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Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25
NIeanness Ineffable.

The New York Express is the silliest, meanest
and most unscrupulous paper We receive. The
superauous gas and ranting rigmarole which have
been reeking from their Know Nothing still, and
sicksning all men of sense, do not seem to have
relieved the frantic editors whit. Still the
honest James and the chivalric Ersstus turn th cir
machine with forty ass power, and grind out a
new regiment of lies, and every morning their
potatoe- gun thunder reverberates from lodge to
lodge! Brooks is a great bore. In the very last
issue we have received, he falls upon Col. Free
mont like an avalanche, charging that gentleman
with having been poor in his youth, with having
broken a marriage promise, with what the Ex-
press calls "a poor, gut respectable girl" with
having once cheated his tailor, and committed
frauds on the Government, with being supported
by the "ignorant Dutch" and with now being
Romanist !! Frightful array! They rake and
scrape together all the refuse and rubbish of the
Know Nothing pack and construct a bomb-shell
which they think will blow Col. Fremont sky
high-but the premature missile explodes in their
own Office! How weak lie is, after all
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25

Curious Columbus. sailing to
America, thought he was discovering passage
to China, or Cathey. Even after it became
known that new continent had been discover
ed, instead Of an old one revisited, geograph-
ers labored under many curious and erroneous
impressions. America, beyond its sea-coast,
was shrouded in mystery, and what lay beyond
men could only conjecture. America was at
first presented as a great peninsula of Asia,
mixed up and joined with Japan, China, SC.
shown in which China is in the closest neigh
borhood to Mexico, on which the Great Rio
Colorado Of California takes its source in Sibe-
ria, and where the Tartars and their horses
and camels are represented about the Rocky
Mountains. A Chinese was slso shown with
his yellow shoes and trowsers, and pointed bon
net, standing upright in the midst of the Ap.
palachian Mountains, and not far from him the
portrait Of an elephant. This latter feature was
not far wrong, for certainly "the elephant
has been extensively seen in this country.
But by degrees, as geographical knowledge
improved, America was disjoined from Asia,
Japan Kept on the march to the west, and the
Tartars, Chinese and elephants were dismissed
to their several homes Portlan transcript.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25

3 The bomb shsll from Pennsylvania which was
thrown into the Republican ranks yesterday. Gre
ated copsiderable excitement, but it's effects were
NOT 90 terrible after all. We are not SO awfully
as grinning Democrats imagine. Onr
skin is left yet, and with proper care it is possi
Bile we may be able to survive the sneers and
boastings of those who are determined to "rule
or ruin" Suppose the Dimmicrats haze car
fied the State-what then? Shall we lie down
and slumber? Suppose fraud and villainy haze
triumphed, is that reason why we should desert
the ship ? Suppose local causes hare operated
to carry Pennsylvania against us, is that reason
for buryipg our principles? Never. Let us hope
that in November the eyes of the People will be
opened and that they will be induced by Q sense
of Right, to cast their votes for the man who
above all others is calculated to harmonic the
discordant elements and bring peace and happi-
ness to a distracted nation. Don't be discoura-
ged friends-there's better time coming.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25
Letter from Charles Sumner:
. The following is letter from the martyr
Sumner to Lewis D. Campbell of Ohio. -

The following is letter from the martyr
Sumner to Lewis D. Campbell of Ohio. -
% -. Philadelphia Sept "a, 1856.
My Dear SiE--Your letter Of the 9th Of
September, after travelling to Boston, at las,
found me here, where am still detained un-
der medical treatment, away from my home,
which have not visited since left It at the
beginning of the late session Of Congress, now
ten months ago. r,.-. ..si
with sorrow unexpressible, am still con-
strained to all the cares and reserve of an in
valid. More than four months have now pass
ed since you clasped my hand in the Senate
Chamber, and my system is, even now, SO far
from the firmness Of helth, that any slight de-
parture from the prescribed rule is sure to
occasion relapse. could not reach Ohio
except by slow stages, and were / there,
would not have the sanction Of my physician in
exposing myself to the excitement of pub
lie meeting, even if said nothing. This is
hard-very hard for me to bear, for long ia
do something at this critical moment for the
cause. What is life without action
For a while, at least, must leave to others
the precious satisfaction of laboring for Liberty
and the redemption of our country. But have
the great comfort Of knowing that never before
was 20 little needed. 800
Good omens multiply, and do not doubt
that Fremont will be elected. God bless Ohio
for her glorious. testimony alread, and her more
glorious promises. !, a,.z.e. r.,a
Believe me my dear Sir y:.y II faithfully Z.gs,
HON. LEWIS D. cANPBELL, aAMiIroN, OHIO.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25

