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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

BEAurruL ExraAcr.-The following waif,
anoat on the sea of reading we clip from an
exchange. We do not know its paternity, but
it centains some wholcso nc truths, beaut fully
set forth:
Men seldom think of the great event Of death
until the shadow falls across their own path
hiding forever from their eyes the tracks
of the loved ones whose living smile was the sun
light of their existence. Death is the great an
tagonst of life, and the cold thought of the tomb
is the skeleton of all fcasts. We do not want to
go through the dark valley, al,hou. III its passa-
ges may lead to paradise and with Charles
Lamb we do net wInt to lie down in the muddy
grave, even with kings and princes for our bed
fellows. But the fat uf nature is inexOrable.-
There is no appeal or relief from the great law
which dooms US TO dust. We flourish and We
fade us the leaves of the forest the flowers that
blooms and whithers in dav has not a frazier
hold upon life than the mi.htiest monarch that
ever shook the earth with his footsteps. Gener-
ations of men appear and vanish as the grass and
the countless multitudes that thrOngs the world
to-day will TO- morrow disappear rs the footsteps
on the shore.
In the beautiful drama of Ion, the instinct of
Immortality eloquently uttered hy the death
devoted Greek. finds deep response in every
soul. When about to yield his young existence
to fate, his beloved Clemanthe asks if they
shall meet again. to which he replies 60 have
asked that dreadful question of the hills that look
eternal-of the clear springs that flow forever
OF the stars, among whose fields of azure my RI
sing spirit hath walked in glory. All were dumb.
But while gaze upon thy living face. feel that
there Is sonethinS in the love that NANTES thro'
ist beauty that cannot wholly perish. We shall
meet again, Cleman.he.''
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

CO The boilers, machinery, and complete
fixtures for steam sugar mill have been shipped
from Baltimore for Liberia-the gift of Phelps
& Schicfin to the colonization society. 1t is
thought that sugar raising will become extern
siye business in Africa.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

- The Patent Office reports give the
nominal value of all the animal and vegetable
products raised in the United States. From a
figuring up Of the principal products, we find
that the entire amount sums up to about $3,-
600, 900 ,OOO-three thousand millions Of dol
larSt
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

Gen. Wool has returned to California
from Oregon. He says that the accounts
abou, the Indian war are much exaggerated.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

- 1t is estimated by those who are well
qualified to Judge, that there is now invested
IN the ice business, in all parts Of the United
States, between s6,OOO,0OO and 100000;
and the number of men to which it gives EN-
ployment during the winter months is 5000 to
10000 --fai 5 ~ t.{G .-,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

GV' 4 rich old splnister who died at Newton,
N. H., lately, left $3S,4l9. She was all her life
getting ready to get married and had stored up
1872 sheets, 63 covcrlils, 50 blankets, q beds
with ll2O lbs. Of feathers, 81 towels all sizes,
"a table covers and So handkerchiefs, while the
whole amount Of her wearing apparel did not ex-
c.ed $40 in value. .sis. t...
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

Gg Grave--an ugly hole in the ground whic:,
lovers aad poets wish they were in, bat take un-
common pains to keep out of. =
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

- company has been organized a, Or
,awa, ILL.,. with a capital Of 100000, for the
manufacture OF starch. 49,.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15
January last

A Man OF BoNE.---lIere is a, curious fact for
you. The flesh of living man once grew into
bone. 1t seems hard to believe, but suppose it
was so, for in the Museum Of Dublin, Ireland,
there is, was, the skeleton of one Clerk, u ma
tive of the city of Cork, which they call the Os-
sifed Man, one of the greatest curiosities of ma
ture. 1t is the carcass of man entirely oss6ed
in his lifetime living in that condition for sew.
eral years. Those who knew him before this sur
prising alteration, affirm that he had been man
Of great strength and agility. lie feI. the first
symptoms of this surprising change some time Of.
ter a debauch; till by slow degrees, every part
grew into bony substance, except his skin, eyes
and intestines; his joints settled in such man.
ner that no ligament had it's proper operations;
he could not lie down er rise up without assist.
ance. He had at last no bend in his body, yet
when he was placed upright like statue OF stone
he could stand, but could no. move in the least.
His teeth were joined and formed into one entire
bone; therefore hole was broken through them
to convey liquid substances for his nourishment.
The tongue lost its use, and his sight left him
some time before he expired. rns yse' a' e1
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Important from Mexico.

