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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17

ISrEREsr.-Rev. H. w. Beecher, in his last let.
ter to the New York Independent, thus gives hi.
opinion of farming on borrowed capital, and one
of the best definitions of Interest we ever read
"No blister draws sharper than interest does
OF all industries, none is comparable to that of
interest. 1t works day and night, in fair weather
and foul. 1t has no sound in its footsteps, bu,
travels fast. 1t gnaws at a mans substance with
invisible teeth. 1t binds industry with its film as
fly is bound upon spiders web. Rolls a
man over hand and foot, and letting him hang
upon the fatal mesh until the long legged interest
devours him. There is no crop that can afford to
pay interest money on n farm. There is but ONE
thing raised on farm like it, and that is the Ca.
madam thistle, which swarms new plants every
time you break its roots, whose blossoms are pro-
life, and every flower the father Of a million OF
seeds. Every leaf is an awl, every branch spear
and every single plant is like platoon of bay
onets, and a field full of them Is like an armed
host. The whole plant is a torment and veee-
table curse. And yet farmer better make his
bed of Canadian thistes than attempt to lie at ease
upon interest.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17

The NIcARAGuA DIFr1cuLrY.-The fill.
clustering movements of Walker are Just be-
ginning to develop themselves. We have no
sympathy whatever with these unprincipled FL
libustering devils, who seek by unjust and un.
fair means to take advantage of weaker pow
ers and appropriate their hard-earned property
to themselves. Walker. it seems, attacked
Grenada, and took it, and as an offset those
who had been abused murdered four returning
Californans. who. no doubt, were leagued in
with the piratical crew. We have no tears to
shed over this matter; for we believe our own
people are to blame, and thus believing, we
will not justify their conduct. Let them mind
their own business, and then if they are injur-
ed, no one will defend them more earnestly
than we. ..-.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17
SATURDAY, NOV. 10, 1855.
OHIO ELECTION.


The Columbus Columbian publishes table
of the returns from all the counties in the State,
which foots up as follows: Chase, lag, LOG,
Medill 1905 ,S77; Trimble, 24.237. The Co.
lumbar remarks on these returns as follows
They are are all taken from the official re-
turns Of the Secretary of States office, except
the counties of jefferson, Lorain. Medina,
Meigs, Pike and Putnam. These (except
Putnam) are taken from official tables publish
cd in papers of those counties Respectively
From Putnam we have only the reported ma
jority for Medill.
1t will be seen that Mr.. Chase's majority
over Medill is l5,229. Trimbc's whole vote,
in all the counties except Putnam, "a 4,237.-
The majority for the balance of the State ticket
is probably between $4,000 and $4,000; or
about 5000 less than Trimble Syote and Chase S
majority.
The aggregate vote in the State for Cover
nor Counting that of Putnam the same as last
year,) is 3O2, ,406; or only 6,S32 more than
was given for Judge last year. Medills en-
tire vote this year is l6, ,546 less than he receiv-
ed in 1853, while the aggregate vote of the
State is 1889 greater!
The counties Of Ashtabula, Coshocton, Craw-
ford, Defiance, Fulton, Geauga Henry, Hook
ing, Lake, Lucas, Marion, Morgan, Ottawa,
Richland, Sandusky, Trumbull, Van Vert
Monroe, Wood and Wyandot, have given more
votes for Chase, than they gave for Swan last
year.
Ashtabula, Fulton, Geauga, Lake, Lorain,
Morgan, Trumbull, Van Vert and Williams
have given larger majori,ies for Chase than
they gave for Swan last year.
Mobiles and Richland have changed their
majoritie. from Loco Focoism last year, to Re-
pubicanism this year.
Mr.. Chase has received the highest vote
ever given for Governor in Ohio, except in
three instances, and his vote only falls short of
those by small number. In 1914 Barley re-
ceived 227 more votes than Chase now receives
and in ISIS Seabury Ford received 2 1899 more
votes, and in 1853 Medill received ,557 more
votes than Chases present vote. The Presi-
dental election occurring in IA and AS, called
out larger vote in the State election.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17
FIRE {!

