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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-06-28
Pacific Railroad.

The Pioneer keeps insisting that the Gin
cinnati Convention did pass resolution in
favor Of Pacific Railroad, and pretends to
give the vote by which it passed. The Gin
cinnati Enquirer is cited as an authority for
the passage of the resolution. Now, it is a
notorious fact, that the resolution is not in
the platform as published in the Washington
Union and besides, all the reports in all the
other Cincinnati papers state that the reso-
luton was laid on the taMe-and we are con-
vinced this is the fact.
The Cincinnati Platform is bad enough,
even with the unmeaning resolution in re-
gard to this great work which the Pioneer
untruly says is part Of it. But it must be
shorn of this single redeeming point.
We reiterate the assertion, that the Pa
cific Railroad is measure not meeting the
appreciation of the pretended +" National De-
mocracyn in National Convention assembled.
We quote from the report Of the Cincinnati
Gazette, aboutas good authority, by the way,
as can be found in that city ::
."THE ADDITIONAL RESOLUTION.
Jacob Thompson of Mississippi, moved to
lsysshe Traditional resolution" on the table.
lrhis is 1.-THE resolution calling for arailitary
and post road to the Pacifc)
During the voting difficulty arose in re-
gard to the vote of Alabama
Mr.. Chapman rose in state of excitement,
to explain the manner in which the votes Of
that delegation was cast. The State of Ala
bama had directed that the vote of that
State be cast as unit, by the majority, but
on this question the delegates had directed
him to divide it. It was first ayes and
nays, but was altered to ayes. .....
Mr.. Cietheral, of Alabama, protested
He wished his vote to be recorded in favor
of the Pacific Railroad.
The Pacific Railroad Resolution was laid on
the table by a, vote of: ayes 1873, nays 100.
The following is the vote: $780,
AYEs.-Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut.
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Vir.,
GINA, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ala
bama, Mississippi, Florida.
Vermont, Maryland, Louisiana.
Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Mich.
gan, Texas, Iowa, Wisconsin, California.
New Hampshire voted A ayes, i nav :
Massachusetts / aye, IL NAYS; Georgia 6;
ayes, nays; Ohio 16 ayes, 6 nays Ken
lucky 8 ayes, nays; Tennessee 8 ayes, 9
nays" g-as -.
The Pioneer had better make up its mind
that these are the facts. IF it does not, we
will quote from the Official, as soon as we re-
ceiye a copy ofthe same,
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From the Oregonian, May 18th.
From Oregon.

important Battle on the Rogue Riuer-Iadians
Routed a0aM loss Of 7naty-No Whites
Killed-Iaco Womded.
We learn that the volunteers, numbering
gao, under Gen. Lamerick, surprised a band
OF Indians encamped on bar of Rogue River
near the Meadows, and firing upon them.
killed thirty and completely routed the re-
The volunteers lost none, and had two
wounded, one, Mr.. Mercer, of Vilkinson,s
company, badly, and it is feared mortally.-
He was brought into the hospital at Deer
Greek, and it is thought has died before this.
The Indians fought for some time. but
finally retreated. Gen. Lamerick made nre-
parations to follow, hoping to strike an ef-
iectual blow. The volunteers captured ten
horses.
Mr.. Il. also states that Mr.. McHarkness
OF Grave Creek House, while CARVING an
express from Grave Greek to Gen. LameTiclx
was tred upon; he fe from his horse and
was horribly mutilated by the Indians. while
alive, as the wound was not mortal.
The Cascades are we'll guarded good
piock houses have been erected at the nnner
and lower steamboat landings, and these ara
garrlsoned to repel an attack of 1000 In
dians. AT Vancouver, large and strong
block house has been built. It stands 9
little back of the eastern extremity of the
barrack buildings
We heard flying report some few weeks
since that several Indians had been murder
ed at the Cascades, but we forbore tn saw
anything about it till we could learn the
particulars, and with face crimsoned witt
shame for the human kind, we proceed to
lay them before the public. The Indians
murdered consisted of the family Of Spencer,
chief, who resides at Vancouver. and was
made up of his father, an old cray-headed
Indian, Spencer's wife, and four children
daughter nearly grown, and three Younger
sons, one OF which was sucking babe.
The Indians had been up the Dalles, in
the service OF the IT, S. Government. and
were ON their way back to Vancouver, under
the charge of Col, Joseph Meek, and having
regular passes about their persons. In
making the Portage at the Cascades, it seems
they were oyertaken by seven men-if sucb
they might be caled-and forcibly taken
from COL Meek, whose life they threatened
and one after another was murdered Nv,
means of a strong cord which was tied aro,nS
the neck and twisted with stick tin I;fa
was extinct. The girl was violated by these e.e
fiends before her life was taken. 49, = ''''00
The annals OF Indian barbarity furnish No
instance OF cold blooded, diabolical cowardl,,
tnat can much transcend this act
mas stamped the character ofonr To-,
lIory Win foul blot, which will stick To
: long after the perpetrators of that act anes4
nose who countenance It, are dead s an,
ND damned. A few more such acts 5 tS I;.a
nd Oregon will be by-word and L;s SINS
mong the civilized nations of the earfE
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Placing Of a Submarine Cable /,

