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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-31
For the ST. PAU Daily Times.
FIRE ORGAN[Z ALTON
ST. PAUL, Nav 25,

ST. PAUL, May %, 1856.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE TIMEs,-Sir,-I am u
fresh Importation, intending to become a citizen,
and my iert, which may be found between the
lids of the scripture most anywhere from the, lst
Chapter Of Generations to the last book of Rep-
olutions is &c Fire." The first thing that impress
es itself forc.bly upon the mind of stranger, is
the liability of this town making grand ilu-
mination some MI ht when illumination
would look most glorious, and that little {" Gar
den Sprinkler or ''Baby Wagon" that saw
at the fire the other day, would cut but sorry
figure in such time. My object in writing, is
to plan an organization of our bone and sinew by
which (without the tardy action of our city rops)
means can be obtained to battle against the de-
structive element. Let a meeting be called
by our young men form company-each man
can contribute enough, surely, to buy a bucket,
and when the destroyer comes, show the fact
by their acts of noble daring how much they can
accomplish, and how much they could accom-
plish # they only mad Il ''Aerchine.'' | was in
San Francisco during the late fires, and must
say that the &c Bucket Companies did more ef-
fectual service than the Engine Companies.
repass much water in very short time, besides
they should be provided with hooks and axes
under the supervision of good head then
when the fire comes you may jump from yonr bed,
look out of your window. say d--m it, its next
door but one, and won't 60 much further; get CO.
lilly again between the sheets, up in the
morning and find your neighbor with his attic
charred but his business in full operation not
caring an individual, as the insurance will make
all right. Publish this if you think proper, and
perhaps you will get another item on another
subject, from Yours &c, FLAMES.
ca" We publish the suggestions of " Flames''
in hores that those interested (and who is not?)
will act upon them. We have said almost every
thing we could say on this subject and now leave
the matter in the hands of our citizenship.
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ST. ANTHONY ITEMS.

The Express has the following:
REAL EsrArE.-We hear of operations in
Real Estate, taking place in st. Anthony and
Minneapolis, at advanced rates. Mr.. Tuck
recently sold house and lot, corner of Second
and Pine street, at So, 1000. Also c. F. Stimp-
son ESQ.,, sold house and two lots, corner Of
Second and Cedar streets, for $4,000. Also
% acres sold in Minneapolis, adjoining town
site, at $500 per acre, purchased last year at
500 per acre. Also several lots in various
parts of Minneapolis at from $500 to SsS00pe
lot, held last season at from $50 to 500 per
lot.
LIME.--lIessrs. Simon Stevens s. Co., Of
Clear Water have lime that is equal to the eel
ebrated Thompson lime Of Maine. Messrs.
Fuller & Rogers, the Minneapolis masons,
pronounce it far superior to The Alton lime ;
one cask is said to be equa! to three Of that
which has heretofore been introduced into the
territory.
Vegetation is as forward here as in the
southern part of Wisconsin From gentle
HAL dilheu cliilSy VIC
that crops and grass in this territory will go
ahead of any thing he saw on The way.
Gentlemen from the East say the same Of
vegetation in the vicinity Of ST. Paul.
Mcleod county has been organized and Of
ficers chosen.
FIRE AT HUTCnINsoN.---We are sorry to
learn that the dwelling house of Lewis Har-
rington, Esq, at Hutchinson, was destroyed by
fire on Wednesday last. Mr.. Harrington was
clearing off land and burning log piles near
the house, which explains the way the building
caught fire. We did not learn the amount of
the loss, but heard that the house cost Mr.. II.
about eight hundred dollars.
A Minneapolis Manufacturing Company has
been established with Hon. Robert Smith, as
President.
SUSPENSION BRIDGE.-This Bridge is doing
large business the present season. The re-
ceipts since the opening of the river, Capt. Tap
per informs us, have averaged from $40 to S75
per day. This is a large increase over the las,
season, and is not an uncertain index Of the
rapid advance of St. Anthony and Minneapo-
lis, and the adjacent country.
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Cores pondence .: the Times.
TERRITORIAL. MAI'TERS.
NEW ULM, BROWN COUNTY.

