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STANDARD SILVER WARE.

| AM NOW MANUFACTURING PURESIL-
Il yer Spoons, Folks. Ladies', Butter, Fish, Pie,
Cake and Ice Cream Knives, Sugar Shovels and
TOngs, Napkin Rings, CIeam, Gravy, Mustard
and SAT- Spoons, &C, &c on my own premises,
and do no; palm OFF on the public Northern man :
ufactured articles (Which cannot always be re-
He'd on as genuine) for nv own, but every article
made In my esta Olishment can and will be war
ranted az above.
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SBAWLS, SHA Is, SHAW LS-AT
~ Who'll ESAL E.-Just received large ard
superior stock Of Eay State Shawls, at wholesale
We invite the trade 10 call, as We can offer
them as low, II not lower than the Jobbing
Houses al the North
WALL & STEPHENS,
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n g RIDGELY RESPECTFULLY IN
Ds forms his customers who have accounts at
his store in the First Ward, that they will be
drawn off and ready for delivery on New Years
Day. He earnestly requests a settlement by cash
ION which a deduction OF per cent will be
made) or note during the first week In January
Those not wishing to be call on or drummed, will
please call at the store and settle
ID g. RID6ELY,
dec A.7t& Druggist First Ward.
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BOHN'S
HANDBOOK OF WASHINGTON

THIS BOOK SHOULD BE IN THE HANDS
l. OF every stranger sojourning in the city be-
ing complete guide with panoramic view Of
the city, Public Buildings, and Statuary
A new Map Of Washington with ali the new
Improvements, &c, for eale In the Capitol, at the
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rIFT BOOKS FOX THE NEW YEAR-A
~ god variety, and beautiful styles very cheap
al FER6UsON's 4S6 9Th street.
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NOW SELLING OFF AT COST,
A LOT OF FANCY STATIONERY, PA
IA pier Mache, Porte Folios, Ladies' Cabas,
Games, and numerous other articles, all OF which
| am now Offering lower than they were ever sold
for in Washington. w. F. BAYLY,
dec 20-tJanl No 2TS Penn avenue.
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VISITING AND MEhIT CARDS. AND
v handsome Books, by the best bards. For Hol-
iday Presents in the Book lire call at
FERGUSON'S
dec - 4Se Seventh street
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19

OBrUsE, VERY The Pioneer, in an article
which it is pleased to term g The Vagaries of the
Times," is somewhat at n loss to know why it is,
that if 6 the bill of Mr.. Douglas gives to the
Free State men all they have asked for" that
most of the Republicans voted against it p
That's very easily answered.. Turn to our edito-
rial from which you quote, and you will find the
following language:-
"He Douglas) is only shutting the cards for
another deal, and like all his previous efforts this
scheme his bill. will but send him still lower, if
possible, into the depths Of infany. While on
its surface, the water appears smooth and glossy,
beneath it rolls tremendous flood of iniquity.
The stream is fed by Slave-hol and Northern
doughfaces, whose only aim is to perpetdatc and
spread the cursed system of Slavery. Mark our
prediction and watch the result"
The simple reason, therefore, why the Republ-
cans did not vote for the Bill was, that although
it might carry and does carry on its surface the
sentiments held by the Free State men, yet. like
the Nebraska bill, they knew it to be n swindle,
and hence they voted against it. Is the Pioneer
obtuse that it annot perceive this (? Seward,
Hale, Wade and their associates stand where
they have ever stood-the inveterate opponents
of political villainy as illustrated in the origin
and passage of the Bill that annulled the Mis-
souri, Compromise. The present movement of
Douglas is but repetition of the old game! and
in which he is bound to be the loser. 81. f"i
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19
From the y. v. Herald.


