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Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

Mrs. JULIA DEAN HAYHE.-We learn from
the Mobile Register, that this accomplished ac-
tress will, in a couple Of months, depart for
California, thence to Australia, and afterwards
to Europe. She will be accompanied through
out her professional tour, by Mr.. Charles Pope,
the popular leading actor at the St. Charles
Theatre, New Orleans, during the last two sea-
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

Landlord, said an exquisite, "can you en-
able ne TO relize from your culinary stores the
pleasursa OF few dulcet murphies, rendered
innoxous by igneous nartyrdoms" lie want
ed baked sweet potatoes.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

' DF The 81. Louis, Dubuque and St. Paul
regular passenger packet, Luella, Capt. S. H.
Boyce, arrived yesterday. We are indebted to
John L. mb, clerk. for St. Louis papers. s,.-aea
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

CO Dates from the Plains state that Colonel
Chandler has heen ordered to the Gila country with
a body of troops, to demand of the Apache Indi-
satisfaction for the murders AMI robberics
committed by them.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

- -Valuabe mines of lead have been found
lately near Neosho, Mo-, and new discoveries
are constantly being made TO such an extent,
that the whole country is supposed to be un-
deriaid with that metal.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

ErI- At the battle of Leipsic, which lasted
three days, Napoleon lost two, Marshals, twenty
generals and about $4,000 men killed, wounded
and missing. The allies lost l. 100 officers, and
about 40, 900 men. At the battle of Waterloo,
the allies lost 26, ,636 men, and the French about
10000. About 100000 men were killed in the
various battles of the world in 1855. s,...
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

sy Any Of our readers who may wan,
anything in the Carpet or Household Furni-
ture line, are requested TO read the advertise
'mcnt of Messrs. King g. Rich, and then give
them call and we can assure them that they
will be accommodate with all that is worth hav-
ING.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

- The sword worn by Napoleon Bona
parte at the battle OF Marengo, in 1900, was
purchased by the Emperor Nicholas, in 1850,
just half century after that eyentful and bloody
battle, for the enormous sum of Miny-fro thou
sand dollars.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

Bzw" Surgeon Ninian Pinkney, who has
been for some time attached to the Naval
School ut Annapolis, has been ordered to the
steam frgate Susquehanna. now fitting out at
the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

- Last November confidence man.
named Ashenbcck, swndled John Johnson OF
New Orleans Of 81 ,660, whilst on his way to
Memphis, with his family. Johnson has since
removed to indianapolis, and (noved by a
dream that he had seen the swindler in that
city,) recently visited New Orleans and found
him in billiard room, from which he escaped
while Johnson was searching for a policeman
AN operation requiring an indefinite period
of time. Poor Johnson has returned to Indi-
annapolis. and will not again start in pursuit ill
he dreams he has caught him, and made him
disgorge his plunder. ...i.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

- Not long ago, dead body was taken
from the water at Alexandria, Virginia. Hav-
ing been recognized and claimed by the wife
Of a citizen as the corpse of her husband, it
was duly borne TO the grave with due solemni-
ty, followed by the widow and children in all
the habiliments of Woe. Several days passed,
when the husband and father whose funeral
had lately been celebrated, suddenly returned
in HE full enjoyment Of perfect health. The
surprise with which he was greeted, and his
own at learning what had occurred, may be
imagined. The sequel Of this strange story
did not terminated SO happily. The, sexton it
seems had run up large bill for funeral ex-
penses. which the city authorities refused to
allow. and the consequence was that the man
actually had to pay for his own burial a'..
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

- The Philadelphia Pennsylvania gives
a list Of over eight hundred hotel and restau-
rant keepers in that city who have just pre-
sented applications for license. ,.1. ,.u 4
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

- A little child of Mr.. John Morrison,
living east Of Mount Palatine, Illinois. was
burnt to death few days since by her clothes
catching fire from brush her father was burning.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

1t is estimated that the capital employ
ed in the boot, shoe and leather business ii,
Boston amounts to Sl0,00O,OOO. .f..
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

We call attention 10 the advertisement
Of the Saint Nicholas Hotel in another column.
Any of our readers who may have occasion to
visit Chicago will find the landlord of this Ho-
tel all right.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