OGDENsBURGH, June 81.
The submarine cable connecting this place
with Prescott, Canada, was successfully
placed in the St. Lawrence river this morn
ing, thus putting New York and Canada in
direct communication, But fifteen minutes
were required to strech the wire. The en-
tire distance is one mile.
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Destructive Fire at st. Cha les.

ST. CHARLES, June 10.
The extensive Paper Mills of Butler &
Hunt at this place, were completely destroy
ed by fir at o'clock this morning. The
walls, which are stone, may possibly be re-
built. The wings, which contain good
share of the machinery, are yet safe-fire
still burning. 1t is supposed the fire origi-
mated from the chimney. l understand
there is no insurance.
Yours, hastily, III. A. HOUGH.
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Kansas Speech.
WAsHINGToN, June

WASHINGTON, June 81.
In the House to-day Mr.. Colfax spoke on
the subject of the laws emanating from the
legislature of Kansas, branding them as out
rageously offensive, and disgraceful, and
some of them in direct intervention of the
organic law of the Constitution of the u. S.
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Congressional

WASHINGTON, June 90.
There being no quorum, no private bills
were passed.
Campbell, of Ohio, said, as next week has
been set apart for the consideration of terri
torial business, and as the reports of the
Sumner assault are not yet printed, he
should not, until Monday week, take up the
latter for consideration.
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What the Congressional Committee says,


Messrs. Howard and Sherman, of the
Kansas Congressional Investigating Com
mittee have arrived at Detroit, on their way
to Washington. Mr.. Towards health is
very bad, and he will be obliged to stay at
Detroit for several days, before proceeding
to the Capitol.
The committee were in Westport eight
days. During their stay at these places nu-
merous bands from different parts of Mis-
souri, were making incursions into the Terri.
tory, and were arresting and driving out the
settlers.
Shannon had been summoned to testify
before the committee and had appeared ir
Westport for tie purpose. Shannon went
to Kansas City with the comr.ittee, ant
while there a company from Clay county
Mo-, crossed the river on their way west
mounted and equipped for war. They pa
raded in front of his hotel, yelling ant
hootingat Shannon, who covered with fea,
in their presence.
The testimony against the border ruffian:
is overwhelming and appalling 1t is sale
that they have proof that Oliver himsel
voted in Kansas, notwithstanding his denial
OF the fact. His name is recorded, not Oh.
yer, M. c., but M. G. Oliver, on the pol
books. Credible witnesses-Missourian q,
that-testified that they saw him vote. His
name was recorded as above as a blindfold
against subsequent exposure.
He admits that he was on the ground and
made speech. There was no other NJ, OF
M. G. Oliver to be found that voted, but the
member of the committee himself. He is
undoubtedly sworn member of the " blue
lodge"
The keeper of the State Arsenal at JEFF
ferson, Mo-, testified before the committee
that the Missourians who invaded Kansas
and elected the bogus Legislature, seized
him, tied him hand and foot, threatened to
take his life if he resisted, then plundered
the State Arsenal of U. s. cannon, muskets
rifles and powder, armed themselves there
with, and then marched upon the Inflated
territory. 1t is said that the testimony be-
fore the committee clearly proves that only
SIS of those whose names were on the cen.
sus, voted at the legislative election on the
Both of March, 1855, and that not over ele-
ven hundred of those who voted made anv
pretensions to residence in the territory
The whole vote cast was foe thousand fre
hundred.
The committee have secured sworn copies
OF the poll books and census, and have the
names of pretty much every ruffian who
voted, spotted including that of Hon. M.
Oliver, M. c., himself! 1t is a most as
founding record of villainy. And yet it is
the black and bloody code of laws thus
passed and forced upon the people of Kan
sas, that Pierce, Douglas and Buchanan de-
clare must be enforced, and to refuse to obey
which is pronounced to be treason by the
black democracy Dubuque Rep,
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I The TisHoMINGo FoLKs.-The ladies and
gentlemen of Dubuque, La Crosse, &C., who
were SO unfortunate as to be behind time
for the celebration on Tuesday, on account
of their unavoidable detention on board the
Tishomingo, appeared determined, notwith-
standing, to amuse themselves while absent
from home. They had dance aboard on
Tuesday night, and yesterday went to the
Falls and enjoyed themselves hugely, ga
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conclusion Of which the public grand honors

