Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-09-06
CONGRESS.
WARRINGTON, August Is.

CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, August %.
SrSATE-Mr. Weller gave notice Of bic inten-
ton TO Introduce bill to abrogste certain laws
enacted by the Legislature Of Kansas. It = The
same as the 18th section Of the Kansas bill abol-
ishing test oaths and providing for freedom Of
speech and the press, and for tho security Of the
people in person and property, in accordance with
the institution, &c. 'a' ''
Amesssse was received from the House, an
nouncing the death Of James Meacham, Member
of the House from Vermont.
Mr.. Foot dwelt with much eloquence on the
learning, the public and private life Of the eceas-
ed, who was removed hence at the age Of 46
years. He traced him from the time he was a
poor orphan boy in a cabinet-maker's shop, up to
the high position he occupied at the time of his
decease. 4a
Mr.. Douglas said he was born in tho same
county with Mr.. Meacham, and was acquainted
with him in carly life.' He bore testimony to his
honesty Of purpose and elevated character.
The usual resolutions Of respect were then
adopted, and the Senate adjourned.
HousE-Mr. Ethridge said his heart had yielded
ready response to the remarks of the gentleman
who preceded him, and though solemn the hour,
it was pleasing to know that, under the many con-
ficting influences which control the conduct and
opinions of members, there was no one here to
withhold the tear of sympathy.
Messrs. Dickinson and Giddings seyerally bore
witness to the high character of Mr.. Meacham as
o statesman. 1t @ AatIa4e ~
"a The usual resolutions of respect were passed,
and the House adjourned. 60 y .a8
a WASHINGTON, August o.
SENATE-Mr. Crittenden asked leave to intro
duce Bill to alter and amend the Kansas-Nebras-
ka act. Mr.. Briggs objected to its reception, when
Mr.. Crittenden gave notice that he would intro
duce it tomorrow. ..ssl,. ......rf
Mr.. Weller introduced the Bill Of which he gave
notice yesterday.
a- DUEL.
4 ST. LOUIS, August 25.
& This morning, B. Gratz Brown, editor of the
Missouri Democrat, and Thos. C. Reynolds, de-
feated candidate for Congress on the National
Democratic ticket, left for Selma, about 30 miles
below here, for the purpose Of fighting duel,
growing out of some structures made by Brown on
Reynolds course during the State They
u&ut Win pistols, Twelve PAGES. Isl
FOREIGN NEWS.
The screw steamer Canadian, from Quebec,
arrived OF Liverpool on the 10th. t'b
A lamentable accident occurred on board the
Canadian, on the homeward passage. The Rev.
W. Marsh drank, by mistake, quantity of dis
injecting fluid, and, Notwithstanding every atten-
ton, it proved fatal-His body was taken to
Liverpool, and an inquest held thereon. s.
Latest from Kansas-U. S. Troops in Motion.
ST. Louis, Aug. "a.
Reliable intelligence from Kansas to the 10th
state that Lecompton has not been attacked yet,
by Lanes party, although looked for hourly.
1900 strong, are in the Territory, and that they
are preparing to fortify Lawrence, in case of re-
treat to any particular place being necessary.
Immediately after the attack upon COL Titus
house, in which skrmish Titus was wounded, one
man killed and nineteen taken prisoners, Shan
non went into the Abolitionisss' camp and ex-
changed the prisoners taken at Franklin for those
taken at Titus house.
1t is reported that four companies Of u. s.
troops are near Lecompton, whose presence, it is
thought, will deter further attacks by Lanes
party.
The Republican of this morning publishes a
call signed by a large number of The most inAu-
entail citizens in the city, for public meeting,
to be held at4 O'Clock Tomorrow evening, to take
into consideration the present situation of affairs
in Kansas, and to express the opinions of the
people of st. Louis in connection Herewith.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. %.
The steamer David. Saturn, from the Missouri
river, yesterday, brings new information that 400
volunteers from jackson county, Missouri, went
into Kansas on Thursday last, and about 200
have been raised in Layfayette county, and q
large force is being raised in Clay County.
{ Lanes regimenS is said to be terrifying on
Wakarusa. -
Robinson, Brown, and other prisoners are still
in custody of the U. s. troops.
One hundred and twenty recruits from Carlisle
mediately forwarded to Fort Leavenworth, also
20 from Jefferson Barracks, Gen. Smith having
made requisition for all disposable force at that
place.
Orders have been issued to the commanding
officer at Fort Ripley to have his troops in posi-
ton. - laa a4tsG - = aas
GREAT BRIrAIN-From every port Of the United
Kingdom the harvest reports are of favorable
character, and but little doubt is entertained that
the grain crops will be at least fair average in
quantity and quality, and at least in Scotland, the
crops are very heavy. In respect to potatoes there
is a general concurrence of evidence that the
crop, though not entirely free from disease in
some parts of England, Ireland and Scotland,
promises to be abundant and excellent. Harvest
operations are now general; and so much labor
is wanted that farmers have outbid railway con-
tractors, who find themselves compelled to sus-
pend far the present, all thar pressing contracts
on the public works. 's'n
In the political world there is nothing worth
reporting. as,s. -
Miss Nightingale has returned to her home in
Derbyshire, avoiding all public demonstrations
Of welcome.
SPAIS.-The news from Spain is wholly unin-
teresting. We have report in the Gazette de
France, which requires confirmation, that distur-
Dances had arisen in Cadis, in disarming the Ma
tional Guards; but with this exception the dis
arming is carried on without resistance. The
fears entertained of o scarcity in the crops were
diminishing.
In Pursuit Of q Wife. Ell
A gentleman, says the Oswcgo Palladium, ar
rived in this city on Monday, in pursuit of wife,
from whom he had been separated some years,
and whom she had supposed to be dead. He
learned she had been married to another, in o.
wego, and came to announce that he ssstil lived,
and to take his sbetter half - to himself again,
if she was willing. He presented himself at her
home in Oswego on Monday afternoon, and the
recognition was prompt and m utual. They
rushed into each others arms with frantic en-