-Thc next Annual State Agricultural
Fair of Pennsylvania, will be held at Pitts
burgh, if the people Of that city pay So, 900 to-
wards its expenses, which we suppose they
will do.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

-T Boston Transcript states that Miss
Maria Cloyes, who was so shockin. .ly mangled
last week by The cars at birmingham Centre,
is still living, and hopes are entertained that
she NAV recover
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

- A young man named Allison, who was
committed to Charleston Jail for committing
murderous assault upon Joshua Ingle, at Har-
per's Ferry. blew out his brains with pistol,
few minutes after being locked up in his CELL
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

GY A boy named Charles Rooster, sentenced
to the House Of Refuge in St. Louis, for steal
ing goods from his masters store, on reaching
that institution found to be girl Her pa
rents live in Dubuque. Iowa. 3. ~
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

G.. a \. Gardner, who was sentenced to
the ptni,cntiary from Scott county, Iowa, some
five or six years ago. when lad of sixteen or
seventeen years, for purloining letter from
the post office, has been pardoned by President
Pinrce - ~. ----- -
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

| EeS- AT the Democratic meeting in the
First Ward, on Tuesday evening, Messrs. Muir
ply and Schurmier, were nominated as candi-
dates for Aldermen. ~ a. ta sd' SO
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03
A lumD of cold intermixe,

"A lump Of gold, ntermixed with quartz,
weighing nine and three quarter pounds, was
taken out at Hooyervillc, California, lately, by
Gov. Hoover. 1t was valued at about fifteen
hundred dollars.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

- There is great scarcity Of water at
Norfolk, and the News says that many of the
cisterns are perfectly dry, owing to the long liz
terval since the last rain. 1''
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

-a-- More rain yesterday which caused
the old Mississippi to spread herself again
We observe ,ha, the bridge extending from the
small island opposite the lower landing to the
opposite shore, and connecting with FuIlerton's
ferry, disappeared during Tuesday night.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

cgF We learn from Mr.. Wm. Taylor, that he
has recovered his tool chest which was stolen
from his building on St. Anthony street. Some
week or ten days ago, his building was entered
ami valuable chest of tools stolen, the thief was
arrested at the head of Lake Pepin by Mr.. Gould,
who, notwithstanding stout opositon both on the
part of the thief and the landlord of the house
at which the thief stopped, succeeded, with the
assistance of the sheriff, in arresting the thief and
obtaining possession of the tools. Great credit
is due Mr.. Gould for his indominable energy and
perseverance. If we had more men like Gould,
so many thieves would not escape justice.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03
1t is stated in a book recentl

1t is stated in book recently publish
ed in France, tha, the number Of suicides COM
mitted in Paris since the commencement ofthe
present century, exceeds three hundred thou
sand
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

- The anniversary of the Missionary
Society Of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South, will take place in St. Louis, May 4th,
:1th and 9Th 'i 30 y 80 .i''
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

"A very extensive cave has'been dis
covered in Southern Minnesota which is said
to rival the Mammoth Cave.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

- At Pittshurg, April l7th, the stage of
water was IS l-2 fee, and rising. The Allie
ghany was pouring out strong angry flood.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

Cy Young Ames, of Falls village, CT, under
arrest for attempt to murder his father, has been
released on that fathers appeal, and has entered
into business in Canada.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03
A comnany of vonno men collected I:

- A company of young men collected at
Montgomery, Alabama, from different parts of
the South, who are about to start for Kansas,
attended church on the 18th instant. After
Service, each Of them were presented with a
Bible .a
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

The Benton Democracy OF this State have
nominated Hon. Thomas H. Benton, for Gov.
ernor, and Mr.. Kelly, of Holt County, for Lit.
Governor. The AtchIson party have nomina-
ted TruSten Polk for Governor.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

20. A lady made a complaint to Frederick the
Great, King of Prussia. ssYour Majesty" said
she, ssmy husband treats me badly.'' s'That i:
none of my business" replied the King, "Bui
he speaks i'll of you,' said the lady. 'sThat, p
he replied, sis none of your business"
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

eT The wife Of Lieut.. Dawson Phoenix, of
the United States Navy, q Gillian lady, has lost
her father, mother, sister and niece, Cher whole
family, } by the wreck Of the Chilian war steamer
C6xsdofe. s. = ''s.s4.st%i
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

