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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-03-08
MONDAY MORNING, MARCH 8, 1856.
Adjournment of the Legislature.

Adjournment of the Legislature.
The business of the Legislature was con-
cluded, and the session brought to close
yesterday morning at three o'clock.
Intense excitement existed during the
early part of the evening among members
and among the large throng of citizens who
had assembled at the Capitol, to await the
fate of the Railroad Bill. Many supposed
that Gov. German, having carried his chief
point of securing a resulting interest to the
Territory, would sign the bill in hot haste.
But he very properly took as much time to
deliberate upon the measure as its impor-
tance demanded, and he did not inform the
House of his sanction of it till late hour.
The announcement was received by the
House and the lobbies with deafening cheers
for the Railroad and for Gov. German.
In signing this bill, Gov. German has not
only done an act of great justice to the
Territory and the Railroad Company, but he
has ended bitter personal war between
citizens otherwise friendly, which all of us
have long desired to have cease. For this
act he deserves the thanks and gratitude of
the whole community, and shall be sus-
tanned in his course so far as our humble in
Auence can 90 in that direction.
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RloU nm Like PeDins

A successful experiment has been made in
blasting the ice on the Mississippi, opposite
St. Louis. 1t was done by means OF stone
jugs, containing five pounds of powder each,
sunk under the ice, and ignited by means OF
a fuse five feet long: The explosion OF each
battery made hole from ten to fifteen feet
scross, and cracked the ice for the distance
of one hundred feet. 1t is said decisive
measures for blowing UP the ice around the
boats lying at st. Louis, are about to be
adopted.-N Y Sun.
What will it cost to blow up the ice in
Lake Pepin, as soon as the river below and
this side shall be open? With tie above
data, we suppose calculation can be made.
st. Paul and other towns this side the Lake,
as well as Galena and the Railroad Company
(Ill. Coz would raise any reasonable amount
for the purpose, if first satisfied of its practl'
cab;lity:
Two weeks earlier navigation than thu
lake obstruction allows will be worth many
thousand of dollars to Minnesota.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-03-08
" Mime sofa Fraudulent ailroad Suit"

This suit which has been long pending
in the Supreme Court of the U. S. at Washing
gton, on motion Of Atty Gen. Gushing has
been dismissed. The government authorities
treat the act granting the land as repealed.
Thus the whole grant falls to the ground,
and Minnesota loses that magnificent dona-
ton, and with it st. Paul loses her hopes of
a Railroad to Superior and Dubuque. Her
only salvation now is to build aroad to Lake
land. distance Of but II miles, which will
have to be done by subscription. By doing
so, she can avail herself of the advantage Of
the st. Croix and Lake Superior Railroad,
and also of the Green Bay and Minnesota
Road, which will most assuredly terminate
at Hudson. What does the st. Paul Press
think of the subject ?-Huolsom North Star.
We can tell you what the Minnesotian
thinks of the subject in very few words
You are either not posted, Mr.. Hudson North
Star, in regard to the present position of the
M. & N. w. Railroad Company, or else you
wilfully misrepresent the facts. The Supreme
Court of the United States has made no such
decision in the premises as you represent
The Attorney General expressed his deter
nation while arguing the case to bring new
suit before the Courts of Minnesota, if the
writ of error was dismissed by the U. S. Su-
preme Court, in order that he might have
an opportunity of presenting some new
points that were not originally set up. Now
that the company has further extension ot
time from the Legislature of Minnesota, We
presume there is no doubt that Mr.. Gushing
will make good his promise, and give the
company chance to have final hearing up
on the merits of the case at the earliest dag
possible. 3
AS to the east and west road leading
through Wisconsin to st. Paul, we can as
isure our Hudson neighbor that we have no
at all been neglectfal Of that enterprise
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ItUs LOs
The Convention assembled this morning
The President was absent on Committee
Mr.. Sherman of New Jersey, in the chair.
Mr.. Julian, of Ind, chairman of the Com
mittee on organization, made report recon-
mending the appointment of an Executive
National Committee of one from each State
and that National Convention be held at
Harrisburgh on Tuesday, the 7th of June
next with representation from each State
double that in Congress; delegat on to nom
mate Presidential candidate, recommends
organization of clubs in every township thro'
out the Union. The report was accepted
after several motions, and good deal ofslis-
cussion on the subject. OF the place of
holding the Convention, Harrisburgh was
stricken out and Philadelphia substituted
The motion was carried almost unanimously.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-03-08
The Addre SIS.