EXPLOSION OF POwDER-LOss BETWEEN
saS.ooo AND Sso,Ooo:-INCIDENTs AND sUG-
GESTIONS.
About half-past IL O'Clock Saturday morning
the cry of fire was raised, and soon after a terri
BILE explosion took place, which aroused our citi-
zens, and for the time being created much excite
ment. On repairing to the scene of conhagra-
ton, it was found that the store of II. l. Sand
ford, on the corner of Third and Wabashaw- -sts.,
was on FIRE, and the flames were making rapid
headway. The Hook and Ladder Company, with
their apparatus and with their engine were soon
on the ground, and by dint of great exertion, for
which they deserve great praise, the building on
the opposite corner, occupied by Emmett Moss,
as law Office, by llaslett & Thompson, as a
clothing store, and by several young men in the
story above, was saved from destruction.
When the explosion of powder took place in
Sandford's store, the door and window shutters
Of Emmett & Moss were forced open, the plaster
ing of some portions Of the building blown off and
the sides of the building otherwise injured
Up stairs, in the front room, Or. Stewart was
sick of fever and be was severely shocked BY the
tremendous noise. He was Immediately removed
to an adjoining building, and wetrust will receive
no material injury.
In the back room, fronting on wabashaw-
a young man by the name Of Schwarar, w4s
sleeping near by window. the glass Of which wis
entirely destroyed and the frame work blown in
uron him. He narrowly esc,pcd being struck by
some of the fragments. As a matter Of course
he was much frightened and his left arm was
somewhat paralyzed. The room adjoining was
occupied by Mr.. Iglehart, as a law Office. The
window in this room shared the same fate as the
other, areeonsiderablc plastering was blown off.
Fortunately Mr.. Iglehart slept in n room back,
and was free from danger. The room occupied
by Mr.. W. Sprigg Hall, was not injured, but the
store of Haslett & Thompson below, was some
what injured, and their goods considerably so.-
Loss between $500 and $500. so
The frcmen found that they could not save the
building, and they set themselves to work to Sc
cure the safe of Mr.. Sandford, which was among
the burning timbers. After considerable hard
labor it secured, broken open and the contents,
consisting of papers (no books) several bank bills
and two or three hundred doll@s in gold, were
safely deposited in the hands of Mr.. Sandford.-
By this time the building adjoining Mr.. Sandfords,
occupied by Mr.. Amidon, as a marble and grave
stone factory, was euveloped in fhmes. The citi-
zens succeeded in saving several nnfnished grave
stones and some marble, but the building, being
light frame structure, was soon heap Of ruins.
We could not learn the loss Of Mr.. A., nor tc
whom the boilding belonged.
The building occupied BY Mr.. Sandford was the
property Of Mr.. Brown, Of Beetown, Wiscon-
sin, and it, value could not exceed $500. No in
surance. Mr.. Sandford had just received his fsl
stock Of goods, and he informs d that his less i
81, 900. upon which there was 10 insurance. l,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17
Gen. Scott's Caae.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9.
Various contradictory reports being in circu-
lation regarding Lieut.. Gen. SCOTS pay, we
find, on inquiry at the Paymaster's office, that
the figures in our despatch are correct. The
records show him to be entitled to $lO,4O5 on
Oct. 1st last, no allowance being made for the
time when he commanded the Eastern Division
of the army in Mexico. His pay, in addition
to that of Major General, is ST. ,32O per year.
Gen. Scott claims 5000 arrearages.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17
Concert Last Evening.

The Concert Of the Hutchinson Family came
off last evening, and the First Presbyterian
Church was crowded to its utmost, by one of the
largest and most fashionable audiences VIC have
ever seen in St. Paul. As usual, their singing
was excellent, but it would have been much bet
ter had Judson not been laborng under severe
cold.
Their Plow song. the Nebraskality and the song
of Little Topscy. brought down rounds of np.
plause, while their Yankee and other comical songs
convused the audience with laughter. They in
tend to remain in St. Paul short time longer
(perhaps settle here) during which time they pro-
pose to give another Concert, notice of which will
be given.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17
Release Of Williamson.

