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

Inc Albany Evening Transcript, heretofore a
strong champion of Nativism, has hauled down
Mr.. Fillmore's name, and declares itself ;nds.
pendent.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05
NUMBER. OF SHAREHOLDERS.

The New York Tribune, in u late number,
throws some light on this subject. 1t has gen.
orally been supposed that there were 347 ,525
Shareholders in the United States, bat the T'rib-
unc disabuses tho public mind of this error and
proceeds to remark that g the real effective own
ers of slaves in the United Statcs-those who
sickle for it Neutrality-suspicious. with whom
it is actual and great interest-arej just o., 257
-ninety-two thousand two hundred and fifty
seven. In the Compendium Of the Census, page
9j, the whole number Of Slave no lders in the
United States is set down at 347 ,525; but of
these it appears that 6S,S2O own only single
slave, l05 663 own under five slaves, and S0,7
own less than ten Now, these owners of less
than ten not strictly to be included in the
class. They do not belong to the planting inter-
est. They are generally small mechanics, trades
men, and private families, that must have ser.
wants: and, as free servants arc not to be had,
they purchase such blacks they want to answer
| the purposes. Their interest in the subject an
institution amounts to nothing. Their interest,
in fact, is the other way-is against it as III
| stitution. In the census Of one town, out of 250
Shareholders, it was found that ll5-nearly half
were from Free States, foreign or domestic.
Now this proportion corresponds with the num-
| Der Of those who hold under five slaves, namely
ia, 500, leaving 162, ops Southern Slave olders
of whom 50, 765 own under ten slaves. Yet these
90 257 individuals who constitute the real DO ly
of Southern Slave holders, who are the repre-
sentatives and agents of it, pretend to be the en-
tire South--thc States and the people of thc
| States When it is prCpOSed to exclude theiI
| atrocious monopoly from lands, they
raise terrible shout about invading the rights
Of the Southern States and the Southern people
The country is in danger-the Union is in dangel
because a beggarly ninety two thousand out Of
twenty two millions of white people cannot dc
| as they Dlease
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05

w The Chicago Journal says, accounts al.
most without exception represent the prospec. 70,
an abundant harvest as glorious.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05

RECEPTION OF FILLaoRE.--The New York Tri-
bune OF the 18th pays the following compliment
to the Ex- President:
"The reception of Ex-President Fillmore.
under the direction of the City Government.
came oil yesterday. 1t was not great affair.
considering that it was got up and managed en-
tirely by the authorities of the city. The pro.
cession by actual count numbered 10 persons.
Still 1t was respectable, and passed OF in toera-
bile order
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05

AccrfrANoE OF Cow. SrocKroN.-In his
letter OF acceptance, Commodore Stockton
says:-
II will no. let the Union slide if my body
can stop its notion He adds II accept
the nomination as a compliment to inflexible
American sentiments, and as duty | owe to
those Americans who so firmly adhered TO
their American sentiments, with the express
understanding, however, that if the AAercan
party can be united OH Mr. Fillmore, on such
platform as now occupy, i may be at liberty,
at any time hereafter, to withdraw this accept
ance.
If the commodore should, by some hocus-
pocus trick, get into the white house, the CAIN
den and Anboy Railroad would be put through
to the Pacific Ocean with vengence But
we think there is little danger of the Com
modore's election. The people will spare him
10 remain at home.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05

80 A man has been arrested at Lexington,
KY charged with the murder of Mr.. Applebee,
OF Chicago. 1t is thought that he is inno-
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05

The Providence Post sneeringly calls Col. Free
mont bear hunter. The Post will find before
next November, that he Is 4. buck hunter also.--.
Boston Atlas.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05

To At recent ratification meeting at Gin.
cinnati 1t is estimated that ten thousand persons
joined in the procession, among whom we're many
Germans with transparencies.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05

POLITICAL SENsIBnITrEs.--If we were called
upon to define, says the New York Erening Post.
IN the brlefest possible terms, the difference be.
tween the three candidates for the prcs;dc,.,.
now before the people, we should dsrt thus
Fremont is sensible Democrat; Buchanan is
sensible Know Nothirr -
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05