SruRlous CoIN.-Spurious quarter eagles
have made their appearance in Philadelphia,
Baltimore and Washington. They are dated
"lS54.' and in point OF execution are caIcua-
ted to deceive. though in color they are as light
as brass, as we'll as deficient in weight.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

Notwithstanding the unfavorable
state of the weather, building is progressing with
great rapidity. There is not block in our city,
tha: has not buildings in course of erection upon
it; look where we may, AMI we see piles of build
ing materials and men busy at work erecting
houses to furnish homes for the emigrants that
arc pouring in upon us in countless numbers. Ere
another year has passed, MINI nesota will contain
over one hundred and fifty thousand inhabitants.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

G The conductor and engineer Of train of
cars between Jonesville and Hillsdale, Michigan,
have been indicted for manslaughter, caused by
collision, whereby several lives were lost on the
7th of February last.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

--- We noticed among the passengers who
returned on the Ocean Wave, John Harrington
and A. J. S,erritt.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

"A female slave in Powha,tan county,
Va, has been sentenced to be hung for infan-
tlcide.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

MILWAUKEE AND MISSISSIPPI RAILRoAD.-Five
thousand tons of iron rails have arrived at New
York for the above road, which are to be used in
its extension from Madi son to Prairie du Chen.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

e@s- The Lady Franklin arrived on Wed.
nesday night. We are indebted to the gentle
manly clerk for papers of late date.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

2a There is boy about town who is so cross
eyed that If he looks at bottle bis eyes act as
cork-screws. and draw the cork ins,anter. He
always imagines his nose to be big bnilding
around the corner. f. -...t.-- =.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

- A large meteor fe! near Belfast, Maine,
with sound like the explosion Of powder, and
striking the buildings in the vicinity.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

ceT The coal diggers on the Monongahela
river have gone to work again at an advance of
25 cents per 100 bushels. The Pittsburg mi-
ners hold out for a further advance.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

Fine WArER.---The editor cf the New York
Du'chman, speaking of drink he once had
occasion to indulge in he said he couldn't tell
whether it was brandy or tOrch-igM process
sion going down his throat =
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

+ GY- William Hinck le, of Bloomfield, Iowa,
is in Jail at that place, charged with poisoning
his wife. Srychinne was found in the stomach
of the unfortunate; woman after her death,
which occurred suddenly.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

C. S. Morris, Esq, of Port Gibson, Missis-
sppi, originated the splendid sermon on the
text Of she played on harp of thousand
strings" taert--. .' s.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

- Those persons who are in quest Of the
needful, can obtain ''pocket full Of rocks, -
by calling on WIN. s. l. P. Farmer, at the
Merchants Hotel See advertisement.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

q eT' citizen of New Haucn complains that
with a population of &c, 600, there is no. such q
luxury as q bathing establishment in that city,
and he is obliged to 60 to Hartford every time he
takes a BATH ~
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

CT We are pleased to see among the late ar
rivals, Ira Bidwell, Esq, of Michigan.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

EV Three Of the persons accused, at Elmira,
N. Y, OF being connected with the horse thief
gang in Pennsylvania, have been released on bail,
and two of them have since died.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

Cs5'The Madison Courier states that the wheat
crop of Indiana and the great North West was
never more promising than at the present season.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

GY" Thompson's Reporter of the 2lst., quotes
Land Warrants, l6O acre, at 81 Il cents per acre
ns the selling price, and smaller ones in proper
ton.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

ey The city of London covers at present "a
space of l22 square miles Or something over twen-
ty townships of land.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

ses= The Time and Tide left yesterday for
the Minnesota river towns.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

GV Capt. William Eaton, respectable citi-
zen of Wells, Maine, was cut in two by the saw
in his saw mill, and part of the his body fell into
the stream below.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

CY' The Fanny Harris, one of the Dubuque
line Of Steamers, arrived yesterday noon.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

RIsISG.-Real Estate and the Mississippi River
are still rising fast, and both we think, are des-
tined to overflow. The former, the pockets of
the purchasers at present prices, and the latter,
.s.l
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

