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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

CO The annual election for State officers and
four Members of Congress, took place in Connec-
ticut, on the second of April. Wepredict total
route of the Liquor and Nebraska party.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

Bounty LANDs.-Read what Carver Parker
say to-day about Bounty Lrnds. They are ready
to do any kind of Real Estate business, and do it
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

CO The Black Hawk left for the Minnesota
River yesterday, loaded With passengers and
freight.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

CO Our advertising friends press SO closely
upon US this morning, that it leaves us but little
room for news matter. Our readers must bear
with US until we can make other arrans sements.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

eJ Yesterday was chilly but pleasant. The
ground is settled and but faint spots of snow
be seen on the bluffs in and around st. Paul.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

JUDGE LYxcH N MIssorRI.-The negro Who
killed Mr.. Russell, in Clay county, No.. NOT
long since, by cutting him to pieces with corn
knife, was taken from Jail last week, and hung
by the citizens without Judge or Jury. a1e1 =
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

CO Thomas Francis Meagher has commenced
the study Of the law in the Office Of Robert EN-
met, ESQ.,, New York. ttg seoi I'D mezR !
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

Cg Another mail arrived Yesterday. The
boats wiil soon be running and the mails will be
more regular.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

eT The LuelIa arrived yesterday with large
number Of passengers. She reports the War
Eagle at the Lake. .lza-daL y snsaad ai -sjaiH ea
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

KANSAS ELECTION. As we expected, from the
fact that thousands of HISTORIANS passed over
into the territory, the election in Kansas has re-
suited in favor of Slavery "Oh! no :" said the
popular sovereignty men, !" slavery will meyer
exist in those torritories' Watch events and soc.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17
FRIDAY. APRIL l3, 1856.
MAYOR RAMsEY,s INAUGURAL.


We like it. 1t is good documcnt-plain,
tcrsc and straightforward, exhibiting willing
ness on the part of the Mayor to do all that lies
in his power to advance the interests and rep
utation of St. Paul. His suggestions and recon-
mendations on matters which we have alluded to
in The TINES, are good, and cannot but meet with
the hearty approval of all. He SAYS:
81 shall gladly CO. operate with you. gentlemen,
and other officials of the city, in promptly en-.
forcing the laws for the protection Of public NOR
ais and the dlscouragcment Of vice in every shape"
That is to the point, and manly. We like it,
But we arc somewhat surprised to learn that the
City Charter does not give to the Mayor the same
powers delegated to Mayors in other cities. 1t
seems to us that he ought to possess power to COM
mand regular police-in fact he should be at
the head of the police and direct all their move.
ments, and further, he should have power to de-
mand additional force if the exigencies of the
case should require it, and to close all grog shops
open on the Sabbath in violation of law. 1t can
not be expected that Mayor will go beyond the
laws-all we ask is the enforcement Of those laws
as they exist, and if they are not good ones, let
us go to work at the proper time and enact better.
We believe that the present laws will be.enforced
by Mayor Ramsey's administration, and If they
are, their defects will very soon C a, parent and
rcctifed.
We record with pleasure our approval Of the
Inaugural Of the new Mayor, and if the position
assumed by him, is carried out, we feel sure that
every good citizen will have occasion to ,e.oce.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

GV At the recent city election at Dubuque, the
Democrats were successful, having carried the
day over the Prohibitory Liquor Law and Anti
Nebraska ticket. fe.llf .-s r.- -..r -fr
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

ca The name of the gentleman of St. An
thony, who sent the County Treasurer certain
sum of money for fines collected, is Lardener
Bostwick, and not Gardener, as enormously prin-
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

c. We see it stated that $500 girls have re-
Gently left Manchester, n. H., Of the mills be-
ing In operation.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

GTThe State Penitentiary at Nashville, Tenn,
was destroyed by FIRE on the 10Th of March. One
convict was smotherd to death-nine escaped
Loss $lOO,OOO E-e-ll ..aE-l ~ 80 I-al.l
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17
WEDNESDAY,, APRIL ii, 1855.