The democracy of Missouri and New York con-
tinue split into factions, notwithstanding the APP
parent harmony exhibited at the close Of the
Cincinnati Convention. There are already, we
believe, two electoral ticke's in the field in Mis-
souri,. and Col. Benton runs on the regular ticket
for Governor. but splits upon the Cincinnati
platform. Aifiirs are in condition for
the success of Buchanan in this State. There is
no fusion Of the iards and Softs there is not
likely to be any. The efforts Of each faction to
monopolze the spoils after the November ecc-
ton will result in the loss of the State to the
Democratic party ut the approaching election.
Our readers will find in another column the pro-
ceedings of tn, State Central Committee, and
they, tell the story. Two State Conventions are
called. All things considered, the harmonious
democracy are in a tight place, and unless they
are very careful, they will lose the $4,000, 900
spoils per annum, which they have enjoyed for
the last four years. .-
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19

CO great railroad meeting was held at
Hudson on the Sth. Our Hudson friends labor
under mistake that Minnesotians are opposed
to their road. They desire to see it built imme-
diately, and a branch road running to ST. Paul.
g That's 49,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19
, MONDAY, JULY IA, 1856.

FLouNDERISc The Pioneer is Aoundering
d.oadfully. Which side Of the fence it intends
to jump, it is hard to tell, but it is evidently
making preparationssfor a grand leap. In a re-
cent article it :: chAllenges either Of the Black
Republican journals 10 this city, to controvert
tho statement" made by Douglas, that the Con-
vention that framed the Topeka Constitution, did
so without the shadow OF law! Do tell Mr.. Pi-
oneer! Did not the Nebraska Bill say that the
people should govern? and was not the first
election controlled by mob from an adjoining
State? Does not the evidence in the Kansas
Committees report prove this? Didnot Mssop-
rians, who had no right to a vote, drive settlers
from the polls, and pass laws they had no right to
pass? Do you call this letting the people rule? !?
Very well when the Legislature convened (com-
posed of men elected by Missourians) and passed
laws restricting the liberty of speech and of the
Press the settlers refused to be governed by these
laws-called meeting of their own Composed
of legal voters) and formed their own Constitu-
ton. Now, according to the Nebraska bill the
peope were to rule, but it SO happens that at the
first Convention the people did not rule, but the
Missourans did. At the second Convention the
people, (the legitimate voters and settlers of the
Terrisry) did rule. Which Convention acted un-
der the sanction of Law, of Right, and of JUS
tice And vet the Pioneer seeks to throw out
the Peoples Constitution, and adopt that made
by the Missourians, and simply for the reason
that the one makes Kansas a Free and the other
Slave State! a
ii WRONG AGAIN The Pioneer says that we were
little too fast in illuminating our Office in honor
Of the admission Of Kansas. just about as
much as the Pioneer knows. We Illuminated our
Office because the bill triulnphed in the House,
not because, rs our contemporary alleges, we
thought the bill had passed the Senate and been
signed by the President. Don't be 80 eager to
make mountain out Of "a mole-hill! Can YOU
tell us, neighbOr anything more about the '' dis
courteous means" used to get the bill through
the House ? Isn't it true that the cause of the
absence of some of the 's National membcrs''
was in consequence of drunkenness What
pity the Republican members did not wait until
the - National members'' became sober? How
8. discourteous
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19

NccER IN THE FENCE Among other things in
the bill of Douglas to admit Kansas as u State,
is clause that the live Commissioners provided
for, shall be appointed by President Pierce
Again, nearly all the Free State men have been
driven out of Kansas or are intimidated from
going there by the s. border rufians.'' Should !,
vote be taken now, it would result in favor of
Slavery. No wonder the Republican members
voted against the Bill. fggg 1rseYAe Htff
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19

EsE Young men. remember this--Sioth, like
rust, consumes faster than labor wears; the
used key is always bright. M
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19

AwruLLThe Louisville Journal says
James Buchanan stuck to the old Federal
party until i. was dead and rotten she than
kicked the corps and wen. over 10 the democ-
racy."
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19

PRENTICE on SENATOR JOKES. -Scnator Jones,
of Tennessee. in a recent speech declared him
self s. Heaven descended Whig." whereupop
Prentice, Of the Louisville Journal, retorts by
saving the " Devil, too, was Heaven descended
having been kicked out of that place e-and his
descent was most terrible! How Senator Jones
is pleased with the application we have not
learned.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19