LETTER OF SENATOR SUlNER.-We call atten-
ton to the letter of this gallant patriot, in our
paper of to-day. 1t breathes calm but firm spirit
"a spirit well worthy the heroes Of the Revolu-
ton. Mas5achu5etts may we'll DO proud Of her
Sumner, her wilson, and her Burlnga.nc, whose
late speeches have shown that the OLD Com non-
wealth is as strong for freedom now as when The
British tea was first thrown overheard into Bos-
ton hnrhnr.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05
From JUDGE Ten8ev

NoA9IDGEWACi, MAINE, May I'll, 1856.
Gentlemen Your letter of the 9TH inst. ex-
tending to me- your kin I and generous invitation
to be present at the meeting of the Historical
Society at St. Paul, was duly received at this
place, but was absent from home at the time Of
Its reception. and it has lst come to hind.
would anticipate more pleasure in the tour to
Minnesota. than in any other, at this delightful
season. have an Acquaintance with several
gentlemen, who have m,de that Territory their
home, and lwoulI rejoice to meet them and the
citizens gen orally of that interesting lanl.
hive entertained high conceptions Of the fu-
ture fruits of the enterprise and intelligence,
which have been exhibited. AMI which are des-
tined to extern ald rapidly increase in Minnesota.
But certainly agreeab surprised that it is at
this time SO in advance of the States in the efforts
of its peopl, to cultivate knowledge of the use
tai and liberal arts, science and literature and to
DE ready to construct d building to be appropri-
ated for the purposes of the Society, which cam
not fail to be followed by the most favorable
results.
would make almost any arrangements in nv
business OF private character in order to be
present at st. Paul on the occasion of laying the
corner stone of the ediice of the Society. but
at the very time that shoald be on the wav. and
be present at the ceremonies of the occasion. I
shall be obliged to attend to public official duties
which cinnot be omitted, postponed or transfer
red to anotherA l greatly re ret that it is so.
Permit me- to express the hope and the expect
alton, that your Society will do much towards
establishing solid basis for the lasting pros
perity OF what is now the Territory, but which
wiz soon be the State Of Minnesota.
Accept for yourselves, and the Society which
you represent, my most cordial acknowledge
inents OF the attention shown me in your invita-
ton, and believe me to be G2
Gentlemen, very respectfully,
Your Friend and Obedicnt Servant,
a r, JOHN s. TENNEY
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THURSDAY, JULY 3, 1856.
TnR FouRrH!-Notwithstanding but liltle has

The FOURTH! Notwithstanding but little has
been said about celebrating the Fourth, it is
destined to be very fine affair much better
than our citizens are really prepared to believe.
The Pioneer Guards will parade in their new
dress; the Sunday School children with their
banners, will follow Capt. IIollman's company
of boys on horseback, will bring up the rear,
while the ladies in. carriages and the citi@ens
generally will turn out to countenance and en-
courage the movement. Daniel Shay, Esq, will
deliver an Grafton at the capitol, and the Decla-
ration of Independence will be read by 7. French.
The children will fartake of collation. in a
grove the residence of Mr.. Warren, where
speeches, toasts, and songs will accompany the
godcn-footed moments they trip along into
the great ocean Of Time. In the evening Grand
Military Dress Bail will be given by tho Pioneer
Guards, at the Nnslow House; and thus will
be duly COMMUNICATED, in the far off city of st.
Paul-the future third CITY in the valley of the
Mississippi the glorious Fourth of July.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05
N-aShin. Uaco Easy.

Dissolve one fourth ID. air Stacked Lime in
boiling water. str;ininr twice through flannel
bag :-dissoive. separately. one-h;.lf ID. brown
Soap and one half ID. sal SOll-then boil the
three solutions together. Put six gallons water
into boile-.-when boiling add the mixture. The
linens which must have been stepped in cold wa
ter for twelve hours. are wrung out any stains
or soilcd parts rubbed with soap, and put into
the boiler, where they must boil for thirty-tivc
minutes. They are then drawn out. (the mixture
being preserved. as it can be used three times
placed in tub: and clear boiling water poured
on them. Rub them gently out, rinse them well
in coll water, and they are ready for driving.
BY this process, two thirds of the ordinary Ia
Dor of washing is saved bleaching is dispensed
with entirely: the clothes much cleaner. and
less worn than by the usual mode of washing :
the mixture in no way damages the fabric and
above all. 8: wa shing day'' becomes one OF the
pleasantcst days of the week, instead Of the aw-
ful dav S it used TO was.''
Let every housekeeper Just try this method pa
tientlv and correctly, and she will bless the gods
that life is given for nober ends than to be spent
twelve hours over Il ''washing' which may be
accomplished in four, and far more satisfactorily
in every respect. The economy otherwise recon-
mcnds it. as we'll rs the saving Of time and pa
thence. In this, as in other matters of the age.
we see verified the truth, that - knowledge is
power" Yours. J..
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05

