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Daily American organ., 1856-05-05
WASHINGTON. d. G. MONDAY AFTERNOON. MAY 5. 1856
CITY PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR TAXES.

CoLLEcroR's OFFICE, CRY HALL FEBRUARY 18, 1856
N WEDNESDAY, 18th the following list Of property
" will be by Hall Washington
satisfy Corporation city thereon
the previously paid Collector expenses
may havea a of payment.
Sale al o'clock. Terms cash
aass sTwsl JOHN NJ. McCALLA, Collector
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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-09-13
Canonizins a Beggar.

One Of the latest French absurdities seriously
announced by one of the leading Paris journals,
is furnished by the N. Y. Tribune's correspon-
dent: Ed. ... .. ...,r...
3 CAT this very moment,0 says the Uniyers, 'sthe
church is investigating, with view to canoniza-
ton, the case of the venerable servant Of God,
Benedict Labre, who was never anything else but
abeggar, and beggar, moreover, with all the
ignominious circumstances which revolt the wis.,
dom of the 10Th century, that is to say, volun-
tary beggar, lusty, young, able to do far other
things than beg his bread, for he belonged to a
respectable family, and had received an honorable
education, buth obstnately refused to work, and
addicted himself exclusively to stretching out the
palm. May we not discern special Providence
in the raising up at the close of the 18th century
this great servant Of God, so admirable in his
rags, and so fitted by his life of humiliation to
contradict all the wisdom, all the teaching, all
the prejudices of the 18th century, which delights
in wealth, in luxury, and in comfort and will
not Providence doubtless soon ordain public
worship to this molly beggar?" "a. lssa-. ,lat4 =.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-09-13
Minnesota Politics.

The very general and profound interest viii ch
is felt in the result of the Presidential election
should not lead US to forget the Importance OF
islAture. We have no doubt that the vacancies
in the Council, occasoned by the death of Mr..
Hanson and the resignation of Mr.. Flandreau, can
easily be filed by our friends proper exertons are
made, and the same may be said of the House OF
Representatives. The truce patched up between
the Rice and German factions of the Democratic
party, whatever may be their real feelings tow
aris each other, will doubtless continue until af-
ter the election, and they will therefore present
an undivided front in the coming contest, and
use, as heretofore, every means to secure their
ends. Our friends should be careful not to an
derrate the forces which will be arrayed against
them, or to allow any local question to interfere
with the great principles involved in the contest.
We hope our best men will be nominated in each
district, and that every republican will use the
most strenuous exertions for their success, and
not allow themselves to be divided in single in
stance.
The Importance of securing ma ajority in the
next Legislature is evident to all, from the gen.
eral impression that the time has arrived for Min
nesota to form Constitution of her own, and
apply for admission into the Union. The steps
preparatory will be taken next Winter, and these
should be under the direction of different class
of men from those who have heretofore, in a
great measure, controlled the affairs of our Ter
ritory.
Let all our friends be aroused in season to the
magnitude of the interests at stake, and we shall
have no fears for the future well-being of the
State.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-09-13
New York, Aug. 80.

New York, Aug. 30.
The steamer Cahawba, from Sar Juan, came
up about half past one. Nothing later from CAL
ifornia. Trade at Nicaragua reported brisk.
BreadstuAs and provisions bring good price no
sickness at present among the troops. The Bri-
tish feet was still anchored at San Juan. Coli
Saliscar was captured on board of Barge by the
Nicaragua armed schooner Grenada, Commodore
De Preset. Letters found on his person fully
implicated the British Consul at Leon, with in
termedding in the affairs of the country. The
Grenada had been cruising along the coast, max
ing captures. Many designations by officers in
Walkers army are recorded in the Nicaragua pa
pers. Among the natives shot at Massage, for
treason, was Desivero Calvo. wealthy merchant.
The judiciary was being organized in Nicaragua.
Hon. Thos. Bassey of California, is appointed
Judge of Grenada.
The steamship Baltic sailed to-day at noon
with 81 passengers for Liverpool takes out
$204, 900 in specie. .,o., ,..e
Three San Francisco exiles named Burke,
White, and Connor, who arrived in the Illinois,
were arrested here yesterday, charged with rob-
bing lady passenger of that steamer of large
amount in gold. f.i,..f i.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-09-13