May, 1856.
Mr.. EDITOR Indeed would like very much
to give utterance to all the impressions that touch
the mind upon beholding this lovely region but
cannot now. A rull degree or more further
south than St. Paul, it lies beautifully upon
an undulating prairie, of excellent soil, skirt
ed by the finest varieties Of timber to be found in
the Territory. Scarce year ago and the axe of the
pale face sounded for the first time---
What change !---now nearly two hundred fami-
lies of Germanc blood and nerve, are already
settled in and about here, evincing their usual
industry and thrift in building, and fencing,
blowing and planting. The whole township and
county is filing up with these sterling sons of
Fatherland, who are destined to give tone and
character to the future by their persistent, indus
trial economy. Among them we perceive mechan-
les of every kind, but who at present are occu-
pied in upturning the soil to get in crop for the
coming season. This TOWNSHIP is admirably loca-
ted, not surpassed by any in the Territory for its
excclencies, being high and dry, yet we'll water
ed with purest springs cmptying into the Minne-
sofa river. Due west from St. Peter twenty
eight miles, crossing the ferry above Big Cotton
y
east side of the river some twelve or fifteen miles
below Fort Ridgely.
TIE "German Land Company who are the
proprietors and settlers, first originated their Or
ganization in the city of Chicago, several years
ago, and came to this territory about year since;
selected their location and have now all things
ready to build up one of the handsomest portions
of the Territory in a solid and an enduring
form.
The entire plan of the Company is quite SINH
lar to that Of Building Associations in the East,
which have proved so beneficial to the toler de-
pendent on wages and salary. The funds of the
Company go to purchase lands, make improve
ments and otherwise develop the Industrial and
social condition of all who are interested in their
project. Eighteen lots in the town and one lot
OF nine acres out of the town plot is the share of
each member but, for the common benefit, six
of the eighteen in-lots are reserved by the Compa-
ny-leaving twelve lots of so by $50 #. each,
and one 9 acre out-lot as the absolute property
of each member besides each one may make
claim Of 100 acres in the township as pre- emp
tor.
No project in the land business presents a
more prosperous career. And that the filing up
of the region by the bone and sinew of German
ic thrift, will eventuate in substantial good to
the future State, none can doubt. We look with
high hopes of a bright promise in this German
settlement. and can but wish them every success
and happiness. Yours, &C., G. L. L.
CS The town of ''New Ulm'. is new to US,
but We learn that there is, nevertheless, such
place, and it is growing finely. Wecan only say,
success to it.-ED.
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MR.. SUMNER BETTER.

WASHINGTON, May %.
Mr.. Sumner is better this morning, and will
probably be able to occupy his seat in a day or
two. He did not call for help,as has been falsely
stated by some parties, having been rendered
almost unconscious by the first blow.
A committee of FIVE, consisting Of Messrs.
Campbell, of Ohio; Allison, Cobb, Of Georgia,
Greenwood and Spencer, have been appointed by
the Senate. to investigate the assault on Mr.
Sumner. During the proceedings Mr.. Brooks
remarked that no man except himself knew when
where the intended assault was to occur, and
Mr.. Keitt said he did not see the beginning of it.
lie was behind the Presidents chair at that time,
nor did he know when or where the affair would
oonur
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TIE ARREST OF GEO. w. BROWN.

