for the filing of the petition, contending that
habeas corpus must be issued in behalf of the
party where liberty was restrained, and not
for the party wishing to restrain another
The Court adjourned before the completion
of the argument. 1t will be resumed to-
m Orrow.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-10-20

NEWLY DISCOVERED IsLAND.-A Nantuck-
ct whaling vessel has discovered new island
in the South Pacific Ocean. 1t is situated
about two hundred and fifty miles south of
Desolation Island, and the ship which en-
countered it took from it in less than weeks
time, four hundred barrels of sea elephant
oil. Two other ships are said to be now in
course of preparation to return thither, for
the purpose of profiting by this valuable dis
covery.
SoLD.-"Bob, that is a fine horse you have
there, what is he worth ?'
sThree hundred and fifty dollars"
"No, not SO much as that %
eyes, every cent of it, and another fifty on
top of it." .,
care you sure?"
eyes, I'll swear to it,"
CAN right"
"What are you so inquisitive for?"
MERELY for assessing purposes, / am the
Assessorfor this ward and only want to know
what you rated your nag at
AMERICAN PowDER.-The Powder used
by the Allied Armies in battering down the
almost impregnable fortiications at Sebasto-
pol, was made at Hazards and Dupont's
mills, in Connecticut and Delaware. Two
Clipper Ships belonging to Grinnell, Minturn
& Company, were dispatched during the
Summer, with full cargoes of Powder for
the Crimea
IL Two Of the daughters of the late
Professor Webster, who was executed for
the murder of DR.. Parkman, have married
into the family of Mr.. Dabney, an American
1t Fayall, of great influence and fortune.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-10-20
M. RICE, THE FRIEND OF MINNESOTA.
Ono rRuE-HEARTED AMERICAN CAN BE A
KNOW NorHING."-H. NJ Rice.
"Honesty and Truth hare Iidumphed."

"Sguatter Sovereignty uindicned-the right o,
the People to Self Gouerment uindicated."
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-10-20
Democratic Glorificasion.

On Saturday evening, a procession COM
posed of two or three hundred persons left
the Winslow House, and proceeded to the
residence of Hon. Henry M. Rice, to tender
him their congratulations on the glorious re-
suit of the recent election in this Territory.
The procession was accompanied by two
bands of music, and in the front large illu-
minated transparency was carried, on which
was inscribed the following notices:
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-10-20
The Kinney Fund.

NEW YORK, Oct. 3.
A letter in the Tribune, from New Or
leans, says that active efforts are being made
in that region to enlist recruits in the Walk
er and Kinney expedition. Several wealthy
planters have subscribed large sums, and
others have agreed to emigrate there with
their slaves. The fund already guaranteed
to Kinney, it is said, amounts to over five
million dollars.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-10-20

~ P. I. Barnum is engaged to deliver
the address before the Cattaragus, N. Y,
County Agricultural Society, at their fair, to
be held at Little Valley on the 18th and 18th
inst.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-10-20

was going to tell you of the State and
County Agricultural Fairs that have recently
come off at Rutland, but it will spin out my
letter to an unreasonable length, and so
will bid adieu to this town by adding that it
is noted for its Marble Works and quarries,
said to be the largest in the world. Taking
leave of friends, one of whom was well known
to the citizens of st. Paul previous to 1851;
in an hour and ten minutes we are greeted
by others at the pleasant village of Middle
bury, 80 miles distant. A ride had been
planned to Lake Dunmore, 9 miles distant
q great resort for the lovers of pleasure and
the beautiful in Nature, and immortalized in
the tale of the "Green Mountain Boys."-
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-10-20

IL There was an insurance on the life
of the late Abbott Lawrence to the amount
Of $4,000. By his will this is left to his
widow.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-10-20

STEELE CoUNTY.-This is one of the
shack countless" and has just come in. A
correspondent of the Democrat gives the fol-
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-10-20

In the meantime another citizen had been
insulted in the street, knocked down and
stabbed. He died this morning. The ma
RAIDERS now began to be alarmed at their
own acts. About hundred Free State men,
well armed, formed in body and marched
towards the hotel but the Missourians had
decamped. The Free State men pursued
them to the river, and one of the bloody
villains has felt cold lead,
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-26
Formation of American Leagues.