ESD@ The new steamer, Ocean Wave, one
Of the Galena Packet Company Boats, arrived
on Tuesday evening. ,-
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

baJ More rain yesterday-the river still
continues rising.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

T. b. Blackstone, Esq, of MENDOZA, ILL.,,
has given 81 900 towards the erection of
Literary Institute in that place. ..
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

- The late storm did some 800. 600 dam
age at Alliance, Ohio. The Odd Fellows
Hall and the Baptist Church were ruined.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

q The Globe arrived from the Minnesota
River yesterday afternoon.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

The celebration of the opening of the Rock
Island Bridge is to be deferred till June.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03
ST.. Louis, 4 April 81

CT The estimate value of the public lands be-
longing to the city of Cincinnati, is sc, ,429, ,s45.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

CO" Robert Quail, under conviction of lntn-
slaughter in Trenton, n j. Jail, recently attempt
ed to kill fellow convict with knife.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

CO The Revelle left on Monday evening for
the Minnesota River towns. loaded down with
fre rht
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

GY Copper mines have been discovered in
York District, S. c., by o. NJ. Lieber, the State
reOlngist.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

LARGE bkauEsr.-- The ,yalus of the property
left by the late Mr.. Garrett, of Chicago, to the
Biblical Institute Of that city, is said to be- no
less than three hundred Thousand. dollars. t'.'
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

BEAR SrORY.-NIr. Moses Goldenoush, of
Gorham, n. H., while out hunting deer week or
two since, was attacked by bear, Finding that
he had no chance to retreat, he thrust his hand
into Bruins mouth, and seized his tongue, to
to which he clung until he could get out his knife,
with which he succeeded in cutting his four leg
ged enemy's throat. But in the meantime his
hand was considerably ''chawed up.'-Tae bear
weighed about 20Olbs.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

Cy negro named VIM. Bucklin, charged
with the murder of James Maine, mate of the ship
Juliet, at sea, was examined before the U. S.,
Commissioners in Boston, and committed to await
tria at the District Court in May.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

Rs The Editor, from St. Louis, arrived
Yesterday morning.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

Z Dar The Globe left for the Minnesota river
yesterday, as usual loaded down with freight,
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

u Mrs. Gaines has instituted suit in the q.
s. Circuit Court of Louisiana against T. D. de
Ia Croix, who, as one Of the executors of the late
Daniel CLARK, has appropriated to himself seven
ty,6ve slaves which were bequeathsd to ber. by
the dsceaSed.sd u ssfi1 92ls ~ hss s,'.s
.sooof0 moai oisssiyd VI,
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03
SINGULAR DIscovERY.-The last number of til
North Californian saws: 81

SINGULAR Discovery. last number of the
North Californian SAYS: ~
sA party of eight men started on Thursd v
last, on prospecting tour, the result OF which
was one of the most impO tant discoveries ever
made i'm the country. In crossing the Table Noun
tain, they observed that in many places the
ground seemed hollow, and in one place, on strk
ing on the ground with a slcdsc, the echo was
given back with such distinctness that led them to
believe that there would be but little difficulty in
breaking through. Having procured proper i'm
plements, they set to work. After going to the
depth of four feet of the party who was US
ing erow-har, was suddenly seen to fall upon
his face; upon examination, II hole was found
about four inches wide, through which the bar
had slipped and sunk into the bowels of tn e
mountain. The aperture was Immediately en-
largrd, hut ii found that owing to the brit
tlcness Of the rock, it was exceedingly dangerous
working around it. The parties have taken up
| about three thousand feet around the hole, AMI
are busy getting the W :ndlasses, &C., to prosp ct
it further. \ correspondent states that both
gold AMI corl have been found there. and prom
ises us furth n infOrmation.'' ....
LOST WOMAN FoUND.-Mr. IIough, of this viii
lagc, while hunting on Ployer yesterday. found n
woman in p,rshing condition, unable to walk
| ana ne,rly speechless, without shoes, bonnet or
shawl, bcnumbed with cold, starving, more than
half de I'd, having been several nights with
out food or shelter. 1t was some time before he
could get any account how she came there, or
where she WIS from. At length she said she had
friends at Kingston, Ceresco and Ripon, and offer
ed him his hat full of gold, if ne would take her
to her friends. lie endeavored to bring her in,
but she could not walk, having lost the use of
her feet an, limbs. She exhibited about $l2 in
money, besought him to take it and shoot her in
the forehead. With great difficulty he got her to
the nearest house, (Mr. Bcans,) where she was
recognized the sister Of J. ID. Hunt, Esq, late
of this village (now at Minnesota.) From her
suiferings, some other cause her mind is in a
state of alteration, AM she is object of COM
mis>eraton. The attention of the proper author
tiles is solicited in her rbehalf.-Piaery. l4th.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

