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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-02-28


Although our present supply of arms is as good
and probably superior 10 those Of the same
date of man ufacture OF any other nation, should
have in the use of them, in their present cond-
ton, TO cope al disadvantage with others who
may have been beforehand with us in the actual
application 10 Their arms Of the recent improve
mrnts.
IL has been policy heretofore 10 carry on
gradually and slowly the work of preparation for
military efficiency both offensive and defensive ;
and in pursuance of this policy the estimates OF
the War Department, from year To year. have been
limited 10 the execution of such work only as &C.
corded with the ordinary means OF our armories
and arsenals, with but small force of operatives
IN employment The regular estimates last sub
mitted 10 Congress are based on these considera.
tons. In view, however, of the propriety of
suring at the earliest practicable period military
efficiency as regards armament and munitions
1--WE have it abundantly regard menu It seems
proper that more active and vigorous measures
should now be adopted; that we should increase
the capacity for production and the force in en-
ployment at our armores and arsenals that we
should prepnre more rapidly armaments and am
muntion for our fortihcations; that should in
crease our supplies of Improved small arms by the
manufacture of new ones and by the alteration of
those of past dates of fabrication, including both
United States and Stale arms; and that should
provide ample supplies of ammunition, ACQUIRE
ments, and implements for the immediate and
most efficient of the whole.
In order 10 effect this il is necessary that more
than ordinary means be placed at the disposal Of
the Executive, and respectfully suggest and re-
commend that application be made for early
appropriation Of three millions Of dollars for in
creasing the military efficiency OF the country TO
be applied, at the discretion OF the President to-
wards the objects bel fore stated.
have the honor TO be, very respectful ly, your
obedient servant. JEFFERSON DAVIS,
Secretary OF War
- n
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

THE LEGIsLATURE.-Not much business
was transacted in the Council yesterday, but
the game Of rascality was opened in the House
and will probably be kept up during the re-
mainder ofthe session. Our Republican friends
stood firmly to their posts and did battle man.
fully. Stand to your guns, men; though in a
minority you are bound to win in the end
Messrs. Galbraith, Mobiles, Ide, Buck, Bradley
and others, acquitted themselves handsomely,
and we feel proud that such gentlemen occupy
seats in the popular branch Of the Legislature.
Trickery may prevail, but it will receive no
countenance from them. Republicans ! cour-
age!
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12


Mr.. EDroR:-Will you allow me 10 correct .
slight mistake that occurred in the Times few
days since under the head Of ssTerriterial Items"
The article alluded to was taken from the st.
Anthony Express, in which it was stated that q
man by the name Of O'B.ian was badly frozen,
near Desnoyer's, and the editor was afterwards
informed that Mr.. O'Brian was dead, which
should have been that he was alice and kickiag.
Mr.. O'Brian is our scotsman, and having late
ly come from Hartford, where the mercury does
not often fall below 40, he was little careless
about his dress, when be left the Nursery Christ
mas morning, in consequence Of which one of his
feet was badly frozen.
He was a little surprised at reading his obitua-
~, and as he is not much in debt at the east, he
is not willing to have it psblished just now. !
Ipresume If the truth was known, that there
might be found other cases Of like nature, and We
hope for the benefit Of our climate that they will
be given to the public if they come to light.
We have for Eve years contended that our win
tiers are not only endurable, but more pleasant on
the whole, then they three or four degrees be-
low. 1t is necessary, however, during our sscold
snaps" to dress warmly, move quick, and keep
sober. t91a In FORD.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12
HOuSE.


The House met at the usual hour. After pray
er by the Chaplain, the journal was read.
The certificate of Hon. Charles Grant, of Penn
bina, was read and the members sworn in. Mr..
Colville, of Mower county, presented certificate
of election as member of the House, from Now
er county.
Mr.. Knauft, of St. Paul, moved that the House
proceed to ballot for Speaker.
The Chairman requested tho gentleman to re-
duce his motion to writing.
Mr.. De La vergne offered resolution to the
effect that as the county of Mower was not entitled
to but one Representative on this floor and that
as Mr.. Covills had presented regular certificate,
therefore that he be entitled to his seat.
Mr.. Holland moved the resolution be laid on
the table.
The yeas and nays we're called on this motion.
When Mr.. vaughn's name was called, Mr.. Lott
rose to point of order and objected to the gen.
tleman recording his vote.
Remarks were made BY Msssrs. Galbraith, No.
bles, Morris, Lott and Gardiner.
The Chair decided Mr.. Vaughn could not vote
on the motion.
Various motions made, &c. The certificate Of
the contesting members were read.
Messrs. Galbraith and Mobiles spoke at some
length on the motion, claiming that Mr.. Vaughn
was justly entitled to his seat, and if the Speaker
had taken the responsibility of swearing in Mr..
Colville, they (the speakers) wished to know by
what authority this was done. Both gentlemen
were pointed in their remarks, and sought to i'm
press On the minds Of the members present the
necessity fer csrsct action, and action with light
before them. Mr.. Ids said that from all be could
learn, Mr. Colvills did not receive his certificate
until he arrived in the city. 49,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