New ORLEANS, Feb. %.
Bv the arrival of the steamer Texas at this
port, we have Vera Cruz dates to the 22d.
The troops in the Castle of San Juan dc Uloa
pronounced for Tamariz, on the night of 18th
instant
There was some firing on both sides, but the
loss was slight till the Goth when the Castle
rendered to the city.
Pucbla was still in possession Of IIavoy Tam
arGZ.
The leaders of the Castle Of San Juan de u
loa have been condemned to be shot.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

ORIGIN OF CURRENT ADAGE.-Our read.
crs have all heard the saying that "Nine tall
ors make man." Possibly, however, some
Of them would like to know the origin of the
saying. Here it is:
SIN l742 an orphan beggar-boy applied for
aims at a tailor's shop in London, in which
nine journeymen were employed. His forlorn
but intelligent appearance touched the hearts
of the benevolent tailors, who gave him shil-
ling each. With this capital the young hero
purchased fruit, which he retaled at a profit
From this beginning, by industry and perse-
verance, he rose to distinction and usefulness
When his carriage was built, he caused to be
painted on the PANEL, mine tailors made me
a man."
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

ca Critie--a large dog which goes unclaimed
and banks - every thing be does not comprs-
bend.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

E1r The St. Peter Courier publishes call
for a meeting of the citizens, Of that town and
those of Traverse des Sioux, on Tuesday eve
ming next, to take in consideration the proprie.
ty Of forming an association for the purpose
Of entering 40 acres Of land to be used as a
Cemetery by both towns
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

Mr.. S. B. Turner, Of Lewis county,
Mo-, has negro woman who is now ITO years
old. "a aH1ssa mole.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

CT Anger may continue with you for an hoar
but Il ought not to repose with you a night.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

PRAcrIcAL SYMpArHY-WANrED, YOUNG
MEN FOR KANsAs.-We understand that Mr..
J. II. Knowlton Of the Assembly, offers to give
eighty acres of land each, to any ten able-bod-
led young men of good character and habits,
who will go TO Kansas, remain there until its
fate is settled as free or slave Territory, and,
in case of collision between the free state men
ana the pro-slavery party. help to fight the bat
tie of freedom. Men with strong arms, and
valiant hearts. devoted to the cause of freedom,
are wanted in Kansas just now, above every
thing else.-Nate JournaI.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

s% Cap. Sam. Whiting. editor Of the wi
mona Republican, is publishing journal of bis
adventures in, the. Arctic Regions, while in
search of DR.. Kane. Those wishing graph
ic and true picture Of tina, hyperborean region
had better subscribe for the Republican.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

- Mr.. Newell Farnham of Lockport, N.
Y, has lately lost four fine colts, and four more
are now aboring under IN attack which caused
the death Of the others. Mr.. +. is celebrated
for his horse stock. which was the finest in the
county, and lis loss, whicl, is severe one to
him, is something Of public misfortune. 1t
appears that Mr. Farnham, some days before
had carried out Of lis cellar some carrots that
were rotten, and thrown them in the barn yard,
where, after they were frozen his horses ate Of
t :em. A day or two after he observed that
they refused thei: food and water, had frequent
spells Of stretching their mouths open, and
splitting out their cud-,hcse symptoms gradu-
ally increased until the animals died.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