conclusion Of which the public grand honors
Of fraternity were given.
Mayor Becker delivered most beautiful
and appropriate address, which time and
limited space prevents US from further no.
tice.
1t: Maury, the guest of the Society, was
introduced to- the audience by Colonel Rob-
inson. He was most happy to meet the
members of the Society and the citizens OF
the Territory on this OCCASION He had
travelled more than thousand miles for the
qualification of the present moment. Since
he had first drank of the water of the Miss
issippi most important changes were appa-
rent. Civilization had been extensled and
the arts and sciences cultivated. Minnesota
was the fairest land under the sun-the
brightest skies, the most enterprising and
hospitable citizens. The inhabitants had
greater charm than the famous lamp of
Aladdin, for at their bidding the wilderness
was cultivated, towns built, churches erect
ed, and commerce was extending it's way up
every rivulet. He closed by expressing a
wish, under the auspices of the Minnesota
Historical Society, to lay the corner stone
of an Astronomical Observatory.
His remarks were frequently applauded
by the immense eoncourse of people present,
as we'll as those of et,@
Mr.. Hasbrouck, of New York, who was
| - 10 ~; II
not know he was to make any remarks till
a few minutes before the procession was
formed. His presence on this occasion was
purely accidental. He had come to the con-
clusion to say nothing about this country
when he got home, as he was incapable Of
telling them half of the wonders of this fairy
land. Minnesota was destined to be the
greatest State in the Union. New York
would in time have to yield the motto Of
L" Excelsior to the infant Minnesota. It
was well that the ruc ged hills of old West
chester were settled and adorned before the
discovery of the beautiful and fertile West,
else those regions would now be sterile
waste. He was gratified that a Historical
Society had been formed at the commence
ment of our Territorial existence. His first
born son would, in few months be citi-
zen of our Territory, and he should make
him life member.
After the conclusion of Mr.. HIS remarks,
a grand salute Of 80 guns was given by the
Artillery-thirty-on for the States and one
for Minnesota. ' F''~'''e--@ Z
The aud tors the -spersed.I The mem.
bers Of the Society,in dGuests and many
citizens repaired to the dinner at the Wins
low House where speeches were made and
appropriate toasts given. The proceedings
at the festivsl are necessarily deferred until
tomorrow.
The ceremonies and procession were very
imposing and were witnessed by six OF
seven thousand people.
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CORRESPONDENCE.

The committee have large number OF
letters from distinguished literary and scen-
tific men of the nation, who were invited to
attend. These letters will be published as
soon as copies can be made.
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MORE EDIToRs.-Geo. A. Benedict, of The
Cleveland Herald, has been paying Mime.
sofa a visit. He was in town yesterday and
the day previous, and leaves with fayora.
BILE impression of all he saw hitherwards.-
Mr' Thomas, an old Dubuque editor, was
asso N the city yesterday. He was one OF
the unfortunate passengers onthe Tshomingo
too late for the celebration on Tuesday
Our brother of the Winona Republican, was
also in the same crowd. Better luck next
time, gentlemen.
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DETROIT, June 10.

