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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

"NoRDEN. "A new town bearing this name
has recently been laid out at point midway
between Carver and Glencoe, on a more di-
rect and better road between those two points
than the one heretofore travelled. This town
is near Tiger Lake, and is surrounded by,
perhaps, the finest body Of hard wood timber
that can be found in Minnesota. The propri-
etors are understood to be gentlemen Of enter
prise and means; and the advantages of situ-
alton possessed by this locality will render it
eminen.ly worthy of the attention Of settlers
during the coming season. The town site is
already occupied and preparations are now in
active progress for the erection Of steam
saw mill there or in the vicinity, at an early
date. Most Of the travel 20 Glencoe and
Hutchinson will be hereafter through this new
town.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

ESE~ The Central American States consist
Of Guatemala, Honduras, San Salvador, Mica
ragua and Rica, and contain about 5000
square miles, and little over 100000 peo-
pie of every miscellaneous character, made up
from 'a'i quarters of the globe" and the pro-
ductlons are very rich; the locality most im-
Porant, and the great thoroughfares between
the Atlantic and Pacific crossing these terrific
-.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

Carson LEAcuE.-We listened, says the
ST. Anthony Republican, with much pleasure to
a Lecture, on Monday Evening last, before
the Minneapolis Carson League, by Nj. c..
Smith, Esq. This organization seems to be wax.
ing up in consideration of the fact that some
fifteen grog-shops (against all of which they
have sworn vengeance have been, with this
city annexed to their county; and for the pur-
pose suppressing these ante-rooms ofhell, they
have levied tax of per cent on their $780,
600 stock, which will give them enough 10 be-
gin upon. SO there will be this much gained.
if nothing more, by our being hitched on to
Minneapolis, viz: thorough cleaning out of
every whiskey shop in the place, and less of
the rowdy fights aud midnight brawls which so
long have been disgrace to the place. "God
speed the Right! ~
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

ESg@ On Montezuma Flat, California, the
richest lead Of gold ever found in the State,
was struck last month. In the first ten buck
cts Of dirt taken from il there was four thou
sand dollars worth Of gold! The lead, or vein,
is rather narrow, hu, scarcely lump of the
size of a mans fist, can lie taken out that does
not hold from fifty to one hundred dollars.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

AN OLD CourLE.-T.c St. Louis 1ntclIi-
gencer says tha, the census taker OF the First
Ward. while going his rounds last week, came
across an old couple living on Park Avenue,
who had been married for so years. The
husband is aged l05, and the wife lO6 years.
Their names are Timothy and Annie Owens.
They are natives Of Ireland, bnt have been Iv-
ing in this country ever since they were mar
red Notwithstanding their great age, they
are hale aud hearty, and bid fair to live some
Years yet.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

IcE ON THE LAkE.-lhe Superior Chronicle
says the recent mild weather has broken up
much Of the ice on the lake, and several miles
from the entry water is visible. 1t is general
ly conceded that the present mild spell is indi-
cative of an early opening Of navigation
lake and during the past three weeks teams
with lumber from Iron river have passed up the
south shore.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

S. B. Gov. RAMsEY.-The St. Anthony
Republican says that this boat has been pur-
chased by Il. E. B. Nash, Esq, and after un-
dergoing some repairs, is to run the coming
season between that city and Sauk Rapids, m-
der the command of Capt. A. R. Young, an
experienced engineer, and who has run on the
upper Mississippi for several seasons. Mr..
Nash returned short time since from the
Pineries. Whittier he had been to contract
for lumber suitable to build new boat this
summer, as he intends only running the Gov.
during high water, after which she will be
hauled off and her machinery taken out and
put in the new one which will be far better
boat, and of much lighter draft than either of
the tubs now in use.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

eeg The story Of an elephant that was lost
overheard from Baltimore steamer swimming
ashore great distance is contradicted by the
Charleston Mercury, which says the animal
was almost certainly killed by blow Of the
propeller of the boat. At any rate, it has new
er been seen or heard Of since.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

MEDICAL SOCIETY OF MINNEsorA.-An
adjourned meeting Of the Medical Society of
Minnesota, will be held at the office of DR..
Lambert on Wednesday, 18th day of March,
at 2 o'clock, p. Nj.
J. V. WREN, NJ. D., Reed Sec'y
p. S. Members of the Profession are invited
to attend
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

"A trotting match for fifty thousand
dollars, mile heats, best two in three, came off
on the 10th, at Oshkosh, (Wis.) First horse
got twenty-five thousand dollars, second fifteen
thousand dollars. and third horse ten thousand
dollars
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

ss9- The Louisville Courier thinks that if
the breaking up of the present cold spell :
comes on with rains, there will be food and
greater destruction of property than was ever
before known in the West 1t exhor,s all hav.
ing property exposed to take care Of it.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15
THE MISSING STEAMER.