The telegraph has already Informed our read
ers of the arrest of G. w. Brown, Esq, editor of
the Kansas Herald of Freedom. The particu-
lars of his arrest have not yet reached us, but we
find the following account of the first attempt of
the mob to seize him, furnished by Mr.. Brown.
himself, to the Alton Courier. The incidents re-
lated occurred mt Kansas CITY, Missouri. Mr..
Brown says: ''No sooner had arrived in this
city than observed that was the subject of OBJ
servation and remark from all directions. NV
friends came to me privately and assured me
that was in great personal danger. The whole
town seemed in commotion. l attended to NV
business through town without any concealment
until after dinner when was urged to keep with
in doors at my hotel or violence would be done
me. The reports which reached my ears were of
that character thought it proper to be on the
look out. The clerk registered my name for
room Il. visited it, but feeling that l would
prefer different location, soon after removed,
leaving o. G. Brown. ESQ.,, of Osawatomie, wr-
ting at the table. short time after learned
that Mr.. Brown was waited upon by couple of
Border Rufians, one of whom inquired if his
name was Brown. Responding in the afirma-
tive, he was grabbed by the arms and ierked
down two flights of stairs into the street, and
hurried to hack guarded By dozen mounted
men, in which he was placed. As they were
about to close the door, merchant of the city,
who CHANGED to recognize the face, assured them
that they had the wrong Brown; that the person
they had in custody without warrant and
charged with no crime, was the proprietor of the
piano forte which was opened on the levee few
weeks previons, supposed to contain Sharp's ri
hes. He was then discharged and another de-
scent was made upon the American Hotel, with
the hope of taking the genuve person this
time.
The desperadoes surrounded the house, armed
with revolvers, while others made an attempt to
search the building. Col. Eliridge,o one the pro-
prietoIs, stepped forward and assured them that
they could not search the house without war
rant; if they should undertake it they could on
Is succeed after wdking over his dead BODY
He went through the streets anu rallied his
friends. The Michigan Kansas Settlement Com
pany. who came up with me On the Keystone, and
who were encamped near by, came to the rescue.
DR.. Haskall of Rockford, Illinois, and several
'ther friends stood by me, and we resolved to
build hecatomb to the demon of slavery of
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STIRRING TIMES In KANSAS.
Correspondent of Daily St. Louis Intcigencer.
Postscript of a letter dated at

Postscript ofa letter dated at
PARKvILLA, Mo-, May l6.
Prepare for an awful shock. Hold steady
helm, or the old ship will be wrecked. Armed
men rushing into the territory. The de-
struction of Lawrence is meditated. Civil war
is just upon Couriers just from Lawrence,
say they have from 1000 to 1900 men, while
they number from 800 to 1000 around the place,
but increasing very fast. 1t is thought the de-
struction of the committee and evidence is one
cause Of the outbreak, or at the bottom. We
pray the Almighty God to avert these dreadful
evils. The secret border league are ut the head
of this affair. 1t is expected to result in disunion
The ultras on both sides dangerous men,
Strike boldly for the Union Of this Union, and
may God bless you. 1t is said that the ladies of
Lawrence are arming. The Platte City cannon.
and many men have gone over none have yet
gone over from Parkville. 1t is not advised bv
the masses most good citizens are against it.
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JUDGE MCLEAN ON SLAVERY.

The following letter from Judge Mclean
written to Gen. Cass, for the reason that Judge
NJ. understood the General to have quoted him as
giving an opinion that Congress has no power over
slavery in the Territories. 1t explains itself:
WASHINGTON, May l3.
My DEAR SIR "A friend stated to me vestcr-
day that he understood you to say that did not
consider that Congress had the power, under the
Constitution, to prohibit slavery in a Territory
| never doubted that Congress had this power,
and could never have expressed any doubt on
the subject.
You may recollect that have in conversation
with you said that Congress, having the power to-
establish Territorial Government, might, in the
exercise of police power, prohibit slavery, al
though they had no constitutional power to in
stitute it.
| Informed my friend that l was sure he mis-
apprehended you. | drop this note that in the
publication of your speech you may correct any
mistake of the stenographer on this subject.
Very truly yours,
HON. L. CAss. JOHN MCLEAN.
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HoN. L. CAss. JOHN MCLEAN.

