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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

KANsAs-The Galena Advertiser says
+" We hope the Free State men Of Kansas will
proceed quietly, yet most firmly to the perfec-
tion Of their plan Of organization Of State
Government. In no other possible way can
this matter be settled. If any one is 50 foolish
as to dream, that slavery can, under the cir
cumstances, Be planted in Kansas sY war
LIKE OR REvoIurIoNARY FoRcE, without rem
ding this Union in twain. they can undeceive
themselves. In the pature Of :he case, It can
not Be dons." h,-.f.-~e-.. -
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

GEN. CAss.-It is said that Gen. Cass has
written or is about to write a letter declining
to become candidate for the Presidency
The old General might have saved himself
that trouble by keeping still.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05
ARREST OF THE ROBBERS OF THE $50,000.-The
Buffalo Republican of the 18th says:

ARREST OF THE hOBBERS OF THk SCU,VUUs-x0e
Buffalo Republican of the 18th says:
The Telegraph announces that Oliver King and
Warren T.. Ayres were arrested at Lawrence,
Mass, on Friday night, charged with robbing the
American Express Company at the West, of $780,
OoO in gold, the particulars of which are famil-
lar to our readers. Ayres was formerly broker
in Boston, and King hotel keeper in LOWELL
W. G. White, the Express Messenger, who had
charge of the money between Chicago and De-
troit, where it was stolen, is also under arrest,
and circumstances strongly implicate him with the
others. A fourth person is a.so in custody
White, q short time after the robbery, left the
employ of the American Express Company, and
his subsequent conduct was such as to bring up
on him the lynx eyes of Mr.. R. H. Best, of this
city, who, following up with, indefatigable per-
severance and industry, the slight clue thus af-
forded, became convinced that his suspicious were
we'll founded. We have been for some time past
advised that measures were in progress which
would lead to the discovery of the perpetrators of
this daring robbery, and it was hoped to o recov-
cry Of at least portion of the money.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

IA 1t is singular fact that woman can
not look over precipice Of any magnitude.
without becoming instantly dizzy. But what is
still mere singular, the dizziness departs the
moment somebody puts his arm around her
waist to keep her from falling. Queer, isn't
III
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

Thrice Armed IL he whose Cause Is Just"
The case of Hon. Warren ]. Howell, whose
seat will be contested in the Council is one Of
vital importance to all parties, as it furnishes
precedent by which to be guided in the future.
The facts are simply these Mr.. Howell re-
ceived the majority Of the votes which entitle
him to a seat in the Legislature, but the clerk
in writing Mr.. Howel's name on the poll list,
wrote some of them William J. instead Of
Warren J. Howell The Board Of Canvassers,
either ignorantly or knowingly, allowed this err
ror to pass, and throwing out the votes written
by the clerk William J. Howell, gave the GER
tificale of election to Mr.. Tillotson, Mr.. How
ellis opponent, who received less number Of
votes. Mr.. Howell very justly insisted that
this was wrong, and has procured the votes
cast for him and other documents, which will
show beyond doubt, that by right he is enti-
tied and should be permitted to take his seat in
the Council as the lawfully elected representa-
tive of the People. We cannot believe that
our most bitter opponents, will, under the cir
cumstances, seek to deprive him Of his seat
If they do, let them remember it is game
that two can play at, and one in which they
are bound to be the losers.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05
Mr.. Greeley thus describes Whit

-Mr Greeley thus describes Whitfield
and Reeder. the two delegates from Kansas:
That tall. young-looking, welldressed,
rather prepossessing man of some five and
thirty years, is John w. Whitfield, chosen del
egate for Kansas by the Missourians who went
over into that Territory for the purpose, on the
day of election appointed by the Legislature
they chose in the same way last spring. And
that firmly-knit, plainly dressed. middle-sized,
farmer-looking, grave-mannered person Of if
ty, with low-crowned hat. and hair and nous
tache beginning to wear the silver tinge Of
life's autumn, is Andrew H. Reeder, the Free
State delegate. elected by two-thirds of the
rightful votes Of the Territory.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