~ Marriage-the Gate through which the
happy lover leaves bis enchanted regions and re-
turns TO eartb--Sometimes.
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he icauerS Oh the CaStle on San Juan ue u
loa have been condemned to be shot.
Fnr,hcr New. from Cali fornta and Nicaragua.
New ORLEANS, Feb. 26.
The steamship Daniel Webster, from San Juan
Nicaragua. arrived here yesterday.
All the Central American States, except Near
agua, have formed alliance, and Col. Kinney
had gone to Grenada 10 effect an alliance with
Walker.
From California the mining accounts arc excel
lent, and the agricultural prospects good. There
had been considerable rain.
The San Francisco markets had downward
tendency. .. .-.
The California Legislature had not elected
Senator, and there was little probability of a
choice. MIR. Foot is the Know Nothing candi-
date.
MesSrs. Sanders and Hammond, both formerly
collectors at San Francisco, havo been indicted
for embezzling funds.
There had been no fighting in Oregon since
our last accounts.
New ORLEANS, Feb. 26.
Some of the passengers by the Daniel Webster
report that Col. Kinney was arrested at Grenada
by order Of Walker, and condemned to be shot
but was saved by the interference Of Walkers
officers. The rumor is not vcrv reliable.
KANSAS FREE STATE LEGlsLArURE.-A cores
pondent of the New York Times writing from
Lawrence, Feb. ii, says:
MIR. Hnagond, of Tecumsch, the United States
Commissioner, saws he shall arrest all who take
the oath of Office mt Topeka, the 4th of March.
for treason. lie will have sweet tim, Of it, ]
trow. Probably the Legislature will organize
hastily, appoint the Committees, receive the Gov
ernor's Message. and adjourn on the first day for
one or two months, to this place, to give us more
time to see what Congress will do for our causc.
and thus, if possible, prevent n collision until the
summer emigration has brought the necessary aid.
MRs. MoNRoEs LErrzR.-The following
letter was written by Mrs. Monroe, and sent to
her husband a few days previous to his exccu.
ton. The person whom she mentions as Pole,
is n. b. Auick bro,her-in-law Of A. +. Mon
roe
"CHARLEsToN, Feb. IL, 1856
"MY EVER DEAR How miser.
able you must be-. My very heart aches for
you. l have not given up yeti still have
hope. l am now at Mr.. Blair 5, with Pole
and Ma Pole las been brother to me and
true friend to you. intend 10 make lis
home my home, wherever that may b,--I hope
good ways from here-the farther from here
tie better. | rouM rather die tonight, than
to stay here among my enemies, for those who
are y"ur enemies are mine, and your friends
are my friends.
AS soon as Gan make arrangements and
can get the means, will leave this town, men,
er to return again. Mary is well. Farewell,
but hope not forever.
81 subscribe myself your true and devoted
rife, SAsx,r MoSnor.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

Gov. Price, of Missouri, offers a re-.
ward of $500 for the arrest of Hull, who muir.
dcred Du Collier near St. Jeuis on the Cd Of
January last
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

GnANULArED Coax MArREssEs.--A new
application Of cork was lately made in New
York, with good prospect Of its serving very
useful purpose. The bark Of the cork-tree is
subjected by machinery to process which cuts
it up into little grains. and in this state it is
formed into mattresses, which are very soft and
easy, as well as light, and which, il used on
ship board, wculd form very convenient life
preserver. Every pound Of cork in one Of
these mattresses, it is estimated, will support
about fourteen pounds above water. All that
a passenger would have to do in case Of wreck
would be to take his bed with him.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

E9y~ The February No. of the Western
Journal and Civilian, has been received. This
Journal is devoted to Agriculture, Manufac-
lures, Mechanic Arts, Internal Improvements,
Commerce, Public Policy, and Polite Li,era-
tare. edited by Nj. Tarver, and II. Cobb. l,
is valuable work and should be well patron
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