ABoLIsHINa THE NEGRO RACE E."---Mr Spinner,
Black Republican candidate for Congress in
New York, says in published letter, ssf am in
favor of abolishing the negro race" He does
not (says the New Hampshire Patriot,) explain
the process by which he would accomplish this
object. but he would probably do it by the Banks
plan Of absorption. Pc Pioneer. n''fss1 -
O. The better plan is that now adopted by
the Southernsrs in mixing the white with the ne
gro blood. As the plan is quite satisfactory to
them, we have no objections, particularly as sell
ling bone of their bone and flesh of their Aesh''
to suffer the odious chains of bondage, is past
time much INDUCED in by the Chivalrous.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25
The First.

The loss of life by the sinking of the Lady
Franklin is the first which has occurred on the
Upper Mississippi for years. We are not sure
but it is the first since the settlement of St. Paul.
Generally the boats in the trade are good boats,
the Captains, with only few exceptions, are
gentlemanly and careful, and strangers are well
satisfied with the treatment they receive. This
is the first serious accident of the kind whish has
happened within our memory, and we are fully
Of the belief that in this case no lives need have
been lost, had judicious care been exercised.
The Franklin was an old boat and should have
been withdrawn long time ago, and therefore
her loss is of but little consequence to the public
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25
PHIDADELPHIA. Oct, l6

PHIDADELPHIA, Oct. Is.
The Union prospects are improved by the Sus-
quehanna county, increasing the Union maj. 2OOO
Potter Co. gives AIS, and Butler majority
for the Union ticket. ,a'a =
Adams Co: gives 40, Greene !, LOO, and Jeffsr-
son Co. 100 Dem.
A dispatch from Harrisburgh this A. M. say.
the Republicans claim the State by small mai.
Huntington county is reported 500 Union mai.
instead Of $50 as before reported.
The Democratic State Committee announce
that the returns received by them, together with
estimates from counties to come in, show Dem
ocratic majority of 1000. -.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25

Doc SroRIEs.-Dogs are now becoming
exceedingly sagacious- school-master has
evidently been at work among them. The
New York Gazette tells story Of a fine span
iel, muzzled according to law, taking prone
made in the streets few days since, when to
his great CONSERVATION, the muzzle dropped
off. Knowing that without muzzle his life
was in danger. after moments reflection, he
seized the muzzle in his teeth, arranged it in q
way to look as natural as possible, and trotted
off home as quick as he could 60. That was a
knowing dog, very-but not so much as the dog
mentioned by the Times. He found a bank
bill in the street, picked it up, examined it,
and wagged his tail in delight. Suddenly his
countenance changed-he tore itin pieces, and
trampled it beneath his feet! A gentleman
who saw the transaction, examined the frag-
ments of the bill, and found it was countertsi1
ma fsa. e. Y
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25

NEW YoRK, Oct. Is.
1t is generally conceded that the Republicans
have carried Pennsylvania by decided majority.
They have now 1000 majority and several
strong Counties to hear from. 4
Eastern Pennsylvania Bradford Co., Union
majority 1000. This Report comes to US via.
Easton and Philadelphia, and is presumed to be
correct.
Bucks County 500 Dem. maj.
Carbondale County 1000 Dem. maj.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25

A BucHANEER's OPINION OF GERMAN CIrr.
zens.-The Richmond Enquirer, special organ
OF Douglas and Buchanan, thinks that if our
German fellow-citizens are permitted to have
any political influence in the Government, the
same privilege ought to be extended to the
slaves at the South. "For," says that paper,
"they (the negroes) are much more capable
Of intelligently exercising the rights ofsuffrage
than the ignorant Duchmen Of the North,
whose votes can be bought for a dollar or
fill of lager besr.' ,ss ra4r
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25

MINNESOTA would make sixty States as
large as Rhode Island, and Illinois forty.-
Missouri is larger than all New England
Ohio exceeds either Ireland, Scotland, or Por.
tugal, and equals Belgium, and Switzerland
together. Missouri is more than half as large
as Italy, and larger than Denmark, Holland,
Belgium and Switzerland. Missouri and ILL.
nois are larger than England, Ireland Scot
Hand and Wales. ais s9i ol., an ,esr.h
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25

HURRAh ron our SIDE |:

We.publish the conflicting telegraphic news ~
We received them by the golden Era. She left on
Friday night at O'Clock, and one gentleman tells
Us that dispatch had come to hand announcing
the triumph of the Union ticket in Pennsylvania
BY 1000 majority, while another af6rms that q
tslegraphic report had just arrived giving the
Democrats 4.OOO majority. Another gentleman
direct from Pittsburg, assures US that the Repub-
icans had carried the State by at least 900 -
Both sides may hurrah with perfect safety and be
ssnguine of success. We must wait for the Of
fetal returns, in the meantime we cannot help but
express our belief that Pennsylvania is good for
Freedom.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25

The Richmond Examiner, one of the lead
ing Democratic papers in Virginia, ardently
supporting Mr.. Buchanan, holds the following
language ina late issue:
:" Until recently, the defence of slavery has
labored under difficulties because its apologists
took half way grounds They confined the de-
fence Of slavery TO mere negro slavery there
ny giving up the slavery principle, admitting
other forms Of slavery to be wrong.
"The line Of defence however is now chan
ged. The South now maintains that slavery il
right, natural and necessary, and does not de-
pend on difference of complexion. The laws
Of fthe slave Statesjustify the holding Of white
men in bondage" sga asa Il
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25
Address Of Gov. Ram,ey.

The Address of Gov. Ramsey, at the late Ter
ritorial Fair at Minneapolis, is Published in the
Minnesota Democrat, and occupies seven col
umns of unleaded type. We endeavored to get
the Address for publication some time since, but
the managers deemed it too precious for the St.
Paul papers, and 90 we advise all those who wish
it, to purchase tho Democrat. 1t is too lengthy
for our columns. 49,. vi, s:..
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25
OHIO AND INDIANA.

All the returns from Ohio give the Republican,
tremendous msjorities. The election has been
for them series of gains and triumphs, and il
is very doubtful if the Border Ruf6ans have car
ried single member of Congress out of "a
The reports from Indiana published in another
column are scattered into thin air by the later
news from tho passengers which is, that the Re-
publicsns have triumphantly elected their whole
State ticket, and large majority of the men,
bers of Congress. We do not doubt it.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 15---8 Pm.
The latest returns indicate that the Union ticket
has carried the State. Seventeen counties are
yet to hear from, which gave 1000 fusion ma
jority last year.
Tioga County, Pa, "a towns give 2,400 Union
majority, and five towns to hear from will in
crease this two or three hundred.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25

a. DR.. Kane has gone to England, and it is
aow thought that he intends to. take command Of
the expedition proposed by the. British Govern
ment to the Arctic regions, in search Of the re-
mains of John Franklin's party, of which traces
were found sometime since.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25

Lo!THE PooR INDIAN The Valley Her
aid says the unfortunate heather, have again
been called to their agency, to receive their
pittance.--W With melancholy and detected looks,
they pass through our streets, on their way to
Red Wood, walking over hundred miles, TO
receive sum less than twenty dollars. Poor
devils, their -ace is fast fading away; their
number is daily decreasing, aud the time will
be but short, when the Indian races will live
only in history, legend and tradition. 7' ad
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25
CONNECTICUT AROUND.
THE LAND OF CLOCKS STRIKES g woN~
Lscefocsism Run Down.

Though we have not yet received full returns
from Connecticut, enough have come to warrant
us in announcing that the Nutmeg State is among
the winning! Six months ago the Democratic
ticket had plurality---now the fusion of Demo-
Gratis and Know Nothings is routed horse, foot
and drsgoon by the Republicans. About two
thirds Of the towds have declared for Fremont
In Seymour, town which usually gives three
fourths of the vote to the Locofoco ticket, the
Peoples ticket Fremont with a veil on) is tri-
umphantly elected. "Last week, J" says aprivate
letter, :" the Foreman of our Copper works and
IL others with him came out for Fremont, and
purchased Flag inscribed with Fremont and
Freedom ~ Honor to Old Connecticut
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25

The reported gains in nineteen counties, ex-
elusive Of Philadelphia county, foot up 3,SO6
Democratic and $685. Union.
The returns received up to the present moment
indicate that the Democratic State ticket is elect
ed, but by what majority it is as yet impossible
to say. The Congressional delegation appears to
be about equally divided between the Democrats
and the Republicans. @5>l
The Philadelphia Bulletin foets up the major
ity in thirty-6ve counties, giving the Unionists
q, 600 and the Democrats 81 ,648, being DEM
ocratic gain on last year Of 5000. The Bulletin
thinks the Democratic State ticket is elected and
the Congressional delegation about equally di-
vided.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25
INDIAN sAcAcIrY.-A correspondent Of the