D6 The New Orleans Bee thinks that
VIM. H. Seward is a used-up man. Mr.. S.,
according to Southern construction, has been
used up for the last ten years, but he "still
lives" Strange! -
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

H0 The amount of money necessary to
carry on the City Government Of New York
for the year 1855, is set down At $4,000, 900,
which is equal to $40 per head for every man,
woman and child in the city. s
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

They ARE PASSING AwAY.-On Saturday we re-
ceived the Valley Messenger, printed at Birming-
ham Connecticut, dressed, in mourning for the
death of its former editor and proprietor,-W.
S. Waterbury, the successor to ourself IN the pub
lication of said paper. NJ. Waterbury was q
young man Of kind, genial disposition, somewhat
eccentric in his manners, but remarkable for his
studious, industrious, temperate habits. His age
was 26 years, and he leaves young and devoted
wife. His colaborcr speaking of his death, ,says:
ssThus it 10 ever "Death loves a shining
mark - and just rs Youth and Hope and Love
venture out upon the great life-sea, just as skies
begin to brighten, and friends to smile, and fow-
ers to blossom, the grim messenger whispers his
summons in the ear, and folds around them the
bridal robes in which their brief past shall be
welded to the eternal future"
This is tho third editor with whom We were
familiar, that has passed from the stage of life
since our sojourn in our northern home. Truly
they arc passing away, and ~ each one takes his
departure it only reminds US that Toe are nearer
our final resting place. Rest, gentle friend, rest
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

e9 The Illinois Democracy are urging
the claims Of Stephen A. Douglas for the
Presidency. We should like to see Douglas
run-hope he will.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

s9r The Attorney-General for Ireland has
directed the immediate prosecution of all the
persons, whether lay or clerical, who were en-
gagged in a late case Of Bible burning at Kings
town.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

SHAMEruL.-We saw poor German yes.
terday morning who was the most horrible
looking object that eyes ever beheld. 1t seems
that failing to procure nights lodging at
Saltwater, owing to the want offunds, he start
ed for this city about IL o'clock on Sunday
night and after wandering around till Monday
morning, he made his way to farmers house,
the occupants Of which kindly took him in, fed
him and brought him to town. His ears, fare.
hands and feet were dreadfully frozen, and in
other respects he was in bad condition.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

IA Ellen Emery, who lives down South,
cautions girls against having anything to do
with her runaway husband, David. She thinks
that he will be easily known. because. she
says. David has scratch on his nose, where
/ scratched him."
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05
TUESDAY, JAN. l, 1856.


NEW YEAR ADDRESS.
Our Carrier presents his compliments to the
patrons of the Times this morning. and wish.
es them A HApPY New YEAR. For further
particulars consult him.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05
MONDAY, DEC. 81, 1855
eIr No letter.mail arrived last evening.
STILL FIR NJ.

STILL FIRM.
The brave.hearted Free State men in Kan
sas haze not yielded to the dictaton of the
"border ruffians," who, in their drunken carous-
ais sought to drive them from the landmarks
of Freedom and the rock whereon they had
planted the standard of Right and Justice
They do not seek the blood of their fellow
men-they ask nothing more than their rights,
and these they will defend at all hazards.
Rather than see their young, embryo State des-
oated with civil war,-ralher than have it said
that they were the aggressors, they have ex-
pressed themselves willing that the legal au-
thorities should control and govern the people.
BY the legal authorities we understand the Off
GERS of the United States, acting under the laws
of the United States, and not under the laws of
the Territory. If the Missourians consider
this victory, they 4" bark up the wrong tree"
that's all. In the language of the Dubuque
Tribune -" We solicit from our numerous
readers careful and candid perusal of the
correspondence we published on Saturday, and
a comparison of the spirit evinced, both by the
men contending for the purity and sancity OF
the Ballot Box, and the performance Of free
principles, and the preservation and free enjoy
ment of their firesides and their homes-con-
tending for Human Elevation and Human
Freedom-with that of the Border Ruffians Of
Missouri who desecrated the sanctity Of the
ballot box and of the Elective Franchise, and
who, amid bloodshed and civil war; were de-
termined to force the dark visage Of Slavery
upon the pure and bright horizon Of a Terrific
ry sacredly deroted to Freedom"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05
Hennepin Co., Dec. SIS. OBSERVE