CONSPIRACY AGAINST THE PooK.--The author
tiles of Watertown, Jefferson County N. Y, hav-
ing discovered that the retail wood sellers were
selling short measure appointed wood measur-
er to protect the poor. The woodsellers rcbell-
ed and combined under the penalty of ten dollars
not 20 offer for sale any wood for term Of two
weeks. ..- -. Ea 4E
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

CT The Olncy Qll.) Republican SAYS that
Mr.. James S. Gardner, Of that place, has re-
cHived within the last three weeks, % pair of ven
ison hams, l25 dozen quails, 500 rabbits, 80 tur-
kies anil - prairie chickens, in a circle of few
miles Of Olncy
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

Cgy The editor of the Observer attended a
"tin weddings" few evenings since, and gave
the novel affair an interesting description sc
golden wedding is the commemoration of the if
tieth return of a couples marriage-these are
scarce. The t'Silver Bridal;' is the friendly eel
ebration of the twenty-ff.h return of the happy
day. These are less seldom. A sstin wedding"
is novelty, but it should not beg for whoever
reach the fifth anniversary of their marriage are
at liberty to celebrate it. The bride and groom
were presented, by relatives and friends in turn,
with various articles of tin ware, such as are EN-.
inently useful in household ceremory-makipg
together complete set of culinary apparatus
which would do honor even to a kings Kitchen
These separate ceremonies were concluded by a
more formal presentation Of an ORNAMENTAL SER
vice of TIM" prepared after the most approved
form and fashion of silver, during which an ad-
dress was delivered and response given; both
performances being marked with much solemn
ity as the occasion could impart. The table
was covered with plates and dishes only of tin;
ham sandwiches laid out against tin
background; homely cake was served in baskets
of tin; sweet cider poured from tin pail,
with tin ladle. into tin cups; and familiar odes
were performed on trumpets of tin. In fact
there could not have been more tin in any other
place, except in tinman's warehouse, or in the
mines of England. We were never before SO
thoroughly convinced of the genuine value of plain
tin, Of the numerous appliances to which it may
be put, and Of the highly respectable appearance
it presents when handsomely secured !; and We
henceforth regard it, especially when associated
with s'Tin Wedding US one of the rreciou.
metals.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

- The New Jersey Geological Survey
Report states that the King Crab, also known
by the names of Horsefoot and Sea Spider, is
very common on all the sea coast of the State,
and particularly along TIE lower part Of Della
ware Bay. In early summer, when they come
to the shore to deposit their eggs in the sand,
the beach is nearly covered with them for a
length Of nearly forty miles. Each crab weighs
about four pounds, and in one season million
of crabs could be gathered on mile of beach,
Their eggs are shoveled up in wagon loads and
used for feeding chickens, while the crabs are
used for feeding hogs. When employed as
manure for soil they produce remarkable ef-
Ircls, aud a factory is now preparing them for
this purpose.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

by official returns 10 tie War Depart
ment the Militia force Of TIE United States
considerably rxcerds,wo millions. and a half of
men. go a.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

CO The proprictors of linseed oil mill in
Cincinnati, Chic, have commenced the manufac-
ture Of oil from cotton seed, and about four hun
dred bags Of the seed arrived from Memphis, to
be used for this purpose. The oil is used for
burning. AZ
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

THE GIRL THAT NEVER TOLD LlE.-A
little girl once came into tie house and tod Ter
mother something which was very improbable.
Those who we're sitting in the room with her
mother did not believe her, for they did not
know the character Of the little girl But the
mother replied at once: Il have no doubt that
it is true, for never knew my little daughter
to tell lie" Is there not something noble
in having such character as this Must not
the little girl have felt happy in the conscious
ness Of possessing her mothers entire conf
dence! Oh, how different must have been
her feelings from those Of the child whose word
cannot be believed, and who is regarded ty
every one with suspicion! Shame, shame on
the child who has not magnanimty enough to
tell the truth.
A BEAUTIFUL SIMILr.-A few days since
a lovely little child, Of four summers, was bu-
ried in this town. On leaving the house Of
its parents, the clergyman, Rev. Mr.. Jay,
plucked up by the roots a beautiful little "Ior-
get-me. not" and took it with him to the grave.
After the little embryo Of humanity had been
deposited in the grave, the clergyman, holding
up the plant in his hand, said: 81 hold in my
hand a beautiful flower which l plucked from,
the garden we have just left. by taking it
from its parent home it has withe red, but here
plant it at the head of this grave and it will
soon revive and flourish. So with the little
flower we have just planted in the grave. 1t
has been pueked from its native garden, and
transplanted into the garden Of Immortality,
where it will revive and flourish in Immortality,
glory, and beauty.-Ohio Farmer.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

