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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13

The SECRET OF HUMAN PRooREss.-It is hap.
ply circumstance for man, that oftentimes he is
led by pure selfshness into reforms the very same
as high principle would have prompted |; and, in
the next stage of his advance, when once habitu-
ated to an improved code Of usages, he begins to
find a qualification to his sensibilties (partly
luxurious sensibilities, but partly moraD in what
originally had been a mere movement of self
interest. Then comes a third stage, in which,
having thoroughly reconciled himself to- a better
order OF things, and made it even necessary to his
own comfort, at length he begins in bis rejecting
moments to perceive a moral beauty and fitness
in arrangements that had originally emanated
from accidents of convenience; SO that, finally,
he generates sublime pleasure of conscientious
ness out of that which had commenced in the
meanest forms of mercenary convenience. For
instance, a Roman lady of rank, as luxury al
vanced, out Of mere voluptuous regard to her
own comfort, revolted from the harsh clamor Of
eternal Establishments inflicted on her numerous
slaves; she, forbade them; the grateful slaves
showed their love for her; this love, BY natural
reaction, awakened her own benevolent sensibili-
ties gradually and unintentionally she trained
her feelings, when thus liberated from continu-
al temptation of cruelty, into demand for gem
tier and purer excitement. Her purpose origin
ally was one of luxury; but, by the benignity Of
nature still watching for ennobing opportunities,
the actual result was Development given to the
when the burial right (and in many circumstances
the burial duty) Of inicting death upon prisoners
taken in battle, had exchanged itself for the
profits Of ransom or slavery, this relaxation Of
ferocity (though commencing in selfshness) grad
uallv exalted itself into habit of miidness, and
some dim perception of sanctity in human life.-
Mrs. Jdmeson's Nes0 Work.
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PERsoNAL.-Those gentlemen who addressed u

PERSONAL gentlemen who addressed us
note on Saturday requesting US to repeat our
Lecture on Hungary, should bear in mind, that
sold Jonathan" is not of sufficient Importance
to deserve even passing notice. If the public
desire to hear us again, we have no objection, but
we do object to repetition of our Lecture mere
ly because some scribbler has seen fit to abuse us
through the columns of a venal press. Our
friends may rest assured that such things will
work their own cure, ai ! I'll - ~
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13

CO From present appearances the Mississippi
will break up much earlier than usual this season.
As natural result we shall have an early navi-
CATION. iii ni's ~ aif7c Fs29
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13
b, .rf.-- From the Pioneer Of Saturday.
Lie Nailed tn the Counter.

7f i- zee, -.,fr- From the Pioneer Of Saturday.
A Lie Nailed to the Counter.
The following card from VIM. Foster, ESQ.,,
tells its own story fully that It needs preface.
1t efectually does away with one of the lies
which formed the stapleaof the speeches at the
Saint Anthony s'indgnation'' meeting few days
ST.. PAUL, March 9, 1855.
EDITOR OF PIONEER: In the Minnesotidn of yes
terday, correspondent, in reporting the proceed
ings of meeting held at st. Anthony on the th
inst, in reference to Governor Germans refusing
to sign certain bills on the last night of the session
quotes the Hon. C. T. Stearns AS follows =
s'The Governor said that if the tenth section was
stricken out he would sign it 1.-THE bill which
proved to have been altered in the tenth section)
Mr.. Brown got it through the council, agreeable to
the wish of the governor, but in the meantime
Gov. German spoke in low tone of voice to a
Mr.. Foster and requested him (Foster)to 60 up
and tell his the Governor) friends to vote against
the joint resolution that he had requested Joseph
r. Brown to draw up, striking out the tenth section
of the bill which was said to be altered" 1
l suppose am the Mr.. Foster alluded to, as
was the only one of that name in the Executive
Chamber during that evening; and have only to
say that the foregoing. statement made by Mr.:
Stems, is unquali6edly false. Gov. German had
no such conversation with me. VIM. FOSTER
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13

