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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12
TIE BANK OF COMMERCE.,

"A friend, in whom we place great confidence,
writing from Washington, dated June 2Gth, SAYS
IS notice i'll the TINES, of late date an arti-
Gle containing the warning, Don't touch ne
bills Of he Bank Of Commerce, If The District Of
CoiDmbid' write to correct the misapprchcn-
sion YOU have of the Bank Of Commerce. 1t is
one of the best banks in the District of Columbia
There are good banks in tie District Of Column
bia ms in any of the United States of North Anne
rca. The notes of the Bank of Commerce are
freely taken in exchange for gold, and since nv
residence of nearly ten years in Washington,
have never before heard of their being questioned
Three or four years ago a large number of
bogus bills were put in circulation, in Washing.
ton, by pretended banks here; but the owners
were in New York. They were soon understood,
and their day was long since over.
The President, &. L. Rittcnnouse, and the
Cashier, ii. Il. Swecnv, of the Bank of Com
mcrcc, are both men well known and highly re.
spccted hcre-mcn of excellent and lifelong
character and handsome property. The other
good banks and banking houses in the District
Of Columbia, upon whose notes and transactions
you may rely, are as follows:
Bank of the Metropolis Bank of Washington:
Farmers and Mechanics Bank: Suter, Lea 4 Co.'s
Banking House; Swecny, Rittcnhouse & Co.'S
ditto; Riggs ditto: Chubbs' ditto: Patriotic
Bank.
You know very well that am too poor to own
any interest in any bank, and knowing this, you
know all of my motives IN writing 20 YOU"
We desire to inform our friend that our infor-
nation Of the Bank of Commerce was derived
from what we supposed to he reliable source.
but if mistaken, we cheerfully make the correc-
ton. We have but one objec ana one only, in
our warfare on unsound money, AMI that is, to
secure the public against loss and TO prevent, as
far as possible, the circulation of unsecured bills.
IN the infancy of our Territory We wish to lay
good sound financial basis, and to do this it re-
cures great vigilance not only on the part of the
press, but on the part of the people.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

THAT Poison I'VE observe that the article in
the Philadelphia Ledger, defaming St. Paul, has
been copied quite extensively into Eastern papers,
among others those published in Boston. Arc-
joinicr has been published in the Ledger from
the pen of Mr.. Donnclly, but whether the truth
will travel as fast as lie, is somewhat Of a
question. We are glad to learn that the Phla-
delphians in this city will publish card on the
subject, and give it circulation through tho
columns of the Ledger, thereby nsatralizing, in
measure the falscoods Of the article in question.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

Nh. SUMNER WoEsE MIR. Greeley writes from
declared in danger of softening of the brain By
his medical friends. He is enjoined to avoid all
excitement, and will hardly be permitted to re-
sumo his seat this session. lie viii never fully
recover
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

Mar OF CENTRAL AMERIcA.---We arc indebted
to Senator TrumbulI, Of Illinois, for map of
Central America. just at this time it is intcrcs-
ting as exhibiting the position of Walker and his
army, as we'll as the disputed territory claimed
by England and America.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

THE UNANINIrY.-There was a galvanic
shock OF depression through the Slave Demo
Gratis, accompanying the announcement that
Fremont had a ma jori,y of the votes on the in
formal ballot. and that his nomination was u
unanimous on the first ballot. Such harmony is
unusual IN any organization, among the allies
of Slavery it is unknown. Token OF concord,
and promise of union and cooperation among
all the friends OF Liberty. this unanimity will
inspire the Republicans with the determina-
ton TO win the success which it clearly indi-
Gates tina; it has the power to accomplish
.il5aay Jour-
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