B9=A new version OF Goldfish aristocracy is,
tying mackerel to your coat tail and imagine
Yourself whale
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19

Gy By the inundations in France go miles
were laid under water, and 10000 people were
entirely stricken down.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19

s-3 1t is said that Hon. Geo. w. Jones, Sena-
tor from Iowa, stated that Brooks ought to have
killed the ID scoundrel (meaning Sumner).
man that will pcrjurc himself, will do other
things quite as bad.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19

lIERBERr IN J,m.-Philip T. Herbert, Member
Of Congress from California, having been in
dicted by the Grand Jury of the District of
Columbia fo- the murder of Thomas Heating, he
was at once arrested and put in Jail to await his
trial.
This murderer should have been in Jail a long
time ago. But will he remain there? Money
will clear him, and poor Heating and his poor,
heart-brokeu wife (ncw dead) will go unavcnged.
Who are responsible? The members of .he De-
mocratic party-they who refused to appoint a
committee to investigate the brutal and murder
Gus act.
ET The Lewis House at Hudson was de-
stroyed by FIRE on the morning of the Fourth
Some portion of the furniture was saved. s
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19

gy- Francis Granger, of New York State. has
declared in favor Of Fremont. Hon. Timothy
Jenkins has followed suit
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19

EXPRESS When the verdict was
rendered, says the Detroit Tribune, White.
was much affected, and shed tears freely
Aver and King received the announcement
with s,olid, tu, probably affected indiffer-
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19

ezr We wonder if our young ladies, who
wear white veis and bonnets, are aware that
they are making ireckles for their beauty
White is cooler In the sun than black, owing
to the principles of radiaion: but while the
white bonnet, veil, dress, or hat diminishes the
heat OF the sun by reflection. it generally in
creases its light, and it is this that plays the
mischief with the fair skin and pretty faces
So, young ladies beware. you have beauty,
we scarcely need tell You, do not despise it. 1t
is more potent than enchantment; and it is an
overmatch for philosophy. 1t elicits instructive
admiration, and triumphs without an effort
.4lbany Transcript.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19

EUROPEAN NEws--The news from the Old
World is of conciliatory nature. The people
are in favor of peace whatever may be the views
Of the government, and SO long as this feeling
exists, there will be no danger of Il collision.
LONDON paper thus surmses about the
american relations: f
Judging from the country newspapers we
should say the country is delighted with the turn
the American question has taken, and it is sur
prising how much the public has been enlight-
ened on the subject by the cheap press, every
paper of that class having devoted itself to a
rational exposition of our American difficulties.
To this Liverpool correspondent adds, that
the feeling on American affairs has so much sub
sided as to have unsettling effect on the mar
ket, although several of the leading papers keep
ON grumbling. l,a II
The Times urges Britain 20 hurry up the set
Element of the Central American question before
Buchanan be President.
Britain needn't hurry about the settlement Of
the American question, as it will be some wears
before Buchanan will be President. But why the
fears of the Times? Does it not show that
Bucnanan's 6llibustcring propcnsities are well
known in England? And yet his friends say
that he is in favor of peace. sa
The other news is barren of interest.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19

CD We notice that the New York Independent,
religious paper, comes out decidedly for FIRE.
mont and Dayton. lu @ 'aaf
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19
A Snaxc Combat.

Combats between the rattle and black snake
are certain If they meet, and the black snake is.
with rare exceptions, the conqueror. Upon see
in. each other. these animals instantly assume
their respective attitudes of defiance, and display
the great difference in their organization. The
rattlcsnake coils itself up, ready for attack or
defence the black snake being constructor,
moves about from side to side, and is in constant
activity naturally exciting each Others passions
The rattlesnake finally settles down into a glow
ing exhibition of animosity. its fangs exposed.
its rattles in constant agitation. The black snake,
seemingly conscious that the moment of strife
has come, now commences circling round its enc
my, absolutely moving so swiftly that it seems
but Il gleam of dull light; the rattlcsnakc at
tempts to follow the movement, but soon becomes
confused, and drops its head in despair; then it
that the black snake darts upon the back of its
deadly foe seizes it between its teeth, and spring
ing upwards envelopes the rattlesnake in its folds.
The struggle, though not long, Is painful the
coinbatants Follower in the dust, and get cntan-
sled in the bushes, but everv moment the black
snake is tightening its hold, until the rattlcsnake
gasps for breath, becomes helpless and dies. For
awhile the black snake still retains its grasp
you can perceive its muscles working with ener-
gy but finally it cautiously uncoils itself, and
quietly betakes to the water, where, recovering
its energy, it dashes about moment, as if in ex-
ultation, and disappears from the scene.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19