At Beaver Island, on the 10th, James j.
Strang, the Mormon leader, was shot by TWO
OF his former followers, receiving three balls
in his body. One of the assailants after
forwards struck several blows on Strang's
head with pistol At last adyices, noon
of the 18th, Strang was alive, but in a crit
lcal state. The assassins were arrested.
The Republicans are giving salute in
honor of the Philadelphia nominations.
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@ All the newspapers say that Pierce
was withdrawn. He was not withdrawn.
but quietly dropped. It is not known that
any man in the Convention was authorized
to withdraw his name-it is certain no one
did so.
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SECOND DISPATCH.

New York, June 20.
Mr.. Richmond, of Massachusetts,, in the
Chair.
Hon. Mr.. Walker, of Massachusetts,, said
he was authorized tow ssaIraw theiname OF
Mr.. Pr ..-, their candiue r, or the Presi-
dent and would nominate in his stead
whom dr. Banks recommendation c.
Fremont
He moved the adoption by reclamation
of the candidates for President and Vice
President.
The motion was advocated by Mr. Mott
of New York, Ford, of Ohio, Waterbury,
New York, Baker, of Massachusetts, and
Perkins, of Connecticut
Adopted without dissenting voice.
A National Executive Committee was Sc
lected by the delegates. one from each
state, and committee of five appointed by
the chair to draft an address to the Amcri.
can people. .a
Adjourned sine die.
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Col. Frements Letter . the Tabernacle
Meeting.
New YoRK. Anr;l 10 1856


SIR-You are respectfully requested to at
tend meeting of the citizens of New York
opposed to the measures and policy of the
present administration for the extension of
slavery over territory embraced within the
compact of the Missouri Compromise, and
in favor of restoring the action and position
of the Federal government ON the subject of
slavery to the principles of Washington and
Jefferson. to be held at the Broadway Taber-
nacle, on the evening of the 18th inst. The
meeting is expected to represent the patriot
ism, intelligence and wealth Of the metro
polls !; and we indulge the hope that it will
be agreeable to you to lend the interest of
your presence on this occasion.
Yours respectfully,
e. D. MORGAN,
ANTHONY j. BLEECKER,
WIN. M. EvARTs,
&C. LEIGH,
JOHN BIGELow.
Hon. John G. Fremont
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Il Papers in Northern Indiana, Ohio
Southern Michigan and New York, all COM
plain of the great mortality among sheep.
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ST. LOUIS, June 10.

esses a.sf4 y ST.. LouIs, June 10.
Col. Benton arrived here to-day, and took
rooms at Barnum's Hotel. A public recep-
ton will be offered him. he win speak at
the Court House on Saturday night.
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re- The N. Y. Independent Of a.

E The N. Y. Independent of date
June 5tll, under its Commercial and Finance
says "that the extensive firm of Pierce,
Douglas & Co, who have been doing large
importing business in Kansas during the
past year, and are also engaged in the job
bling as well as retail business in Cincinnati,
on a credit of four years, will probably fail
the present week"
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The FIRE.-The Pioneer Hook and Lad
der Company succeeded in saving portion
OF the lumber at the burning of Sanford's
saw mill on Tuesday evening. 1t is not
known how the fire originated.
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GRAND CELEBRATION
LAYING THE CORNER STONE
OF THE
MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
EDIFICE.


