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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05

DosroN, Mass, My ID, 1856.
Ecntlemea Il have this day received your ft-
vor Of the 5,h. Kin ily inviting ms to attend the
ceremony of laying the corner stone of the new
bIilins Of tn, Minnesota Historical Society on
the 2i.h day Of jane, and take part in the fcs-
Invites of tAe occasion. Nothing of the kind
would afford me greater pleasure, were it in my
power, than 10 BE- present upon an occasion Of
50 much intar,s indicating it does the aston
ishins progress already made by your infant COM
muhity, in literary culture, and suspicious of
rapiiimproyement in thc future. Circumstances,
beyond my control, make it impossible for me to
visit the West the present season. With the best
wishes for the prosperity of the Minnesota Histo-
rical Society,
remain, Gentlemen,
Your friend and fellow citizen,
EDWARD EVERETT.
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From =. Peter Pariey,"

NEW YORK, IS Ninth-st., May II, 1856.
Gentlemen Il fully recognise the compliment
YOU pay me, in giving me invitation to attend
the laying of the corner stone of building in
St. Paul for the Historical Society of Minnesota
1t is very tempting, rs well rs very exciting, to
the imagination, but my avocations compel me
to continue grinding at the mill here. | need
not tell you, how would delight to see Mime
ota in the month of June, that would be a
poem-an epic of nature to Que who is weary
with the toll and d-udgery of city life, and
to be present at the planting of Historical So
ciety in the far West,-to 90 with the wise men
to assist in doing homage to the Star in the
West; to so and that the Star of Empire
(the empire of literature and taste and art) has
actually made its way thither. All this is a
temptation, which necessity compels me to fore
go. Accept, Gentleman, my sincere acknowledge
ments, and believe me,
Truly Yours,
s. G. GooDRIcu.
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'EWSON s. co.
FOURTH OF JULY.

The American people have much cause for re-
joicing On a day so dear to thcm as the anniver-
sary Of American Independence. Notwithstand-
ing the elements of civil discord that for the past
year have brooded over the country, yet that
glorious Liberty, achieved by our fathers, still
rcmains, the priceless boon of the dead past. 1t
is true, one section of the country has sought to
dolnineer over the other-it is true, the blood of
innocent men has been shed in the cause Of just
rghs-it is true, the free press has been shackled
and dsstroyed--it is true, land consecrated to
freedom has been opened to slavery-it is true, a
noble champion Of Humanity has been stricken
down in the Senate Chamber Of the National
Capitol, yet rising far beyond and above all
these, appears the Genius of Liberty ever watch
full OF those institutions that have been to us the
source of so many blessings. So long as God
reigns, so long will this country maintain her
proud pre- -eminence as the great Republic of the
world, if we hut prove true to the Declaration
of Inaependencs-''That all men are created
sapaizthat they possess certain naienable rights,
aaong which are life, liberty and the pursuit of
happiness" The present home storm will blow
away, and the day star of Freedom will shine
upon every inch Of ground upon this Continent
over which floats the STAR, and the stripes. Such
is not the case now, bu. the finger Of time points
to the day, the hour, the moment.
Let us then, keep green the memory of the old
patriots--let Us hope for the futIre-let us re-
!joee in the present, and contribute rs far as in
us lies, toward tie CELEBRATION OF every land
mark of Slavery and to the onward progress OF
the great car Of Freedom. Let Us never for
get to duly commemorate the FOuRTH OF july.
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A. GUYOT.


UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, May ID, 1856.
Gentlemen. II have Just received your very
courteous invitation 10 attend upon the occasion
of laying the corner stone of the building OF the
Historical Society, in the city Of St. Paul, on the
9th of Juns next. Nothing would afford me
greater pleasure than to accept your invitation
did the ceremonies take place a week later. Mrs.
Tappan ana myself have been planning jaunt
- -. Paul for this Summer Vi the next, but you
viii perceive from Catalogue, which send you,
that our University commencement takes place
Jane 18th, the day after the tine fixed for the
laying of the corner stone of your building. l
am, therefore, compelled to decline,
Wi,h many thanks for your politencss,
] remain, Gentlemen.
Very truly yours,
HENRY Il. TAPrAN.
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RED RIVER TRAINS.