BEArrIFrL.-Wc find the following anecdote
in the editors table for the Jan. number of Ora
ham: =. -sel lgsas @ e ~
We know beautiful little blue-eyed girl, of
three years old, who was nestled in her mothers
arms, at twilight looking out at the stars.
Mother, said she, it is getting dark.
mother. l~t fi- ST. 4.asek osr.. ~.
Because God shuts his eyes, replied the little
poet.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13

GRoG IN CMcAGo.-There are six hundred and
seventy-fve grog-shops in Chicago, Illinois. OF
these, three hundred and eleven are kept by Ger
mans and the remainder mostly by Irishmen. !;
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13

ca welesrn that . mail is detained the 9TH
er side Of Cannon river, in consequence of tho
swoolen state Of the stream, it being impossible
to ford it, When it will reach St. Paul, there is
M telling.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13

To Cook EcGs.-Roll each separately in pa
per, put them in hot ashes, and they will soon be
ready for the table. The process is quicker and
the egg much better than by boiling.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13

CO Menschickoff, the defender of Sebastopol
and who has created such an awful gap in the
British army, is conclusively proven, in Frazier's
Magazine to have descended from very ancient
but very good pie makor, of Warsaw. This
may account for the skill of the present Menschi.
koff in making mince meat for the allies.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13

@ Assister of Kossuth is now in New York
city, selling Embroidery and fine Laces.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13

CT We learn from the Hudson Republican,
that the dwelling of Robert Henry at the mouth
of Willow River, was entirely destroyed by fire a
few nights since. The fire originated from the
stove-pipe. .-1T-a
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13

CV No mail yet, and it is hard to tell when
one will be received.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13
~ Read our commercial articles

CO. 1t is predicted that large number of
cmicrants will come to Minnesota in the spring.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13
TIE WATER CURE SYSTEM.

We must confess that we are somewhat dispo-
sed to believe that there is more real virtue in the
Water Cure System than is generally accredited
to it. We draw our conclusions from several re-
markaLle cures which have been effected by it,
one or two of which have passed under our own
observation. Or. Smell, who proposes to estab-
lish Water Cure Establishment at Excelsior, in
this Territory, appears in our columns to-day for
the purpose of throwing light on the subject, and
in doing so, he will necessarily tread upon the
toes Of some of the Allopaths, who, perhaps never
having tested the system, arc its invetcratc enc
mics. But gentlemen, don't get into fever
Give the subject careful investigation, and then
if you think it wrong-crack down upon 1t. we
will give you the use of our columns to physic
the Doctor, if you think you can do it, and as
s.thc agitation of thought is the beginning OF
Wisdom, the more the matter is agltated, the
more Intelligent the people will become. So,
crack down.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13

e. At the time We went to press last evening.
no mail had arrived. The bad state of the roads
is attributed to the cause Of the delay.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13

Seven young and fair.looking women may be
daily witnessed at the New York Hospital follow
ing the physicians and surgeons on. their daily
rounds, and present at all operations on males
and females. They have been permitted to take
the Hospital Ticket under the restriction that
they do not visit the malei veneral wards. They
said to be attending the lectures Of the Water
Cure college in this city.14.N. Y. Medical Times.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13

CO The members Of the Philognomian Soce-
ty should bear in mind that the Editor of the Times
is not unmindful of the very handsome notice
given his Lecture. They have our thanks. Had
s'Old Jonathan" been present he would have sold
himself for sixpense, or even less, if by that
means he could escape the sharp-pointed pen of
the Editress of the &c Laurel Wreath.' Poor fell
lowl
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13