We mentioned few days since that a Iar-e
number of ladies in New Y ork had signed an
obligation not TO purchase article of foreign
manufacture, to wear, for year to come This
bright example IS being followed in various parts
of the country. and we are informed that II our
own city a similar league has been formed with
the Rev. Mrs Price and others, a its head
Public attention Is now being strongly directed
TO the importance of increasing the consum ptiog
of American fabrics. and of giving 10 the desti-
tute industry aud skill az home. that employment
which the consumption OF Injuries and of MANY
necessary articles in this country, furnishes
to the labor and skin Of foreign lands. The same
papers that come 10 Us gifted with accounts
of dessitution and want, Of great work shops
closed and large numbers of mechanics thrown
out Of employment, also bring accounts Of i'm
portationS. by millions. in a single vessel of
articles that can either be manufactured in this
country, can be wholly dispensed with That
the true charity IS employment. no one doubts,
and that we cannot give employment both TO
foreign and domestic labor is very plain II We
buy the silks. and the laces, and the gewrsws.
the costly wines and the enerva.ing lu1uries Of
Europe, we cannot buy the fabrics and the pro
duets which give employment TO own labor
The daStitution caused by want Of employment
can be supplied to great extent, probably as far
as needed, If viii all purchase the products Of
American industry instead Of foreign. This is
so obvious that it forces itself at once upon the
notice of those benevolent persons who are en-
gagged in plans for the suffering which so widely
prevails
Il is with this view thai American leagues are
are now being formed in various parts of the
country. to promote he consumption Of Aneri-
can manufactures, and 10 sustain American inter
e Is In every forul- Such associations if gene
rally entered into, and faithfully observed
will do much in raising our dropping industry
from the dust. and filing the homes Of labor with
cheerful comfort Ncr would there be anv sae-
ri6ce of cortor., convenience, or even of taste
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-26

of the most important questions brought before
the Supreme Court, this winter was decided on
Saturday last at Columbus. The decree was
pronounced by Judge Thurman, as being the
unanimous judgment of The entire bench, to
the Constitute nality aud validity of the Liquor
Law enacted at the last session Of the Legislature.
The opinion fully sustains the law against all OBJ
jections that have been raised against it. This
decision will, we suppose quiet all caveling
CARDS either the justice the validity of the law,
and forever silence those who heretofore declam-
ed against it as being unconstitutional The
questions decided are said to be numerous, and
to embrace almost very phase Of the points at
issue. sfLt
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-26
ALLOW me to look at it. !"
In.ra u. :. Seuntnr.

Aftera long and hard fight in the Iowa Legis-
lature q Senator has a. last been elected. The
lucky man is Hon. JAMES HARLAN. formerly Of
this county. Mr.. Harlan was born and raised
withna lew miles Of this place and is well known
10 most OF our citizens. Il is but few wears
rough, green looking boy-with bag full of
apples. selling them to passezs by for five or ten
cents dozen. He was, however, naturally spri-
Chilly, and while going to school outstripped all
his fellow students in acquiring knowledge As
a scholar he was remarkable for his proficiency
in spelling. We heard an anecdo-e Of NJ. II. a
few days since. that we are constrained to tell.
On one occasion, while acting in the capacity
of appleseller, having disposed Of his stock in
trade" he came across thimble rigger a.
sseet corner and began betting on the ball. Il
was not long. however, before his purse was ex-
hauste1, and having no more chink 10 bet, he told
the Ju-sler that if he couldn't win that wav he
could beat him spellin' in Webster's Spelin'
Book" This pleased the fellow SO we'll that he
gave Harlan back his money, and he went his
way rejoicing without chance to beat the Thin
BILE man .'spelIin'." AfteEgraduatins a. Asbury
University, Mr. Harlan removed to Iowa, where
he acted fora number Of years as President Of
flourishing Collegiate Institution He was elected
Superntenten Of Schools IN that State, at one
time since lis residence there, but was 'swndled'
out OF i. But it seems that he was not to be
kept down.f for he is now United States Senator
from that Tounr and fourishing Safe Yes,
Young mea Of old Parke, think Of it, James
Harlan, the flayen haired, bare footed appIe-scl-
Ter that usd to bring his russet, pearmains, and
ho7se-appis, to your county seat, has, bv his
un.iring eurgy and determination to be some
thing. beenhonored by the people Of his adopted
State, wthlhe most honorable office within their
gift. HIS Example Is good one, and young men
would do veil to think for moment what perse-
verance nav do.-RockpIle Indiana Republican.
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-26