A few days since, when we published dis
patch announcing that efforts were on foot to
impcach Judge Kane for unlawfully imprison-
ing Passmore Williamson, and subsequently,
another dispatch announcing that the Judge
had agreed that the Marshal might bring the
prisoner into Court to be heard, we felt quite
sure that Williamson would be set at liberty.
Our anticipations have been realized, and to-
day Passmore Williamson walks the streets OF
Philadelphia free man. The power exercis-
ed by Judge Kane was dangerous one, and
unparalleled in the history of this country
His name will forever be linked with those ol
Douglas. Arnold and Atchison. He has won
his laurels, let him wear them. sg5ssaTeL
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17

Decision in the Coleman and Stetsou Case.
The Recorder in the Special Sessions gave
his decision in the Coleman & Stetson case OF
the Astor House. He decided that the plain
tffs were bound 10 prove the liquor was not
imported. That the sale of imported liquor
was free to every citizen, and the prohibiiory
law which declares the proof of sale is evidence
of unlawful sale is unconstitutional. He also
declared the search. seizure and destruction
clauses unconstitutional. Defendants dis
charged.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17
Coo1.-Tbe Pioneer and Democrat rema

CooL.-The Pioneer and Democrat remarks:
We gave in our paper yesterday Tin advance
Of our contemporaries) the particulars of a
horrid Railroad accident, on the Pacific Rail.
road, running from St. Louis to Jefferson City.
In view of the fact that both the Times and
the Minnesotian published an account of the
accident simultaneously with their cotemporary
gives the above paragraph degree Of GOODNESS
quite amusing. We did not publish. it is true,
a list Of the dead and the wounded until yester.
day morning, but "the particulars of the ac-
cident" were given the same day as they ap-
peared in the columns of our enterprising
neighbor.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17

MAssAcHusErrs.-The Boston Atlas ad-
vertises the names of forty speakers, who are
announced to address the citizens of that State
on the subject of Slavery Among the num-
Der are Hon. Charles Sumner. Hon. Henry
Wilson, Hon. Charles F. Adams and fifteen
other gentlemen who have the title of Hon.
affixed to their names. Massachusetts, we
:hInk, is pretty sure for Freedom.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17

AMERICAN House AucT1oN-We learn
that an auction took place at this establishment
yesterday afternoon, OF the clothing OF two
young men who stopped there, but who, unfor-
tunately, could not pay their bills. Young men
who come to Minnesota and stop at the Amer.
lean, should be sure to have money enough 10
pay their board, or else suffer the humiliatinc
spectocle of seeing their clothing disposed of
to the highest bidder! "How much, gertle-
men?"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17
: SUPPLIES ron The. ARMY.

The Commissary Of Subsistence has issued
his advertisement, inviting proposals for furn-
ishing supplies for the army of the United
States. Proposals will be received until the
18th of January next. We publish that por-
ton of the advertisement in which our citizens
are interested:
ut Fort Ripley, mouth Of Croc-,cing rirer, 130
miles from Fort Smelling.
200 barrels of pork. m
376 barrels of fresh superfne -four.
$50 bushels of new white field beans.
2,628 pounds of good hard soap.
9S6 pounds of good hard tal0w candles.
1884 pounds of first quality dry brown sugar.
3,942 pounds of first quality Rio coffee.
AZ bushels of good clean dry fine salt.
657 gallons of good vinegar.
The whole to be delivered from 1st June to 5th
August 1856. 1 =
At Fort Ridgely, Rock Point, on the Upper MIN
nesotG riUer, Minnesofa Territory.
400 barrels of pork.
752 barrels Of fresh superfne -four.
300 bushels of new white field beans.
5,226 pounds of good hard soap.
1872 pounds of good hard tallow candies.
15.768 pounds of FIRST quality dry brown sugar.
1854 pounds of first quality Rio coffee.
"a bushels good clean dry fine salt.
l,3l4 gallons of good cider vinegar.
The whole to be delivered from the 18th May
to 18th June, 1856.
1t Fort Smelling. en- the Mississippi rirn.
100 barrels of pork.
l38 barrels o. fresh super6ne four
IS bushels of new white field beans.
l,3l4 pounds of good hard soap.
493 pounds Of good hard tallow candles.
3,942 pounds of first quality dry brown sugar.
1,97l pounds of first quality Rio coffee.
81 bushels of good clean dry fine salt.
Ill = l.
The whole to be delivered from the 18th May
to the 18th June, 1856. ~ ..,a
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17
Political Meeting.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. g.
A meeting of the friends of Geo. M. Dal-
las was held at the Democratic head quarters
this evening, and a series of resolutions passed
highly eulogistic of the private and public
character Of Mr.. D., and recommending him
as their candidate for the presidency. An ex-
ecutive committee was appointed to carry out
the views of the meeting.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17
Seizure of the BarQue Amelia.