A JoKE.-The Mnnesotian of Saturday, in al
luding to our article headed, ''Force of Habit"
remarks
The above fact has been the standing joke Of
the town since Tuesday. We are now inclined
more than ever to believe that the Legislature
will regard the whole Superior proceedings as
nothing more than very rich political joke, and
that the gentlemen who claim seats in place of
Ludden and Taylor have only come here for the
purpose of helping t" carry it out.
Quite likely, neighbor, but their joking may
end in something of more serious nature. We
advise the would be members of the Legislature
to give up joking and practice honesty. which, in
the end we feel sure will be the best policy. The
idea of claiming seat in the Legislature predi-
Gated upon Wisconsin votes, and with a knowl-
edge that Mr.. Ludden has his certificate, is simply
ridiculous, and instead of being ajoke, the whole
matter degenerates into farce.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

g You might - we'll try to stop water from
running dewn Niagara Falls, q to keep people
from running to the stores and shops Of those tra-
ders who svail themselves Of the printing prsss to
let the world know what they hsss got and vhsss
they sre. d7r ne h~-
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

W During the last half year there has been
over eleven thousand arrests in New Orleans
About one-fourth of the persons arrested were
females.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

e3r Matsell, Chief Of the Police Of New
York City, has been deposed, but he insists
that the power which deposed him had no au-
thority to do so.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

RIcH.-The Pioneer says that it has "the
best authority for stating that the report Of the
Times regarding the registry Of the names Of
Messrs. McCracken and Kingsbury, at the
American House, is unqualifedly false" and
directly under this sentence, Mr.. Long, land.
lord of the house, admits that it is true, only
the mistake was made, he says, by the clerk,
"in copying from the pencil entry made by
them 1.-THE honorable gentlemen] at the time of
their arrival" The would.be-members may
congratulate themselves on the valuable servi-
ces Of Mr.. Long, who has adroitly extricated
them from their unpleasant predicament, but at
the same time we suppose the public may be-
lieve just as much of the explanation as they
please. The proprietor of the house" (our
neighbor means landlord) never informed us
that our statement was incorrect, and we are
led to believe that the informant Of our cotem-
poraTy is the same one who stated that we got
drunk electioneering on Sundays. The Pio-
neer has valuable corps Of very amiable
and very correct informants.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

s4@ A few days ago. Is or 20 young men
left Mobile to join Colonel Kinney in Central
America.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

I@@ The trial of Arrson, says the Cincin-
natl Columbian, is progressing, and will prob
ably continue for some time. ..-...
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

Ia In some of the fashionable churches,
where FIVE could sit las. year. only three ladies
can be accommodated this year. on account Of
their hoops. The consequence is, that more
pews must be hired, and the prices Of available
ones increased. .,s a-r
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

ga Judge Bates, Of Missouri, has given
notice that in consequence of ill-health, he
shall resign his office after the present term OF
Court, which expires in February.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

BkT The Supreme Court of Massachusetts,
has decided that to be drunk three times in six
months does not constitute an :" habilual drunk
ard" .eest..t -
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

b9T r. w. Hamilton, who has been for
some time in our employ, is no longer connect
ed with this Office. -.- s. 3 s-u ee1
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

D6 No Times tomorrow. as our men
desire TO shake hands with every body and wish
them Happy News.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

BeE A little child of VIM. Crawford, of
Pittsburgh, was attacked by a rat few nights
ago, and one of its arms considerably lacera-
ted.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