THE RIFLE SEizURE.-Those who seized the RI
aes destined for Kansas, have not made u very
good jOo of it. The boat is ts be attached ut ST.
Louis upon its return for $1,000; and the guns
were insured for $1,000.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

CY' Cattle arc dying rapidly in Lexington
District. S. G., in consequence, it is supposed,
of the protrac ed and severe winter.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

eV The Equator arrived from the Minnesota
RIVER yesterday.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

y %s..st*
The Dnbln Nation contains strong article
arguing that Mr.. John Sadlier, the millionaire
defaalter, has not connitted suicide a was sup
posed. The following may be. cited as the
grounds on which the writer basis his skepticism
a. to John Sadleir's, suicides, ~
LIST. Up to the very day Of his supposed death,
Sadlier was engaged in gathering IN large sums
OF money, none of which has been discovered or
accounted for.
2. The body when found was "cOld and stiif,''
and SaIlicr had been seen alivo only nine hours
before the boly found. More than twelve
hours must elapse before body He'd suddenly,
becomes cod and still.
3. The body supposed to be Sadlicr's was not
thoroughly identif'd and it was easy to procure,
in London, u body which could be made to resem-
BILE him enough to pass careless examination.
4. On the day Of his supposed suicide, Sad
lier was engaged in making hair dye, which
would change dark hair TO light.
Taking all these facts into consideration, it is
at least probable that this gigantic swindler is
now alive, an living in disguise npon bis i'll got
ton wealth. 1t viii never do him much good.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

We understand that c. L. Emerson
is going TO petition the Legislature, at its next
session, to have his name changed TO Patrick
Emerson. He thinks that this change is nee
essary in order to secure his election as Alder
man of the Sd Ward. So sanguine, indeed,
are his friends, that the petition will be granted,
that they have already dubbed him Pat Ens-
prsou' 10 ..
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

HOTELS IN LACRossE.-Tbe National Demo-
crat says that two new Hotels are now going up
in Lacrosse which, when completed, will make
eleven Hotels in that thriving young city. g
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

-A A horrible scene was enacted at New
gate, London, about the first of April A man
condemned for murder, was launched from the
drop in the presence Of a multitude but by a
slupendous muscular effort he regained his po-
sition, and was pushed off by the officers. BY
another violentre effort he got his feet second
and third time on the edge Of the drop, in
desperate struggle for life and finally the OF.
fcers were obliged to push him off and hold
him doun By his feet until he strangled
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

CO The Lacicde arrived ut our levee ycstcr
day morning.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03
Af(ilnnfsota Tlules,
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 80, 1856.

Cy" We understand that Jack MoRoAs, OF the
St. Peter Courier, has changed fronts, and Join
e] the anti German party, and announced his
determination to start opposition sheet to that
faction in lie Sueur. Tho Cheese Press, once up
on time, remarked s'that Jacks Democracy was
his religion, AMI which ever way he went was
sure to be the right road.", It is intimated by
the "knowing ones,' that cold Sol" is still of
the same opinion, and is now endeavoring to get
sole possession of the Cheese Press establishment
with a view Of joining the Rice Democray.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

C15' John q. SAKE has heen compelled to give
up lecturing on account of i'll health.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-05-03

The Rev. Mr.. Slnthson. to whom reading
and spelling did not come by nature, thus des-
cribes the departure Of "saint': r...
when arrore at the house of my deceas-
ell friend, he was pcrspiriug his last stood
by his bedside, and said, as he was too far
gone to talk. Brother, if you teel happy now,
jist squeeze my hand and he squose ii"