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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-29
For the Minnesotian,
Our Institutions.

Commensurate with the growth of city
educational facilities should be extended
indeed nothing SO much tends to it's perma-
nence and stability or so much adds to its
greatness and its honor. Though as city.
st. Paul presents an unexampled increase
from the period of its beginning to the pre-
sent, in nearly all that appertains to stabi-
lity and greatness, yet heretofore, owing to
the very rapid influx of population, the ne
cessary requirements of education could not
be sufficiently extended, and consequently
one of its greatest wants remained unsup-
piled. Now, however, We are happy to say,
no such objection exists, and parents will
here find every advantage which could be
desired.
Owing to the energetic efforts of our libe-
ral-minded citizens, an institution exists in
our midst which happily meets all the re-
quirements of the present, and can be ex-
tended so as to embrace all those of the fu-
ture-we al!ude to the " st. Paul College,"
This institution, under the superintendent
Of DR.. II. W. P. Junus, has now commenced
its session, and embarks-a pioneer-on its
career.
Visiting the school of the doctor, we are
agreeably surprised at its neatness and or
der. The scholars are quiet and studious-
the mild yet firm discipline of the doctor
working wonders in the habits and manners
of scholars generally. Each student is fur
nished with a neatly printed copy of the
rules, so that an Infringement of them can
not be excused on the grounds of ignorance.
Situated as the college is, on an elevated po-
sition near the banks of the river, it COM
,nands beautiful view of the surrounding
country, and being rather on the outskirts
of the city, that quiet and remove from the
hustle of city life SO desirable, is attained
while the walk thither for the scholars is at
once beneficial and healthy.
In connection with the regular academical
and collegiate departments, the Doctor in
tends forming evening classes for those per-
sons, whose business requiring attendance
during the day, wish to devote several hours
during the evenings to the studies of the
modern languages and higher branches of
literature generally. As he is now prepared
for all applications, we hope he may be as
successful as he is deserving, and as the best
interests of the city require.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-29

FINE MAP OF TIE TERRIToRY.-Messrs
Meyer & Minden have published their large
sectional map of Minnesota, being full of i'm
provements upon their smaller one, given to
the public some months SINCE Their maps
are the most accurate that have yet been
published-in fact, they are as nearly accu-
rate as any draughtsman can arrive at with
bis present knowledge OF the country-tak-
ing as guides all the government surveys that
are accessible.
This new map is also splendidly executed
in an artistic point of view, by Friend & Aub
of Philadelphia. Every settler in Minneso
ia can find his farm upon it.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-29

CorToN GRowING.-At the Annual Fair
of the Royal Hawaiian Agricultural Society,
held on the Goth Of Suly last, parcel of the
native cotton was exhibited, which was pro-
nounced by competent judges to be of extra
fine quality, and promising, if carefully pick
ed, to become merchantable. The Pacific
Commercial Advertiser, of Honolulu, motto
ing the appearance of the new article among
the products of the Island, suggests that it
may yet become staple among the articles
grown up the soil of the Islands, and mine
| of wealth to the producers. 'i'-i ai'i
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-29

FAMILY JARs."-The n. Y. Tribune of
the 9th inst, thus calls attention to one of
the features of the last election [" We wish
it noted that all the fighting and bloodshed
at the Presidential election, was between the
two National Union parties. The Re
publicans had no part nor lot in it, except as
sufferers. Baltimore looked more like a city
taken by assault than the scene of Repub-
lican election, and the returns of He'd and
wounded look really formidable. But mark
that the 'agitating,' fanatical,' 'revolu.
tionary' party had nothing to do with it,"
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-29
TUESDAY MORNING. NOV. 25. 1856
The Minneapolis Explosion.