EW Rev. John Dundas, formerly Roman
Catholic priest, has joined Rev. H. w. Beech
ers Congregational Church, Brooklyn.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

g Yesterday the weather was quite moderate
in eompsrissn with the week previous, although
it was sufficiently cold for all practical purposes.
We hear Of several persons having their fest and
hands frozen, sndons man having been frossn to
death. 81 81 q9 sssa9 - - g.,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

- The public printing Of the last Con-
gress cost one and half millions Of dollars.---
How much it will cost this session, it is hard to
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

E@- A grashopper from Utah was lately
exhibited in New York. 1t was five inches
long.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

H% Messrs. Ludden and Warren ]. How.
ell, members of the Council, have arrived and
are stopping a. the Ameaican. Messrs. Gear
and Tillotson arrived yesterday.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

E@s- Remember that after the first of jan
uary all letters are required to be prepaid with
stamps.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

WASHINGTON MoNUMENr,---The work on
this structure, says the Star, has been suspen-
ded for want of funds.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

q The Common Council Of Milwaukss has
expelled Alderman Kelly for his rscest disgrace
ful eonduss, N getting drspk and being carried
70 the vsteh beuss, ~, =. ..s.;.--~-...
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

HAxnroS.-This is the name of . new town
laid out By Mr.. Robert W. Hamilton, formerly
in our employ,) and Mr. John Batten. The site
Is abont eight miles from Shakopee, and is said
to be fine one. Spring Lake is contiguous and
Is place of fashionable resort during the sum-
mer season. The erection of hotel and several
dwellings in the spring. are in contemplation by
the proprietors.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05
New YORK. Dec, @,

NEW YORK, Dec. Z3.
Washington correspondent Of the Herald tel
egraphed on Saturday evening To-day's pro-
ceedings in the House are both Indicative and sig
ni6cant. The plurality question was voted down
by combination of Fuller men. The friends of
the Administration, where test vote was requir-
ed, Fuller's friends, voted with the Administra-
tion, and was informed this evening that should
the alternative be presented, they will vote for a
Southern man in preference to Banks. Another
correspondent says, am assured that it is the
purpose of Mr.. Fuller to withdraw on Monday
from the contest for the Speakership, and that
another candidate will be put forward by the Ma
tional American Party.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

The WKArHKR.-The keen all, about these days,
is emo respecter of persons" The robust man as
we'll as the delicats maiden regard him as an in
truder and quite affectionate in his grip.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

e. One Of the primary schools in Philadel
phia is held over camphsne factory! ~,~
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

e. John c. Dobson, of Richmond, Va, has
recovered 81 300 damages against the telegraph
company for an error in q dispatch to New Or
leans, by which they made him order $500 instead
of S00 hslss nf cotton. s
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

wThe amount of money which passes through
the hands of the American Express Company dali
ly, is $2,OOO,OOO.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

SLAVERY A PoLIrIcAL EvIL.-We give
place to our Hennepin Correspondent to-day,
who discusses this question at some length.
with his communication by curtailing it, as our
space is limited and we need as much room
for other matter as we can possibly spare.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

THs PooR.-We feel sure the poor of this city
will be amply taken care Of, by application to the
proper persons. The ladies have taken the mat
ter in hand and are executing their duties thor
oughy and faithfully.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05
WASHINGTON. Dec. d

Washington, Dec. %.
The Democratic members of the Florida
Legislature, have appointed day for the elec-
ton Of Delegates to the Cincinnati Democratic
National Convention.
These delegates will be instructed to insist
upon platform of principles, as the basis OF
National organization prior to the nomination
of candidates, and that said platform shall,
among other things, include in substance the
following propositions:-.-lst the recognition
and adhesion to the principles established in
the Kansas Nebraska act, and their applica-
ton to the admission to the new States. I'd,
that neither the Missouri Compromise, nor any
other anti-Slavery restriction shall hereafter be
extended over any Territory in the United
States.
The prompt and faithful execution of the
Fugitive Slave Law, and its prominent contri-
vance upon the Statute Book. If these propo.
stions shallnot be in substance incorporated in
the platform adopted by the convention, the del
egates from Florida will be instructed to with.
draw.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