HALIFAX, Feb. ga passenger in the
America, intelligent, and with knowledge Of
vessels and steamers, says that on Tuesday,
after leaving, he saw paddle steamer head
ing up the channel, with signal in the rig
ging, which he has no doubt was Collins
boat. She had no bowspril. Supposed to be
the Pacific
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

ek9- A Moral Reform Society has been
started at Minneapolis. the object Of which is
to have benifcent influence on the character
of the young Of that town. 1t is also estab-
lishcd for the purpose of starting Reading
Room, and places of amusement for the young
men.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15
MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1856.

B@- We see by notice in the N. Y. Tri-
bune that Rev. c. G. Ames, Of the St. Antho-
ny Republican, is giving lectures in that city
on the Trials and Triumphs of the Emigrant.'
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

ESJ The "Vitriol Man." or a new one is
running ladies' dresses in New York, again, by
throwing vitrIol OH them in the street, and as
they come out Of public places.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

Esa@ Miss Andrews, who went from Syra-
cuse to Norfolk during the prevalence of the
yellow fever plague in that city last summer,
and who at the risk Of her life, rendered so
much good service to the unfortunate victims
OF the epidemic, is about to be married to a
gentleman of wealth and position residing in
Norfolk ---
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

ia Isaac H. Rand has been convicted o.
robbing the Savings Bank in Concord, { ~ H.
of 81 600.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

E@T We notice our friend Hoffman, next
door to our office, is fixing up his store for the
spring trade. He is removing the old front
and having couple of large show windows
put in, which will materially improve the ap-
pearance of his store.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15
TUESDAY, MARCH IL, 1856.
THE PACIFIC.

Five steamers have now arrived which have
left Liverpool since the sailing Of the Pacific,
and still no definite tidings have been received
as to her probable fate. AS day after day
goes by, bringing no news Of her, rhe bright
star OF hope grows fainter on the edge of the
horizon. But the hour for ceasing to hope has
not yet arrived. She may yet be safe. She
may have met with some accident similar to
that which befel the Atlantic some five years
ago, and may yet make her port, with all well
on board
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

- In Piedmont the rumor gains ground
of an approaching marriage between King
Victor Emmanuel and the Princess Marie
Charlotte, daughter Of Leopold, King of the
Belgians. The princess was born on June 9TH,
1910.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

rcJ- There were 45 passengers OH board
the Pacific, and in all, perhaps, one hundred
and fifty persons. 1t is impossible to forget the
fate of the President, but the delay of the At
lantic and the fact of her safety (some two
wears s;nce). should also be remembered.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

eSyT William b. As,or has presented to the
As,or library, New York, founded by the mu-
nilicence of lis father. three lots adjoining the
library buildings, costing $50, ,476, and has an
nounced his intention of erecting upon the land
additional buildings for the library. at cost of
not less than Sl00,0O
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

EsY- The Supreme Court Of Missouri, has
decided that the railroad law enact I'd by the
Legislature Of that State, over the veto of TIE
Governor, is constitutional and valid.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

Ee1 The Burlington Hawk Eye learns that
contracts have already been made for the erec-
ton Of new buildings in that city, the present
season, amounting in the aggregate to $780,
600
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

Eky- a postal reform meeting was held by
the merchants of Boston last week. They
want the postage reduced to a uniform rate of
two cents letter, and free distribution of let
tcrs i'm cities.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15
The citizens of

- The citizens of Covington, have decid-
ed on issuing bonds to the amount Of $780,
600 stock for the erection Of bridge over the
Ohio river.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

pF II is so hlly in parts of Vermont that
a little boy who fell off a cow shed the other
day. never brought up until he got into the
next county.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

sB- We understand that the Lecture before
the Historical Society, on Friday evening last
by Col. Irwin, was very able production.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

bI- a train of thir,y-onc freight cars, la
den with ], 800 hogs, left the Salem Ill. } sta
tion. few days since for ST. Louis. 1t re-
quired two engines to take this ,rainin.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15
A Great City in Cessral Africa.

