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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

\ Plum FOR IIIAwATuA.-Mr Bright, in his re-
cent speech at Manchester, commenting upon the
effect of the war upon all departments of English
effort, spoke of its influence upon the tone of En-
giish poetry, and contrastcd Tennyson's War
Lyric with Longfellow's H;awatha. thus
'.Takc the Poet Laureate as an example, hear,
hear. "a gentleman whom have never seen or
meet, 1 believe, but once acc;dentally--a gentle
man of great refinement of manner and of mind,
who has written poetry in our language, hear.
he RI yet such the pestlent influence of these
scenes of carnage upon mind accomplished
and elevated that, that he put forth poem
which his friends are anxious should never be
spoken of. have had the opportunity lately of
reading poem from another cn,ntry-written
by the American poet. onsfellow-(applause]- J.
apoem which treats of the legends of the Indian
tribes; and while have turned from the poem
cf our Poet Laureate, in which find his descend
ing to slang of almost the grossest character,
turn with delight TO the exquisite poem which has
come to us from the other side Of the Atlantic.'
[IIear, hear.l
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

are dancing-so, Republicans, shoulder arms,
and fly to the rescue.
visited to-day Girard College, one of the
prominent and praise-worthy features Of Phil
adelphia. 1t is magnificent building, con-
structed Of marble, al cost of nearly 50 ,000,-
600, and was erected with the money OF Stephen
Girard a wealthy merchant of this city, now de.
ceased. l have not time to describe itas wish,
length in my next. did wish to 81, in the old arm
chair occupied by Washington, now in Inde-
pendence Hall, but business presses me on and
l must omit that pleasure until some other
time.
NEws.--Thc principal item of news, is the
contemplated war between the United States
and England. The message of the President
calling upon Congress to recruit our army and
introduce modern firearms, with the motion of
Mason to build ten new steamers, smacked so
much of war, that the people generally began
70 think there was something in it, The fog
has Since been dispelled by the announcement
from Mr.: Buchanan, that The Central Amer
can difficulty would be amicably adjusted
England has consented to new treaty, and
the relations of the two governments will con-
tinue as friendly as ever.
The Cincinnati Fugitive Slave case has been
decided in favor of the claimants, bu, the slaves
are still held under an indictment for murder
Wade, of Ohio, has been nomnatdd U.
S. Senator, by the Republicans.-A meet
ing Of the merchants and citizens Of Baltimore,
has been held, protesting against Mr.. Blairs
protesting to represent the citizens of Balti-
more at the Republican Convention held at
Pittsburgh. have been renewed
in Kansas, and the United States troops are
engaged in the contest. Great excitement
re.-A terrible steamboat explosion has
occurred near Sacramento City, de,troying 60
lives.-A great Indian battle had taken place
at Seattle, Washington Territory, and the In
dian war iii Oregon sill continues. For full
details OF the news, please consult the papers,
and when next write, it will be from the city
of New York Snow is three feet deep in the
Streets and the air is cold aud chilly, far more
d agrreabe than the climate of Minnesota.
T.. NJ.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22
Buchanan Nominated for the Presidency ia
Pennsylvania.

HARRISBURG, March 3.
The Pennsylvania Democratic State Convcn.
tion is in session.
MIR. Buchanan has been nominated by acclama-
ton. The Dallas delegates are going in for him.
Resolutions were offered by form Cass men in
favor of sending Buchanan delegation, and
adopting State rights. Nebraska resolutions will
be adopted. Hon. j. l.. Dawson, friend of
Gen. Cass, is the leading man in this dcmonstra-
tion.
The convention adopted a series Of resolutions
by acclanation, which substance as follows
St, ongly for the Union, dcprecating the agitation
of Slavery, endorsing the Kansas Nebraska act
and the repeal of the Missouri Compromise and
denouncng Free Soil and Know Nothin.ism.-
The Convention then voted for Canal Commits
sioner but elected on the first ballot:
ON the third ballot Geo. Scott, of Columbia Wa,
nominated, and Jacob Frey for Auditor General,
on the fifth ballot. The ticket was completed by
the nomination Of Smith Ives, Surveyor General.
Numerous congratulatOry speeches were then
made in regard to the election Of Mr.. Wise, of
Virginia.
Adjourned sine die.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