WoxAS's HEAnr.-Thackeray says a wo-
mans heart is just like lithographer's stone
what is once written on it can't be rubbed out.
This is 80. Let an heiress once fix her affec-
tons on stable boy, and all the preaching in
the world cannot get her heart above oat-boxes
and curry-combs. "What is written on her
heart can't be rubbed out" This fact shows
itself, not only in love, but in religion. Men
change their gods dozen times-women
never.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12
The Message-Recali Of Cramp.on.

NEW YORK, Dec. 81.
g District Attorney McKeon addressed letter to
Parker H. French, informing him that the Gov
ernment does not recognize his diplomacy claims,
and endorse the best wishes for his safe return to
his own country.
The Tribune to-day says we have private as
surances from source which we deem worthy of
confidence, which leads US to believe that the
Presidents Message will be delivered to Congress
in season to be sent out to Europe at least in SUBJ
stance: BY the America, which sails from Boston
on Wednesday. Should the election of Speak
er not be consummated to- day, there is good rea-
son to expect that the House will either prolong
its sittings through the night till tomorrow, OF
that it will meet Tomorrow, notwithstanding the
ordinary observance of that day as holiday. If
the Speaker is chosen to-day, which we not much
doubt will be accomplished: the Message will be
at once delivered, so that we shall be able to
print it tomorrow morning.
The Tines Washington correspondent tele-
graphs: Mr.. Marcy has answered Lord Claren-
dons last dispatches in the illicit recruiting case,
and has demanded Mr.. Crampton's recall.
ADDITIONAL TO DEMONSTRATIONS to adjourn
ment, Saturday, House took two more votes for
Speaker. The last standing Banks, SO, Richard
sou &c, Fuller 20, Pennington 6, scattering 4.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

A Novel SrEcuLArIos.-A colored man,
named Wilson, in jail at White Plains. N. Y,
on a charge Of numbering the officers Of the
schooner Eudora Imogene, is specializing out Of
the rampant curiosity to see him. He makes
a shilling out of sight Of his countenance.-
Unless this is PAID, he hides himself as well as
possible behind a pair Of pantaloons, which he
has hung up in the corner Of his cell.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

-F Fontenellc was asked by coulter at
Versailles what difference there was between a
clock and a woman? He instantly replied,
"A clock serves to point out the hours, wo-
man to make us forget them."
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

THE LEcIsLArURE.-Ther was no session
of the House on Saturday; meets to-day at 2
o'clock. Some preliminary business was trans
acted in the Council, but with the exception Of
laying over the minority report Of the Com
ment transpired. Most Of the members are
quite young and are not fully posted up in
Parliamentary matters, but we predict that
when once under way, the present Legislature
will transact large amount of business.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

THE FEELING.-Kossuth writes to the N
Y. Times that the Government of England
will probably succomb to the French Emperor's
demand for an Alien by which the French and
other political refugees, now in the former
country. will be expelled. He has the follow
ing paragraphs in his letter, which will prove
interesting: II have the most positive infor-
nation tina, the French and the English are on
the worst possible terms in the Crmea.-
Neither men nor officers cultivate familiar in
tercourse. lhe French treat the English with
supercilious hautiRess since the Redan affair,
just as the English have treated the Turks
from the beginning. The campaign is positive
ly over In the Crimea. Eleven thousand men
of the Imperial Guard, with large number of
artillery and genie came home-arrived al
ready at Marseilles. Twenty thousand men
more are expected, and no orders given to re-
place them"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12
MONDAY, JAN. 7, 1856.

To-DAY.--The House will organize to-day
beyond doubt, and the message Of the Cover
nor may be delivered tomorrow. Every thing
considered, business has been hurried along
quite fast enough, and so far, We have a favor.
able impression Of 1.-The powers that be"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

A SHOCKING CASE or MIxIsrERIAL DEpRAvrrY.-
Rev. James P. Jennings, late Pastor Of tho
First Methodist Church, Rome, N. Y, has been
indicted, and subsequently, arrested, by the Meth
odist Ecclesiastical authorities, upon charge Of
gross immortality, and is to be tried on the 18th
inst, upon charges preferred against him. A
young woman attending Fairfield Academy 10 said
to have been in correspondence with Jennings,
and from intercepted letters, it is reported that
the Church, the cause Of morality and the peace
Of iamlls: have been most heartlessly and shame
fully sacrificed. Jennings has family.-Mo-
h0tck Courier. g 2zisu -
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

