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Washington telegraph., 1856-06-11
Richardson's View as to the Effect of
the Nebraska Act.

The Richmond Whig, of the 18th ult.,
publishes the following letter from Mr..
Williams, the competitor of Col. VIM. A.
Richardson, in his canvass for reelection
to Congress. Col Richardson was nomi-
mated by the Democratic caucus for speak
er, upon the resolution adopted by that
caucus, pledging the Democratic party to
maintain and defend the principles of the
kansas-Nebraska act. The letter of Mr..
Williams throws a flood of light upon the
motives which governed Col, Richardson
in his support of the Kansas Nebraska
act. He believed those principles would
make Kansas, Nebraska, and all other
Territories, free:
Quincy, ILL, March Is, 1856
DEAR SIR-Iour letter of the Sth in
stant, has just reached me. In it you in
quire "did Col. VIM. A. Richardson, your
opponent for Congress in the last contest,
state to his constituents that the Kansas
and Nebraska bill would have the effect of
making those Territories free 2" 1 cannot
state that he did in the precise terms of
your interrogatory but he did frequently
and emphatically say that the repeal of the
Missouri reStrlctlon, as ne called 1t, was
favorable to freedom; and that it (the re-
striction) established slavery South of
SO so, and that under the squatter SOW
ereignty principle the whole Of the terri
tory, as well South as North of that line.
would be formed into free States. give
in his own words, one of his favorite ex-
clamations "Never mind never mind
wait awhile, and you will see before this
time next year the people of the Terrific
ry will prohibit slavery"
1 am, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
ARCHIBALD WILLIAMS.
P. S.-Col. Richardson, during the
whole of our canvass, Indignantly repelled
the charge of being in favor of slavery.
A w
Washington telegraph., 1856-06-11

MAINE.-An Augusta straight Wing
correspondent of the Bath Tribune asserts
that .:the feeling amongst the Wing men,
bers is most decidedly favorable to Mr..
Fillmore, and their preference for him
will, in his opinion, be clearly manifested
at the proper time. The writer mentions
the names of several influential Wings
who have thus expressed their prefer
euce.
Washington telegraph., 1856-06-11

There may we'll be decrease of crime
in Ireland, A decrease of crime follows a
decrease of criminals Ireland has emptied
her penitentiaries, jails, work-houses. and
houses of correction upon the United States.
Whilst then there has been a decrease OF
crime in that country, what has been the
state of the case in this
louisville JouTuaI
Washington telegraph., 1856-06-11
mir. Fillmore.

The New York City Council have voted
to extend the hospi;alities of the city to Mr..
Fillmore on his arrival. and have made an
appropriation Of - thousand dollars for
that purpose.
Washington telegraph., 1856-06-11

The London Globe says the 9th, 18th
39th, 62d and 63d Regiments, on leaving
the Crimea, viii proceed to British Amerl-
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-09-05
MISCELLANEOUS.

WALR n, GEN9IEMEB!
TAKE pleasure uinforIng friends and patTsns and
i the citizens Wheeling generally, that have Just re-
eeyed mr. Spring and stock Of Cloths, CasEneres
and Yesngs toEether with full assortment Of Gents Pur-
nshtnE Goods.
NJ stock hiss been selected With from the best
and Philadelphia markets The styles are very
neat and quality they second to being OF the
very Makes and which prepared 70 make up to or:
der and At sot notice. in the latest and most approved
style and best
A good 1T guaranteed in an cases no sale, by
]. II. SFAhLNFE, Merchant Tailor,
arp ~. No 2 NTaShinCtonFfaI.
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New Spring and Summer Goods