RIDE TO FoRT SNELLING.-Strangers who
visit Minnesota, should, previous to leaving for
the East, by all means visit the Falls of St.
Anthony; cross the Suspension Bridge; take
a brds-eye view of the Furnishing town of
Minneapolis; catch the gentle breeze from
Lakes Harriet and Calhoun; listen to the
singing Of Minnehaha! and walk within tie
grim walls Of old Fort Smelling. A more de-
lightful ride cannot be found in the whole ex-
tent of this country
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SToRM..--A storm Of wind and rain occur
red yesterday afternoon. The wind was very
boistcrous,---the rain copious, deluging the
streets, aid permeating wooden and brick walls.
1t was splendid shower, but accompanied
with little thunder and lightning.
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THE EDIroR.-The little steamer Editor
does credit to its name. 1t comes and goes
with great punc,ualily, and always has sufli-
cIent freight to keep it busy. Goods shipped
by this boat we know will come through on
time, and safely
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GRANT OF LAND TO MINNEsorA.-A bill
has been introduced in the House for a grant
of land to Minnesota for Railroad purposes.
We think there is no doubt of its passage.
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COMING ur.-The Galena capitalists. says
the Advertiser, are investing their money in
the towns on the Upper Mississippi. Thirty
five thousand dollars of Galena money have
been invested in Dubuque. Send along $780,
600 to st. Paul
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ltor excaim in the language Of the Roman ora

TOT:
lhave scorned and do
To hrde my
Who brands sn forehead,
sword, the bloody scourse upon my back,
wrongs not half SO much MS he
Who shuts the gates OF honor Oh me-
vipers, thet creep where diSdains toclimb,
And having wound their lualhsUme track TO the Top
or this huge, n,oulderrg nunont Of Rome,
Hang hiss at the nobler man below
Come! consecrited lctors from YOU thrnnrs!--
Fling down your scepresi Take the rod and AK,
And make murder you make this law.''
Yes gentlemen butchers of the South! SNAKE
the murder as you make the lawH' Make the
law to defend and perpatuate your cursed insti-
tution Of Slavery and then murder all who vio-
late it! This is called chvalry !--Southern chv-
airy What is Northern chivalry? Submission?
Answer, We who can.
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ARE WE SAFE Pit is true, the last Legislature
passed law to suppress the issuing of shinplas-
tiers, and the good sense of the people refused to
take the Atlanta money, because it was in bad or
der. These points secured, let enquire if we
money at present IN circulation among us +? Is it
well secured? Is it put out by of charac-
ter in the midst of our prosperity,-whe ev-
cry thing is moving at a $40 rate, it is we'll to
pause occasionally and note where we are. Let
us inquire again, is all the money in circulation
in St. Paul. good money?
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-31

PuRENoLoGY.-Pro. o. S. Fowler. the eel.
ebrated lecturer on this Science, will deliver
a course in this city abou, the frs, of June
See adv
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FoUND.-We learn that DIR. Patterson has
found his rolling mill. 1t was carried to the
Foundry and sold, but was kindly given up by
the one who purchased it.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-31

THE COMMERCIAL BULLETIN AND NORTH
just started in Chicago by Scrven & Gala
CHER. 1t presents an excellent typographical
appearance---is well edited ard is bound 10 be
successful. Scriven g. Gallagher are our
agents in Chicago, and we most cheerfuly
commend them.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-31

STREET SPRIsKLER.-Some enterprisiag citizens
on Third and Jackson streets, have procured
street sprinkler and set it in motion, to the relief
of many nostrils and lungs.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-31

So Lucy Stone Blackwell has repudiated
Boomers and appeared on the anti-slavery plat
form in New York in long black silk dress
fashionably befounced.
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" II will be seen by reference to notice in
another column, that owners of lots in Mankato
City, can perfect their titles, by applying TO Judge
Chatfeld.
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ANoKA.--The steamer Hamburg brought up
several large steam engines and boilers for S.
w. Woodbury., OF Anoka. They were de-
signed for the mill at that place.
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leS~ Several communications and editorials
are laid over for want of room.
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The THEATRE..--Persons who love theatre
cal performances, will fad a good bill for this
evening. "Ingomar" is most excellent plav.
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Eszs~ The Furniture advertised to be so Id a,
Auction to-day. has been sold al private SALE
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A Fire Engine !-NIoveme in the Right
Quarter.