QUIrE LIKEr-A correspondent writing from
Washington, to the n. Y. Herald, says it is ru-
mored there that the real object of the Kinney
expedition is not the malarious swamp lands Of
the musquito coast, but the beautiful island of
Cuba. "The plan, learn. is to ship some two or
three thousand men, armed to the teeth. IN
couple of swift steamers. to start publicly for San
Juan; but privately to steer for Cuba. and slip in
At some unprotected point and commence the lib
Grafton Of the Island Gen Henderson and Gen.
Quisman. Of MissiszpsL 10 view Of this enter
prise. are reported as being able 70 apply funds
dollars The President, in his ofIicial capacity,
is of course. ignorant Of the real drift of this Kin
ney expedition; but presume that the Kitchen
Cabinet are in the secret.
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-26

THE BRE EAcH or PROMISE CAsE.-Zhree 7Hom-
and Dollars Damages ADardedi--The Jury in the
case of Mrs. Bonham Pierson, have returned
aVerdict, awarding damages to the injured lady
Of $4,000. The testimony in the case
tremley rich, but the act Of the old gentleman
having actually popped the question to the widder
after a long courtship and then casting her off
for another. was pretty well sustained. The
damages are pretty stiff, but they will stand out
warning to all wealthy individuals the sha
dy side of life, that it is dangerous to tamper with
the affections of even aged daughter of Eve
Three thousand dollars for professions Of love!
Whew,- ,-Ctncinnati Times.
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-26

SHock1SG OccUR.ESCE.--Five orphans pla-
ced in charge of lady residing in Maspeth, L.
I, were sufoca.ed some nights ago under the
following dreadful circumstances: They
all put to bed in one room By domestic. who,
in order TO make them comfortable kindled
coal fire in stove and closed the door tigh IL.
The escape OF gas. and the impure air sufocated
all FIVE of the little sleepers.
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-26

CHANcs OF PoIIef.-The Washington CORES
poudent # the New York Times writes that the
foreign squisition policy of the administration IS
ehahgedentirely that no further efforts will be
made teebsain Cuba; and that ii treaty with
the Sanwich Islands, proposing their session.
was received now. it woul. not even be sent TO
the Senae Il is also stated by another writer
tha. Mr.Soule resigned because of the peaceful
instructhns he had received from Washington
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-26
A Lau ughabie S.ory.