These trains, numbering between 200 and 800
carts, with an immense amount of furs of oil
kinds, passed dcwn yesterday for st. Paul. 1t
was really an interesting spectacle. Some stran-
ger in town said it was really the most unique
and interesting sight he had ever Witnessed
This trade is increasing every year; and soon
must become one of the most important sources
of revenue TO our Territory Rapids From
!iersntdn.
The trains have arrived at St. Pau! and attract
much attention. The furs have been disposed of,
and we observe that the carts returning, load
ed with agricultural implements, mill gearing,
&C.. &C. We think we can see a great increase
in tn, Red River trade Of this year over that OF
last. 1t must continue to increase and eventually
become o., great Importance to this city, and Ter
rit
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AN ISc1Dl,Nr.--While large company OF
persons were husiIy engaged at dinner in the
Merchants Hotel on Saturday, the floor sud-
denly gave way and the whole crowd together
with the loaded Fable, were precipltated into
the vacancy beneath the building. There was
a tremendous rush for the door OF the dining
room, but all succeeded in gaining egress with
out damage. The extensive repairs now being
made 10 this excellent Hotel were CONNIE need
by excayaing beneath the building, and the
proper supports for the floor above were not
provided, hence the accident.
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INTERESTING CORRESPONDENCE

No publish elsewhere the Correspondence be-
tween the Committee of A,ranrenl ents Of the
Minnesota Historical Society, on the laying Of
the corner stone Of that building, and between
some Of the most eminent men in this country.
1t will be seen that Prof. Guyot at first accepted
the invitation, bat was prevented from being
present by duties which could not be put off.
All those who inyited, speak in the highest
terms Of the movement and of the excellent rep
utatioh and increasing greatness of our Terrific
ry. We have solicited The correspondence Of the
Committee, believing that the readers Of the
| TinEs would be glad to see what men of Thought
aad Intellectual Power said on the subject and
| ho1c they said it. No Mnnesotian can read these
letters without feeling proud of the land he has
selected for his future home, and without renew
ing the resolution to 10 al in his power TO place
! Minnesota among the brightest stars in the con-
stella:ion Of the States.
| We wish particularly: member of the Ex-
| ecutiye Committee of the Minnesota Historical
Society, and in behalf Of the members of said
Society, to return thanks to the Galena aud Min
nesota Packet Company, to the Illinois Central
Railroad Company, to the Galena and Chicago
| Union Railroad Company, to the New York and
E.c Railroad Company, ard to the Michigan
Southern Railroad Company, for their generous
offers to furnish passes over their roads, to in
vited guests. We feel sure that such scntiI1 ents
! as ARE found in the letters OF Messrs. Jones and
Maynard, vii! meet with hearty public approval.
| The celebration is over, but we have much to
encourage to foster and Burture the Institution
that called it forth. This very movement in this
far-oif Northwestern region, is at present at
tracing the attention of the civilized world, and
it will do much towards giving us an eminent
position among tie States of the Union. lie: US,
then, cver cherish the Minnesota historical Socie-
| ty, and the memories of those who woke it into
being.
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THE LEVEE IMPROVEMENT.

Taking the report Of Messrs. Chamblin and
Cave as a basis, it was our purpose to-day to
speak at some length on this subject, but we
learn that compromise has been effected
whereby each ward is to receive $4,000 of the
Improvement money. According to the report
of Messrs. Chamblin and Cave, the first and
second wards were to receive sic ,991 go, out of
the $4,000 appropriated by the city, and the
third ward, which pays larger proportion of
the taxes than the other two, was to receive but
$I,973,65. The injustice of this act must ba
apparent.to every one. Mr.. Emerson opposed
this movement, and for doing deserves the
thanks of not only the citizens of the third
ward, but the whole city; for whatever benefits
one ward benefits the others. 1t was narrow
minded policy on the part of the Common Coun-
tito attempt to choke down the third ward, and
the act will not soon be forgotten by the people.
The report Of Messrs. ChambIin and Cave
states that AIr. Smith is the lowest bidder, and
recommends that the contract be awarded to him.
We trust that each ward will receive its share of
the money necessary for the improvement, and
that the work will now go forward.
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NEW YORK, June l., 1856.
Mcssrs. B. F. HoYT, &c.,
Gentlemen The President Of this Company,
Mr. Barnsdell, is this day in receipt Of your favor
of the Sth inst, and has great pleasure in en-
closing to Lieut.. Maury and Prof. Cuyot passes,
over this line to Buffalo and back and through
the courtesy of the officers Of the II. s. r. II. Co.
passes also: from Buffalo to Chicago and return.
The President is most happy in rendering this
service to the Historical Society of Minnesota,
and to the distinguished gentlemen who ereit to
proceed to St. Paul, and begs to return herewith
the draft for sixty dollars.
Very Respectfully,
Your Ob't Serv't,
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MYsrERIoUs!-A Mr.. Hertzell, of Point Doug
las. Minnesota, has been missing for the past ten
or eleven weeks. It is supposed that when he
went East, for the purpose Of purchasing Goods,
he had on his person between $4,000 and $780,
900, and his absence leads his friends to believe
that he has been murdered ;--others think be has
absquatulated to avoid his creditors, who have
made their appearance and closed his store at
Point Douglas as well as at Hastings, and levied
upon his property. The affair is wrapped in mys-
korv
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From Rufus King, Editor.

OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE SENTINEL,
MILWAUKEE, June Is, 1856.
Gentlemen Your polite invitation to us to
attend at the laying of the corner stone of the
building for the Minnesota Historical Society,
reached us this morning. We regret very much
that it will be out of our power to accept iton
count of the absence of one of us at the East
and tho pressure of business in these stirring
times. We beg to assure your Society through
YOU, of the deep interest we feel in the success
OF such associations throughout the West. We
shall request our friend, Daniel Shaw, Esq, who
has lately removed from this city to take up
his residence in st. Paul, to represent us on the
occasion. We remain Gentlemen,
Yours Respectfully,
RUFUS KING & CO.,
Editors Sentinel.
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From Ed D. H1lVsEied Author and Journalist.


CINCINNATI, June 9. 1856.
Gentlemen Il had the pleasure Of receiving
Your invitation in behalf Of the Minnesota His
torical Society, to be present on the oath of June,
on the occasion of laying the corner stone of a
building dedicated to their use. Nothing would
have given me more pleasure than to have visit
cd your thriving city, under such pleasant auspi-
ces. But after delaying my answer to this late
hour, am obliged to deny myself this pleasure.
My domestic engagements oblige me to decline
your courteous and hospitabe invitation.
At some future day hope TO visit you, and as
| behold the rising walls of building dedicated
to the Historical Society, shall also behold with
what vigor. rapidity and promise of prosperity,
the literary as well as political institutions of
our country, grow and flourish.
i am indcbtedto your society for being elected
one of its Honorary members. l am not un-
mindful Of such honor, and hope you will
present my acknowledgements to its members.
Desiring all success and prosperity to your in
stitution,
remain yours, Respectfully,
ED. ID. MANSFIELD.
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WV. MURPHY, Sec'y.

.Galena and Minnesota Packet Company.
GALENA, April 26, 1856.
Gentlemen 81 have received yours OF the -
inst. 1t affords this Company great pleasure to
be able to cooperate with you in SO praisewor-
thy an object. have seen Mr.. j. C. Clark, Asst
Sup't Of /. U. c. r. r., who kindly offers to fur
nish you passes over their Road from Freeport
here. l have also written to the Sec'y of the
G. c. Z. r. R., who. presume, will furnish
the same number over their Road from Chicago
to Freeport, which will provide for tickets from
Chicago to St. Paul. As soon as get the bther
tickets, will forward them with ours.
Your Ob't Serv't,
j. II. JONES Sec'v
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass, May 20, 1856.
GeaHeme1 IL would give me great plcasul e
TO ac: pa your very Aaitcrng invitation 10 be
present At the laying Of the corner stone of the
new bailiiaE for the Minnesota Iisto icll ;;ocie-
II, bat m 2ass; cement, here renI3r it mpossl-
he. beg yoa to express to the members Of the
Society my best acInowlel smcnts for the honor
of their inSittton, an! ny regrets, that it is not
m ny power 10 ac :cpt it.
! remain. Gentlemen.
Yours, very truly,
iiENRV ". L0NGTELLow.
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From Rev. Edward Hitchcock, the Geoiogist.