~ y " - E4S44k9 - 49,
NO. 1 SPRIGG HOUSE.
TAKE pleasure IN saving ny friends that am reeeV
Cloths Vf ali eoIors baVe beautiful lot Of Plain and Pam
ey French CassmeTes think Eaeh better assortment
than can be found 10 the city.
Alsovestingl great variety, every description
THIN SUMNER GOODS.
Nv stock eonsis. Of Drab Deta BoEnhaGine, Duck Linz
Marsees italian Cloth. &c &c. &C., that can't be beat
for making 6ne and Clothes the WeStheF all
Of which prepared 70 make in the best possible
READY MADE CLOTHING,
CopastinE Of Cloths. Casseres, Cashmere Cloth, Duck,
Linen Drab, Deta, BOuba4ine. and various other Goods
made up in sls Pansloons and Tes'sin great ysrt-
and every other article that required for genileman's
EB-Rlease give me can.
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Watches, Clocks and JeWelry
IT WHOLESALE r
T HAVE hand very large stock q wstehe. Jew
er &C. puTchased directly from Importers and Manu-
faeturers, TO supply tie lncreasing demand from
wATCH-AfAKERE, MERCHANTS AND PEpLARSi
Of the surrounding country whose attention. this branch
Of the busnsss particularly commended and I'm eXamina-
]. 4. SCOTT,
rnhqa No. 1ST Main street.
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QUEENSWARE.
TTTE respectfully InVtt. citizens and country
w ebEnts Who ara replenIGhnF tbF stock Of Ch!nG,
isls QastnsyGFs Fancy Goods, examine Etoek
6%leFs EonZ East purchasing elsewhere. embraces
horne entire and desirable pattefpa Of this
49, SPRING IMPORTATION.
We ask oar country merchants Owe EaESrn PRICES,
Vtth cost transportation -
a SoOdG for Feshlpaens packed With great care and
j. 4 DONHAM & CO..
No. % Monroe FtTset.
aps WheeDg.YA. -
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-02-16
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY Is, 1856.
Death Of Charlie. J. Henniss.

/
It is our painful duty to announce the
death, at his lodgings in this city yesterday
morning at o'clock, of Charles j. Hehhiss
ESQ.,, aged thirty=fve. His disease was'pul.
monary consumption.
Mr.. Henniss has been a citizen of St. Paul
since the summer Of 1850. He came here
from the city of his nativity-Philadelphia-
and in few months after locating in his new
home, he took the editori 1 charge of the
Chronicle and RegisterAthen the only Wing
paper published in the Territory. This en-
terprisc was not successful; but its failure
was certainly not the result of want of i'll
dustry, experience and writing ability on
the part of Mr.. Henniss. Since that period
the deceased has been connected with others
of the St. Paul newspapers as assistant .edi-
tor, besides discharging many duties and inn
portant trusts in more private business trans
actions.
AS companion in social life-as warm
hearted and generous friend, and as man
Of the largest benevolence to his fellow-men
in times Of sickness and distress, Mr.. Hem
Miss has left his memory embalmed in the
hearts of all who knew him. During his last
illness, he had every attention that could be
offered him by his numerous friends of this
city.
His funeral will take place this afternoon
at three o'clock, from the Catholic Church.
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The State Question.

The Pioneer, with the proposition of Mr.
Balcombe, looking to the future formation o.
d State Government some three years hence
Before its editor, cannot forego it's propens-
ity to mlsrepresent facts. 1t speaks of Mr.
Balcombe's resolutions as favoring the tmsme-
diate organization of Minnesota into State
The resolutions contemplate nothing of the
kind; on the contrary they propose precisely
the reverse, and leave the whole matter to
the people-the TIME as we'll as the manner Of
calling the convention:
Here are the resolutions as introduced by
Mr.. Balcombe on Friday last:
Joint Resolution Recommending the Holding of a
Territorial Convention to frame COaastdu-
tion for the Future State of Minnesota:
WHEREAS, In the opinion of this Legisla-
ture the time has arrived when this Terrific
ry should begin to take the preliminary steps
towards it's application for admission as q
State into the Union of States, therefore
be it
Resolued, By the Council and House Of
Representatives of the Territory of Mime
sofa, that we do hereby recommend to the
qualified electors of the Territory of Mime
sofa, at the general election for members OF
the Legislature to Vote for or or against a
Convention to be held ON the first Monday
of June, 1857, for the purpose of purpose of
framing Constitution for the future State
of Minnesota, to be submitted to the people
for their adoption or rejection at the general
election for members Of the Legislature in
1857.
Resolued, That the above recommendation
shall be submitted to the people at the next
general election, and those voting in favor Of
calling Convention shall have written OF
printed on their ballots these words, "For 8
Convention" and those voting against such
Convention shall have written or printed on
their ballots the words Against Conven,
ton" which votes shall be canvassed and re-
turned in the same manner as near as may
be, as votes cast for members of the Legisla-
ture, to the Secretary of the Territory, shall
report the result to the next Legislature
thereafter.
Resoloed, That the time, place and manner
of holding the Convention to frame said
Constitution, and for the election of Dele
gates thereto, shall be determined by the
next Legislature, provided majority of the
qualified electors at the next general election
vote "For Convention"
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Our Foreign Relations.
New YORK, Feb. I