Mr.. Bowen, Baptist Missionary sent from Flo
rida, in his journal mentions a visit made last
April to HDrrin, the capital of the kingdom of
Tombs. He speaks of it is the largest town with
the exception of London, that he has seen.
lie describes the inhabitants as peculiar people,
with whom he was much pleased--mostly black,
but some nearly white, hair between that of ne
gro and white mans beard; good European
features, some of their noses would be even con-
sidered sharp in America. Again he speaks of
them as that superior class race of men who
have jet black skins with European features and
large beard. They are sometimes called rhite
black men. fo a,
Mr. Bowen adds
never saw an honorable man nor a modest
woman in Africa till reached Horrin. The num-
Der of people who can read and write, surprised
me. Many of them have no idols. They are gem
orally serious, solid, sensible people, and profess
to believe in God. They have no tincture of Ma
homedanism.
The existence of such people in region hith-
erto unknown, but supposed to be the abode of
utter barbarism. is fact of no little interest. 1t
would seem from MIR. i )weu's stateincnts-(uu-
fortunately, his journal is too brief to be satis-
factory)--that they are willing listeners to the
wor1 Of God. True, he was, arriving at Hor-
rim, subjected to nominal confinement for a few
days. but very soon was received with high honor
by the King, who gave him a valuable horse,
presents for his wife, land to build on, and also
for a house of worship.
We note it as not little curious, that Sweden
borg, in one Of his strange publications, written
between eighty and ninety years since, speaks of
meeting il the world Of spirits, individuals from
the interior of Africa, he describes as being in
moral characteristics, much in advance of other
heathen. lie speaks especially, of their readiness
to receive the truth when communicated to them.
-.Sdrdandh Courier.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

no. There are s manufactures Of brooms
in Poland, Ohio, which turn out about three
hundred dozen per week, or 10000 dozen
through the year.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

ssg~ The weather for the past three or four
days has been very cold but pleasant, which,
the old settlers say, is good indication of the
opening of navigation. A slight fall of snow
last evening, will have a tendency to make the
atmosphere little warmer.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

- The Maysville (Tenn.) Eagle says
that there is woman in that city who has re-
Gently eaten three hundred dollars worth Of
Opium
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

60 A new banking firm has been established,
with a capital of 500, ,OOO-C. X. Garrison,
Charles Morgan, r. S. Fretx, W. G. Ralston, San
Francisco; Charles Morgan & Co., New Yerk.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

The Bristol Engiand) Mirror says:
"We see by the Bristol Presentment, that a bag
of wAite coal has been consigned to Messrs.
Miles and Kingston. Of this city. from Aus
tralia."
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

BIC PorAroEs.-Dr. Answorth Of Haver-
ford, Pa, has discovered mode by which po-
tatoes may be grown TO the size Of barrel
He says:
"About year ago I conceived the idea of
producing the size Of the petriied remains OF
plants, which we meet with in The study Of ge.
ology. by means of an excess in supply of car
bonic acid. l constructed an iron vessel, in
which generated carbonic acid gas by means
Of drenching linestones with vinegar. This
infused into the soil in flower pot in which
had planted potato. did this daily; also
put the flower-pot into an iron vessel filled with
the carbonic acid, and covered TO prevent diffu-
sion. At the end of about six months the
plant reached the height Of four feet, and bore
pale blossom. took out the plant, and .
single potatoe besides the remains Of that
planted of about eight inches in diameter W as
at the root. BY planting this and treating j,
in the same manner, hope to obtain potatoes
Of the size Of barrel"
up S.-Until now never ventured to lay
this matter before the public, but am now
fully convinced the soil may be rendered very
prolific by manuring with limestone soaked
with an acid"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

HOTEL WASHED AwAY.-The Brigantine
House on Bngantine Beach, on the Jersey
coast, occupied by Major McNeIlis, was en-.
tirely washed away, and carried out to sea, du-
ring the recent heavy storm. II was not occu-
pied at the time, and not single article Of fur
niture was saved. The house was put up by 4
company. and the loss, it is supposed, will no.
fall short Of five thousand dollars.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

"A gentleman in Cleveland was SO elat-
cd when he heard of the election of Banks,
that he offered to send $40 to any poor widow,
that any person present might name. The
name was given, and the SO sent Tha, was
capital mode OF expressing Joy. .s
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

- A, debate on the subject of negoia-
youth begged to know to what railroad the
Kars belonged to, which were taken by the
Russians.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15
From the st. Louis InteIligencer of Thursda.
Fearful CataSt

Immense loss Of Property! !-Breakng up the Ice!
-Scvral Steamboats, Sumk-Others Carried Down
the Rivcr-BarSes, Canal Boats, &c. Crushed.
The long dreaded, and anxiously looked for
event-the breaking up Of the ice, took place
yesterday. The spectacle was truly awful and
terrific, and was witnessed by thousands Of ex-
cited spectators. .,....
Between and 3 o'clock P. NJ, the ice
commenced moving in solid mass down the
river, carrying with it large number Of flat
boats. bargcs and canal boats, and the following
steamboats,: Submarine No. 4, Federal Arch,
Australia, Adriatic, Brunette, Falls City, Paul
Jones. Altoona, A. b. Chambers, Challenge,
Highland Mary, Lamartine, Bon Accord and
SHENANDOAH. The following boats, lying at
the lower end of the landing, were more Or
less injured 10y being crushed by the drifting
toa,s as they foa,ed down, but their injuries
are not of Il serious nature: I.aciede, ST. Paul,
Admiral, Die Vernon, York State, Navigator,
Tropic. Mary c, Henrietta, Louisvslle, Mime
so:a Belle, Ocean Wave, VIM. Campbell, A.
G. Goodin, VIM. Baird, Jenny Lind, Keoluk,
Mavaslar, keystone, St. Mary, Genoa, Sam
Cay, Arabia, Westrrnrr AID Jennie Deans.
The Nebraska, Gossamer, Alice, Luclla,
Submarine No. and Badger State injured
We heard ru!nors of two or three persons being
killed. tut we do not attach any credit to them,
We do not pretend to estimate the aggregate
losses by this lrightful catastrophe, perhaps
Sl5O,OOO would Eot cover the loss.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15
New York, March |,