"a For the Times.
INTERESTING CoRREsP0yDkNCE
BErwEEs rHEa
81 coNanrrEE OF AhhASGzafENTs
MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
4. AND THE FOLLOWING
EMINENT MEN.
We have been permitted to publish the follow
ing interesting correspondence, which will well
repay the reader with pcrusal. It is to be re-
GREETED that many of those who were invited to
participate in the celebration, could not attend
in consequence of other duties; but it's cheering
to know that they appreciate our territory and
our people. Il ~ n-.k,,t<<.f
From Bancroft, the Historian. Iks 3
NEW York, March II, 1885,.
Gentlemen IL regret very much that it is
not in my power to visit ST., Paul during the
summer. The great pleasure had in being with
you on a former occasion, and the lively recol-
lection l retain of your wonderful country, in
crease that regret; but am obliged very reluc-
family to decline the honor of delivering the
address at the laying of the cornerstone of your
Historical Society. Wishing your Society
high career Of usefulness and honor, and pros
perity to yourselves,
remain, gentlemen, very faithfully
Yours, GEO. BANCROFT.
alessrs. Z. F. Hoyt, Parker ,ef
Paine, and d. A. Robertson.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05

OUR GRANT OF LANDS Mich anxiety
seems to be felt as TO the success of the bill
now before Congress, grating 10 this Terri
tory certain lands Tor Railroad purposes. We
think there is 10 doubt as to The ultimate sue
cess OF the Bl, but lis passage could be and
would be greatly facilitated if some of cur
own people did hot persist in acting the dog
in-the-nanger. Tie bill will undoubtedly
give to Minnesota lands for three roads, ani
the difficulty now is, where shall these roads
run! 4 certain clique wishes one % go in a
certain direction, another clique in another
direction, AMI still another in another direction,
and So between the hauling one way and an
other, the bill may be iost-we can hardly
think 50, however. The question as to the adj
Journ;nent Of Coagfess has been nooed. and
action OH oar bill must be taken very soon.
In another week we think We shall be able TO
announce its passage through both houses.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05
COL. FREMONT IN THE L. S. SENATE

COL. FREMONI IN TIE l. 3. SENATE.
During the short time that Col. Fremont was
in the United States Senate, by his excellent
judgment and iniomit.b ie persistence, he urged
through the Senate, against the most Formidable
opposition, law for working TIE gold mines
which settled one of the most difficult practical
questions in the world, and settled it for the
benefit of free labor. Congress, urged by power
fu spectators both in ana out Of California,
was much inclined TO manage the mines on tie
public domain after the old Spanish fashion,
farming them out so to derive a large revenue
to the Government, and leaving the laborers to
become either virtual actual slaves.
Col. Fremont's bill prevented all this by a
minute subdivision Of the gold-bearing territory
and granting permits to work them to actual
miners on easy conditions. Il is under this law
that thousands OF poor men digging out for
tunes for themselves with their own hands. in
California, and those hands will rise for Fremont
and Dayton, like forest, when it comes to the
voting day.
When Col. Fremont was advocating his bill
before the Senate, he thus briefly characterized
its scope, showing the true pith Of his Demo-
cracv:
:. The principles Of this bill, as have already
stated than, are to exclude all idea Of making a
national revenue out of these mines-to prev ent
the possibility of monopolics by moneycd capt.
talistsand to give to natural capital, that is to
spy, to labor and industry, fair chance to work
and the secure enjoyment Of what they find."---
Boston Chronicle.
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ORrGIsAL LETTER or TuoMAs JEFFERSON.
1t is well known to most OF cur readers, that
in ISL Thomas Jefferson gave utterance tc
the following sentiments, on the subject of Ela-
very. They appear on page FL OF hiss Notes
on 'irginia:' -
:. Indeed tre.njle for my country when |
reflect that God is just; tia, His Justice can
not sleep forever; that considering numbers,
nature and natural means only, revolution OF
the wheel OF fortune. an exchange Of s;ua-
tons is AIMING possible events; that it may
become probable by supernatural interference
The Almighty has no attribute winch can take
side with US in such a contest"
la 1873, just iorty-two years after. Mr. JEFF
lerson WAS written TO on the same subject, and
be replied as follows. The letter appears in
his own handwriting and with his own
frank
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For the Times.
SIR AwRERRY CULTURE.