New YORK, Feb. 7.
The Herald's Washington correspondent
telegraph's that letters received by the
Arabia's mail at the State Department with
reference to our Foreign Relations, indicate
an amicable tendency. Nothing definite,
however, has been determined upon, and will
not be, until the dispatches sent out by our
Government will have been received there,
and action taken thereon by the English
Government.
The Tribune's correspondent telegraphs
that Mr.. Buchanan's letter by the Arabia
represents the state of feeling in the British
Ministry very sensitive on our relations. He
had received the request for Mr.. Champions
recall fourteen hours before the sailing Of
the Arabia, but had not presented it up to
that time, consequently no intelligence is re-
ceived of its effect.
Mr.. Buchanan was informed, however
that positive demand was dispatched or
the probable course here ON enlstments, and
had doubtless sounded Lord Clarendon.
Mr.. Buchanan thinks there is reasonable
grounds for expecting peace on the PROPOSE
lions presented to Russia but our othel
Ministers do not express the same conf
dence or hope.
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LATEST NEWS:
From Washington
WASHINGTON, Feb.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Z.
Mr.. Cass submitted a resolution directing
the committee on Naval Affairs to consider
the expediency of an increase of the Navy.
Mr.. Bayard introduced bill providing for
the public printing, engraving and binding
the residue of the session, and directing the
committee on Finance to prepare and report
the General Appropriation.
Mr.. Seward opposed it, stating that since
the foundation of the Government no Appro-
priation Bill has originated in the Senate.
HoUsE.-Mr. Grow gave notice of his in
tention to introduce bill to secure home
steads to actual settlers.
Mr. Walsh gave notice of the introduction
of bill to repeal the act authorizing the
establishment of a Naval Board.
The Speaker was authorized to appoint
Standing Committees.
Mr. Pennington from The Joint Committee
appointed to wait upon the President, repor-
ted that the latter had expressed his high
appreciation of the courtesy.
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would meet on the first Wednesday in Jan.
uary, that the members were entitled to
and should receive their mileage at the open.
| ing of the session, and that manv officers
should be paid within few days thereafter
and it was beyond a doubt, the duty of the
Secretary to be prepared with funds to meet
these demands.
Such being the duty of the Secretary, and
one-haf of the session of the Legislature
having expired while he remained without
funds to pay demands due at the commence
ment of the session; the cause for believing
the Secretary had violated his duty was ire
sistible, unless another cause was assigned,
and the Council appointed a committee to
wait upon the Secretary officially and afford
him an opportunity to make known officially
the existence of other causes than violation
of duty, why he was without funds to de-
fray the current expenses of the Legislature,
if any such cause existed. Your Committee
can see in this no reason why the Secretary
should suppose the Council had passed judg-
msnt Upon him other than that contained in
an old proverb-in an old book-which reads
"tbe guilty flee when none pursue"
In the communication of the Secretary
above referred to, he further states to the
Council, "you have said that am alone re-
sponsible for the delay in the receipt of the
funds, and that by violation of official du-
ty." This your Committee have no hesita-
ton to pronounce to be perversion of facts
for the purpose of creating sympathy is UNI
necessary as tinmerited. No such construc-
ton can be placed upon the language of the
resolution, and the semi-oficial charge thus
openly made against the Council deserves, in
the opinion of your Committee. an unquali-
fled rebuke.
Your committee, therefore, recommend
the adoption, by the Council, of the follow
ing resolution:
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Terri
tory, by his letter to the Council, has offer
ed to the Committee appointed by the Coun-
Gil an act of discourtesy uncalled for and
highly improper. JOSEPH ROLETTE,
Chairman
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School Lands.

TIME Board of Commissioners of Ramsey County are
disposed to lease any part or all the School Lands
Belonging to the county, for term Of years, until
Minnesota becomes State, after which those In posses
sion will doubtless be able to get their leases
on fair terms. Some Of the lands valuable, being
near town, with abundance Of meadow, water and tim
ber wishing to lease, will meet the Commission
at their in the Court House, the First Mon
day of March next. $50; 49,. d - -,
Suits have Already been commenced against some tres
passers the School Lands and others will be prose-
cuted the necessary testimony obtain
ed. All ocers Of the county required by law to give
notice to the Commissioners, of trespassers upon
those lands which may To their knowledge, and ~
citizens are requested to do the same.
.e-s p. = NATHANIEL NLEAN,
.Chair,n Of the Board Of County Commissioners.
FEB s. 1865 w4W
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4. .. ~ T I.
The Third House .