New YORK, March l.
Capt. Whitehy, Of the ordinance department,
received orders on Thursday, from the War De-
partment, to put Governors Island in a state of
defence.
Quite exciting debate had taken place in
Parliament, between Palmerston and Roebuck, in
regard to the existing difficulties between Great
Britain and the United States.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

HOFE IN THE DARKEST IIouR.--Thc loveliest
valley has muddy swamp, the noblest mountain
piercing blast, and the prettest face some ug-
ly feature. The farest face is more subject to
freckles: and the handsomest girl is apt to be
proud; the most sentimental lady loves old pork,
and the gayest mother lets her childrn go ragged.
The kindest wife will sometimes overlook an abb
sent shirt bosom, and the best husband forgets to
kiss his wife every time he steps outside the gate
and the best dispositioned children in the world
get angry and squall; and the smartest scholar
will miss lesson, and the witiiest say something
stupid, and the wisest essayist write some men,
sense; and stars will fall, and the moon will suf-
fer eclipse-and men won't be angels nor earth
heaven.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

THE CLERK AND THE PLoUGH BoY.-The
young man who leaves the farm field for the
merchants desk, or the lawyers or doctors Of
flee, thinking to dignity or ennoble hls toll,
makes a sad mistake. He passes, by that
step, from independence to vassaage. He
barters natural for an artificial pursuit, and
he must be the slave Of the caprice OF cuS,ol.-
ers and the chicane of trade, either to support
himself or to acquire fortune. The more arti-
ficial a mans pursuit, the more debasing il is
morally and physically. TO test it, contrast
the merchants clerk with the plough boy
The former may have the most exterior polish.
but the latter, under his rough outside, possess
es the truer stamina. He is the freer, frank
er, happier and nobler man. Would that
young men might judge of the dignity Of la
Dor by its usefulness and manliness, rather than
by the superficial CLOSES it wears. There
lore. we never see mans nobility in his kid
glove and toilet adornments, but in that snewy
arm, whose outline, Drowned by the sun, be-
tokens a hardy, honest toilet, under whose
farmers or mechanics vest kingliest heart
may beat.-Hunfs Magazine.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

The IRISH CATHOLIC CoNyENrIoN.--The German
Democrat OF last evening says that land specu
lation of several Catholic priests in Canada gave
the first Impulse to this movement, and that this
origin accounts for its strong Catholic tendency.
They sought to turn the Know Nothing excite
ment to account to promote a project for their
private advantage. But the resolute opposition
they encountered rendered it advisable, in order
to avoid split, to select place in the United
States also for the settlement OF the Catholic
Irish. This has not yet been done; but it is be-
leved that a tract in the Territory Of Minnesota
will he proposed.
Whether this movement will result in anything
cannot yet be determined with certainty; but the
Democrat thinks that many powerful interests
work together to favor it, that it is scarcely pos
sible to doubt of its success. When priestly am
bition and speculation, and national attachment
90 hand in hand, they can hardly fail to accom-
plish some result; but whether it will prove bene
fetal is another question.-Bufalo Com. 10 uh.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15
SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 1856.
NATIONAL CONVENTION.

The Republican Convention at Pittsburgh
has adjourned in perfect harmony. All the
Free States, eight of the Slave States, and the
most important of the Territories were repre-
scented in this Convention. This augurs well
for the future prospects of the Republican par
ty The nominating Con, ention is to meet a,
Philadelphia on The 17th Of June next
re1s~ At large Mass Meeting, held at
Pittsburgh, Feb. ODD, to aid the emigration to
Kansas, Geo. w. Jackson was elected Chair
man, and d. d. Eaton appointed Secretary
The proceedings of former meeting were APP
proved and constitution adopted. The meet
ing was addressed by Messrs. Greeley, Wood,
Redpath Sinclair, Chandler, Newson, and Ash
ley. a committee was appointed to receive
subscriptions, after which the meeting ad-
journed.