SENATOR DoUcLAs.--.A correspondent of
the Cincinnati Commercial states that M.
Douglas has so far recovered from his long and
serious illness, that he calculated to leave Terre
Haute for Washington, on Monday last.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

Ia The Washington Union is engaged
just at this time in an effort to annihiate Fran
CHS P. Blair, because he, as any living man
would have right to do, has thought proper to
avow openly that he prefers the Republican to
the misnamed Democratic party Of this day.
Blair is /" black Republican" says the Tn
ion, but, as 50 saying don't make it so, we im-
agine he heeds very little the epithet.---.Madi-
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

CoRoxxs's vssDIcr.-- The following i IN extract
from the verdict Of corener's jury, bearing date
Nay 5, 1856, on file in the olkes 81 the olerk Of
this county: es.ss ss..e.s5 s. s.-e.-ss 80
.,e eve fnd the deceased came to his death by
visitation ef God and not BY the hand ofvipleace.
We also lind upon the body pocket book, oon-
and too hossiss q ssogon, and scms bsstsEs eegs,
and Jsokhsvs."
That must have been smoDstrous's capacious
pocket-book, 70 hays contained % wuch.-aS Stsfe
SNsosGkneg s'aS4s4 sdi ~ eia'npg n
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

SrEaLISc's wooD YARD.-Sterling still continues
to furnish weed sawed and split to suit parchas-
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

- A Frenchman being hard up for
dinner, stole pig. He WAS caught in the act,
taken before magistrate, and called upon for
his defence, when be thus delivered himself:
"Ah, Mon Dieu! steal ze pig! No sar, l
never! Aha! you shall see! tell ze pig
will he 60 viz met He says Oui! oui = and
zen take him. Il zat vot you call steal ze
pig, ven be 90 viz his own c0nsenf2"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05
Death of Robert SCHUYLER.


The following extract from private letter
from Paris (Which we translate for the Tribune
from the Courier des Etats Unis of Dec. l9)
will occasion some sensation in New York:
"Robert Schuyler died about the middle of
last month in the vicinity of Genoa, where he had
resided for time under the strictest incognito
with his family. His colossal frauds had not
enriched him he received from America the
means of his subsistence. His place of resi-.
dence would have been known long ago but for
the interest which many persons occupying very
important positions in the management of seve-
raj railroads, especially the New Haven Road,
exerted to keep it in the shade.
Since he absconded his health has steadily de-
clined, and he died literally of broken heart
Many distinguished fnanciers of New York will
not be sorry to hear of his death. He leaves, |
am told, large collection of important papers
which will add-for they will be published Gu
lio chapter to the history Of your New World
spectulations. His body has been temporarily
embalmed. and will probably be sent to America.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

MExBERs.-Ths following members Of the Leg
islature have arrived since our last report :-wm.
Freeborn, from Goodhue Co.; 9. w. Thompson,
Council; NJ. G. Thompson, W. F. Dunbar, Mr..
Burdiok, and Ross Wilkinson. Most Of the msm-
bers came in yesterday, and they all appear in
good spirits.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-05

SOUTHERN SESrIxESr.-The following is from
the Richmond Enquirer, rabid pro-Slavery pa
per, which calls as disunionist: II
The South is deliberating upon the policy OF
retalliating upon the North. It would seem, alas,
a much wiser policy to begin her work at home.
The most efficient legislation for the evils which
inAict and threaten her would be an act nsaki,o
Il lavful for people to tor and feather every man
pho should utter o. pubIiah soords Of euloqy upon
the Union, from the present time until the final
settlement Of our difficulties with the North; not
that such laudations nala IN zee, but that the
public safety demands that, for the nonce. the
mouths OF traitors, toadies, and jaokasses should
be silenced in spite of themselves. s.8s 80