There are are twenty-three theaters in London
twenty-seven in Paris, and nine in New York.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19

our country's taste than Monsieur Felix. ~ fa
The Memoirs Of Moore, the poet, by Lord John
Russell, are just completed by Brown & Co.,
Boston. The two last volumes cast an air Of
sadness over all the rcst--for 'tis ,nournfu to
find Moore when beyond sixty md near his grave,
the same person as at ttwentv-three-as eager and
desirous of the society of the nobility, and that
in the midst Of many troubles, the loss Of bis
two sons, his poverty, and the cloud which was
fast settling over his mind sH .xs@ aFs
In vassal Morton, Mr.. Parkman has given us
a novel which must take the first place among
those recently published. There is a charming
freshness and viz acitv in this work which is really
delightful. Mr.. Parkman is probably we'll known
to your readers rs the author of ''Oregon Trsil,'
book of adventure in the ssRocky Mountains.v
Harper Brother have done history benefit
in Civ ing Us ssThe South Of the Old Dominion"
1t consists Of an excellent sketch of John Smith,
his first adventure among the Turks and then
among the Red Men, and an account of the Re-
volt Of Nab Brown against the Berkeley Govern
ment. Let all interested in the early history Of
Virginia read this work. .ssz,S i.
Many other works have been published which
your correspondent has not yet had time to
peruse. =, s s-..ss..s s.. 49, sl+5s., ~. $3.50
Among the streaks of ssgood fortune' which
your correspondent takes pleasure in recording,
is the following: Mr.. G. F. Knapp, a gentleman
of this city, has by the death Of distant rel.-
tive. in England, fallen heir to fortune Of some
million OF dollars. Mr. K. will proceed to Eng
land shortly to settle up his estate there, and
thence to Minnesota, where he intends to settle
for life. (Good for Mr.. Knapp. Won't our
correspondent come with him ri
The University of the. city Of New York held
its annual commencement to- day, and the high
est honor, the .svaledictory,o was awarded to
Mr.. VIM. S. Opdike, while bis brother, who
shared the head with him, both having received
an equal number of marks during the past four
years, was awarded the 'sLatin Salutatory."
Our theatres are closed and our actors re-
cruiting. Brougham has rehtted the "Bowery''
in magnificent manner and i doing exceilently.
| Yours,
RoxIo.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19

~ 1t is said that John Van Buren is
about to we'd the only daughter Of the late
John C. Calhoun.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19

EUROPEAN NEws-No WAR!-The correspond
ent OF the Courier and Inquirer, from Washing
ton, OF the lth, says: Dispatches received he, e
Indicate the resumption of negotiations in Lon
don the Central American question, and final
settlement of the same by arbitration, and that
communication with tie British Legation will
soon be resumed. .s...s ,.. ,fasr
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19

CV Fifty lots in Chicago, which cost $4,000
three years ago, sold last week for upwards of
S27 900. .toal
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19

FaEcxIEs.-The favorite cosmetic fof rel
moving fIeckles ia Paris, is one ounce Of alan,
and an ounce oflsmon juice, in . pint Of f0ss
water.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19

PrNSsrIvAMA The Pittsburg Gazette says
that there are sixty papers in that State that fy
the Fremont Gag. e..a &s.g lg
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19

DTMy dear sid an afTectienate spouse
to her husband. "amI not your only treasurer
"Ohs yes" was the cool reply, s'and would
willingly lay you up in heaven"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19

SfrcBEx Co. BAsK, Bash, 3. Y
20's altered from 1's-vigpstts, female, eagle
and shield-6gure Of an officer on right end.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19