We hope every man, of whatever party
he may be, will read the Address of the
Republican members of the Legislature
which we publish this morning. 1tpresents
the great question in controversy in its true
and proper light.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-03-08
X. N. National Convention at Philadelphia
The South Bolted.
PHILAD ADELPHIA,. +

PHILADELPHIA, req. 70.
The Herald's dispatches containg the pro-
ceedings up to adjournment. The vote on
the ADMISSION of the Edie delegation stood
88 yeas to 45 nays.
The South has already bolted in effect.
Brownlow says that the South will have
nothing more to do with the Convention, or
any person that it may nominate, and if a
southern man, slave holdet, stoop5 TO ac-
cept nomination, they would ride him on a
rail.
Brooks of New York, voted aye, but pro-
posed compromise and said he intended to
move reconsideration of the vote tomorrow
then the delegation was voted in by accla-
nation. Business was then interrupted by
tremendous row. One party called for
Brooks, while the other tried to choke him
off: He finally got the floor and renewed
the motion to reconsider the vote and refer
back the report to the Committee. The
motion was lost.
At quarter past 2 o'clock the Convention
adjourned till ten o'clock tomorrow.
The Convention has been scene of ex-
citement during the entire A. M. session.
Thus far no progress has been made in busi-
ness. The Southern delegates are very much
dissatisfied and will hold meeting in the
parlor of the Girard House this P. NJ, to
determine on some decisive course of action.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-03-08
Pittsburgh Republican Convention.
PITTSBURGH. Feb.

n ------- s-.--II III ISbUKoH, TeU' e.
In consequence of the non-arrival Of the
cars containing delegates, Mr.. Draper O
New York, moved to adjourn until evening
and in the meantime to hold an informa
meeting. Mr.. Ripley Of New York, opposed
the motion, and Mr.. Foote Of Ohio, favored
it. The motion was lost. p
Mr.. Burroughs, of New York, the Presi-
dent, was excused till 8 o'clock in the eve
ming, in order that he might be present at
the Committee meeting.
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DESPERATE DUEL WITH REvoLvERs.-
We copy the following from the New Orleans
Picayune of the 5th ult.:
at will be remembered that about two
months ago man named Bell, from Cahaw-
ba, Alabama, was arrested in this city on a
charge of having fired at and seriously
wounding his brother-in-law, Mr.. Quarles.
After being taken to Cahawba, hostile
message passed between the parties, and
they came to Louisiana for the purpose of
wiping out old scores according to the CODE
Sunday last was the time fixed for the meet
ing; spot near Lake Pontchartrian the
place, and revolvers at twenty PAGES formed
a portion of the appointments. 1t is said
that they fired five shots each, Quarles re-
ceiving three shots, and Bell but one. Quar-
les received one shot in his right ear, another
in his left cheek, third in his shoulder, and
a fourth passed through his hat. The shot
which Bell received was in the upper and
posterior portion of his right hip. None OF
the wounds are expected to prove fatal.
Yesterday the parties returned to Alabama,
accompanied by their friends" t
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B.sHroRp VS.. BARsTow.-The above case,
saws the Galena Advertiser, was before the
Supreme Court at Madison on Thursday.
The case seems to turn on the point raised
by Barstow's counsel, whether the Court
has any power to go behind the certificate
of election. in order to correct frauds or
mistakes in the canvass.
70 Gen. Williams, the commander OF
the Turks in the heroic defence OF Kars, is
an American.
Mr.. W1LKINsoN's LECTURE.-A full au-
dience was in attendance on Friday evening
to hear NJ S. Wilkinson, Esq, upon 1.-The
Physical Character of America, and its in
fluence upon its inhabitants and their lnstl-
tutions'' The subject was well and ably
treated-the speaker adducing full proof OF
his theory, so far as possible in a short lee
ture. that on this Continent European ideali-
ty combines with the greatest of vegetable
resources to give pre-eminence to human In
tellect and human happiness. The discourse
showed great research on the part OF its
author, and was well received by the audi
ence.
e" Doesticks is said to be engaged
on three thousand line parody OF Hiawatha
for New York publisher. F
e The Brazoria (Texas) Planter says
that most Of the planters have completed
sugar boiling, and all have made fine crops. II
is said the sugar crop of Brazoria Co., is esti
mated at six thousand hogheads. The value
of the sugar crop alone would amount t.
five hundred and forty-sx thousand dollars
The proceeds of the cane, including molas
ses will doubtless net the planters of Brazori,
over half a million of dollars this season.
EE Red colored fish have been found il
an artesain we'll in California, supposed t
have proceeded from subterranean lake
with which the we'll communicates.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-03-08
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA SATURDAY MARCH s 1856