At a meeting of the; "Sovereigns'' hel,
on Saturday evening; February 9th, 1856
at the Court House, for the purpose of or
ganizing "Third House." Mr.. jeremiah
Wigwag was called to the Chair, and Mr.
Terrible Bob acted at Secretary.
Mr.. Van Wrinkle then moved that Mr.
Heard be appointed SeJeant-at-Arms, owing
to his experience in the dangers of the stair
way. Carried.
Mr.. Tomtilloggs moved that members now
present their credentials, and accompanied
his motion with some appropriate remarks.
Mr.. Van Wrinkle "agreed with the gen.
tleiiian last up"
1t was moved and carried, that all present
be recognized as members of this House.
A voice" What House is this 2"
It was then moved that the House proceed
to the election of permanent officers.
Chair asked if election should be by ballot
or otherwise
A voice" Otherwise"
IL was 1uof0u 1iidt Vic OOVeIuOr De re-
moved for not being present, and new Gov.
elected. Carried.
Mr. CONTIGUOUS Ching Kang was then
elected Governor by acclamation, or "other-
WISE"
Mr. Oliver Twist moved that the Fireman
be sworn in.
Mr.. Catchumquick enquired whether the
rules Of Jefferson's Manual or the single
Rule of Three, were the rules of this House.
It was then agreed that in addition to
Jeferson's Manual, such rules be adopted as
might be learned at the Capitol.
1t was finally agreed to waive ali rules and
proceed to the transaction of business:
Mr.. Van Wrinkle then asked leave to in
troduce bill to dissolve the marriage con-
tract between the Pioneer and Democrat
Referred.
By Mr.. TomtillogjgsLT. II. B. No. 1. A
memorial to Congress for an appropriation of
land to improve Skunk Hollow.
By the same-T. H. B. No. 100. Memo
rial to Congress for an appropriation of
100000 acres of land to aid th rial
Navigation Company in constructing The
Of Railroad from St. Paul to San Francisco.
By Mr.. Catchumquick-T 7. H. B. No. 112.
A bill for the improvement of "Winona
Creek" --
By Mr.. John Smith, jr., from Higgles
Corners-T. H. B. No. 125. A bill for the
relief of things in general, and other purpo-
ses.
Ferry Charter No. SIG was laid on the
table.
1t was moved and unanimously carried,
that Committee be appointed to enquire
into the state of the stomach"
Speaker remarked that the gentleman
from Skunk Hollow, "last up" was " very
lucid in his remarks''
Mr.. Rory O'Moore moved that the Secre--
tary of the Territory be instructed to pay
over what funds he may have in his posses
sion to the Speaker, to be distributed among
the members of this House, Carried.
On motion, House adjourned until Satur-
day evening next at o'clock.
JEREMIAH WIGWAG, President.
TERRIBLE BOB, Secretary.
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To incorporate the Minnesota Salt Com
pany.
All reported back, amendments agreed to
and ordered engrossed
On motion of Mr.. Freeborn, the Council
adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, February Is.
The House met at 10 o'clock and was
called to order by the Speaker.
PETITIONS PRESENTED:
By Mr.. Holland-Of Frank Warren and
"a others, praying for the Incorporation Of
the Shakopee Friend Association.
BY Mr. Cleveland-Of w. S. Russell and
90 others, to regulate fishing in Lake Min
netonka.
NOTICE OF BILLS, &C.
By Mr.. Bradley-To incorporate the Min.
nesota Central Railroad Company.
By Mr.. Taylor-Granting Hiram Berkeley
the right to maintain ferry across Lake st.
Croix.
Also-To provide for the election of COLI
lectors of Taxes.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. McLeod-To incorporate the Clin-
ton University in the County of Steele.
BY Mr.. Acknowledgement to the Post
master General for further mail facilities in
the Minnesota Valley.
By Mr.. Notwithstanding to Mr.. Knauff
the right to maintain ferry across the Min
nesota River.
By Mr.. Gere- Memorial to Congress for
an appropriation of $4,000 for the con-
struction of culverts, bridges, &C., on certain
Territorial Roads.
BILLS PASSED.
Council bill to provide for the laying out
Of certain Territorial Roads.
Council bill to legalze the Territorial road
from Crow Wing to Mile Lac and from
Mile Lac to the head of Lake Superior, in
Minnesota.
Memorial to Congress for an appropriation
of $4,000 for the construction of the
Brownsville and Mankato Road.
NuChOii ei W OOuSiCoo lOI Cuc cSIdUliou-
ment of certain Mail Routes.
Memorial to Congress for donation of
all the swamp lands in the County Of Fill
more for the endowment of an Academy at
Chatfield.
To establish the County Seat of Dodge
County.
To incorporate the Mahkato Library AS
ISOLATION.
Memorial to Congress for the relief of
settlers on School Lands previous to the
Government survey.
To change the name of A. H. Paul to
Francis H. Milligan.
To establish the boundaries of Dakota and
Scott Counties.
The House resolved itself into committee
of the whole, having under consideration
various bills.
When the Committee rose the House adj
journed to % P. M.
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judgments set at naught-and thy feelings
wounded land thou hast no money-grum.
BILE not! Let no sigh tell of wounded
spirit or most assuredly thou shalt be sent
to Coventry! q
HENLEY-IN-ARDEN
st. Paul, Feb. IL, 1856.
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TIME pleasant Office in the rear of our Banking Of
u. fee. Entrance from Cedar Street, = s.f,'e
TO LEASE-25 teet on Saint Anthony Street, now
occupied by Sterling's Wood Yard. Also, 1876 feet
Wabashaw Street from Stone Building to fourth
street. Also, rs feet fourth Wabashaw street.
One lot on Minnesota, between fourth and nth. Also,
several vacant lots near to business locations.
Jan 70, 1856 dawlm MARSHALL & co.
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FESTIvAL.-The Ladies' OF the n. =. Church will
give COLLATION. at Market Hall Tuesday evening,
February 18th. The public are invited TO attend.
Tickets be had at B. F. Hoys Office. Combs Book
store, J. Trost's store, at the door.
!. st Paul, Feb. IA, 1866. =.
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War i'm Kansas.