.-.Ul- ,|-I|, y. u. NEW IORK, Oepb. 1.
There were no new cases of fever reported at
Fort Hamilton yesterday, and it is remarked that
nearly all Of the cases have been Of mild type,
and readily yielded to medicine. Capt. Baker,
of the steamer Fashion, states that only three
deaths have occurred among the crew of his ves-
sci. At the hospital on Governors Island, there
are seven cases Of fever under successful treat
ment. No new cases reported since Friday. l
Advices from ST. Domingo to Augugt 7th,
states that the Spanish Consul and Gen. Scovia
are taking active measures to control the action
of the Dominican Government in its relations
ito the U. s.. and it is said he has succeeded in
inducing the Minister Of Foreign Affairs to recall
the u. S. Commissioner, Elliott, on the plea that
il contains some errors Of form and language,
but the real object is said to be to suppress the
treaty in accordance with the demands Of the
Spanish Consul. ool aai sLEr-a Genes q 's.si
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-09-13

4 ABsENrs-Neighbor Newson, Of the Tnxs, left
on Saturday for Cambridge, near which thriving
town he expects 70 spend week or, two in per-
fecting q future home for himself and Mrs. New
son and all the little Newsons-n there ever
should happen to be such persons. We hope he
will have Q pleasant time and succeed in osptur-
ing that immense bear which Was seen in the Vi
cinity Of his claim q few days since. The Rum
River country, particularly about Cambridge, il
now attracting considerable attention, and We ex-
pect to read some graphic editorial letters con-
corning the ssme in the Tfxss in . few days.
Pitch in" neighbor, We will attend TO the /" Or
phans" meantime Minnesotios Of Sept. l. s
GT Our neighbor isca little. too hasty. Our
object in visiting the Rum River District wasnot
to get tipsy' on the waters Of that river, Or 10
perfect futars home for ts Mrs. Newson, &C."
but to regain our health, which We found grada-
ally declining. We are homo again" !" mnch
improved in spirits, and We trust better able to
6ll the editorisl chair with satisfaction 70 our.
readers and ouriek. We cannot help, howsv3,,
from expressing our thanks to Mr.. Owens, fof the
fostering care he exercised over the orphans"
during our absence, and trust that no visions Of
ssbsars" or "injuns" will disturb his future
slunbers - they did ours.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-09-13
p....,.s.. .f me Army Biii and Adjenrnmsnt d
E.-t7-',-I c-'t Congress-. riH g. Hf4sah at4
WAsH1NoroN, Aug,

w WASutNNAoN1 <Ao6s wv
Housr.-Mr. Campbell introduced new Army
Bill, with proviso that the Army should not be
used to enforce the Kansas Laws. -l ,-
Under operation Of the previous question the
Bill was passed. Ayes SO, noes 81. o.. ,e,rse Pr
The Senate struck out the proviso, passed the
Bill, and it was returned to the House. -.
The previous question was again moved, and
the Senate's amendment concurredin. Ayes lOl.
noes 80.
House adjourned, sine die. ,,....s
: A message was received. from the House in
forming the Senate Of the passage of the Army
Bill which having been taken up on motion OF
Mr.. Hunter, the Senate struck out the proviso at
taOhed to it by yeas 26, nays I. The Bill was
then passed. A vote Of thanks to the President
pro tenn was then unanimously adopted and the
usual Committee appointed to wait on the Presi-
dent of the United States and inform him that
Congress was ready to adjourn. The Committee
subsequently reported that the President had no
further communication to make when the Senate
adjourned sine die.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-09-13
MONDAY, SEPT. 8, 1856.
Meeting q the Club on saturday EVENING.

"a Meeting q the Clubon saturday Eventns. -
The Fremont Club held business meeting at
the Court House on Saturday evening. Owing
to the fact that the evening svery dark and
rainy, the attendance was thin. tas7e ai sbasqsl
/ II was voted that the Club meetings hereafter
should be held every Thursday evening until after
election. f,;., ,,s,. So y,sslil.a asu lo is9si
A committee was also appointed to procure 2
more eligible place for holding the meetings Of
the club. .4..ss.. ,.,;. v.,.
After some other unimportsnt business, ad-
journed to meet next Thursday evening. Place
of meeting will be made known in due season.
"a The Galens came in with . mail on Sun
day morning. We give brief summary Of her
news, which is not of special importance. She
left in the afternoon. ..'.r saa4-o
The Conewago and Kate Cassell have arrived
from and departed for below since our last, and
the Wave for the Minnesota. a Is
The Fanny Harris and Equator also arrived
Yesterday. - e. =. - E
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-09-13