Mr.. Levison, of the n. Y. Picayune, during his
recent visit to Paris, visited the grave of Lafay-
cite. He writes an interesting account of his
visit. .
''Aftcr much inquiry, we found it in, the private
burialplace attached to a convent, in a very re-
tired part of the city. The ground upon which
this convent stands was bcqueathed to the sister
hood by Lafayette together with a sufficient sum
of money to endow the institution. On entering
the gates and showing our passports to an elderly
man who seemed to be the porter, we were polite
ly asked into the lodge, and every attention was
paid us. They appeared to be pleased to have
Americans call and see the tomb.
ssThe porter led us through a well cultivated
garden to an enclosure filled with flowers, where
the sisters study botany, Get then turning into
a burial-pace surrounded with high walls, he led
us to the most remote corner, and showed us the
simple slab that covered the honorcd remains of
Americas cherished friend. There had been IL
party of Americans there the day before, and
they had left atoken of their affection in the shape
of a beautiful bouquet. the sight Of which glad
ened our hearts, Ia t.,.,s ,sa,.I. ii
The tomb of the Montmorencies, and the eldest
of the French nobility, are in the same grounds.
Lafayette's is about the simplest we found among
them. 1t is only broad, oval, dark, marble slab,
upon which is his fullname with all his initials,
the time of his birth and death. l..a 81. fft
ssWe were permitted to enter the chapel on our
way out, and here We found the. celebrated red
nuns (of whom we had frequently ready at their
post. There are four nuns, dressed in red cloaks,
over white serge, and red hood, who are con-
stantly at the altar, night and day. These are
relieved from their prayers every two hours
They never allow the light on the altar to be extn-
guished from one years end to the other. While
they are at the altar they praying for the souls
of those who fell in the revolution in the year
ninety eight. The chapel is very plain, and the
seats look much used We met one or two of the
sisters as we passed through the garden, and we
thought we had never seen more innocent and
tranquil looking faces anywhere. They seemed
perfectly happy and fully contented with their lot.
Before leaving we purchased a Autograph of the
tomb, dedicated to Americans, which we found
on sale at the porter's lodge, and is now framed
and hanging in our sitting-room." ~ bi' -.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13

Cg The Charlottesville Jeffersonian says, a
young lady of that place has pet pigeon, which
dances very gracefully whenever she plays ON the
harp and when the music stops, it will jump up
and pull the harp strings itself. . ..e.,.-..
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13

PRAIRIE FREs.--On Sunday evening the light
from a burning prairie, on the West side of the
Mississippi, fickered high into the Heavens, and
cast lurd glare on the buildings in st. Paul.
The prairie fires this year are much earlier than
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13

The PHlLoGSoNiANe SocIErr.-A large and
highly respectable audience was present at the
Baldwin Institute on Friday evening last. &c The
Ladies Wreath" running over with good things.
was read by Miss Barnes in pleasing tone OF
voice. The recitatons were excellent, the audi
ence we'll pleased, the music very fine, and the
young ladies in genial flow of spirits. n: ,c-
The next exercises will surpass any which have
yet been given. They come off one week from
next Friday, and we bespcak for the ladies an
Overlooking house. ''''' D' -'~ Z.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13

STABBrNG CASE AT SHAKoPEE.-We learn that
young man BY the name of Barnes, had q diff
Guilty with another young man over a game of
cards, in Mr.. Fuer's store at Shakopoe last week,
when Barnes drew knife and stabbed the young
man with whom he wa. disputing. Barnes is in
custody at Fort Smelling. We do not learn that
the wounds will prove fatal,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13

Snow SToRM.-The snow had nearly left the
hills when a new invoice was received, which COM
menced falling yesterday. At present writing there
is strong indications of spell of sleighing.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13

CsF a young lady desires us to publish the
following connundrum. We think she gives cold
Jonathan too much prominence. At the best he
is but small potatoes.
Why is sold Jonathan like an embe-sler and
refugee from juSficc.'' aFt-
Because he has done all he could to make the
times (Times) bad.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13

1t is pity that bills that are UNDERSTANDABLE in
themselves cannot get through our Legislative AS
sembly without communicating connection with
schemes of selfshness and corruption--&. Antto-
ny Republican.
CY- Yes it is a pity, but it is even so. Bills
that would really benefit the public, were Killed
in the Legislature, by sel6shness and corruption,
and it will continue to, be SO until honest and up
right men are elected to Office.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13

CT The Ball at the Winslow House on Thurs
day evening passed off in good style. As is usual
on such occasions, the dance was prolonged until
early morning.
ssToo late / s.aycd-forgvc the crma;
Unhec,ed flow the hours;
How noiseless falls the foot of Time
only treads lDwers.''
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13