Rev. DR.. VIM. A. Smith. a distinguish
ed divine of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South is being tried by the Conference now in
session at Petersburg, on the charges Of false
hood, immortality, and SANDER. Doctor Smiths
aceuser is the Rev. Charles F. Deems, Of the
North Carolina Conference.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

Two boys, fourteen and fifteen years
ofage. fought duel, few days since, in Bal
timore. One received ball of his antagonist
through the cheek. -
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

q There are several Chinese firms in Califor-
mia that have invested ever $500 400 in their bu-
siness, and there u more than two millions Of dol
lars capital invested IN the trade betwssn San
Francisco and China, owned and controlled by Chi
nameD ysaidine n that sitv. - gfr-;r.e~, Z.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

a. Banks did not get single vote South Of
Mason and Dixson's line. Some few Southern
ere voted for Fuller. Humphrey Marshall threw
away his ballot BY eomplinsntipg Carlisle. Mr..
Marshall had evidently calculated upon being the
Speaker, and his disappointment was rather gall
ing.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

Judge Kane's trial for false imprison-
ment, in the case Of Williamson, is to come off
in the Philadelphia District in February. Will
hanson claims 5000 dollars damages, which
is at the rate of sl3,33 per month, or 1900
dollars per week.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

In Chicago, Illinois, few days since,
while the Judge Of the Recorders Court was
trying case Of horse.stealing. his own horse
and buggy were stolen from the vicinity Of the
courtroom.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

ARRIvED.--We learn that Andrew ]. Whit
ney. Esq, who has been spending some months
in Kansas, is once more among US. His health
is not rood. - N
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

That CoMNITrEE.-The committee on con-
tested seats in the Council. met yesterday to in
vestigate the claims Of contestants. We would
suggest to the committee that perhaps they
are transcending their powers. 1t was say
ing Of Davy Crocket-" Be sure you are right
then 60 ahead" Do the committee under.
stand b. Times. - IS -. =. go
Ganisonism and anti Nebraska all over. Ii
is undoubtedly true that neither Speaker or
President pro len. has any power to appoint
eommittee OF direct any other business save that
Of perfecting an organization. Indeed, 90 clear
is the doctrine settled on this point, that in the
present Congress, motion for the appointment
Of committee in the House previous to the
election Of Speaker received but sir votss.-
ST0 kTeSS. = asf a&5 eacsf Z eff
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

GV There was q falling of in the receipts Of
the Hudson River Railroad for November of near
ly fifteen thousand dollars, as compared with last
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

FRozEx.-A gentleman who came from La
Crosse, on Saturday. states that he saw three
horses standing in the road, with a wagon at
tached, in which was the driver-aN frozen to
death,--but the wagon.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

V A "Live Oak Club" having for its object
the nomination of George Law for the Presidency,
has been formed in New York.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12
Message Delivered to the House.

washington, Dec. 81.
This morning Sidney Webster, Private Sec.
retary to the President, entered and announced
from the latter a written message.
Great excitement ensued. Clingman mov-
ed that it be read. Mr.. Morgan called for yeas
and nays; and several members struggled
6ercely to get the floor.
SESArE-A message from the President
was received.
He commences by giving the history of the
Central America affair in particular.
The President refers to the Kansas troubles !;
says her people must be protected in the exer-
else Of their rights, without interference on the
part of the people of other States.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12
rmE HkssuANs HAVE THE FIELD:


Never before. since the organization of this
Territory, have the people been so grossly out
ragged in their political rights. as they were
through the action Of the House Of R.presen-
tatives yesterday. If our fears were not to be
burlesqued by corrupt and corrupting Press,
we should confess to some alarm at the unwar-
rantabe and audacious exhibition of arbitrary
political power that characterized the action of
the Rice faction in ignoring and trampling un.
der foot. the very letter and spirit of all law
regulating popular sovereignty at that po-
litical deprayi,y which stalks forth unblushing-
ly at MONDAY, to the eternal disgrace of those
members of the House, who, knowing the
right, the wrong pursued" and who. in order
that the public spoils and party ends might be
secured, literally throttled and elected from their
body, Representative from Rice County, who,
to day, is as much entitled to his seat and to
represent his constituency, as those Hessians of
the Pioneer. who voted for his expulsion. We
have not now the time, nor inclination to enter
into detailed examination Of the course pur-
sued by the dominant party in relation to con-
tested seats, courses which would not have
been resorted to had any honorable avenue been
open to them through which to have reached
the Public Printing. We have sought to have
the House and Council organized so as TO rep
resent the ,riu of the people. In this, so far,
we have failed, but our heart is strong and our
energies unsubdued, and hereafter we shall pre-.
pare history of the corruption of the majority,
which has rendered them not only conspicuous
but Infamous. +-
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

q Psnnsyivania now produces - much iron
- was manufactured in Great Britain thirty years
ago, and Of quality that compares rery .avora-
bly,. - ~-.f. - =,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