80 NEw York, March 5.
The details Of the latest Mexican news from
Vera Cruz, via New Orleans are quite interest
ing.
1t is stated that the Castle Of San Juan de Ul-
loa pronounced in favor Of Tamires on the night
of the 18th and 18th, and notified the city that if
it did not surrender by noon it would be bonn
barded at IL l2. The city not having surrendered,
fire was opened by the Castle, which lasted an
hour. Two persons were wounded and some lit
tie damage done to the buildings.
On the 18th the French frigate Penelope came
up from Sacrifcious, and anchored between the
Castle and the city. Nothing further occurred
till the 10Th when the war steamer Guerreo came
in to tow out the national ship Guadaloupe, and
then the Castle fired into her for fifteen minutes
five shots taking effect, killing the first Lieut.. and
four men, and wOunding several others. Mean
time bomb from Fort Santiago fell in the Cas-
tie, blowing up an ammunition chest. killing and
wounding sixteen men. On the 10th, at l-2 2.
Nj. the Castle surrendered to the city before the
commencement of the firing, the shipping took
refuge at Sacrifcious, but returned to their an
chorace the 2lst. The national vessel Quad
aloupe and the steamer Ben Franklin remained
at their moorings. Most of the families left for
the villages during the firing.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

AssYRrAN DiscovERY.-It is stated that Colonel
Rawlinson, who is at present engaged in rrosecu-
ting the discoveries commenced by Lavard and
LOST rival cities of Ninevah and Babylon the in
strucsive remains of this once gigantic power,
has lately discovered in state of perfect preser-
vation. what is believed to be the mummy of Ne
buchadnezzar. The face of the rebellious mon
arch of Babylon, covered by one of those gold
masks usually found in Assyrian tombs, is des-
cribcd as very handsome-the forehead high and
commanding, the features marked and regular
This interesting relic of remote antiquity is, fol
the present, preserved in the Musuem of the Eas,
Indi, Company.-N. Y. Jour. Of Com.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

GRATING THE CuERRv.-The great secret
of success is to set the scion very early in the
season, before the sap makes the least start
In ordinary seasons. graft in February, usu-
ally during the first or second week. and in all
other respects, just as the apple is grated. II
the grating be deferred until the sap COM
mences flowing, all efforts will be useless, but
If attended to before this. they will succeed as
readily and as surely as the apple, come into
bearing in two years, and bear regularly and
bountifuly ,hereater.--W. P. T., Erie, Pa,
February, lS56.--Rura! .Ne,c Yorker.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

BOATS AT THE LEvEE.-There we're over
ninety steamboats, in our port, says the St.
ing at dark-a larger number, perhaps. than
were ever here at one time before. Seventy
five Of these steamers are at the business por-
ton Of the Levee, which is ,hronged to its Ut
most capacity. The whole Levee was literal
ly crowded with freight yesterday, chiefly dis
charged freight from New Orleans.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

THE CHILDREN IN SpRrxGFiELp.-A cen.
sus Of the children in Springfield. ILL.,, has been
recently taken, showing 1880 boys, and 1924
girls. making grand total of 1904.
The number Of school buildings is four, af.
iording accommodations for only l4OO. Up
with the peoples colleges!
The Register says: Assuming that those
who are too young and those who will not at.
tend, will forn third Of the total of 1904, the
lour buildings will then fall short of accommo-
dation for 1885,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

The WINTER OF lSl2.--A gentleman who
was born in Detroit, and is now rs years of
age, informs the Monroe Commercial that the
winter Of 1912 was colder than the present.
The ice in the lake was three feet thick, and
closed up the harbors till May. Ten years
previous to that time the winter was still cold
er; and one winter, he recollects, the snow
was three or four feet deep on level.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22
Failnre of CaiSSius NJ. Clay:

The Louisville Courier of yesterday morning
contains the following paragraphs:
correspondent writing from Lexington, un-
der yesterdays date advises US of the failure of
Capt. Cassius NJ. Clay. His assisnees are his
brother Brutus NJ. Clay ard VI. c. johnson, Esq,
of Lexington.
For several years past, Nr. Clay has been a
large sreculator in hogs, AMI to the recent heavy
decline in hog products, we presume, may be at
trbuted his unfortunate failure.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

- Mr.. Fillmore received on the the test
vote for the nomination, lorty-five votes from
the slayeho!dng States, and but twcnty-six
from the free. OF the thrIy-fve delegates
from his own State, only eight voted for him.
The entire pro-s!avcry section, except Kentucky
and two scattering votes, went for him. This
and the secession Of The FrcesoIl members NOM
mated him.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

CT The last three Ministers to England have
been from Pennsylvania. Hon. Joseph R. In
gersoli was appointed by Presiden: Fillmore to
succeed Abott Lawrence in 1852; Mr.. Buchanan
in 1883, and Mr.. Dallas in 1856. The salary is
now $l7 900 per annum. Formerly it was S9,-
600, with an outfit of $1,000 and Unfit of 81 900.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

Ea9~ J. Wesley Bond. Esq, has handed us
the following letter for puLlicalion:-
OFFICE OF THE COsNoPnIITAE AkT ASSoCIAT1oN.(
SANDUsxY, DE-. March ,, 1856. !
J. Wesley Bond, Esq, 81. Paul:
DEAR SIR.--Prizes have been drawn in your
city as follows:
No. 22,925, J. Wesley Bond,-No. 23l in
catalogue.
No. l4.034 G. T. Whitney,-No. 204 in
catalogue.
No. l4,O22 L. R. Gillctt,-No. l45 in cat
alogue.
Please le. our St. Paul friends see what has
been drawn. Yours truly,
c. S. DERBY, Acty.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

THE SUPPOSED MURDERER OF GoaDOS.-
Worrell, the supposed murderer of Gordon,
was arrested at Dover, Delaware, at a tavern
near the residence Of his parents. The &C.
count of his arrest states that be had stuffed
dentistry aud had praciiced some lille. He
had also been dry goods clerk in the store OF
Mr. Burd, Of Baltimore. His father is ply
sician, and is respectfully connected. His pa
rents received letter from an acquaintance at
Fort Leavenworlh stating that he fell through
the ice and was drowned, and the mourning
goods purchased at Baltimore for the family,
went up to Dover upon the same train that the
criminal was upon.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

CT Poetry, Carlyle profoundly says, SIS the
attempt which man makes to render his existence
harmonious 1t is the flower into which a life ex-
pands, bat it is not the life itself, with all daily
needs, daily struggles, daily prosaisms. The true
poet manfnlly accepts the condition in which des
tiny has placed bin, and therein tries 10 make his
existence harmonious. s.''--Goefhe. s1ps
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

Gy' The use Of knowledge is TO make us hap
pier. The mind may be compnred 10 the heauti-
ful statute 0f Iowa. by PraxItles-- when its oyes
were bandaged, the countenaDce seemed grave
and sad but the moment you removed the band
age the most serene and enchanting smile diff
fused itself oyer the whole face.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

s9- The Secretary of War has determin-
ed TO adopt vigorous measures for the removal
of the Indians from Florida. Ii is estimated
that only about a hundred warriors remain.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

gtS- The amount Of taxes to te levied in
the city OF New York for the year 1856, is
S6,937 1897 and 43 cents This enormous
sum is great increase on the levy Of last
year. In 1850, the amount of taxes was three
millions and half for that city,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

esy@ Judge Morrison, formerly of Clinton,
Oneida County, New York, was struck down
by paralysis at Stockton, California, Oh the ll,h
of January.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