sonally in the proceedings of yesterday, we
have not time this morning to do justice to
the day and the occasion The celebration,
we can only say, was far ahead of the anti
cipations of those enterprising citizens who
planned it, and did full credit to Minnesota
the Minnesota Historical Society, and the
different societies and fraternities who took
part in the proceedings.
The day was as comfortable as could be
expected at this season Of the year. A re-
freshing shower on Monday evening laid the
dust, and in measure cooled the heated at
mosphere of the four days previous. The
city was astir early, and in full time for the
movement of the procession. The following
organizations and bodies were upon the
ground
l. US. Light Artillery, from Fort Smell
ling, Maj. Sherman commanding.
2. Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company of
st. Paul, with their truck drawn by six
cream-colored horses and some IS equipped
members.
3. German Sangerbund of st. Paul.
4. Independent Order of Odd Fellows,
preceded by Band of Music and Banner of
Hennepin Lodge No. Ar. w. Grand Re-
preventative D. Rohrer acting as Marshal.
s. Masonic Fraternity of the different
Lodges of the Territory and the adjacent
portions of Wisconsin, about 300 in number
A. j. Whitney, Grand Marshal, E. Harris
horn and DR.. j. H. Murphy Assistants, pre-
coded by band of music from Red Wing.
6. Invited guests in carriages.
Z. Historical Society. T..
s. School children in carriages, escorted
by lads on horseback, under direction of G.
G. Hoffman.
9. Ladies in carriages.
10. Butchers on horseback, dressed in
market costume, under direction of G. Scott.
II. Citizens and Strangers.
Gen. Van Etten, who had been designated
as Grand Marshal, having been called sud-
denly away on business, Capt. A. @. Jones
was called upon to act in his stead, and fl
led the place in manner highly creditable
to the occasion. He had efficient aids in
Messrs. s. G. Sloan, H. Officer and H.
Lindsey.
The Procession, when full, was at least
half a mile in length. 1t took the line de-
signated in the published programme, and
upon arriving at the site of the Building, the
following ceremonies and proceedings were
had:
Music" Aud Lang Syne," by the Red
Wing Band.
A few remarks were made by A. T. G.
Pierson, Grand Master of Masonic Frater-
nifty for Minnesota, on the propriety of lay
ing the corner stone of public edifices &C
cording to the ceremonies of Masonry.
After prayer by Rev. Mr., Penman, Grand
Chaplain of the Territory the following
newspapers, pamphlets, &C., were deposited
in the corner stone on behalf of the Histor-
ical Society, by E. D. Neill, Secretary
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Texas is said to have increased in popula-
ton during the last ten years at the rate Of
about four hundred per cent, thing quite
unprecedented at the South.
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FRENroN, June 90.

trenton, June 90.
After the adjournment of the peoples
Convention at Philadelphia yesterday, the
New Jersey delegation proceeded to the re-
sldence Of William L. Dayton, the nominee
ior Vice President, at Trenton, New Jersey,
TO apprise him of his nomination. Edward
w. Whipple, of the delegation, made brief
speech, to which Mr.. Dayton responded in
q lew appropriate remarks, which elected
immense applause.
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New PoTAToEs.-Mr. Brady, farmer of
Dakota county, has left with us sample of
this years growth Of Neshannock potatoes
from his field, fully large enough for the ia.
bic. These are certainly the first of the
season.
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MASONIC BUILDING.-The corner stone of
this edifice was laid as soon as the services
at the Historical Society Building were over,
by the Most Worthy Grand Master, A. T.
@. Pierson, assisted by the D. G.. NJ, II. N.
Setter, the Senior and Junior Grand War
dens, and the brethren present from the va
rious Lodges of the Territory.
Deposits were made of Proceedings of
Grand Lodge, and the various acts of incor-
poration of associations connected with the
Fraternity. Also, gold and silver coin of the
present day and piece of rock taken from
the tomb of Napoleon.
Appropriate remarks were made by Bros.
Penman, Wilkinson and IIodsdon. The
Lodges were then reformed in procession,
and escorted the Grand Lodge to their
rooms, when each division of the Lodges
marched to their several places of organiza-
ton, and were disbanded.
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COL. FREMoNT's REPLY.

New YORK, April 20.
GENrLEMEN-I have to thank you for the
honor of an invitation to meeting this
evening, at the Broadway Tabernacle, and
regret that other engagements have inter-
fered to prevent my being present.
I heartily concur in all movements which
have for their object " to repair the mis-
chiefs arising from the vi lation of good
faith in the repeal of the Missouri Compro-
mise" l am opposed to slavery in the alb
stract and upon principle, sustained and
made habitual by long settled convictions.
While l feel infexible in the belief that it
ought not to be interfered with, where it
exists under the shield of state sovereignty,
I am as infexibly opposed to it's extension
on this continent beyond its present limits.
With assurances of regard for yourselves,
am very respectfully yours, -s-
j. G. FREMONT
Messrs. E. D. Morgan and others, COM
mittee. &c.