When the first locomotive blows it's whistle
on the eastern bank of the St. Croix, St.
Paul will have her II miles of iron track in
running order.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-03-08

EE There were sixteen persons voted
for as Chaplain of the House, in Washing
ton. and on the second ballot Daniel L. Wal
do, Revolutionary soldier in the 74th year
of his age, and the clergyman of the Con-
gregationalst Church for so years, was cho-
sen.
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E During the month of January there
were 332 deaths in Boston.
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OTHER SPECIAL ACTS.

AMoNe THE DEAD.-The ridiculous aOm-
nibus county bill;" the re-printing of the
Statutes, and about twenty humbug Hendef-
son road bills. rp 2ss 0Eeg.
AN OLb CoupLE.-Mr. James Fulton.
census-taker of the First Ward, whilst 20
ing his rounds last week, came across an old
couple living on Park Avenue, who have
been married for 80 years. Their names are
Timothy and Annie Owens. They are ma
tives of Ireland, but have been living in this
country ever since they were married. Not
withstanding their great age, they are halo
and hearty, and bid fair to live some years
yet.-iN. Louis Neaes.
We publish the above as an item OF inter
est to the Owens family generally.
e. Thomas Davidson, Of Philadelphia,
| has invented a steam paving machine, to ram
the stones in the street, which can be made
at little cost, and will save the labor Of from
fifty to one hundred men.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-03-08

NFw PACKET CoMpANY.--We find an
advertisement in the Dubuque Republican
giving notice Of the Incorporation of a body
under the name of the " Dubuque, Wiscon-
sin and Minnesota Packet Company" Its
principal place of business is to be at Du-
buque, and "the general nature of the busi-
ness to be transacted by the company, is
that of general shipping and carrying trade,
both of persons and property upon the wa
tiers of the Mississippi river and its tributa-
ries, and all other matters Incidental to and
connected with tho business of general
transportation company"
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-03-08

Coon NEws.-The New York Tribune's
Washington correspondent, says: 'The re-
port that authority has been given to arrest
or interfere with the members of the Con-
vention at Topeka is without foundation
If any attempt shall be made to interrupt
their proceedings by force, the commanding
officers must interpose for their protection.
or grossly abuse the trust reposed in them"
E The United States Senate has re-
appointed George E. Badger and Professor
FELTON, to fill vacancies in the Board of Re
gents of the Smithsonian Institute.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-03-08

| To define the boundaries of Benton, MGR
rison and Sherburnc counties, and for othe
purposes.
To amend an act to define the boundaries
Of Gel tain counties.
To provide for locating the county seat o
Steele and for other purposes.
70 organize the county of Pine.
Relative to the county seat Of Fillmore.
10 organize the county of Todd.
10 establish the county of Mcleod, and
tor other purposes.
10 define the boundaries of Lake and St.
Louis counties and for other purposes.
10 authorize the county commissioners of
Hennepin county to borrow money on the
county bonds for the purpose of erecting
county buildings.
TO organize the county Of Mower, =
To authorize the county commissioners of
Scott county to borrow money for the pur-
pose Of erecting county buildings.
TOWNS AND CITIES.
To extend the coporate limits of the town
of Henderson. arf
To Incorporate the town of ST. Cloud;
f" Monticello;
Minneapolis;
Little Falls,
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-03-08

THE LAWS OF kANsAs.-Will he enforce
the Kansas law a? asks the St. Louis Demo
crat, which act ~ .-
authorizes any citizen of a neighboring
State to vote upon the payment of one dollar
assessment? Will he enforce the law refus-
ing the right of suffrage to all who will not
Act" as it has well been called, which is di-
rectly in conflict with the Constitution Of
the United States If these be what Mr..
Pierce contemplates enforcing, and this his
remedy for securing peace and order in Kan
sas, then can we only wonder at the hope.
less insanity which urges him on in his mad
career.' ~tEte h
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-03-08