The strawberry is a universal favorite OF all
the delicious and health-invigorati fruits OF
bountirul Heaven. 1t is found everywhere in a
wild state, and from this cause, probably, more
than from any other, it seems more generally
neglected than any other fruit. But this should
not be. Every garden, however small, may an
nuallv furnish Its diligcnt possessor with an
ahunlarcc of $ ripe Strawberries smothered in,
smear and cream" And no place in America
seems better adapted to the immense culture OF
this fruit than right here IN and about st. Paul.
The native Seeding will vie with any variety.
July and August are good months to trans
plant the strawberry. Almost every sort OF soil
suits their nature, but they seem to grow more
thrifty and prolific rich sandy loan, in an
open situation and somewhat moist. Hence the
lowest parts Of the, garden may be rendered the
most useful by filing it with the trawherry.---
Plant in rows. the same as You would beans,
com. or cabbagc ana do not be afraid to dig the
soil the same way rs for these. IT no other
,,ants cen he obtnunel. gather the thriftieSt wild
native rlants TO bc found about YOU. Plant with
AL the dirt about their roots you can obtain
LIT them he SIT eighteen inches apart in the
rows and the rows not less than three feet apart.
Put manure or compost between the rows, and
cover th- plants with litter n leaves during the
first winter. In spring, soon ms the weather
will permit. dir in the manure and litter between
/ the rows and plants. anu SOW alr-slacAcu lime
oyer tho bel. at the rate of two bushels to the
acre. The lime is the natural food and fertilizer
! of the strawberry. hence the vigorous character
| of the wild native vines in this territory. When
! the plants are coming into blossom, hoe and
rake all weeds of the bed. and spread short grass
t between the rows and plants. This will keep the
| fruit from the o. ound and prevent the sand from
being washed up by hard rains and filling the
! fruit.
After Won pick all the fruit, all dead leaves
| should be cut from the plants and the entire bed
( cleared of runners. weeds, and grass or other
| litter II should then be hoed deep and kept
clean BY hoen" and raking through the summer.
! Al runners should be cut of every time the bed
. is cleaned. Short manure or compost should he
! spread between the rows for spring digging in.
! When YOU wish a new bed made. take the
Young plants found on the strnr-likc runners
that grow out from the main plants. Let some
runners grow to supply these plants whenever
needed. not otherwise. Choose a rainy day to
! plant ont lift the Young plants with trowel
! with rs much soil as will adhere to them, and
| separate the runners. If wanther should set in
| dry. water few times. Every second year q
| new bed should be made so as to have one al
wavs coming on rs the old ono is going OUT
| Each bed should be cultivated years. L.
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DEAR IR:-Persuaiion perseverance and
patience are the best advocates on questions
depending upon the will Of others. The reyo-
luton IN public opinion which this case requires
is not to be expected in day, or perhaps in an
age; bat time, which outl.ves all things, will
outive his cDialso. Zig sentiments aaUe Jeea
foriy gears before the public. Had 1 repeated
The" forty lines Mcy rout4 oaiy hare become
Tie more stale md hreaddare. .fhhougb I
shall moi lire 10 see them coasuh,maied, Meg uiW
nofdip aciih ase; bit Icing or dying, they wW
eoer be al nag most .terce'nf prayers.
" This is written for yourselves, and NOT for
the public, in compliance with your request for
two lines of sentiment on the subject.
" Accept the assurance Of my good will and
respect. Tnos JEFFERSON"
Thus spoke the patriot and sage of Monti-
cello! And yet there are.men even in this
community who are anxious to make the
world bel!eTe that they are Democrats, and
Yet uphold and justify not only Slavery in the
States, but advocate its extension over TERRITORY
now free. Ii Jefferson could come from his
grave, and see such men, he would weep 10
find Democracy SO grossly outraged
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05
Tlults.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 1856.
THE PIONEER.