FROM WASHINGTON have news from Wash
ington of the 9th, at which time the Senate was
engaged discussing the proprety of printing o.
900 copies of the Kansas Bill The motion to
print prevailed. aa0
The Tribune correspondent from Washington
of July 9th says The Brooks case will occupy
the House all the week. 1t will be impossible to
expcl him. There will be strong vote of CEN
sure. Messrs. Pennington, of n. j., and Camp
bell of Ohio, will speak.
The Illinois election ease will be taken ur i'm
mcdlatelv after the Brooks case is decided.
As soon as the Kansas Report IS printed,
WhiteIicd's seat will be declared vacant. .t
saw n letter from Mr.. Sumner to-d,y, dated
the Sth, stating that his health was improving.
and that his short journey into the country has
been beneficial. lie expresses the hope to be
able to resume his seat soon. t.ta5 5s.s .sisH
The trial Of Mr.. Herbert, indicted for the MUIR
der OF Heating, was commenced this morning in
the Circuit Court. There is dense crowd pres
ent, including many members of Congress and
friends of the deceased SO aolH f>tte
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19

ca The Cincinnati Gazette of the Sd savs:-
'.To our readers, we are able to send out cheer
ing news. The whole northwest will 90 for the
Republican ticket like whirlwind. The major
ity in Ohio will not be less than fifty thousand,
and in Indiana it will be twenty thousand. The
people are alive. Let the work be pushed boldly
forward. The fight is for freedom in the Terri
fought well and victory will be the reward"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19

G1yT The Columbus (Alabanla) Times, of the
i4th inst, states that two boys, aged respectively
10 and Is years, at school as Tuskegee, Ala, rot
into fight on the 18th inst, when one of them
named Williams, drew u knife and cut the throat
OF his antagonist, named Ashley, from ear to ear,
causing instant death. Williams was Immediate
y arrested, but bailed by his father, who lives in
Macon County. The body of Ashley sent to
his family, who reside in Montgomery County.
That's the way Southern children are brought
up, and it is Il beautiful illustration of the work
ings of the peculiar institution - ~.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19

the Cincinnati Enquirer that the third trial of
William Arrison, the alleged murderer of the
AIlisons, the celebrated torpedo case. will CON-
mence in that city the first Monday Of this
month.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19

bosrON, july III.
At Brighton this morning. the house Of Thos.
withsone was blown up with gunpowder, and set
on Ere. Twelve persons were asleep in It at the
time, allsof whom escaped without injury. The
adjoining houses were shaken Is with an EARTH
qnake. Akeg Of powder had been placed in the
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-19

GoRMAN's CONSISTENCY Perhaps there is no
man in this Territory who has Dragged more Of
his consistency, particularly on the Slavery
question, than Willis A. German. One of the
particular bright feathers in his cap, is the boast
that he always voted against the Wilmot Proviso.
and that he was the first to proclaim the ''squat-
ter sovereignty" doctrine. Matters of history
some time place such men in queer Positions
For instance: The following resolutions were
adopted by the Democratic State Convention of
Indiana, in 1919, and WILLIS a. GORMAN
was one Of the officers of the meeting:
Resolved, That the institution of Slavery
ought not to be introduced into any territory
where it does not exist. .J
Resolved, That as New Mexico and Californi,
are in fact in law fres territories. IL is the
duty OF Congress to prercnt The Introduction OF
Narery rifhhp their limits. it"
The following were the officers Of the Conven-
ton .aH 1 In ,9 81.
President James Whtcomb ~ e
Vice observation-disclosures II. Roberts, John
Morrison, Geo. Evans, Robert Hawkins. Willis
A. German, A. -. Kllingsey, Geo. II. &. Stack
house, Lot. Day, Madison Marsh 3 saj
Secretares-W. Il. Chase, T.. W. II. Ellis,
VIM. W. Tuley, Il. ID. Logan. =" 3"
The Governor is now rampant Pro- Slavery
man, a bitter opponent of Republicansm, and a
docile disciple of Stephen Arnold Douglass
What corner will his Excelencv turn next?