ALaughasle Story
Some years ago. when Chicago was in her in.
fancy, a stranger took up his quarters at the
principal hotel, and inscribed his name on the
register as Mr.. J =, Of ST. Louis For several
days he remained there, engaged in tran<aeting
and from his exceedingly plain dress manners
anl general appearance, attracted bat little at
tentIon.
Soon Mr. J-was suddenly seized with i'll
ness during which he sadly neglected by
his host and the servants taxing their tone from
the master Of the house left him to shift for him
self as he best could. Thus matters went on. TIL
one morning he was past praying for. His pa
pers were then aminel, that the sad lnteiiI-
eence might be communicated 10 his friends,
when to the surprise of all, he was found to be
one Of the weallhiest men in the western coun-
try.
Arrangements were accordingly made for the
funeral but, before the last ri,es performed,
the suJjet came to life again, having been the
victim Of caalepsy, instead of the grim King
of Terrors.' Al were overjoyed a his fortu-
nate escape from SO dreadful fate. and from
that time were profuse in their expressions of So
hcitude, elected, however, if we may be Judges,
by documentary evidence rather than b. any
personal regard.
At length some one venturei to ask how things
appeared to him in his trance; to which he thus
replied:
q thought had come to the river of death,
where | met an angel, who handed me Jewel
to serve me as pass to the other side. On Civ
ing this to the ferrynan, received from him an
mother which carried me- forward another stage
in my journey Going on thus for several sta
ges receiving a. the termination Of each ticket
for the succeeding one, at last reached the gate
of the Heavenly City. There I found st. Peter,
who opened the door at my summons, pipe IN
mouth, seated by small table, which stood
a eoodlv mug of steaming hot whisky toddy.
Good morning, sir, said he, very politely.
Good morning, St. Peter" said [.
<.Who are YOU, sir9'' asked he, turning over
the leaves of a huge ledger,
my name is ="
,dIy soou, ,-ou i've down
below?''
II lived a s. Louis, in the State of Missouri -
'.Ve-y veil, sir; and tell me where you
died"
II died a. Chicago, Illinois,
Chicago" said he shaking his head, "there
is no such place, sir.
Il beg your pardon, s., Peter, bu. have you
map of the United S.a:es?"
Yes sir
( "Alow me to look at it,
Certainly, SIR
with tha. he handed down a splendid atlas,
and pointed out to him Chicago on the map
"sAll right, sir said he, after moments
pause. Ii is there, sure enough, walk in sir:
bur I'll Be uest if you amt the frst person that
ever come here from that Place .
Thus ended Mr. J---'s account of his tran
Sujon state, anl no more questions were asked.
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-26
RICHMOND, WAYNE COUNTY, JANUARY 25, 1855.

ful luxury in this. The articles which we import
50 largely from Europe are. to grea. degree.
superior 70 American productions only in the ca
pricious valuation of fashion In many fabrics
the foreign production excels the American in
ineness, but this can only be discovered on a
close examination. The time has come when
our active industry and ingenuity are equal to all
the requirements Of civilized life. and the man
who cannot now find the products of American
labor good enough, should pa al once into the
class Of fops and saobs. Then le. such sssocia-
tons be entered into widely, and much good will
result therefrom.-Ne1o AE5any Tr.5ane.
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-26
n-Ths Crystal Palace. in Now York. ac-

~The Crystal Palace. in Now York, ac
cording to the Tribune, is now paying expenses
Il is in charge of Brevoort, who has been in
voice clerk from the frst and acting supsrin-
,enden, notwithstanding another man received
sll day for that service. The force OF his
assistants has been reduced from two hundred
to two I, is still we'll filled with articles, and
is visited daily By many visiters.
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-26

THE ORMsBr AND JENNINGS AFFAR.-Y Dung
Orr>by who shot Jennings in front Of the Ma
tional Theatre, at Cincinnati. on Saturday eve
ming was brought before tho Police Court on
Tuesdav morning for hearing. DR. W Nood made
!, professional statement 10 the effect that FAC
cordinr 10 the doctrine Of chances the probabili-
" was in favor Of the recovery Of Jennings -
The wound however. is frightfu one. and if the
victim survives he will be any thing but LADY
killer IN appearance,
On the strength Of DR.. Woods statement:
Ormsby was admittedao balm the sum of $1,000
which he at once procured.
1t seems that some four weeks previous 10 the
tragedy. Ormsby had been clandestinely married
10 Miss Eckert-she living in her fathers family.
and passing with the public as an minated maid
en-, fancy free" When OFnsby called on jen-
nings for an explanation Of the current scandal,
the latter promptly svowed himself the author Of
it-not suSpeciing that his ques-ioner was the la
dy's husband. and probably regarding his mission
- piece OF impertiuence. Had lie known the
facts. he would doubtless. have acted differently,
admitting tie wrong he had done, and making
such explanations IS he mi ght have been able 10
invent under circumstances 50 dishonorable to
himself, and exaSperasing 10 the injured parties
Jennings doubtless deserved to be horse whipped,
but the right 10 shoot off the faces Of even very
mean men, is not committed by law 70 Young
boodS who set about improving the Institution Of
marriage by conducting !: on the Know Nothing
plan: each instituting Lodge OF his own. and
.taking in Sons respectable mans daughter!-
Dayton Ga=stte,
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-26