Mayor Wood this A. NJ. received letter rela-
tive to the seizure at that port of the barque
Amelia for being engaged in the Kinney expedi-
ton. The agent states that the barque had on
board full cargo of ammunition, and all equip
ments for large force of men, and there was
reason to suppose she was fitted out for the Kin
ney expedition. She was owned here.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17
NEWS FROM THE WISCONSIN ELECTION
We are indebted to Mr.. Washburne for the
llowrng state of the vote at La Crosse:

AT Fountain City 125 votes were cast-all
Democratic but 5. North Pepin 40 votes
small Democratic maj. Prescott 107 votes
SO Republican. Hudson, maj. for Barstow,
(Dem.) Judging from this, the vote in the
State has been very close.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17

CO An exchange says, the man that would
Systematically and wilfully set about cheating the
printer, would commit highway robbery on a cry
ing baby and would rob it Of its gingerbread
rob q church of its counterfeit pennies-licl
the butter of blind nigger's last sftter,"-paxr
bis grandmother's specks for drink of whisky.
steal acorns from blind SOW, and take clothe.
from scare-crow to make a respectable appear.
ance in society.
G. Aye! worse than that t-he would eouni
murder! .-... =. -.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17
Agricultural Fair.

BALTIMORE, Nov. l.
Immense throngs visited the Agricultural Fair
Grounds to-day. Among them were Secretaries
Davis, Guthrie, and McClelland. The Flying
Artillery from Fort Henry were also present and
went through their drill Inspected by the Secreta-
ry of War. During the firing a premature di s.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17

News FROM EuRorE-Judging from dis
patch in another column, the Russians are in a
fair way of being fused up" Filty-four thou
sand have been defeated in a late battle, with
a loss Of 1000 killed, and doubtless as many
wounded. These successes on the part of the
Allied troops will greatly encourage them,
while they will tend to dispirit the Russians,
and ultimately end in their defeat. Breadstuffs
are on the rise, and the probability is that there
will be great demand from tbi. country.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17

FIRE-SIDE MUsrNGs.-We commence to-
day the publication Of series of articles, with
the above title. from the pen Of R. B. CURr,ss.
As they are finely written, they canno, help
but please and instruct the reader We COM
mend them to the careful perusal of the patrons
of the TINES.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17
AOuNSVlllcs
7 or,exvrv

LOUISVILLE, Nov. 9.
The extensive rope and bagsing factory of G.
W.. w: Dunlap, in this city, was totally DESTROYED
rope. Loss $40, 900, insured $4,000.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17

GofSG EAsr.-We learn that Col McKen-
ty, the great Land Dealer, viii soon leave for
the East Wherever he roans, Minnesota
nav be sure Of firm friend. boo4g saT
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17

FUNERAL YEsTERDAY.-Mr Leonard.
keeper Of the saloon opposite the drug store of
Bond & Kellogg, and member of the St. Paul
Brass Band, ruptured himself few days since,
from the effects of which he died. He was
buried yesterday, the band attending his fune-
raj with their Instruments t.io
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17

THAT SUPERIOR IsIouIrY.-It seems that
the rascality at Lake Superior is not all through
with yet. BY. the last Chronicle we learn that
Orrin w. Rice, brother Of Henry. the Dele
gate, has been nominated to the Assembly Of
.Wsconsin, by the votes Of his Minnesota friends.
Pile on the agony. genilemen-you are going
it finely now. .ss~s - - ff,.~- k.e1s
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17

MErcALr & HoLMAN.-We call attention
to the card Of these gentlemen, who have re-
Gently commenced business on Third street,
Sec what they say about Eggs. sa''@'
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17

rJWe were mistaken yesterday in saying
that the residence Of Mr.. Marshall was insur-
ed in the St. Paul Mutual Insurance Company.
Some other Company had the risk,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17

THE FJRE.-We publish in our regular edi-
ton to-day an account of the FIRE of Saturday
morning, which we gave in an extra. Append
ed are additional particulars, few incidents
and few suggestions. s'3
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17
St. Louis Murder Trial.