AMHERST, May 10, 1856.
Gentlemen You present very strong temp
tation to draw me West, to attend the ceremonies
o. laying corner stone of the Historical Socie-
ty on the 9th of June. but our College term has
just commenced, and have been obliged to as
sumo duties in it every day for the next seven
weeks. | shall be obliged, therefore, to resist
the inclination feel to be present. May your
Society be favored in this enterprise and in all
its efforts to devcope the history of your inter-
estins country. | feel strong desire to get my
eye upon its AntiColumbian that is, its geo.
logical records. but probably never shall.
Very respectfully,
Your obliged servant,
EDWARD IIlTCHCoCK.
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MAKE YouR CLAtMs.-Persons who wish
to secure homesleads, should make their claims
immediately. When the door is once shut, it
will be too late. Spectators are improving the
time and are entering all the land they can get
hold Of. Mark out your farm and prove up as
soon as possible.
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ga WeNAN FOX 1nx Tlxxs.''-Our ucfSkbo9
Newson speaks of ga woman for the Times, .
who parades the streets in male attire. with
knives and pistols in her belt. The editor 6 adj
mirss her dress" Well, as the Times il : bache-
lor, and considers this woman adapted to him in
all respects, why don't the Times !" propose" and
take her to himself ?-M innesotian.
E1- All but the "pistols and coffee for two.''
We can't go them. The woman looked we'll
enough, as far as We could see, but we prefer
soft hands and q gentle heart to deadly weapons
and "bordsr ru6ianism." No, Mr.. Minnesotian,
we shan't "propose,' no how-no sir!
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From the Great TouriSt----E,nyariT ayior
Very truly yours,
HENRY Il. TAPrAN

NEW YoRK, May 22l, 1856.
CeHlemet:-i received your kinl and fatter-
ing notc Of invitation Yesterday. Believe me, it
would give great pleasure to visit the region
which has "a .cinatei 50 many OF my friends, ana
70 he present on tie occasion yol refer to. if
could possibly spare the time. | leave for Eu-
rope aboap the ist of July, and will be too much
occupied By M preparations to be able to make
such I'm excursion. Wishing all success to your
undertaking,
remain, with much respect,
Very truly yours,
BAYARD TAYLOR.
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b A GLE WORKS.
CHICAGO TJl;po;e

CHICAGO, Illinois,
rs Machinery Mandatory and Depot IN the
Unit ed States, where may be found
RAILROAD FREIGHT CARS,
psErA 81 E AND STATIONARY,
STEAM ENGINES,.
Locomotive and Cylinder Steam
~ Boilers.
ALL KINDS OF
WOOD AND IRON MACHINERY,
q. Premium Portable
CIRCULAR SAW MILLS,
with Important Ant-Friction Improvements.
CHILD'S PATENT ROTARY SAW MILLS,
MOVES PORTABLE FLOUR AND CORN MILLS,
With improvements. With d,
raj Mil Furnishings.
go SUPERIOR SHINGLE MILLS,
Steam and Water Guages,
STEAM WHISTLES,
Finished Brass Work and Engine Trimmings,
CASTINGS AND MILL GEARING,
GATFs' PATENT SCREW CurTER,-va
BEST MACH1NISTS' FILES,
or our Importation. - s.
SMOKE PHI r.. BEI ECHES, SHEET WORK. &C. &c.
We say to patrons, and the public generally that
heretofore we have not been able keep
and now have largely increased
Firm and have greater facilities supplying West With
Aachinery than any ether establishment
1.Hr GATES, WARNER, CHALMERS FRASER.
=. W. Gates E. s. WARNER, T. CHALMERS,
4. &c WARNER, D: \. FRASER.
June IS fyw,
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CELEBRATION
~ J- CELEBRATION
NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY,
THE
~ SUNDAY SCHOOLS OF ST PAUL,
July eth, 1856,
AT TROUT BROOK GROVE.
MARSHAL OF THE DAY, PARKER PAINE.