Acts, Memorials, and Joint Resolutions passed
at the late sittins Of the Legislative Assem-
bly, of the Territory Of Minnesota.
Below will be found the acts &C., passed
by the Legislature at its late sitting, which
we have been at considerable pains to copy
and arrange under the proper headings.
1t will be seen that the number of acts
passed Of all descriptions amount to the
number of 20S-being larger number than
eser before passed by any former Legislature
Of the Territory.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-03-08

Er Gen. Williams, the commander OF
the Turks in the heroic defence OF kars, is
an American.
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Il Red colored fish have been found in
an artesain we'll in California, supposed to
have proceeded from subterranean lake,
with which the we'll communicates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-03-15
ii. SEMKEN, Jeweler.


$50 PsnEx ayesss, bstsssen 9th and 1OtA strSsts,
HAS RECEIVED AND OPENED THIS DAY
MAGNIFICENT assortment OF hne ana
;ich imported JEWELRY such as lor- ~
entine and Roman Mosaics, Italian Lavas AAe
and Cor,ls Garnets, Canoes, and vari- ssss4<zS
etv of richly chased Gold Jewelry or any descrip
don. the vsry latest styles Also, new lot Of
ane London and Geneva WATCHES, warranted
For CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
splendid assortment Of fine Silverware, Pitch
ers, Casters, Creams, Goblets, Cups, Forks and
spoons, (sterling,) Fish, Cake and Pie Knives,
Butter and Fruit Knives, Soup and Oyster Ladies,
Preserve, Sugar and Cream Spoons, Salt Cellars,
Napkin Rings, ETC., etc.
SILVER PLATED WARE, ON ALBATA.
Casters, Baskets, Butterboats, Urne, Forks and
Spoons.
FANCY ARTICLES.
French Clocks, Dresden China Ornaments, In
variety, Card Gases, Portmonnaies, Cigar Cases.
And also large assortment Of
SPECTACLES
In Gold, Silver and Steel Frames, to suit every
eve and age; Eye Glasses, Congress Specs, and
Opera Glasses.
III We take pleasure In showing our goods to
all, whether purchasers or not.
All our goods are warranted as represented, and
viii be sold at the lowest possible price.
H. Jewelry and Stlverware made to order |;
Diamonds renlounted Gold Pens repointed, and
Engraving on Stone executed at short notice.
Chronometers and all kinds Of fine Watches and
Musical Boxes put in rerect order at short notice.
H. SEMKEN, Jeweler,
33o Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts.
deo 1T
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mo. 550.1
CSwamP and Overlooked Lands"


pUBLlC NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE
l. instructions Of the Secretary Of the Interior,
public notice is hereby given that, in order TO
bring to close the business under the act Of Con-
gress approved September %, 1850, entitled GAN
act to enable the State Of Arkansas, and other
States, TO reclaim the swamp lands within their
limits and at the same time afford to parties
der said law are dry and At for cultivation an CD
portunity to introduce evidence, all lands so Sc
lected, to the approval whereof no objection be
made within SIX months from the date hereof
will be certified and patented to the States
Such objections as are contemplated by the
above must be made under oath, and fled with
the register and receiver Of the proper land Office
fpr transmission to the General Land Office The
necessary forms for afadavits are in the hands of
said officers.
The following classes Of land are exempt from
objection, to-wit:
LIST. Lands entered with cash, or located with
military bounty land warrants of SCRIP after the
passage Of the act Of 18th September, 1850, and
prior to the passage Of the act Of I'd March, 1855
for the relief Of purchasers and locators Of swamp
and overlooked lands"
I'd. Lands already patented to the State under
the swamp law.
In all cases where objection Il raised, testimony
must be taken before the register and receiver Of
the land ONCE at such time, after the expiration
OF said six months, as they may appoint. with the
consent Of the Commissioner Of the General Land
Once.
The lists Of swamp and overnowed lands are
open to inspection during the regular business
hours Of The Land Once.
6iven under my hand, at the city Of Washing
''n' this 2lst day Of December, 1855.
7hOS. A. HENDRICKS,
tam commissioner General Land Once.
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UNITED STATES COURT OF CLAIMS.