CO There is over one hundred aourering mills
in California-many of them are making as fine
-four as can be made in any country.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

eT Mrs. E. w. Walton, q well known author.
sss, from Canada East, died At New Haven, Conn,
on Sunday.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

ca Judge Staurt, of New York, has resigned.
He protests his innocence, but thinks the ermins
should not even be suspected.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

D% The Cincinnati Sun says:-"We learn
there are over 10000 applicants for relief in
this city. Truly prosperous state Of things.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

CO Produce, because of the severe cold Of
the last few days have not como in so plentiful
ly.
Pork is selling from $4 1-2 to S.; beef S l-2
to l-2c. carcass. Picked pork, Sc to &c. But
Oats 40c. Wheat -four 81 per cwt. Buckwheat
do, $3 IA to 81. Wood $6 per cord.--Dubu-
Que Tribune
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

Cold WEArHER.-This moring, At 3 O'Clock the
morning it stood at twelve below Galena Adv.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

- CT beautiful monument has been erected in
the jewish Cemetery 1t New Pert, r. l., to the
memory Of judah Touro. .@fh st@
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

B@ Messrs. Roleue and Grant arrived
from Pembina on Saturday.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

DEAD.-We regret to record the death of Mr..
John G. Stuber, ono of the proprietors of tho
Iowa Zeitung Of this city.-Dubuque Rep.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

Eas How can committee on elections set
or be organized until after permanent organ
ization!
1t is an act Of Legislation and is notlegal or
valid until it is legally constituted by an order
of legal body. If it is trick, it is base, if
not, it is foly.-Free Press.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

TIE MAILs.-Two or three mails piled in upon
Us yesterday. Most Of the news We gave in our
last issue; the balance can be found ia our COL
umns this morning.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

e@ Gunpowder, which was ten cents
pound in New York on the opening Of the war,
has advanced to twenty cents. 80
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

c. The salaries Of the Judges in New York
city have been raised to s., 900 per annum.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

LAND WARRANTs.-The last quotations in New
York were: l2Os, 95a96c and l60s, lO0alO3c.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12
A DIsrINcrIoS WITHOUT A DIFFERENCE.
By Mr.. William Sykes. (his first appearance in
any column b., r -.

II fellows break into house,
t. bone the cash they needs,
And Get sG safely with the sw g,
IT'S said the thief succeeds
II bankers do the sclf-same thing,
Upon larger scale,
Aud they gets safely all the swag,
IT'S said the bankers fall
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

HORRIBLE TRAeEDY.-The details Of the
horrible tragedy at New Haven, are Of the most
slckenng character. 1t scarcely seems possi-
bic that sane persons could be guilty Of so iend-
ish deed. Is possible that the world is ret
rograding?
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

RAILnoADs.-It is estimated by Henry c.
Cary, Esq, the well-known writer on Political
Economy, that the capital invested in railroads
in this country, is seven hundred millions of
dollars. Mr.. Carey, in a pamphlet recently
published, has made a table of twcnty-four
principal railroads, the aggregate capital of
which amounts TO ninety-eight millions, the to-
tai earnings of which were sixteen millions of
dollars, in 1854, against ten millions of dollars
in 1853 Notwithstanding this increase in the
earnings Of these roads, Mr.. Carey notices that
the stock Of these roads, which could have been
sold two years ago for more than one hundred
millions Of dollars, is now quoted at prices in
the market that would only realize seventy-fve
millions Of dollars. If this rate is carried out
as the basis Of calculation, the depreciation
could not be less than one hundred and seventy
millions Of dollars on the railroad property of
the country.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

SniNPLAsTERs!-Mr. Setter gave notice in
the Council yesterday. Of his intention to iu-
troduce Bill to suppress the circulation of un-
authorized shinplasters as currency. Good =
Mr.. S. has our thanks for that, as well as our
earnest cooperation. Down with the shinplas.
tiers! they arc a curse TO the poor, laboring pco-
pie, who are generally the sufferers, not the
rich men. We reiteratc, down with the Shin
plasters!
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-12

LADIES SUrpER.--The ladies Of the Cen
trail Presbyterian Church, will give supper at
Market Hall on Friday evening next, for
course the gentlemen will be present. and pur-
chase some of the many good things which
will be displayed on the occasion.