Quarter!
well organized Fire Department and Fire
Engine to protect the property of the citizens
of St. Paul from fire, has been the want OIL
some one to start the movement, and to keep il
before the public until the enterprise has been
successful. Alderman Emerson, at the late
meeting of the Common Council, offered the
commend to the attention Of property-holders.
BY this act Mr.. Emerson has shown his inter-
es, in our city, and he will receive the thanks
Of many who have been endeavoring so long
to induce the city to take some action in the
premises:
Resolved, That the City Comptroller be in
structcd, and is hereby directed to issue Bonds of
the City of St. Paul, to the amount Of $4,000,
under the power granted to him in Chapter three
(3), Section twenty-four Gay, of an Act to In
corporate the City of st. Paul, and that the
bonds issued be, and are hereby appropriated
or rs much as may be necessary therefor, for the
purchase of a Fire Engine and apparatus of the
most approved construction. The said engine
and apparatus to be purchased under the direc-
ton of the Fire Department Committee Of the
Common Council and the Chief Engineer Of the
Fire Department.
RESOLVED, That the City Surveyor be instructed
to make, and report to this Council, an estimate
of the cost and practicability of constructing
three Reservoirs for the use of the Fire Depart
ment of this city, as follows 4 one at the juno
ton of Third and Robert streets one at the
junction of Third and Wabashaw streets, and one
at the junction of St. Anthony and Exchange
streets.
The last resolution is as important as the first.
A few reservoirs and one good engine, would
save in one year thousands Of dollars OF prop
erty that is now annually destroyed by fire.
Will the Council pass the resolutions, or will
they refuse to carry out the wishes of the peo-
ples We cannot but believe that the resolu-
tons will pass, and that in less than six months
we shall have good machine and well or
ganized Fire Department.
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A New JAIL.--It ought not to be crafty
ing to the feelings of any one to rejoice over
the announcement of the erection of new
Jail, or any jail at all, and ye, it is to us, for the
old, rotten, dilapidated pig-pen, which for the
past five years has disgraced St. Paul, will then
be removed to give place to some tangible ev-
dence of civilization. Our County Commits
sloners are haro at work to reform matters, and
we are pleased to notice, that among their ear
Hest movements is the erection of building
for the saie-keeping Of those who trespass up
on the rights Of others by the violation of the
laws. Call in the Indians set fire TO the old
crib and let them dance till the last expiring
ember goes out, for it is fit that savage nature
should surround the funeral pile Of so loath-
some an object as that old Jail!
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Re Mr.. Crosby, of the Dubroue Express
& Herald, gave us a call yesterday. He says
he has procured several adv. and subscribers
in this city. All right.
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The FALLS CIrY.-ThiS steamer is now
undergoing repairs, and it is thought that when
she once gets under way, she will be able
to afford as good accommodations as any boat
on the river. She has not been attached as has
been reported, but is laid up for a thorough
renovation. We wish all the boats fair share
of public patronage, and entertain 10 ill-will
toward any.
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THE WEST SIDE.-Directly opposite St.
Paul. on the West side Of the river, we OBJ
serve several houses recently erected, and 9TH
er Improvements which indicate that the hold
ers of property there are confident of building
up young city. West St. Paul will one day,
(and that day is not dstant) be valuable
point for tire erection of dwellings, to be occu-
pied by our wealthy merchants.
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THE GROUND OF MIR. BROWNS ARREST.
The Westport correspondent of the Missouri
Republican gives the following version of the ar
rest of the editor of the Herald of Freedom, and
the grounds on which the Missourians, without
process of law, concluded to seize him:
Geo. W. Brown is now prisoner here. He
was taken up and detained, it being known that
he indicted by the U. S. District Court for
treason and in:ting rebellion. He was taken by
Coon McGee, sour Milt," with the assistance of
his trustv negro man, who helped to take Peme-
roy last fall. Although Brown was loaded down
with arms, and had companion in the same
fix, still he gave up without any resistance. The
prisoner is the editor of the Herald of Freedom,
published at Lawrence, and has violated every
section of the ''act to punish offences against
slore property" He will be taken Immediately
to Lecomrton for trial. The necessary papers
were brought by deputy to-day.
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The BoArs.-The Grace Darling, Atlanta,
and Lacede, all from st. Louis arrived yesterday.
The Grace Darling departed yesterday afternoon
for below. We are indebted to the Clerk, j. B.
Sheridan, for St. Louis papers. The Time and
Tide was to leave last evening for Minnesota
river. No news of Importance brought BY these
arrivals. e''.