SEEING THE MKRMAID IA reliable Eastman
correspondent states that week or two ago, as
II. s. Dill and Ben Higgins were going of the
fats on the food tide In their large boats, blue
fishing. when about three quarters Of che way
down the flats they discovered q fish of very
singular appearance on the bottom in about FIVE
feet Of water. The fish started when they were
about fifteen yards from it; when about fifty
yardsfrom them, it protruded its head out Of the
water-to use the expression Of Mr.. Higgins, she
did not believe anything would look so much like
q CONAN" 1t looked straight at them, and had
scales on its face like the back Of an alligator.
The features Of the face were made for beauty,
but the cerebellum was what Fowler calls Judas
Jr., irmness terribly developed, with the, other
qualities wanting. If there ever was mermaid,
they say they have seen one. It appeared to be
about fifteen feet long, of very 1hitish color,
except the tail, that was nearly black. when it
moved it went face downard, but turned over (the
side coming out of the WATER, when it put its
head out, which made it exactly ,fape towards
them itput its head out twice, and they had .
perfect view of it, and no living person can con-
vince them but that they have seen mermaid.-
Yarmouth Register. iiia aam dop2 .acisrf asG'i
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-09-13

JuDcS CRAwroRp's JUmcE.--The Toronto
Globe thus expresses itself al9 Ban .ylbrs.ssz 81
. A cherished text with Brother Jonathan il the
partiality which, according to his story, marks
the administration Of Justice in Great Britain.
To refute such baseless calumny would be a
matter of idle superorogation, bot it can do no
harm 70 inquire how matters, in this respect,
stand in the model republic. 4,i -,a :; --.,tit,
t. Judge Crawford indicted an indecently nominal
fine Of $500 upon the s'chivalrous" and monied
rufian, Brooks, for the atrocious and most cow
ardly attack upon his oo-legislstor, Summer u
Eg More recently the aforesaid Crawford ssntenced
poor man to one years enforced seryitude, for
. common assault marked BY no features Of spe-
oial sggravation.
Dwelling in such gisss:house, Jonathsn
should bs bconsumsdly cantious how be caststh
stones! s 80 ss...,.,,, !. ess,.s :. .,.s -
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-09-13
Important from Kansas.

I, = -.-" "--- ST. IVUIS3 aug OV'
Latest intelligence from Kansas says Missou-
rians are concentrating their forces at New Santa
Fe, ten miles south of Wesport, on dividing line
between Missouri and Kansas. Companies were
arriving daily from different counties, and by
time they would be ready to enter the Territory
their number would reach 2500 men. Part of
Lanes troops are fortifying themselves about
seven miles off on the Wakarusa, but main body
is at Lawrence number under his command va
riously estimated one or two thousand. Gen.
Atchison was said to command Missourians ;
Col. Doniphan second in command and Capt.
Reid, adjutant. Battle looked for between these
parties in course of week. 1t is reported Free
State men had taken Tecumseh with loss to Pro-
Slavery party of 30 men. r.E
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-09-13

vAIuE or REAL EsrXrs m LONDON NsS
YoRx AsD 0noAso.--Ths Chicago lTribsps makes
compatisoa bstwssn fhs Gvaaus Of rents, psiss
of lots, kss bassd On STATISTICS IN ths Baaksr1
Magazins, and arrives - tAs falloWhg eoselu-
sion, - " ths eonpasseivs value IF faChieass
property, with that of txo greater eities :-sIa 6
ao The present prices, thar. MN compare y fol.
b In London, iron go Ia 400 Pc squasefooty
Or from tWo tDfoat nillibno dc11osb pa ezra i.
IN Nsw Yak, Iron 80 "a 90 psrDquaee feet,
/ - tfom pnS snd half - fksa ~ hak nil
1i6os d1llaD p0 aDal SIC .roy - .won bng 3
r. In oh6seeI taa IS 40 80 pRaqnaee foets o
fsom one qoaFtsr Of niIlim e 6s5en~eiG ~ ~
Q million dellan pw asgsl
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-09-13

BEARS VS.. BUFFALo.-The Chicago Journal says
the long anticipated fight between the bear and
buffalo, came off yesterday, at Brighton, where
an immense crowd had assembled. At given
signal, the buffalo was brought before .he cage Of
Bruin, and made to look steadfastly at his antag-
onist. Buff. not liking the picture, and seeing
that something was trewing, iDglOricusly took to
his heels, and started in bee line for the 6 Pu.
rarars." He was captured, however, and brought
back again. The cage was opened and Bruin
stepped out. Eager anticipations beating
hearts; pockets picked in the stiffness; a low,
rumbling growl; a cloud of dust; bets on the
Buffalo and his iron horns; cloud cleared up
Buffalo hardly recognizable, but the dis-jointed
limbs being arranged together, owner Unidentified
him. Bruin was gloriously victorious. 'le.t
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-09-13