WHITE, NAvIGArIoN.--A schooner, says
the Southern Min Herald, of four OK lower
came down the ri, er to-day. She was freight
ed with the goods, furniture, and family Of a
gentleman from Dodge county, Wisconsin, who
is running her one trip only to locate back of
this place. She has conlmodious cabin and
the passengers were cooking dinner while She
STONED here for wood and water.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

EeJ- We omitted to mention yesterday,
that Messrs. GilIet and Whitney of this city,
received prizes in the Cosmopolitan dis.ribu-
ton at Sandusky, on the Goth ult. About 200
tick.tS warn Snh IN this civ
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

ed from Fort Smelling on Tuesday night or
Wednesday morning last. A corroral's guard
were in town on Wednesday. hnniine up. ihe
runaways. We understand they were paid off
the day previous TO erdrpsnue.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

ss9- The steamer Belle, running on the
Sacrameto River, exploded on the 9th of Feb,
about eleven miles above Marysvillr, killing
about 80 persons.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

CO. RAILROAD CASE IN ADMIRALTY.-A libel
has been fled on the Admiralty side of the Dis
trict Court for the Southern District of Illinois.
by Messrs. Fades, Nelson, Patrick and others Of
st. Louis, against ifty.twO railroad cars of the
Ohio Mississippi Company. The demand is
stated to be about $4,000. .-.-
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

CT London, besides being the lar CAST city in
the world aspircs to tine largest hotel in the uni
verse, and to that end a company of bankers are
about to erect monster establishment on Ira
falgar Square, at an expense of s5,OOO,0Oo, on
the "American Plan.' - ty4ss..s
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

CO Barnum, overcome by the weight Of his
is said to be but shadow Of his
former self, haggard with care, even his friends
scarcely recognize him. ...-..L ---.I.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

E1- We notice by Tuesday evenings Free
Press, that the name of the Ben Franklin Job
Office has been changed by the withdrawal of
Mr.. S. J. Albright. |, will hereafter be known
as the Free Press Job Office.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

MRs. MoSRoEs LErrzR.-The following
letter was written by Mrs. Monroe, and sent to
her husband a few days previous to his exccu-
ton. The person whom she mentions as Pole,
is n. b. Aulick, bro,her-in-law Of A. +. Mon
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

cy'We learn that MesSrs. Cuburn & Burd IN
shaw, of ontonagon, Lake Superior, have pur-
chased an interest in the Ontonagon, II new pro =
pellcr, now building for the Lake Superior trade,
by Mcssrs. Bidwell & Bata, of Buffalo. She is
to be very fine craft, and is intended for the
Lake Superior trade.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15

y" The tea plant is said to be very success
fully cultivated in Brazil, aud will soon become
an important article in South American commerce.
In the province of San Pauo, the best quality
now commands abont forty cents per pound
Wholesale, and the poorer quality about twenty
rrntS
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FRIDk. MARcH IA, 1856.

), D07ThF Free Prs q Wednesday, gives
he foleriqE appoint ents y the Governor:
John N. Holland ri S. County, Abide
cslp phis. Rcellsncy ~ GovernOr, with the
NiSk Of Colq1eL szs
VIM. Sprigg Hall, Of Ramsey County. Su-
perintepdent Of Common Schools, in and foI
the Territory of Minnesota.