CARD.-THE UNDERSIGNED, JOHN c..
~ DEVEREUX, OF New York city, and nj .
THOMPSON, Of Washington, ID c., Attorneys
and Counsellors- law, are associated for the
legal prosecution of claims for creditors Of Gov
eminent, in the Court Of Claims.
They will co operate In immediate and careful
attention to business matters at w ashington which
may be entrusted to their care by gentlemen Of
the profession and claimants In the city Of New
y ork, or elsewhere in any part Of the Union.
They may be consulted at any time, personally
or by letter, either at New York or Washington
Particular information as to claims which have
been at any time before Congress or Departments
can be furnished at once upon application by the
parties interested.
JOHN C. DEVEREUX, No. 90 Broadway,
corner OF Wall street, New York city.
M. THOMPSON, Washington city.
N. B-J c. Devereux is Commissioner Of the
Court Of Claims. feb 10-f
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e The wise ones of Evansville, La q few
days since, commenced firing of six pound ar
for the purpose of breaking up the ice in the
river. Instead ofproducing the desired effect,
IL broke all the panss of glass in the Main
street houses
One LErrER,-A letter was lately found,
IN which one friend spoke so freely Of ano.
Their, that it led to an irreconcileable quarrel
am surprised" observed W. "that such
bitter hostility should arise out of so trivial o
cause: 1 am not at ALL" replied j.. "it
Is quite natural, for friend becomes a fend
Tyou drop letter.
MEDICAL USE OF Observation-Disclosures.
caliy considered. the use Of perfumes is, in
the highess degree, prophylactic; the re-
freshlng qualities of the citrine odOrs to an
invalid, has often restored health when life
and death trembled in the balance, by the
mere sprinkling of the essence of cedrst in
the sick chamber.
HBrigham Young continues to uphold
polygamy for the purpose of raising up :" a
royal priesthood. He said in O recent ha-
rangue Suppose that had had the privi-
lege Of having only one wife, should have
had only three sons, for those are all that my
hrst wife bore, whereas now have buried Eve
sons and have thirteen living.
E Sir Charles Napier, the commander of
the first Baltic feet In the present war is now
q member of Parliament. He recently spoke
In the House of Commons, upon Captain Scho-
bells motion on naval promotion, and it is re-
ported that after the gallant admiral had
worked himself up into a fury with the SUP
posed unreason of his opponents, he began a
sentence in these unparliamentary words
"Wby, dom it, Mr.. Speaker. The House
roared at this sailor-like impetuosity, but it
elected grave cry of Order, order,'' from
the Speaker.
Thomas o. Lsrkin, in an article in the
Sen Francisco Chronicle in regard to the first
discovery of gold in California, says that the
Mariposa ranch came into the possession of
Fremont accidentally. Previous to the gold
discovery he had requested Mr. Larkin to
buy ranch for him, but had provided no
money and had selected no land. Some time
after this, and before the gold was dis,ov-
cred, Gov. Alvarado offered the Mariposa
ranch to Larkin for $4,000. The latter made
the purchase, really for Fremont, but intend
ing, If the latter objected, to keep the place
for himself. When they met, Fremont agreed
to take the ranch, but expressed slight re.
greet that Larkin had not bought q ranch on
the coast.
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CHAUNCEY wARRINER,
MATCHMAKER AND JEWELER,

A ND DEALER IN FINE WATCHES JEW
IL ELRv and SlLVERWARE, would respect
fully solicit the attention Of those who desire a
good article, to his choice variety Of London &C.
aeya and Copenhagen WATCHES, selected with
The view Of time keeping and durable qualities,
for which suitable guarantee will be furnished
those who purchase.
GOLD SEALS, FOB and VEST CHAINS,
FINE JEWELRY, SILVER SPOONS, COB.
LET'S, CUPS, FORKS, &c, for sale at N. York
prices.
The Chronemeter, Duplex, Lever, Cylinder,
Repeating, Musical and other WATCHES re-
paired
Also, JEWELRY &c
NO 37s Pa avenue, between eth and 7th streets,
Browns Hotel Building, sign Of the
GOLDEN WATCH,
1cn 0-3m Washington, ID. e.