INDIAN SAGAcITY.-A correspondent OF the
Tribune, writing from Philadelphia, says
"Apropos Of Governor Floyd: when be
was in the gubernatorial chair Of Virginia, il
became his dutyyas Chief Executive Of the
state, to pay over to certain tribe Of Indians .
sum ofmoney that had been bequeaihedtothen
by distinguished son of Virginia, in whose
veins coursed Indian blood. The Indians as
sembled at the Executive chamber to receive
the money. The Governor, as matter .ol
course, was bound to make speech on the oc-
cssion. He commenced grandly BY saying:
"Brethren-I am proud to cali you brothers,
for the blood ofthe red man courses through
my veins as well as your own" Whereupon
an old chief stepped up to the Governor, pu'
his finger down the back Of the Governors
neck, then under his own nose, and st once ex-
claimed, "No Indian! hisg~ aiggwT
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25

NEW YORK, Oct. Is.
Cap. Rynders and his friends are celebrating
the imaginary Democratic victory in Pennsylva-
MIA by parading the streets with large transpar-
ency, on which is painted in large lettsrs---
"HAVE YOU HEARD FROM PENNSYLVA-
MAP" 1t may be fairly presumed that the Cap
tain hos NOT heard.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25

New ROUTE TO ST. PAuL.--It is said that
the shortest and cheapest route to St. Paul will
be via Dixon Air Line road to Clinton, Iowa,
thence by the Chicago, Iowa and Nebraska
road to Cedar Rapids and thence northerly
by the Cedar Valley and St. Paul, which is
on meridian line west to Cedar Rapids, in
Iowa. We find the Cedar Valley Times
has an account Of q meeting held in Mitchell
County proposing to subscribe $500, 900 10 the
stock Of the Chicago, Iowa and Nebraska Rail-
road for branch from Cedar Rapids towards
St. Paul by way of said valley. This branch
is likely to be built very soon and open up the
most comfortable and direct route to the Capt.
tai Of Minnesota. Com. { Chicago) Bulletin.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 16...2.3O P. Z.
:, The returns are 50 utterly confused and unrs-
liable that it is impossible to decide how the
Election has resulted. The city is full of forged
returns from different Counties, and are being
e1tively circulated for gambling purposes. Ali
that can now be said with confidence .is that the
result in the whole State is very close and it may
require official returns to decide which party has
been successful. Ge4 -
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25

AuDAcIrY Us. MER1T.-It is said that i'm
pudence will 60 father than merit in this world
that success depends more on an audacious
front than on genuine merit. Let no nan be
deceived by such superficial doctrines. For a
short time the clustering and intrusive may 90
ahead but the world is able to distinguish be-
tween the boldness of innocence and truth, and
the frothy pretensions Of vanity and bloated
pride. There is sooner or later break down
where mans success has depended on his i'm
pudence. -. i.-,,. )
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25
Pennsylyanla and Indiana.

We have nothing later from these States than
appeared in our paper of yesterday morning. 1t
seems to be conceded by passengers who have ar
rived since, that both States have gone for the
Democrats, and in view of such contingency,
we respectfully ask gentlemen on both sides not
to get excited. It's bad for the nervous system.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25
Pennsylvania:

Oh! State pfayer-founded! never hung
Such choice upo . peoples tongue,
Such power to bless or ban,
A. that which makes thy whisper Fate,
For which On thee the centuries wait,
And destinies Of .man.-IYhiffier.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25

a good understanding is highly necessary
to success in any business transaction, but more
particularly 50 in the sale Of Boots and Shoes.
L. Marvin, one Of the pioneers Of St. Paul, has
modernized his establishment. and now asks the
public generally to call and see him. Note his
advertisement. g ~ e eeF '9s' st5f -
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25

n% The Republican barbecue at Mansfield
Ohio. on Friday last, was the greatest gather.
ing ofthe campaign in that State. 1t wa.
thought that not less than eighty thousand
people were present. Six large oxen were
roasted; but they, with their accompanying
thousands of loves of bread, chickens, pigs
pies &c, were swept away before half the pro-
cession reached the ground. The grove of thir.
ty-five acres was closely filled, and the great.
est enthusiasm prevailed.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25

q In recent letter to South Carolina, Mil.
lard Fillmore says -" # after al I haze done
and az the sacrifices hnue made to maintain n.
Constitutional rishts Of the South, she still de
trusts me, then Team only hope that she may6nd
one mors se!Esscri6eing. than haze been, and
shoo him her gratitude By her confidence" No
Millard, the South docs not /" distrust" you-nol
. bit Of i'll She knows you have studied thu
seven principles -ss Eve loaves and two 6shes''-
and know how to calculate with fearful accuracy
the priceless worth Of bale Of cotton!
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25