The ARMY BILL PAssED.-The House has re-
ceded at last, and the army Bill passed the House
on Saturday last, without the proviso, by vote
of lOl to SO. The Pro-Slavery party have beat
this time. About the 4th of November next We
anticipate an entirely different result. The peo.
Pile will do the voting then and the effect of this
victory gained by the slave power will be to
swell the majority for Fremont.
Both Houses of Congress Immediately adjourn,
ed.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-09-13
A" New Dodge.

On Saturday last, respectable looking man
took his stand close by the weighing house in
Plymouth Market and held in his hand large
and elegant snuff box full Of wedding rings, and
begun with the following tale, as nearly as our
correspondent could relate Ladies and gentle-
men, 1 am sent here from party Of gentlemen,
who are waiting for me at the hotel, to sell this
number Of gold rings in one hour: My friends,
don't let this opportunity slip, for you may de-
pend upon it they are gold and the wager is
heavy. Look at the wager of the Great Berkeley
of the 100 soys. that were to be sold in one
hour; those that bought them for Id. found them
to be real gold sovs., but the wager was lost, and
am afraid this wager will be lost.''i OF course
the rings were soon bought, by those eager to
hear his tale. He said the ramping lion was
stamped on them, but it turned out to be dog
with curly tail. He also said, &C ssTo-morrow
you will see the wager in the papers, Every
now and then he put his hand to his hat as if the
gentleman was watching him, and then he would
say, am watched, that don't sell more than
one ring to each person, and to no person under
fifteen years." All the rings were soon sold, and
Of course there is no occasion to say that they
turned out to be good Plymouth Eng
ldnd) Journal.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-09-13

c. The second triennial parade OF the New
Haven (Conn.) Fire Department, at which all FIRE
companies in the United States are invited to
compete for prize of $500 takes place to-day.
prize of 5000 for the second best, and another
Of 500 for the third best, is also offered. A
great time is anticipated, and FIRE companies are
expected to be present from all parts of the coun
try. The Niagara company No. 8. Of Chicago,
has gone on. - ....r - ?
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-09-13

lssshould the, Rssve again ct In such ons-
Sidd. and indscorous manner, j shall hase No
Hssifstion in stating, through your columns, ny
opinion Of his public character.
3 The shove thrsst, which lately sppeaxsd in
pspjr published IA one Of the rural districts Of
oansda, il largely suggestive Of a sdtsrsissmsnt
~ sbs sabjsinsa puspoft, whish erStwhils illahi-
nSssd Sligo broad ,heet 81 y ts'ass'1 ss~ -. !.
= - stIf ,Thaddsnso O'Grady dossss NOT sstma NJ
.wifs, Bridest ueIlulEssn. within. wsak, his
nens shall b made public p
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-09-13
WASHINGTON, Sept. l.

The amount of estimates for appropriation ~
ing over to the Quarter Master General Depart
ment, in consequence of the dclayin the passage
of the Army bill, reached about 81 800, 900, for
which requisitions have been drawn and will be
forthwith transmitted. i-'I e hi.4 .ias. ~
Orders have been issued from the Ordinance
Department for the resumption of work in the
armories and arsenals, where it was suspended.
The Administration is exultant over the passage
Of the Army bill, and it is said that the President
would shortly make visit to his friends in New
Hampshire. ..., ..s ..
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-09-13
BosroN, Sept.

II y BOSTON, sept. I.
! On Saturday, Henry Surtzer, wealthy gentle
man residing at Jamaica Plains, called at the
house of John Bancroft, a colored man, to en-
gage him to do some work. Finding Bancroft
Intoxicated and abusing his wife, he remonstra-
ted, whereupon Bancroft struck him with piece
of iron with SO much violence that no hopes are
entertained of Mr.. Surtzer's recovery. Bancroft
fed and has not yet been arrested.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-09-13

GI ERRORS OF THE PRrss.-Reader, did you
know that every column of newspaper contained
from hfteen to twenty-five thousand distinct
pieces of metal, the misplacing Of any of which
would cause blunder or typographical error 2
With this curious fact before you, don't you
wonder at the general accuracy of newspapers 2
knowing this to be fact, you will be more dis.
posed, VIC hope, to excuse than magnify errors of
the press. arr s..-- --,..,r.,s .., F..
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-09-13