Cy- 1t is unpleasant for US to drag before the
public tine acts of those who have been honored
with tne suffrages of the people, but continued
deternisa'ion on the part of our contemporaries to
make Vt xspear that we have abused such men,
compels ms in self-justfcation, to give the facts
rs they ape, and at once silence the falsehoOds Of
our t,asLeers. Hence to-day, we publish COM
municwtisn The Apportionment Bill and
Joseph z Brswn,'' from $ One who knows" and
we thiIt ekis IS sufficient to subsantate anything
we laNe said or may say, respecting the career of
one vaks N gsivate life we esteem, but whose po-
litical 0Iusgiery'' we cannot sanction.
S1EANna Ans IN THE GALESA TRADE.-Thc Ad-
vertiser Gays that there will be twenty STEAMBOATS,
on the rfr er the present season, running between
Galexx St La.ls, Rock Island and St. Paul. 1t
adds--az point of commercial Importance and
the nagr,n9de of its steamboat interest, the num-
Der sf zurival< and departures, the amount of
freisff and the number of passengers, Galena is
unsurpassed By any place on the Mississippi river
aboTe NcH Orleans except ST. Louis.'
Az OnfaAs AsYLrM.-Wc learn that it is in
contemplation rs, establish an Orphan Asylum in
this cisy- The movc nent has been started by the
Episcopal Church, and cannot fail of being sue
ccssfaL Neu, then, if our cotcmporaries will
prove ur ef the charges against us, there will
be one hundred dollars raised at once. Hurry up
wth the pnsef, sentl .men-the little orphan chill
>lreu want the saoncv.
Cy+TAt Black Hawk arrived on Monday, bring
ing but few passengers. 1t is reported that hun
Ireds of emigyants are waiting below looking for
an opportunity 10 reach Minnesota.
CO The election in Kansas Territory was held
on Friday, She Both ult 1t is stated that ten thou
sand Missaur;ans passed over into the Territory to
influence the election. Who says that Kansas will
not be slayc state?
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

CO The N. Y. Sun says that since the COM
mencement of Mayor Woods Administration, the
number of children admitted to the Asylum for
the reformation of Juvenile delinquents, has de-
creased SS per cent. So much for straight-for-
ward, energetic Mayor.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

DIP VOC SEE Ir?-Did you see that large
board in front of Parker's Banking establishment,
under the Times Office? Read it. ssPrice & Par
ker's City Land Office" On it are advertised
some twenty different pieces of land and houses,
which are offered for sale on reasonable TERMS
If you cannot find any thing to suit you there,
look over the columns of the Times, and by all
means read the advertisements of Price & Par
ker. They are doing an extensive business, and
we learn that it is continually increasing.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

q The amount Of maple sugar made IN Yer
mont every season, 10 6,000,000 pounds, worth
$650, 600. liz .fsi 81 s-ol ygesz--s fsas .f-f.,r,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

GY The young man to whom the late Emma
Moore was engaged to be married, was arrested
on suspicion of causing her death, but was dis
charged there being no evidence against him.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

GO The St. Leuis IntelIigsncer has informs-7
tion from Washington, that orders have been given
for the nssedins of four thousand TROOPS to the.
Western Plains, with view Of chassisiue tbeI In
dams They areto be under the conmand Of Gen.
HGTney,lfT .bs.sesu reed ID .se6sf9 sI.si.,a n
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

CT Extensive deposits of rich Copper have
been discovered in Virginia. ai szrat
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

bLANKs.-Any quantity Of Blanks, handsomely
printed, for sale at this Office, '1 .lH =
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

ca Our townsman, Alex. Rey, with his usual
enterprise, isputting up large awning or shed
in front and on one side of his extensive Ware
house, thus increasing his facilities for safe stor
age. We are glad to see this and predict for
Mr.. Rey full share of public patronage. b .a--
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

A RARE FEAT OF STRENGrH.-In the current
number of the Westminster Review Mr.. Carlyle
relates the following anecdote of Morits, one of
the electors of Sa1ony an immensely strong man !:
"Walking once through the streets of London,
he came into collision with dustman. who had
splashed him with his mud shovel, or the like
Dustman would make no apology; willingly he
tried q round of boxing instead. Morits grasping
him suddenly by the back of the breeches, whirls
him aloft, in horizontal position pitches him into
his own mud cart, and walks on."-Erchanqe.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