ORDER OF PROCESSION. tf
l. Baptist Sunday School. RI
2. House Of Hope Sunday School.
3. German Methodist Episcopal S. School.
4. Methodist Episcopal Sunday School.
5. First Presbyterian Sunday School.
6. Infant S. S. Scholars in Carriages.
I. Boys on Horseback
8. Ladies in Carriages.
9. Citizens and Strangers.
The Procession will start from tho First Pres
byterian Church at 9 O'Clock A. NJ, march down
T'hird-st. to Jackson, up Jackson to Seventh,
down Seventh to Saltwater Road, and thence to
The GROVE.
The Pioneer Guards will take part in the Gel
ebratioR.
The exercises will take place at the Supreme
Court Room, in the Capitol, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
Seats will be reserved for the ladies.
The following is the order of exercises:
l. Prayer by Rev. j. Penman.
2. Music.
3. Reading of Declaration of independence
by r. French, Esq.
4. Music.
5. Grafton by Daniel Shaw, Esq.
6. Music.
7. Bencdiction.
8. Music. GT so&
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Secretary Smithsonian Institutio
From Rev. Albert Barnes.

PHlIADEIPnA, May p, 1856.
Gentlemen Il received your favor Of the 9TH
inst, inviting me to be present at the laying of
tn corner stone of tie building Of the Historical
Society Of Minnesota, Il few days hence, and feel
myself greatly honored by the invitation, for
which l thank YOU. 1t would give me great
pleasure on very many accounts, TO comply with
your request. Eight years ago was at your
city; then there II single tavern, believe,
and log schoolhousc, and very few other
dwellings, and it would give ne great pleasure
to look upon place which has SO greatly
changed in so short time. Besides, | would
like very much to Loo, upon the scenery OF the
Upper Mississippi and compare my first impress
sion with what they would be on looking at that
scenery again. Since have had the pleasure of
that voyage up the Mississippi, have been under
the nccessiyof going to Europe, AMI cherish
the belief which ] have often expressed, that
there is no scenery in Europe that compares in
beauty with that On the banks Of the river on
which your city is situled. But regret that J!
cannot have tie eratGc Non OF visiting your
city asreeably to your request My eyes are in
such state, that find it necessary to abstain
from travelling OH railroads rs much possible
The motion of the cars and the rapid fitting Of
objects that mode of travel. have found very in
furious, and could not with propriety venture on
SO long journey. Indeed, have been obliged
to abstain from travelling, for four years, almost
entirely, except where it was absolutely neces-
sary. regret this much, but trust that YOU
will see that it is sufficient apology for not ac-
cepting your invitation.
am, very respectfully and truly yours,
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CRrrIcIsM.--It is the Legitimate province Of
the Press to criticise public men. manners,
paintings, buildings, &C. and we shall exercise
that right. If painting or building, or any
thing else does not meet our appreciation we shall
say So and if We feel disposed to point out
what TO US appear to be faults, we shall do that,
and we ask no permission Of any onc.--- We are
criticized every morning ;---and we claim the
same privilege and shall use II.
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UNIVERSITY LASDs.-Tbe Express is informed
that Judge Meeker has selected 5000 acres more
of valuable pine lands, for this Institution, and
that most of the grant for this meritorious cause
has been secured, saving only about J 900 acres
yet to be selected as favorable opportunities for
choice sections shall be presented. We hope to
see the corner Stone of the Institution laid this
summer, or early in the fall At farthest. Z
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made easy.''

THIN WALLs.-Yesterday we alluded to
the probable downfall of new brick building
in Third street, caused by the thinness of the
walls. 1t was not our intention to throw any
disrespect on the builder, Mr.. Wheaton, who
is a master-workman, but to arouse the atten-
ton CT the public 10 the necessity Of building
more substantially. There is scarcely brick
building in tits city, but is insecure. The
contractors are to blame and not the builders.
Let us in future be more cautious. Walls
fourteen and sixteen inches thick are thin
enouch-bnt walls twelve inches should entitle
the parties to the disapprobation Of the citi-
1ooS
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"KEEr THE place to keep cool is at
Nixon's. Those who intend to become some
what heated by their patriotism on the 4th,
should bear this in mind. Always 'keep
oool
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SUMMERS SPEECH.

HON. CHARLES SUMMERS Great Speech is for Sale
st the TIMES OFFICE, the Carrier
adrah speech should be and by every
publican in the Territory Price IS cents per Orders
from various parts of the Terrific accompanied with the
cash, will be promptly filled.
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In Philadelphia. Pa. Sunday, juno I'D, MARTHA r.
NELL rect of Henry Neili. NJ.
descendant OF the early always
resident of the city, OF sprghy temperament
impulse, gained by Christian principles,
Of relatives, but friends do parte. She
mother Of Rev. E. D. Neill Of this city.