- Charles Wells was stabbed by one Hem
ry Watts during an alteration at Eikridge
Landing, Md: and died from the wounds -
The parties had tcen drinking and were un-
der the influence of liquor at the TIM. he
deceased was young man, son-in-law Of the
murderer. Tie only witness in the case is
the wife of the deceased-daugltcr Of Watts.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

ssST A splendid and capaciOus hotel is be-
ing erected at Janessiiie, by A. Hyatt Smith
The building and fixtures will cost $50 900
and the ground on which it is to stand is Yal-
ued at $4,000.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

- The maple sugar season Is drawing
nigh in Vermont. Some farmers in that State
make from 1000 to 500 pounds, run it into
cakes, and send it to New York and other
places TO market.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

ey The enormous sale of the new volume Of
Macaulay's History, in England has been exceed
ed BY the sale in the United States. We learn
that Messrs. Harper & Brothers, who paid the
author $500 for early sheets, sold 5000 volumes
of their three different editions, in the first ten
days. The London publishers said to have
paid the author El6,oO0 for the volumes now
published.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

COOP ADvIcE.-A shrewd old gentleman
once sa id to his dangbter-"Be sure, my dear,
that you never marry a poor man; but ren'em'
Der, the poorest man in the world is the one
that has money, and nothing else"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

CO Manchester, (Eng.) is growing 50 fast
that I've new churches are now erecting, and four
hundred new cells arc to be added to the Jail at
. cost Of ga, 900.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

EV About forty persons have recently
joined the Walnut street BaptiS, Church at
Louisville. Ky. Among these, it is said there
are two actors and Young lawyer.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

~ The people of Dixon are taking up
subscriptions to Luild free bridge across Rock
River, below the Illinois Central bridge. Mr..
n. S. III. Morrill, has subscribed $500; w.
w. Hea,on, 5000; f.. b. Stiles, 5000: Crop
sey, Hollcnbcch & Co., $780, Smith & Chip
man, $780, A. IIaldane & Co., 500; and
many others have given from twenty five to
fifty dollars each
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

EeD- n correspondent, of the Boston Jour
nal entirely discredrs the story received tl,a,
the sugar crop in Cuba would be short. He
says Lis information from Cuba by the very
last steamer declares that in the vicinity OF
Sagua la Graudc the yield of sugar promises
to exceed any previous crop
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

EtS An Eight Cylinder Power Press is be-
ing manufactured at Hoes Mandatory in
New York, for the London Times.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

ia A Wall street banker few days since
gave $500, as one donation, to the Pcase
Mission at the Five Points. New York. His
wife on the same day gave fve hundred doll
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

- JOS. Brady. wl.o was recently mobbed
in Lexington, KY, is now teaching school at
Newcastle, Henry County. Indiana.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

Er75- Geo. G. Bcs,or, President of the Pc
oria and Oquawka r. r. Co., writes from New
York on The Goth ult, that he has succeeded
in raising means sufficient TO insure the COM
plelon OF the Eastern Extension Of that Road
from Peoria TO the junction with the Chicago
and Mississippi II. Il.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

E6F The Indiana State Fair pyemium he,
for 1856 amounts to 5000, and is open to all
the world.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

"A Water-cure establishment is about
to go into operation at Galcshurg, Indiana.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

The inhabitants Of Sruylen Duyvil
New York, have it in contemplation 10 change
the time honored name of their locality to tha,
of IiDWool
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

IL letter from Port au Prince. dated
January %. says the yellow fever prevails 70
a frightful extent.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

- Light American plows Lave s'lperced-
ed tie heavy Scotch plcws in Malta. They
were introduced recently by the Governor, Si'
VIM. Reid, formerly OF Bermuda.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

- The Irish American states tllat Catha-
rinc Hayes loses S27, 600 by TIE failure Of
Saunders s. Bremen, of San Francisco.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

- The citizens Of Clark county, Ill.,, have
held an Indignation meeting. denouncing TIE
late mob murder at CbarIrstor.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

- Jackson Bradley. confined in Tie Jail
of Kershaw, Is. G.. district, and sentenced to
be hung on the llth of March, effected his cs-
cape last week.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

r5S~ George L. Hamln and George Simins
Of Niagara Falls, who performed the daring
feat Of driving to Chapin's Island, one day las,
week passed across the ice bridge with a horse
and cutter from the Canada to the American
shore and returned. They were welcomed
with cheers by those on both shores, who had
great fears for their safety.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