THE FIRST SHALL BE LAST The Evansville
Ind-) Journal says that an old gentleman, aged
sixty five years, was married few days ago in
Knox county in that State. TO his sixsh wife, and
has only mar ried fue women His first wife is
his last wife, and she is now in her forty fifth
year. She has been married three times and
her first husband is her last husband.
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-26

HThe New York Evening Post announces
that the last American mandatory Of broadcloth
has now closed It's business. What a commentary
on the Tariff OF 846. We use in the [. S. I8o,
600, 900 pounds of wool. Two thirds" Of this
is imported either in the manufactured raw
state and yet, everybody wonders where all the
gold goes to-
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-26

EJThe Illinois legislature has gone to work
in peculiar vigor. During the FIRST four days Of
the session, the House passed twenty -one bills.
while in the Senate thirty bills were read and
referred Among the bills introduced is one
which it is said, will probably pass. to repeal the
law preventing the emigration of free colored
persons In the State.
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-26

A Hoe WAR Ar THE WEsr-The western part
of Jersey county. in Illinois. Al the latest ac-
counts, was in a state of civil warfare occasoned
by the residents of the prairie driving their swine
into the woods to feed upon the nuts and acoTns,
which are there in abundance. against the wishes
Of the resident. IN that section. TIE parties are
designated By each other with the significant So
briquets Of swamp dogs" and prairie wolves"
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-26

| DEarn OF JoHS Y. MAsox.-Inteiigence has
been received 1t Washington Of the death of Mr..
Mason, the American Minister at Paris The
report is tha. he died of apoplexy. on the 2eth
uifino. Whether the report Of his death is true
or not all accounts agree in stating thss he lay
in dangerous condition about that period.
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-26

The SIN OF TIGHr LAcING.-Corsets are be
ginning to make dlreiul show IN millinery win
dows. Small waists are exhibiting in the street
BY pale. cidagerous, grave yard looking dar-
lings, if the contraction Of the vital port oas
of the body indicated lack of sense patrician
origin. FoI several years past, the Of cor
sets has been repudiated, much, indeed. to the
benefit, both moral and physical of the female
population. 1t is to be regretted that the silii
OF fashion is now TO step in and make our
mothers and future mothers the delight OF doc
tiers AMI unjertakers. Is the figure improved
BY being pinche / in at the waist? Doe, any one
believe that such distortion Of the frame will
increase the matrimonial attractions? No one
but a stupid ignoTanus would admire such dis
fgurement-a kind of vapid puppy, not fit to be
trusted alone IN streets No longer ago than
yesterday sensible looking female
clerk pnched up IN cprsets to such an eaten.
that She could not utter sentence Of ten wor!s
without painful exertion. Her lungs must have
been damaged bey yond cure if she remained in
that harness six hours Young woman ifyou
desire health. respectability and declining wears
thar will not make you nuisance. forswear
corsets. II you wish to keep your clear com
pl"xion obtain one--if you are careful
about breath ths, shall no; be offensive, aban-
don corse,s. Ii you would not be acquainted
with the mos. awful disease, such as would
make death welcome instead OF terrible. DO not
girdle yourself with corsets 1t is nobody's bus.
mess you may say but my own. There's the
mistake. 1t is every boiy's business to preven.
the deterioration Of the human race, and cor
sets are famous in that work. Avoid the cor
se,ted female gentle wife -.eeker as you would
pes.ilence Make yourself agreeable to stout
waists and faces that look as If they were not
galvanized into existence.-N T. Paper.
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-26

~A slead' Of gold has been struck bv .
quartz corspAnv in New Y ork Hill. Nevada coun-
ty, Callifsnis Of marvellous richness In
drift, tweny feet below the surface of the ground,
the eompmy came upon tie lead and they
took out a,riferous quarts worth $4,000 in two
hours. he editor of the Grass Valley Tele-
graph, wb visitei the tunnel, says that the roof
and sidesof the drift are al in glitter. with the
candle-ligt