The lLLusTRIoUs DEAD.-The New York Herald
says, that the sensation concerning Mr.. Poole, in
this metropolis, has very sensbly subsidized since
the arrival of the Africa with the news Of the
death of the Emperor of Russia.' r II -ssg
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

CO The Luella will leave this morning at Q o.
clock for Red Wing. ~ 81
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

ca Hon. John c. Brcckenbridgs has addressed
letter to his constituents, declining BE- can
didste for reelection to Congress- 1sslsak i4is
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17
OUR COUNTY MATTERS AGAIN.

We learn that Commissioner Bennett, Louis NJ.
Oliver, Esq. and other gentlemen in this city and
st. Anthony, have been enieavoring for some
time past, to get full meeting of the 30 ,rd OF
County Commissioners for the purpose of inyesti
eating our County matters. Two Of the nj ,nbers
are absent - Why! our citizens can form
their own conclusions. We learn that if the Board
cannot be got together in any other way, that Off
GERS will be sent after the absent ones, whom we
are inclined to think, will be obliged to make
tracks Immediately. We ask tax xpaye:s to pom
der over this matter. Go on, gentlemen--!hc
people will bear you out in your determination
"to right the wrong, come veal, come woe,' and
give you many thanks if YOU succeed in your ef-
forts. Ry the way, the County Treasurer informs
us that A. NJ. Fridley has paid in three hundred
dollars, whcu he should have paid Mousands.--
Who has the use gets the interest on this
money? Wcask taxpayers to ascertain.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

The DRUNKAND's WILL leave to society a
ruined character, awretched example, and mem
ory that will soon rot.
l leave to my parents, during the rest of their
lives, as much sorrow as humanity in a decrepid
and feeble state, can sustain.
leave to my brothers and sisters as much NOR
ti6cation and injury as could conveniently bring
upon them.
1 leave to my wife broken heart, life of
wretchedness and shame, to weep over Inc and my
premature death.
give and bequeath to each of my children
poverty, ignorance, low character, and the re-
membrance that their father was monster.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17
ST. ANTHONY ELECrION-OFFIcIAL

ST. ANTHONY ELECrION-OFFICIAL.
First wLrd. Second. Third. Total.
MayoT-Henry T. Wells, 2i So 7c 179
John Rollins, 43 40 81 1.2
w Is m,jory,
Jusfice-I.ardlcr Bostwick, IL e2 1J3 .cS
Daniel Baldwin, S6 IS S6
u stwi,k's mai. e03
Adermen-first Wird--B .njal;n y. Spence, co
John Orth, &c
Spenc = majority,
AdeYmen-S .cond War.-E lward Lppnco, 123
Daniel Stsnckneld, o.
lft chard Fewer, 20
Scattering, IL
hLdeYmen-TliTd WLrd--Cilcb D. Door, :6
Robert W. Cummings, 16
David A SeSonsbr, -
Summer ". Far,ham, IS
c. d. Dor,
s. w. FarnlaD, -
Robert Cummings,
r. Cummings,
c. Dorr,
Isaac G.lpa'r:ck,
D.A S conate.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

-G~ Many Improvements are going on in and
around our city indicative of the throng of
strangers expected here this summer. Inn
provements are limited on account Of the high
price of lumber.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

T W. S. Combs, ESQ.,, arrived from New
York yesterday.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

G-T large meeting of the Know Nothings and
Temperance men of Portland, Maine, convened
on the Both, and nominated Neal Dow for Mayor.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

.CT A mail arrived yesterday evening but xo
fnd no news Of Importance.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

BEAUTIES OF RUx.--On Monday, a devotee to
the cup, by the name of iLcndon, stepped into
grog.shop in the upper part Of the city, kept by
Mr. .Sadler, and asked for drink. He was refus-
ed and ordered out. Declining to 60, Sadler re-
quested his wife to put him out, who in the at
tempt failed, when the keeper of the shop seized
an iron rod and beat Lendon over the head.
Lcndon prosecuted Sadler for an assault and
battery, before Justice Simonds, where fhc above
facts were divulged. This is only sasinstance of
many others Of like nature, whiciasve continually
transpirins in this city, and yet Minncsotian
seeks to encourages such transactions. Well. sa
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