49, hAsBrNcrox, Oct. IA.
:. The .. s: frisate Wabash arrived at Annaps.
lie this P. N.
The President will arrive here tomorrow at 7
O'Clock. GI10' :
The District volunteer militia and civic pro-
cession will receive and escort him to the VIII ta
House.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 16.
The Pennsylvania Buchanan organ claims a
Democratic majority in the State of nearly 4, 900,
which they make out by large deductions from
the Republican majority reported by special de-
spatches. They claim ], 300 Democratic majority
in Clarion County, which was yesterday reported
300 Union majority
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25

a. The Pioneer has been unable to ascertain
the facts Of the murder of an Indian near Shake.
pee. If the editor will turn to the files Of the
Times Of Oct. 18th, he can procure them withou,
further trouble. 7e en+ assn ii'a-tAss 20
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25
CHAHLES SUHNEk
HON. LEWIS D. CAMPBELL, HAMILrON, OHIO

@ The question +" Il Fremont Roman Cath.
lie9" is likely to be superseded by thss oths,
query " Can you swim ?" The mud in the streets
il awful-almost as bad - the dust which prece-
ded it, and the only consolation We have q Va
wade along, is to repeat the paradox uttered BY
The venerable DR.. Waylsnd- :" Dirt, after eli
gentlemsn, j. clean 10 f.t -. s,,. ..f.r
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25

CANNON FALLS GAzErTE.-This is spicy paper,
we'll edited and well printed, haling from Can
non Falls, very thrifty and thriving town in
Farribault County. R. W. Hamilton, editor and
proprietor. 1t is a good Medium for our msr-
chants to advertise in. ....,
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25

% e. We get nothing later from Pennsylvanis
than We published yesterday. 1t can be found in
the Pioneer and Minnesotian this morning. We
do not expect full returns yet, Is in Bucks coun-
ty, We understand, there are only three or four
who can read sufficiently to count the votes We
are not impatient---not at all. - ;go. -.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25
New Yopc. Ort II

-, New YoRc, Oct. l6.
The Republicans of Maryland have completed
their electoral ticket. The electors at large are
Francis p. Blait, and VIM. Pinckney Ewing. ! :,
The steamer Norwalk was burned Yesterday sf-
tsrncon: She was laying At the dock on the
Norah River undergoing repairs. Sho was valued
at $4,000. '7'73 - .--'-H'
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25
PHILAnRLPHIA Ootoha. 16-

s' PHILADELPHIA, October 16.
Reports are received from all but twelve coun-
ties in the State. The vote stands as follows -
Dem. majoritiss, q, ,4O6; Union, 33,025. The
Elk, Fayette, forest, Green, Jefferson, Juniata,
Mexican, Potter, Venango and Warren. Last
year they gave 5000 Union majority.
The Fillmore and Republican head quarters are
thronged--speeches and professions are the order
of the evening. The excitement is immense.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25
NEW YORK, Oct. Is.

-. NEW 1ORK, Uct. 10.
In dispatch from Fornsy, the Atlas Il Argus
claims 10000 Democratic majority in Pennsyl.
vania---l6 Members Of Congress and q majority
in the Legislature.
salute of 100 guns was fred in the Park this
evening, by the Democrats, in honor of the re-
suit in Pennsylvania. s.a..f
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25

~, CHARLESTON, Oct. l6.
Niles, American, is elected to Congress. in Tn.
Charleston district, over Gadsden, the Democrat. !.
10 nominee. In all the other Congressional dis.
tricts, the present members have been re. elected
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25

MORE HANGING TO BIZ DONE IN KAxsAs.-Ths
Border Ruf6an, Of September q, is still . sound
on the hemp" 1t says -" The prisoners who
were taken BY Gov. Gsary stand good chance
for becoming familiar with hemp necklaces. -
The reign OF terror, Il seems, is not yet over in
Kansas. If Buchanan succeeds, no doubt many
American freemsn win be hung, for the bloody
laws Of the Territory will than be enforced 81
all hazards.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-25
q There is both truth and poetry in the fol
lowing beautiful gem =

There's not q heath, however rude,
But hath some little flower
To brighton up its solitude,
And seen. the evening hour.
There's not heart, however cast
By GRIEF and sorrow dowr, .a
But hath some memory OF the past,
To love and call Its own.