AN account Of the troubles in Kansas Territory Colts
" Revolvers, Dirk Knives, Rifes Shot Guns and Inn
Elements Of all kinds, from fine Pocket Cutlery to the
rugged breaking Pillow, and large assortment Of House
Furnishing Goods, woodenware, Tinware and Stoves Of
all kinds will be sold to the peaceable citizens of Mime
sofa, cheap cash. and to country Merchants, at lib
eral discount, and on very accommodating terms.
-4yF-, BAKER & BANGS,
at old stand Brick Store, Third and Minnesota
Streets. FEB 8, 1866
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COTTAGE GROVE LANDS.
Price S. per Acre--half cash and the balance in
one and two years without interest.

one and two years without interest.
~ n0n ACRES; consisting mostly Of
lOsOOO smooth, rolling prairie, situated
in delta of country embraced between the Missssip
pi and Saint Croix rivers, in central locality, within
two hours ride from Saint Paul. Point Douglas, Hast
ings, Alton, Lakeland Hudson, Red Rock and SILVIA
ter all anordng ready aud accessible markets for pro-
duce. t+-l. ~ -; =
situated in the eldest and best cuti-
district in Minnesota. The soil is rich black
loan The Great western Raitoad now completed f1om
Chicago to Madson Wis., and in progress thence north
wesward will, in short time, be pushed forward to
the Mississippi river, ST. Crox at Prescott and
Point Douglass, and pass through portion Of these
lands to Saint Paul.
These lands will be sold in quantities not less than
forty acres) to suit purchasers.
HENRY McKENTY,
January 1. 1856 Dealer in Real Estate.
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II The Gov. of Florida has vetoed the
bill which passed the Legislature Of that
State authorizing West Florida to unite its
fortunes with Alabama %
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$40 Reward.

GTRAYED OR STOLEN, from the residence IA .9s
y Of Messrs. Tainter & Landers, near 81 syf1
Paul, BROWN MARE, eight years old, with e. "
short switch tail, IN good flesh and had white
foot, ad visit spots her back, caused by
the Saddle. Whoever will return said Mare shall re-
ceve the above reward, whoever will give Informal
ton where she be found shall be suitably rewarded.
: SIMON POWERS.
St. Paul, Dec. S5,--wtf
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q Mr.. Goodyear, the 'India Rubber
man." it is said, is in the prison of Clinchy,
near Paris, on account of claims tfumpcd up
against him.