Free soil, free men,
Froe speech, free pen,
Freedom from slavery's thrall;
Free North, free Vast,
Free South, free West,
Freedom for one and all ffA
Free ports, free seas,
Free ships, free breeze;
Free h0mestexds for the people;
Free bells on every stecpe,
Free pupits aud free preachers;
(rhrce cheers for all the BEECHERs;)
Freedom from Southern rocks;
Freedom from Southern g I,rooks;' agseas =
Free schools, free books
Freedom to worship God,
Freedom 10 read his Word;
Freedoms star-spanglcd banners
Waving DER gallant Kansas,
Freedom from Border Smuggicrs rr
Three groans fer Pierco and DouglasC
Freerncn ~ bear the battle-brunt,
And, rushing to the battlefront,
FREMONT FREMONT! ~
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

DRowNED!-We think we have chronicled 10
less than twenty cases of drowning this season.--
Scarcely day passes but our attention is called
to some body of man, woman, Or child floating
in the Mississippi. Why is it2 Are people so
careless?
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

ENF In all the votes taken on the cars for
few days past, going west and south, Fremont
has had two to one against all others. The
people Of Iowa are all alive with the spirit Of
liberty.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

InE SYBIL-This is a neat little paper devoted
to female reform in manners and in dress. 1t is
edited by lady, who exhibits much taste as we'll
as ability.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

CO F. 4. Collins has fine lot of horses on
sale, at his stable, in rear of the New England
House. Those in search of 2.40 nag, should
give him call.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

DEATH OF Mr.. WISNE.-News of the death of
Mr.. Whine, Of the firm of Winnie & Cooley,
Merchant ailors, of this city, has been commu-
nicatcd to his friends.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

FoR EURoPE.-Col. d. A. Robertson and LADY.
and Dr. Brisbine and lady, all of this city, will
start for Europe about the first of August, to be
absent two years.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

DAGGER FoUSD!-A small gold dagger was
found at the Winslow House on the evening of
the 4th. The owner can have the same BY call
ing on the Editor of the TINES.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

The ESTERTAINxENT.-The entertainment last
evening at Winslow House Hall, was an excellent
one. MIR. Howard sang and played well. Hear
what the Chicago Advertiser says about him =
"We actually heard his violin talk last eve
nng-such perfect control has he on tho ins.ru-
ment. He is truly and emphatically the Ole Bull
of the United States, and his executions are far
superior to any one who has heretofore visited
US. His Comic Songs brought out the loudest
laughter, and were received with rounds of ap-
pause from every seat in the house. fremont
Hall was crowded last night, and would be were
he to, remain fortnight"
Another entertainment il given thia eYeninr
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

ca We learn that the contractor for the
Levec Improvement is increasing his hands every
day, and that laborcrs will be ut work in tho
upper part of the city in short time.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12
MOB VIOLENCE IN MISSOURI.

CHICAGO. Monday, June 81, 1896.
a Methodist Conference which assembled at
Rochester. Andrew Co.. Missouri. on the l4th
inst. received orders from n number of Pro-
Slavery men to adjourn Immediately, and leave
the State. Not complying with the order a mob
assembled, entered the Church and took the pre-
siding officer and tered and feathered him. An
old man who attempted to prevent the outrage,
was shot.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

AccEPrED.-Col. Fremon. has accepted the
nomination of the North Americans He writes
them an excellent letter, which we shall give
hereafter.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

CO The Newarker Zeitung, the organ of the
German population of this city, has boldly and
unequivocally Endorsed the nominations of the
Republican party, in an article occupying over
three columns Of that journal, and written with
the very highest degree OF ability. 1t clearly and
calmly presents the political questions Of the
time, gives succinct history of our present po-
litical organizations. and favors the Republicans,
as being the only party in favor of Progress and
Freedom. 1t states that the great body of the
German population have acted with the Demo-
cracy in previous contests, not from conviction
that their policy was just, but because they did
not recognize in any of the parties. the doctrines
of true Progress. The old parties were now de-
stroyed, and a new party, springing from the ne
cessities of the times, but recognizing all the
great and enduring principles for which the Ger
man element of the country has striven, has ia
ken front rank in existing organizations. 1t
has drawn to it, as by magnet, all those pro-
gressive men, of every party and opinion, who
recognize the cause of universal Freedom as the
fit basis of action in Republican Government.
-Neoark Daily Adr1tiser.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

THE BoArs.-The Americas. Flora and
Galena were the arrivals from below yester-
day.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