Az UNExviABLE PosITIoN.-Mr. Brott, OF ST.
Anthony, (whom we hitherto have esteemed
gentleman and many has placed himself in an
uncnviablc position by denouncing Gov. German
in public meeting, as ga poltroon and liar"
Does the gentleman suppose that such language
will elevate him in the estimation of honorable
men? Poor, dcluded fellow he is mistaken, and
so are others mistaken who suppose that by these
means they will either elevate themselves or low
or those, who, in the discharge of their duties
may happen to cross their paths. Why is Gov.
German thus traduccd? Merely because he would
not sign forged bill. This is the reason and the
only reason, but as We have said before, he has
no cause to fcar-hc occupies strong ground
Let his enemies howl-hc is beyond their reach.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13

GV Wood is quite scarce in the st. Paul mar
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13

GAxBLNo TO the TEEru.-The San Antonio
Texas Ledger relates the following :-"We are
told that an individual in our city few nights
ago, being put to for stake, took from his mouth
a fine polished set of teeth on fold plate, and
pawned it for a few dollars to continue the game
with. We have heard Of fighting to the teeth
but never heard before of gambling to the teeth.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13
Earn BEFORE YOU SPEND.

Boswell, in his life Of johnson, tells story of
a Mr.. Langton, an acquaintance of the great lex
icographer, who maintained a household in q style
Of clegnace and even luxury,appare far beyond
his means, simply because he, never purchased
anything before he had money to pay for it. The
celebrated John Randolph is we'll known to have
said, that there was one maxim worth all the
rest, for the conduct of life, and that it was spay
as you go.' As the experience of every man,
who has lived to the age of forty, comedies with
this opinion, it seems at first astonishing, that
many people fall into pecuniary difficulties, in
sequence of spending before they have earned
But, in the flush of youth, present enjoyment is
nearly all that is the sight of; the future is dis
missed with shrug every effort is made to for
get the cold counsels of wisdom. 1t requires there
fore, that the great truth which we have placed
at the head of this article, should be constantly
obtruded on the public mind, and should be en-
forced again and again. For not only individuals,
indeed, but States, nations, communities of every
size suffer by neglectng this excellent and golden
maxim.
Why is so much specie going to Europe? Be-
cause the country at large has been spending
money for French silks, French wines and other
foreign Iuxurics, before it had earned the solid
cash to pay for them. If we had waited until we
had sold enough grain, cotton and provisions,
within our probable exports, We should not now
be compelled to send such enormous quantities
Of gold abroad: Why are SO many persons COM
planning that .'money is tight ?" Because they
have been spending what they have not earned, or
have debtors, who having done 50, are unable to
sspay up" In short, all our existence may be
traced back directly or indirectly, to that golden
maxim. There is no touchstone to prevent cxtrav-
agance like that Of paying cash for everything
IL housekeeper divides her income into weekly
sums, and spends daily no more than that days
proportion, she is sure never to get behind hand.
If the merchant, mechanic, operative. or retired
gentleman estimates what he can afford to spend
annually and rigidly pays cash, there is no danger
Of his becoming bankrupt through excessive ex-
penditure. What the safety valve is to the steam
engine, that is the maxim, earn before you SPEND,
to. commercial life. If you pay as you 90, 'you
will always be independent, always your own
master, because never in debt: 7Erchange. aorle
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13
RASCALITY In THE LEGISLATURE.

1t would be public wrong not to hold up such
scenes to the light. We are not aware that one
party is more guilty than the other. From the
beginning to the end, the people have reason to
suspect that the recent legislative session has been
scene of rascality, fraud, forgery, bill stealing
and rowdyism. What are we coming to, if this
order of things continue? When public journals
boldly defend and loudly applaud the audacous
wickedness Of those who sit in high placcs-when
these men return to the people and ask again their
SURFACES in sanction of their career of shame,
thereby making us all partakers of their guilt
when every valued interest Of society is being
wrecked upon the breakers of legislative corrup-
tion-shalf we be silent? Not for the world
would we confound the innocent with the guilty
but if one solitary man has como forth with clean
hands from the Sixth Session of the Territorial
Legislature, he deserves to be mentioned in hon
orable connection with the three Hebrews who
stood erect con the plains Of Dura, in the Prov
ince of Babylon" .sa'< al e- i}
Cy' The above, which we clip from the st.
Anthony Republican, has reference to the Bill
which did not receive the signature of the Gov
ernor, in consequence of the alteration made in
it. We differ with our contemporary as to all the
members Of the Legislature being corrupt, for we
have watched them very carefully, and are con-
strained to believe that few have come forth
with clean hands, and are deserving ''honorable
MENTION" They May have been guilty of acts of
which we are ignorant, but so far as we know
those to whom we refer, are well we'll deserving
the confidence of the people.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13