ST. Louis, Nov. l.
The trial of Robert O'Blenis, who shot and
killed Marshal Brand at the Planters House, last
February, commenced before the Circuit Court
Yesterday
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17

GALrSA.-The Advertiser says that at the
county election, the Democratic ticket was cleo.
ted by quite majority. ~
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17

CO The Hartford Times believes that Mrs.
Harriet Beechcr Stowe is going to build in Hart
ford and make that city her home.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17
NEW HOTEL AT ST ANTHONY

We learn that James NJ. Winslow, ESQ.,, of
this city, has contracted to build hotel in St.
Anthony, to cost not less than 100000. The
cdifice is TO be constructed Of stone, to be four
stories high above the basement and to be fin
ished in the best style. Mr.. w. is to receive
the lot upon which the hotel is to stand, and
money enough to make up $4,000 bonus
The location of the building will be on the
table land between the mill and the bridge,
which is considered one of the finest sites in
the whole city. IIr. Hull supcrintends the
building and he informs us that he shall COM
mence operations Immediately. Success to
this new enterprise in St. Anthony aa.r
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17

WINTER CoxlSo.--Yesterday was cold: blus-
tering day. Navigation will soon shut down, 80
gentlemen at leisure, look out. gsaigeA
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17

Real -EsrArE.-within the past week some
heavy sales hare been made in Real Estate.
Large quantities Of land have been bought
and sold and the market is quite active.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17

3-We regret to learn that j. B. Culver,
formerly merchant of this city, lies danger
ously Ill OF the typhoid fever at Lake Supe-
rior. a
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17

. CO In Brooklyn. N. Y, Mrs. John Lewis was
trying to restrain her husband, who was sick with
a fever, when be leaped through a second story
window, carrying her with him.. She was Instant
ly killed, and he was dangerously injured. b4ees
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17

ILLNESS OF SENATOR DoUGLAs.--We regret to
learn that Senator Douglas bas been for several
days detained at Terre Haute, Indiana, by severe
lllaess.-C Chicoqo Jour. . y
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17

ca The Ns~ York Tribune estimates that there
are at this time ten thousand persons out Of
employment in that city. 3fei tg3aao-A
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17

CT The New Orleans Delta announces tho
death Of Gen. j. L. Waldo, Adjutant General of
Louisiana. :. c.a-.- l-------- = !: 49,.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17

Notwithstanding the lateness
Of the season, host Of strangers continue to
arrive on the boats. On Saturday the Winslow
House had many new customers, and they were
gentlemen directly from the East 4s9gs1
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17

ARRIVAL OF THE BALTIC.
GREAT BATTLE AT KARS!


GREAT BATTLE AT KARS!
Russians Defeated!
LOSS FOUR THOUSAND!
New YoRK, Nov. 8.
The Baltic arrived in dense fog, unan-
nounced.
Breadstuffs firmer. Wheat advanced 4d to
Cd corn Cd to Cd higher. Cotton declined a
sixteenth.
Filty.four thousand Russians have been re-
pulsed at Kars, with loss of four thousand
men.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17

e The Governor of Maine has appointed
Thursday, the 22d inst, as day of Thanksgiving.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17

In ADVANCE OF oUR CoTENPoRARIEs.-
The Pioneer and Democrat endeavored few
days since, to gull the people into the belief,
that it was in advance Of its cotemporaries in
Louis. The TINES gave full particulars Of the
fire in this city, fsCo days in advance of its CO.
temporaries. Pick your flint, neighbor, and
try again."
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-11-17

t0r Wren & Croft are fitting up their Drus
Store in stylish and beautiful manner. In
addition they have the largest stock Of Drugs
in the city. Call and see them : s''os