C:t- We call attention to the advertisement of
kendaPs River and Shaving Machine. in another
column. This is decidedly one of the greatest
inventions of tn, age, being so constructed that
it will white out 5000 complete shingles per
hour. All orders addressed to Il. Rcaney, will
be promptly attended tO1
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

The Galena Courier announces the sink
in of the steamer Envoy. of st. Louis, with .
load of goods for Campbell " Co.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

he ON Your GUARD !-Tlere is banJ of
thieves, robbers, and for aughl we know, muir
defers IN our city at the present time. 1t needs
vigilance Oh the part OF our citizens to prevent
acts which will arouse public Indignation and
result in Il terrible. rctrlbut0n.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

ca Potatoes, says the Dubuque Republican,
arc selling In our city at 81 80 per bushel.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

OMINoUs!-F. .. j. Smith, of Maine, has
joined the Republican ranks. In 1898 he sup
ported Jackson, who was elected, and again In
1882. In 1886, he voted for Van Buren,, who
was elected. In 1919, he quit Van buren and
supported Harrison, who was elected. In 1914
he supported Polk against Clay. In 1913 he sup
ported Taylor against Cass. In 1852 he support
cd Pierce against Scott, and now he supports
Fremont against Buchanan. He, like the n. Y.
Herald, has always contrived to be on the WIN
ming side. AS they both in favor Of Ere
mont, it is II certain sign of success.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

SuSK.-A fatboat, loaded with wood. was
sunk a. the upper lcvee yesterday. We are not
advised as to whom it belonged.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

GJ' The residence offered for sale in our pa
per Of this morning, is near the city, and we'll
locatcf
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12
CIT Y TT EN- s
WrprEuAY, july q

For SrnxET.-Wooden sidewalks are to be
laid on both sides of Fort street, from the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Doney to the Winslow House.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

New loRK.-A friend, writing to us from New
York, says ''Fremont's nomination is received
here, and all through the State, with an enthu-
siasm only equalled in the time of old Harrison"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

Nh. DALLAS Nor TO BE DlsuIssEp.-The news
from Europe is to the effect that Mr. Dallas will
not be dismissed, and that the American and Eu-
rcpean difficulty will be amicably settled.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12
THURSDAY.

Thursday, July 10,
CO fine shower Of rain, yesterday, allaycd
the dust, but did not materially benefit vcgeta-
ton.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

GF The Washington American Organ saws -
Senator Brodhead, of Pennsylvania, openly de-
clared few days ago, in this city, that Buchanan
could not carry Penns ylvania. MIR. Brodhead is
one of the shrewdest politicians in the country,
and knows Pennsylvania as we'll as any man liv-
inc.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

SECRETARY RossER.-The following article was
accidentally omitted in our issue of yesterday:
We are informed Ivy Mr.. Rosser, that the report
OF his having been removed from Office is not
true. lie resigned his Office in June, and this
doubtless gave rise to the rumor of his removal.
Ii $ excellent lady lies dangerously i'll at phia-
dclpbia, for which place he left last evening. not
being able to do SO before in consequence Of the
absence of Gov German
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

ASSAULT on SUMSER.--Mr. Campbell, Of Ohio.
signiied his intention, on the Sd, of calling ur
the report Of the Select Committee relative to the
assault on Sumner, but that he would not move
the previous question, the parties involved de-
sired discussion. We think the next mail will
bring us news on the subject.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