The St. Anthony Republican gives the fol-
lowing particulars in reference to the explo-
sion at Minneapolis on the 18th inst. which
has already been announced
On Tuesday afternoon last, about one
O'Clock, a terrible accident took place at the
large steam mill of Pomeroy, Bates & Co..
just put in operation at the mouth of Bas-
sett's Greek, Minneapolis. "
The fiue of one of the boilers blowed t
with a terrible explosion, scattering in all
directions the brick masonry about the boil
er, and tearing open the roof and sides of
that portion of the building. The engineer
was thrown through the side of the building
to the distance of 80 feet, and INSTANTLY
killed, the right side Of his head being torn
open. and one of his legs broken.
A moment before the explosion, Mr.. Snow
passed through the room, and saw the engi-
neer standing with his back to the boiler. an
parently absorbed in thought. Mr.. S. mar
rowly escaped, the flying bricks barely touch
ing his person.
Another workman in the mill, who was
passing down the slip, was ,,nhurt amid
shower of bricks. A wonder of mercy it is
that no more were injured.
The engineer had mentioned at noon the
imperfect action of one of the pumps and
it is not improbable that owing to this de-
feet, he was led 10 misjudge as to the
amount of water in the boiler, which getting
low, allowed the steam to generate so fast as
to cause the explosion. i,-
We learn also that the water was all
pumped into one boiler, the other being sup
piled through connection pipe, which pipe
became clogged with deposit of sediment
from the hard river water and though each
boiler was furnished with water gauge, it
might not occur to the engineer to examine
but ore, as but for the sediment aforesaid,
both would be alike.
These circumstances combined show all
the light we have upon the cause of the ac-:
cident, and leave US glad to conclude that
no one is to be blamed.
The name of the deceased was Charles
Hayes. He came this season from North
hampton, Mass, bringing with him wife,
who is now left overwhelmed with her sud
den and fearful bereavement. Mr.. Hayes
was about % or 80 years old.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-29
MONDAY MORNING, NOV. "a, 1856.
st. Paul and st. Anthony Railroad.

A meeting of the Stockholders of this i'm
portant enterprise is called at Sanborn d
French's office, in this city, on Tuesday, the
25th inst. Persons who are not stockhold-
ers, and who feel an interest in the enter
prise, are requested to be present.
The object of the meeting is to exhibit the
profile of the road with estimates of con-
struction, cost, &c. Statements of business
at present done on the route, compiled from
accurate statistics, will also be presented.
Messrs. Sanborn & French's Office is owe,
Combs's bookstore, st. Anthony street.
We regard the construction of the St.
Paul and St. Anthony Railroad as already a
fixed fact and when it is constructed it
will certainly provea paying enterprise. The
right kind of men have got hold of it, and
it is bound to 60 ahead. We hope the
meeting tomorrow will be well attended by
our capitalists and business men.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-29

MARINE HOSPITAL AT GALENA, ILL.-TLe
Secretary Of the Treasury has selected a
portion of the east part of the southeast
fractional quarter of section No. "a, as a
site for this building, which he has purchas-
ed from Michael McCarty, Esq, for the sum
of $5,O25. The Attorney General having
reported favorably upon the title, steps will
be taken for the prosecution of the work as
soon as the Legislature of the state cedes ju-
risdiction to the government.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-29

NAVIGATION STILL OPEN.-The Alhambra
arrived at Hastings on Friday, and met
no obstruction by ice. We are in ,ebted
to A. B. Bracket, Esq, for Dubuque and
Galena papers of the 10Th, brought up by the
Alhambra.
The river is still entirely clear of ice in
front of St. Paul, and the bugaboo of a
gorge" above Hastings might easily have
been passed at the time of its formation.
Navigation is really not closed at this writ
ing Saturday afternoon) and the weather is
still moderate.
The Alhambra, coming up, and the Time
and Tide, heading down stream, tried to
break the gorge on Saturday, but could not
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-29

GooD FOR Iowa Iowa has not only in
creased her Republican majority by some
two thousand over the August election, but
has elected handsome Republican majority
to her Conrention to Yeuise the State Constitution
The Dubuque Express and Herald of the
10Th, Buchaneer organ, "regrcts to an
nounce this fact" Good for Iowa-Iowa, the
bright Western star of the great Northern
Galaxy! -s-f
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-29
CALIFORNIA ITEMS.