Our industrious friend of the Pioneer Is
somewhat sensitive on the sutjec, of Kansas,
and we'll he may be, for the course that journal
has pursued recently, has caused the public to
lose confidence in its integrity us well as in lis
consistency.
rhe Pioucer says that we "adrocated oppo-
si,ion 10 the Territorial laws ana supported
Rcedcr, Lane and Robinson in their treason
able attempts 10 su5vert government esiab-
lshel by Congress" We should Ike to know
how Congress established a government when
tie laws that composed that government were
made by MiSSour;ans Ii is true we adv ocaird
opposition 10 the present laws O! Kansas and
do 50 row, ana why? imply for the reasons
already given, that they were made hy the
Nissourians and no. by tie settlers OF Kansas.
Congress contemplated no such Govcrnmeni as
that, so, that IN this respect, Mr.. Pioneer, YOU
lie--uadcr Il very great mistake. We agree
with the Pioneer that all illegal opposition TO
the Territorial government of Kansas has
ceased" The opposition there is not only
legal and right and just, but will be the means
of restoring peace 10 the Territory and causing
Kansas to come in as free State. 1t is per-
icctly legal Tor tie people to oppose the bogus
laws of Kansas
The Pioneer continues: Col. Sumner is
settling the difficulties in Kansas upon tie
basis Of an acquiescence by the people OF
the Territory in die Territorial government.
All wrong, sir. The people OF the Territory
haze not, and wW not, acquesce in the Terri
torial Government. The difficulties are being
settled by disarming and driving out OF tAe
Territory the border rutiians,' and when
these are all out, the people will only acquesce
in those laws made by themselves. Peace
will never be restored unth the actual settlers
are allowed to say what laws shall govern
them and how those laws shall he made and
Just 50 long as this is denied them, usl SO long
will the present distracted state of Kansas con
tinue.
The Pioneer alludes to a speech We made ii
Pittsburgh, and advises Us to draw = ..bee-ine
for Kansas II orr friend were not OF such {;
iillibuStcring character, We might follow El>
advice, bat we can't leave him behind, liz
might do harm--we intend to remain, there.
fore, and hoe him out! He is such funny
fellow
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05

The Madison County Reflector, heretofore a
Democratic paper, is out for Fremont.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-08-04
MARKETS.

Nsw YORK, August 2.-Flour-The MAJ ket IL frm With
aes OF $4,000 bb at 60 Sac 30 for strsght st.te Ohio
snd mixed To good standard Southern a. s5as
Wheai-Ihe market is quite frm With sales OF "a 600
bushels at 6lal75 cents for Western red and $50 ct,
fpr Southern white " 49,
Corn-Ihe market has advanced Sales of 40 900 ba.b
els at 65 cents for Southern mixed
BALTIMORE, Aug 2.-F1our Is 6rm-IIovar,i .,r...
ana Ciiy Mails, = 25 Holders ask A. so for new Cav
Mills Ohio is held at 81 37tas7 81. -
"heat Is less active, but prices unchanged Good
70 pnme red sl 80 81 6D; white, Al 63 Ell ~
Corn u rather better. Yellow 67s7O cents; white So
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-08-04
AT THE EXCHANGE H,,r..
AND BALLARD HOISE.

SATURDAY, Arc. 9, 1855
Arou.er l. Decent, York; MeP,riand md l.ax
~ . Nl uothrr Hansburgh. Farrar Va wooddy
co.. 'Oe c As eanIlnshaa E,herds-. Tenn Do1.Soi
Stn.,S ID z 4 -an'her and lady Baltimore; wilkins
warrington, La Dreury, Richmond:
n I9tksr uosey, o, Runan J II Rufhn Hayt q,
80 nDr9egh lo1sa Bishop Scott and wife Oregon Wood
n;s Ia snsnphi, Tenn Gais-ood Charleston, q; Mac.
AlexAnd~r Hart, Balcony Croek hen
"y'ne' VI Wells bliss, Lynehbsrg, Hlyard King wm
r, SUNDAY, Aps. 3, is;S
A Jones, " b Bucket. " T And.r,o,
,d sns,s b~s%9rs ilgdgns, SOrthumovrand Jssn.
toI .snN Hughes, Meeknburg VI King stsn.on N
~ Duryce Huntsville, Ala; Inges G {; story &c.,,
% FaIhank Cady, Va; Pollard Montxnuss,y a.
NSI IN, u We fredericksburg; Riley Rochester A
Ss.s.e' S Eenriee; CALI Iar.ns Btssne TaEcx en-
MIG GeoFg, Brckle, stsunton; wArvek N.lson
ih,r GooehlAnd Buti, c. Dr. Cochran lady and ehd