EMFERoR NlcHoLAs.-A correspondent of the
Journal des Debats says:
"Our correspondents attribute the illness of
the Emperor to cold. Notwithstanding the Sc
verify of the weather, he continued his usual oc-
cupations he was desirous to see everything for
himself, and in the most minute details, he visited
the soldiers in their barracks: he PASSED long
and frequent reviews, forgetting the precautions
which his age required in such climate and in
such severe season. To all the observations
made to him by his children and by his most de
voted servants, he replied that he had something
else to do besides taking care Of his health. lie
had, however, attended to it for more than a year
past, and at times felt uncasncss.
''IIe said that he had reached and even exceeded
the number of years which God had allowed to
others of his race, and that his end was not far
distant. lie had treated himself according to
his own ideas; he had insisted on his physicians
putting him on a regimen which would prevent
his getting corpulent, of which he had singular
dread. What change has taken place since the
10Th February 1t is said he had an attack of
apoplexy or of paralysis of the lungs. This was
thing which DR.. Mandt had not anticipated. for
at that time he felt no alarm. and his language
was most satisfactory. The Emperor Nicholas
was, moreover, subject to attacks of gout and at
the commencement of his illness he had felt some
symptoms Of it.''
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

NEW Now IN UPPER TExDox.-A New York
correspondent writes: 1oaagGHo 80 .9aob !l9U
" A new move has been made in fashionable
society up town. The regular hour for the as
sembing of a tonnish party is eleven o'clock. but
to bill up the four hours intervening between that
and seven, visit to the theatre is voted proper.
Hence it is quite common to hire the front seats
at Hurtons or tho Broadway, the. persons hiring
ionable party in New York now, means private
theatricals down town, followed by soiree and
supper up town.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

St. Paul, April 9th, 1855.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-17

1t appears that the Emperor first complained of
oppression of the head and chest. He had before
been subject to such feeling. His physicians
were Immediately called, and their experienced
eyes foresaw that this attack was likely to be his
last.
They had indeed been attending him, during
some days for an attack of influenza, to which
some sleight symptoms of pulmonary affections
had superyened. From the first moment of his
final seizure they held out no hopes of his recov-
cry. The rapid progress of the ailment is shown
in the following bulletins:
From the Prussian staats-Ansirger Of March Sd.
ST. PETERsBURcH, March 1st,
Winter Palace, l 25 A. M.
"The state of the Emperor became much worse
Yesterday evening. Violent fever manifested it.
self with Inflammation of the lungs. The fever
lasted all night, and prevented sleep. Election
continues without obstacle. A. slight attack of
gout is observable. The debility Of the august
invalid has greatly increased, and at least in the
opinion of the physicians, the state of his majesty
is most critical.''
The Emperor continued to get rapidly worse
throughout the day.
ST. PErERsBURGH, March l, 10 P. NJ.
"The Emperor has declined receiving the last
sacraments at present. The ceremony is adjourn
ed till Tomorrow morning. The Emperor only
sees the Empress and the grand duke heir appar-
ent. The Empress is aware of the danger, and
begs me to inform his majesty the King thereof,
and to communicate it to her august relations.
and to Strelitz.''
ST. PETERsBURGH. March 2, A. NJ.
The Emperor has calmly received from Mr..
Mandt the communication that atrophy of the
lungs is probable. He only observed ssAnd
when shall become paralyzed?" The physicians
did not give precise answer. The Emperor then
said to DR.. Carrell, ''When shall l choke ?''--
The Emperor has taken the last sacraments.
''I1e has taken leave of his wife and children,
whom he blessed separated y-as also his grand
chldren-in firm voice, in full possession of
his intellect, perfectly calm, and with great pres
ence of mind. Hispulse is still strong, but musk
has already been administered. The Empress
keeps up, and shows resignation.''
Six hours after the date of the above, that is to
say shortly after noon of Friday, March the I'd,
he expired. The Emperor's last words were
spoken in the French language. Addressing the
Empress, he said: ''Tell Frederick (the King of
Prussa) to continue attached to Russia, as he has
hitherto been, and never to forget his fathers
wOrds.o
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-06-28