WHAT 1T SAlS.-iicar WHAT tue NatlOnal intel
lgcnccr, of Pennsylvania, SAYS on the subject of
the Presidential election:
The convention which met at Philadelphia last
week represented all the opponents of the pre-
seat national administration, and all persons
without distinction of party who arc in favor of
restoring the condition Of the federal government
to the principles of Washington and Jeiferson.-
We confess &c have entertained but feeble hopes
of the accomplishment of tho design for which
the convention was callcd-but the result sur
passed the most sansuine expectations We had
| vcntured to indulge. 1t is all We desired. The
platform established is one upon which every
follower OF Washington and Jefferson among the
Founders Of the Constitution, and of Clay and
Webster among its later cxpoundcrs, can firmly
stand. 1t is idcntical with the platform on which
the Wings of Lancaster County have always
stood. In supporting it they have not to vary u
hairs breadth from their former position. They
adopt n" new and ab:ndon no old one.
We shall show hereafter by the resolutions
adopted by the Wings of this county for the last
fifteen years, with great Immunity, the perfect
Identity Of the Fremont and DAYTON platform
with that of the old Clay ami Harrison Wings of
Lancaster county. If those Wings ever believed
in the soundncss of their principles they cannot
iaitcr IN the support OF them nov.
In conclusion it declares that the Wing vote Of
Lancaster county will be solid against the Buch-
anan platform, and that the reputation of Ian
caster county for giving large ma joritcs will in
no wise suffer in November next-and then, as
heretofore, the OLD GUARD will lead the column
for the Constitution, the Union ard Freedom.
1t predicts that after the present week there
Will not be five papers in the State that will ad-
here to Fillmore.
So rolls on the ball. Under the very nose of
the Democratic candidate the leading Journals
among the men who were assured would 20 for
Buchanan, repuiiatc him.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

Gun PoLIcE-Wlio are they and what are
they! Are they efficient men who do their
duty, Or are they gentlemen of leisure! Are
they men fpluck who will arrest man when
1t is necessary to do SO, or are they apolog;s,s
for crime. We ask for information--who are
our police?
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

NEW BUILDINcs.-A new brick building is to
be erected in St. Anthony street, just this side of
the Rice House, by A. Vance Brown, Esq. An
other new brick building is to go up in St. An
thony street, opposite the American House, by
Rice and Emerson.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

A VIsIr.-Mr. Sanderson, editor, from Evans
vile, Indiana, called upon US yesterday. Nearly
ten years ago, where st. Paul now stands, he
saw but two log huts TO him the change has
been startling.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

LARGE CHEcK!-We saw check yesterday.
signed by Marshall & Co., Bankers, of this city,
for $S','Sl! We learn that the banking BUSH
ness OF this establishment has increased nearly
double within the past six months. Nathaniel p.
Langford, the worthy Cashier, has become ASSOC
ciated with the firm.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

SAD ACCIDENT !-On Monday evening, ns Mr..
David Fuller and bis two sisters were riding in
Fort street, 1.-THE horses being in charge of dri-
vcr) the animals ran, upsctting the carriage in
front of the Winslow House, throwing him out
and breaking his collar bone. The ladies were
thrown under the hind wheels of the vehicle, and
had not the forward wheels been miraculously
disengaged, they would have been crushed to
death. The horses, with the forcwheels, dashed
down Eagle street, but what harm was done them,
we did not learn. MIR. Fuller and his sisters were
conveyed into the Winslow House whore every
attention was paid them.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12
LIES MATCHING AGAINST COL. FREMONT

There j. mistake about the effect Of Free
mont's nomination on the politicians. The
democrats taken all aback by it. All sorts
of stories arc trumpcd up against him. They
indicate the feeling in regard to his availability
and strength. learn from Richmond that the
democratic leaders in Virginia made despc-
rate by the Philadelphia nomination. 1t is re-
ported mere the best authority that n great
effort will shortly be made to crush Fremont and
blast his prospects forever. If not prevented by
wiser connsels. statement backed bv afidavits
prepared for the purpose. is to be made public
affecting Fremon's carly career, in which the
most serious charges are to be made. NV
opinion is. that it will not in jure him in the
least: indeed. it will improve his position. The
masses will look upon the affair rs persecution,
and will not believe Il word Of what Is said. But
look out for the charges when they come, and be
prepared for statement that will throw into the
shade all those made against Gen. Jackson in
the heat of the canvass in his time.-Corres. of
N. Y. Herald.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

DRuNKEsEss.--For the pas, few days we
have seen at least dozen men drunk in our
streets. The sight seems to attract no partc-
ular attention. Men drink, get drunk, have
the delirium tremens. and die, and yet no body
seems to be- shocked! We tell our citizens
that this is bad, very bad state Of affairs. A
reformation must be brought about or dircful
results will follow.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