,..... 80. HARTFORD, Sept. !,
The large Brass Rolling Mill of Seth, Thomas
& Co., IN Plymouth Hollow, Conn.,. was burned
down early this morning; the building was brick
and supposed to be 6re.proof. Loss slOO, 900; NO
Insurance. 80 .-lf ,.r't .-e I'D g.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-09-13

CO Thomas H. Benton, Jr., nephew Of Col.
Benton, heretofore q prominent member Of the
Democratic party, has come out for Fremont and
Dayton. 2a S'@ .Eai 'i&s Ip4 f1S"' ,4' -
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-09-13

Coal IN HxNpxRsoN.-A few days since, Mr..
e. Ayres, OF this place, IN digging swen. dis
covered considerable -quantitses q zbitumincul
coal. Notwithstanding many think ths contrary,
We do not doubt that there i Q large anoant ef
coal in Minnesota, -Hs1deysoW DemocYa5:
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-09-13

G. A splendid new Hotel, called the Massoit
House, Was opened in Chicago on the lst inst.
Mr. John @. Parks, recently Of the De Soto
House, Galena, is the proprietor, Il Is kept on
the Europsan plan, and Is located oppoaite the
new depot of tie Michigan Csntrsl ana Illinois
r. B. dsposs. f.''' "' -''F'
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-09-13

eT There will be a grand Fremont meeting
on the 10th of September, at the Junction, the
point where the Galena 3 Chicago, the Burling-
ton, the Dixon Air Line, and the st. Charles
Railroads meet, 30 miles west Of Chicago. 'oa c
Mesrs. Wentworth, Lovejoy, Vaughan, Ho6.
man and others have been engaged to address the
multitude. , e0a,f .r-od -s17ha3 a.z2aia e
David sWilmot, Of Psnnsylvanis, is confidently
expected 70. be present and address the people.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-09-13

! CAB 80 L-a .1.-2a .s- BOSTON, sept L.
: General Pomeroy, of Kansas Territory, who
was reported to have been killed in q recent af-
fray in that Territory, is at present in Boston.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-09-13

Let our Republican friends be on hand at the
Court House this Saturday evening. There is
important business to be done, and good speeches
may be expected. Remember there is work to be
done this fall in Minnesota.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-09-13

The great Fremont Barbecue came Of at Charles
River Grove, Needham, Mass, on Tuesday, and
the proceedings were very enthusiastic and har-
monious. An OK was roasted whole, bands Of
music were in attendance, and not less than 25,
900 people were present. Speeches were made
from four stands in different parts Of the grove.
letter was read from Chas. Sumner, expressing
his regret at having to forego the pleasure Of
uniting in such festivities at present. He closed
as follows: "Looking over the field from the
quiet of my retreat, I see everywhere the harbin-
gers of success. The sectional party which now
rules the country, inspired by slavery, and stop
ping each day still further in crime, is at last seen
in its true character, and must soon perish be-
meath the Indignation of our awakened fellow
citizens" At the dinner, upwards Of three thou.
sand persons participated, and the proceedings
were carried through with great satisfaction to
all. Songs were sung, and sentiments given.
Large delegations were present from all parts of
the State, with music, banners, devices, &c. The
meeting broke up at dark with cheers for the Re-
publican candidates, and, amid the most intense
enthusiasm, the greatest assembly of the people
ever held 10 the State separated. .-,...
SAN FsANcIsco v1GnANcE Coxx1rrEE.-This
Committee was in full power at the latest ac-
counts, and their proceedings marked BY the same
quiet spirit of determination. Two men were
executed by them on the 2sth of July-a notori-
GUS Individual named Joseph Hetherington, who
brutally murdered DR.. A. Randall of San Fran
cisco on the Oath, and another murderer named
Philapder Brace The California papers contain
long accounts Of the execution. The number Of
spectators was estimated at 200 900. Brace, who
was but q years Of age, behaved in the most
reckless manner, and continually interrupted the
dying speech of his companion, Hetherington, by
his profane md disgusting remarks. .t o-..
There were rumors of an intended attack upon
the Vigilance Committee by the q. s. authorities.
1t was also reported that the Committee would
soon disband.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-09-13

BusY PREsIDKSr.-Mr. Army, of the Kansas
National Committee, called upon the President,
lately, to submit proof of the state Of affairs in
Kansas, and present petition that he would in
terpose his executive authority to prevent blood
shed in Kansas. The President was too busy to
see him - ' '- s'