WHAT Is A PAcKAGE?-A Judge Of one of
the Courts in Michigan. has decided that
bottle of champaign which was brought into
that State from Canada. precisely as it was
imported from France. was an original
package, and therefore is permitted TO come
in and be sold under the law Of that State, the
provisions of which. in this respect. are similar
to the law of this State. Since this decision,
the grocery keepers send to Canada, get all
kinds Of liquor put up in different sized bot
ties, from gill TO a gallon, and import them
in these "original packages" into Michigan,
and sell them with impunity. What will our
Courts decide to be package? Is it each
single bottle Of liquor. or dozen. or larger
number as they may be put up in pack
age" When an importer imports a box of
goods, be pays duties upon each piece of cloth
or other article and also for the box or cask
in which it came. When he imports cham
paign, he pays SO much per dozen bottles, and
the basket being indispensable to the transpor-
taton of the bottles. he pays no duty on the
basket. Hence, we infer that a package
means the article containing the bottles. and
the bottles in it. However, it may not be SO
easily and satisfactorily decided st last. There
is better way to decide this matter. and
place it entirely beyond con troversy, and that
is for Congress 10 place the duty SO high that
it will prevent their importation altogether
We are in favor of just such measure. and
if We ever have an opportunity of voting for
such proposition in Congress. We shall most
certainly embrace it.
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-06-28
HUMANITY.
OF INC hIIdl
Chances at Ef0EIas


Having had occasion to travel over this
country considerably. within the past few
weeks, | thought few observations on II,
would not be unacceptable TO your readers.
The general appearance and scenery of Kan
zas, as farming country, is altogether differ
ent from that of Illinois. Prairie predomi
mates in this country, its general features are
high and rolling, the soil is unusually good,
being a rich black mould of great depth. mix
ed sometimes with sandy loom, and sometimes
with red clay and gravel. and for production,
would be hard to excel. Il is universally
.hickly clothed with rich pasture grasses, Of
the best quality, In their season, tor grazing
purposes.
Tie timbers on these prairies, a. they are
termed, are generally scattered over the open
face Of the country in bands or patches Of eve
~ possible form and size, generally following
he meanders Of the watercourses, sometimes
at short distances, at other times miles apart.
The universally of the depth and richness of
the soil on these lands almost incredible
to an Indianau, and the edges of the timbered
strips are the favorite home OF the emigrant
squatter. Over these rolling pralTies the fire
commonly passes in the autumn. and to this
cause is attributed by many, their want Of
trees: as whenever a few years elapse without
the fire touching a district, the thick sown
seeds Of the slumbering forest, with which the
rich vegetable mould Is laden, spring up from
the green sod. The growth at first Is com
posed Of sumach, hazle and oak shrubs, after
which other forest trees follow. Flowers in
endless variety adorn the country in spring
and summer The climate is excellent, and
we have every reason to believe that the coun-
try will be as healthy as the most favored Por-
tons OF the Mon. | have seen NJ stagnate wa
ter or sluiees. as in some Prairie counties, IN
the iirritorv, and in my judgment, taking ali
things into consideration, l think for an agri-
cultural stock country. Il can hardly be excel
ed. Now your readers viii ask me. viii II lie
a free State. question of momentous Impor-
lance for the future interest and prosperity Of
the country, and one which 10 person Is eaPa-
bic even TO form an opinion on, without xrsn-
sive and close observation Of the opinions Of
the squatters already here. and the character
Of the emigration in From the observations
| have been able to make in travelling through
the different settlements of squatteFs IN the
territory, should Judge that at least three
fourths of them are strongly in favor Of free
territory, in fact one seldom comes across a
pro-slavery man, and they are principally
doughfaceS from the North.
4 considerable emigration has come in from
Missouri and other slave states. and al have
seen almost to man are IN favor Of = free
State, having ernigrated 10 get away from
slavery The emigration now coming in IS