Col. Fremont was born at Savannah, Ca.
January 81, 1878. His earliest employment was
that of a teacher Of mathematics he was after
wards appointed Lieutenant in the corps of Engi-
neers. In 1911, he ran off with Col. BExroN's
daughter, and in 1912, he set out on the first of
his four exploring trips over the Rocky Noun
tains. On his third expedition the Mexican war
broke out, and Col. Fremont, then a Lieutenant
Colonel, rendered efficient aid to our military ard
naval force in California. lie was elected one
of the first United States senators from Calfor-
MIA, but the term for which he was elected was
only two years, and, owing to the delay in the
admission OF the State, he sat only during one
session.
WILLIAM L. DAYroS, the Republican nominee
for Vice President, is lawyer by profession; has
held the office of Judge of one Of the New Jersey
Courts has served in her State Legislature, and
was one of her representatives in the United
States Senate from 1912 to 1851. During this
period. he distinguished himself by his opposition
to the Fugitive Slave Law, which opposition has
no doubt secured for him the nomination of his
party for the Vice Presidency.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

Alderman Emerson, after exhauStng his
puny efforts to get up a big quarrel between
the upper and lower extremes Of the city, has
tiuallv succumbed to this last arrangement
and we hope the matter is now definitely set
tied .1ifnesOtain.
Esly~ We think i. not only unfair but unjust
for the Mnnrsoiian 10 thus misrepresent Mr..
Emerson Ii any one has cndeavord "to get up Il
big quarrel between the upper and lower ex-
,remes OF the city it has been the Editor of
the Minncso,ian and not Mr.. Emerson. III
he has don, has been to defend the Third
Ward, and he has done that manluliy, and the
public appreciate his efforts. We do not agree
with Mr.. Emerson politically, nor did we agree
with him when lie was connected with the
Democrat, but when we are conscious he is right
we shall give him our support, and in this levee
matter we believe him TO be rightand the Min
ncso.ian wrong, and 50 believe the public.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12
Death Of Hon. Mr.. Eayiy OF Virginia.

Deatn OF Hon. NAT. bayiy Oh NirSiH'H'
Mr.. Seward made the following interesting
remarks on the death Of Hon. Mr.. Bayly, Of
Virginia -
In 1910, before | had personally met
young. encountered him in a controversy con-
Quoted by him in the Legislature OF Virginia,
and by myself as the executive magistrate Of
New York, and felt his ability aud power,
while was compelled to acknowledge his
manincss and dignficd bearing. In 1850
We met here, prepared, think, by mutual re-
spect, 10 be courteous adversarles. We re-
manned in that respect toward each other until
last December, when he, departing with for
lorn hope to Cuba, bul-dcepIy impressed that
his disease had already become incurable,
took his thoughts oil the earth and its ambi-
tons, and fixed them upon higher sphere,
Its mysteries, and lis promises | then became
his friend. | would not inlrude on the solemn
offices now performed here, with SO much pro-
priety and justice by his immediate associates,
further tlan 10 add the testimony of one whom
the world regards as a stranger, and may pos
sibly have considered an enemy, to the de-
ceased, to the truth of the highest praise which
have been bestowed upon this eminent NIrg mia
Statesman. lie was a man of practical abil-
ity, of genius, and Of magnanimty. Let no
one crnsurc me for throwing Il simple wild
flower among the wrcaths that gather upon the
bier that is passing before US and opening our
own way towards that scene where we all,
whether we shall have parted here as friends
or enemies, shall meet again, in the presence
OF the common father and Judge of all men.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

ST.. LoUrs.-Quite large party of ladies and
gentlemen have been visiting our city for the
past week. Among them is MIR. La Dew, pro-
prietor of the type foundry. A few years ago,
MIR. La Dew paid $3.50 for a lot in ST. Anthony
street, which is now worth $4,000 In other parts
OF the city he has property that has increased in
the same ratio.