TIE LBcTURE.-Thc Lecture in the First Pres
byterian Church, on Thursday evening last, was
delivered 10y WILBUR NJ. HAYWARD, Esq. fair
audience was in attendance, and the Lecture was
highly crcdt:ble to the speaker. We learn that
this is the last series of Lectures before the ST.
Paul Literary Association.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13

MORE ExTENsION.-Wc learn that an axe fac
tory is to be erected on the Eastern shore of
Hennepin Island during the coming season, by S.
T.. Foster and others. The imported axes are
not of quality to satisfy the lumbermen; and
if the new establishment shall produce q better
article its proprictors will be accounted public
benefactors.-&. Anthony Republican. = -
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13

ST. PErERs.-We give place to- day to an arti-
Gle on the advantages and beautie, Of St. Peters.
We feel sure that our correspondent writes truth
fully; emigrants, therefore, can depend upon his
statements. ra +sn,ios.s " f.,...,. avn. -
The same privilege we give to our correspond
emit, we accord to others, who may desire to set
the claims Of their respective places before the
public. Let your communications be brief and
truthful. No other will receive attention. r. s...
The American patriot., 1855-11-03
ARNOLD'S PATENT
S A S Ii l. OC X
THIS article. desirned for

'I'IlIS article, designed for
FASTENING WINDOWS,
has become the general tavorte for that purpose
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by all who are acquainted with it's merits, that all
other fastenings for windows are almost worthless.
Those who see and examine the LOCK for
themselves, need no further recommendations.
Its simplicity and perfect adaptation to the purpose
designed, are readily seen.
THIS WINDOW LOCK
is intended for Upper Sash as well as Lower, thus
aftording an opportunity to ventate your rooms
with perfect safety in all weather. 1t operates
also as Lock to tasten down the window whcr,
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with unerring certainty.
The window is easily adjusted by means of this
Lock, and it need only be seen to be approved by
ALL
Mechanics speak highly in its favor, and recon-
mend it to all who need anything of the kind
~ All orders left with n TlLDON, at the
Drugstore of Langworthy & Tildon, Clinton, La,
will receive prompt attention.
County or parish rights sold to any one wishing
to engage in good business. apps
The American patriot., 1855-11-03
PROBATE SALES.

PROBATE SALE
THE ssArE OF LOUISIANA, Seventh District Court,
Parish of East Felicana, No 1888.
In the matter of the succession of d. D. Merrick,
deceased.
| N COMPLIANCE with an order aud authorized
l by commission directed to the Sheriff of said
Parish,I will sell at public auction at the door Of
the Court House in said Parish, on SATURDAY,
THE SD DAY OF DECEMBER, 1855, at Ii
o'clock A. NJ, the following property appertaining
to said succession, to-wit:
Lot No. three (S) in Square No. twelve q 2) in
the town of Clinton,
Lot No. five (5) in Square No. twelve (l2) in
the town of Clinton.
Lot No. four az in Square No. twelve la) in
the town of Clinton.
Terms of Sale-The forena,ncd property to be sold
on credit OF one, two and three wears equal annu-
at instalments, purchasers to give personal sccu-
rity, and to consent that mortgage importing
confession OF Judgement be retained until payment
in full of the purchase price and interest which is
to be at the rate Of eight per cent per ann,m from
the day of sale.
novS, '55. THOs. l.. McGHEE, Coroner.
And Ex-0ffcio Sheriff