-col. May, an extensive pork operator
at Indianapolis has failed, il is stated, for a
considerable amount.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

Eg- Ambrose Foster, Of Lake Mills, Wis
consin, who invented the lime and sand pressed
brick, has already realized 100000 from hIs
patent SO says the EIkhorn independent.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22
WAsHINGrON, March

W ASI1INGTON, NIarch ,.
The Senate confirmed Lyman Trumbull in his
seat for six Years from March 4th last, by the
following vote: AYES 50: Navs 9.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

- Ten dollar counterfeit notes OF TIE Mill
er's River Bank. AlIo, Mass, are in crcula-
ton at Boston.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

EGa@ Mrs. Elizabeth Dclnuinbrane, OF NASH
vile, Tenn, died on the 9th inst, aged lG
years.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

sSy| Capt. Farman will please accept our
thanks for late papers in advance Of the mail
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

- The amount Of grain received at Duf-
lalo, during the season of 1855, was 2l,t72, :
2SS bushels
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

JUST TRrpUrE.-The Legislature OF Texas,
a, its late session, adopted bill donating 10
Mrs. Elizabeth Crockett one league Of land.
Mrs. c. is the widow Of the hero and martyr
Of Texas independence-OavY c C. ockett.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

reJT Seventy-threc battles were fought du-
ring the year 1855, in which IS, ,9s7 men Were
killed. Tue whole number Of death OCCASION
ed by war cannot bt less than 800 600.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

GyT There are IL schools in the Sandwich ISL
lands, in which the English h.guass is taught
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

Es5@ A suit is about to he commenced al
Rochester involving the title OF the Eagle Ho-
tel blocI, in that city, valued at something like
Sl25,OOO.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

Eay- The Committee On Territories has re-
ported bill to admit Oregon rs State.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

s- The Walworth County Wis. Report
er thinks that the peach, pear and cherry trees
in that county are killed by the excessively cold
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

- Tie Virginia Senate has rejected a
proposition TO extend tie session beyond nine
ty days. .tL "
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

G9' Flour, Super6ne, is down to 81 in s.
Louis.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

- The wear and tear OF English rail-
roads is great, it takes 10000 tons Of iron ev-
cry year to keep the tracks in repair, and 26,-
0OO,O00 sleepcrs, to furnish which requires j.
600, coo trees, covering space OF 5,OOO ares
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

sB- The Kcapoo bridge near Prairie du
Chem is completed.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

MoRrALIry OF GALENA.-The whole num-
Der of persons WHO were buried in the City
Burial Ground, during the year ending tie
29,h Of February, 1856, who were residents
of the city, was only los.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

seC The Anniversary of the patron Saint Of
Ireland was celebrated yesterday. in our city,
by procession composed Of the llIbernian
and Sons of Erin Societies. A pretty large
number turned out on the occasion, and our
streets bore lively appearance.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

ss1- The weather for several days past has
been very pleasan,-warin days but cod nights.
The ice in the river is still firm. The snow is
fast disappearing from our streets, and we may
soon expect to see the ice in the river take
its leave
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

s<Z5@ Yesterday as the St. Patrick process
sion was passing down St. Anthony street,
when near the Presbyterian Church, the Lorses
before the City Omnibus became frightened by
the music, and started off at n brisk rate, hut
fortunately. owing to the good management Of
the driver, they were stopped before any dan
age was done.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

ES9y- We learn that the st. Peter Company
have accepted the new charter granted them by
the last Legislature, and have organized under
the same. by the election of A. +. Howes,
President, Geo. IIezlep, Secretary, and Geo.
w. Harrington, Treasurer. The capital stock
Of the company has been increased to one hun
dred and fifty thousand dollars, and a dividend
of fifty per cent declared thereon, for the year
ending March 18Th. 1856, the same to be paid
to the stockholders within sixty days.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-22

THE wEEKLY TINES published every saturday, and
furnished a s. per ainum in advance.