We take various California items from the
New York paper: ......
LETTER FROM JAMES BUCHANAN IN FAVOR
OF THE PACIFIC RAILROAD.
NHEATLAND, (ncar Lancaster) Pa, }
September II, 1856.
To B. F. Washington, Esq, Chairman of the
Democratic State Central Committee, Cal
ifornia : :" y
have received numerous communicat tions
from sources in California entitled to high re-
gard, in reference to the proposed Pacific
Railroad. AS it would be impossible for me
to answer them all, I deem it most proper
and respectful to address you a general an
swer. in your official capacity. In perform
ing this duty to the citizens of California. |
act in perfect consistency with the self-im-
posed restriction contained in my letter ac-
cepting the nomination for the Presidency,
not to answer interrogatories new and diffe-
rent issues from those presented in the Gin
cinnati Convention because that Conven-
tion has itself adopted a resolution in favor
of this great work.
then desire to state briefly that concur
ring with the Convention, am decidedly f :
vorabe to the construction of the Pacific
Railroad and derive the authority to do
this from the constitutional power to ode
clare war;" and the constitutional duty to
"repel INVASION" In my Judgment Congress
possess the same power to make appropria-
tions for the construction of this road strict
ly for the purpose of national defence. that
| they have to erect Notifications at the mouth
of the harbor of San Francisco. Indeed.
| ho wifi n <>
invasions from California, is as great in one
case as in the other. Neither will there be
danger from the precedent for it is almost
impossible to conceive that any case, attend
ed by such extraordinary and unprecedent-
circumstances can ever again occur in our
history.
JAMES BUCHANAN.
MR.. FILLMoRE's LETTER ON THE PACIFIC
RAILROAD.
BUFFALO, N. Y, Aug. 80.
have the honor to acknowledge the re-
ceipt of your letter of the 14th instant, in
which you inquire whether my sentiments
remain the same in reference to internal i'm
provements by the general government, and
specially with reference to Rail: DAD t. Cal
ifornia, as they were in 1850, when I sent
my first annual message to Congress.
In reply to your inquiry permit me to
state that have invariably refused to pledge
myself to any particular course of policy in
case of my election to the Presidency. NV
past life is the only guarantee which can
give for my future conduct. But l have no
hesitation in saying that have seen no cause
to change my sentiments on the subjects of
your inquiry and consequently they remain
the same as they were when,I penned my
annual message to Congress in 1850.
| 'ar.y3s dt MILLARD FILLMORE.
1t is reported, and is doubtless true, that
the notorious Martin Gallagher, who was ex-
lied by the Vigilance Committee to the Sand
wich Islands, has braved the vengeance of
our citizens and returned, having, it is said
arrived here last evening, in the brig Glen
coe, via Puget Sound. lo sia-lu aslsi
The Bulletin Of Saturday gives the circum-
stances Of his return as follows: &C.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-29

BRoUGHAN SUCCESSFULLY telegraph
informs us that Broughan has won his
$l,O00.-He performed with his entire COM
pany, in both New York and Philadelphia,
same evening, going from the former to the
latter city by rail, and at lightning speed,
after performing comedy to New York.
The affair caused ''great excitement" n the
Quaker City, and Brougham was for the
time-being the lion.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-29

% A most singular suicide is mentioned
by the Estport, Me-, papers, as having occur
ed in that city. A Mr.. Norton, butcher, had
been missing for some hours, and after
dilligent serch was made, he was found in q
hogshead of water with his hands tied behind
him. In this position he had terminated
his existence. hg7lbaal-Y
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-29

EE An Improvement has been made in
Epropelling boats, consisting # an arrange
ment and = combination of the ordinary
endless chain horsepower, with. paddle
wheels to suit the various depths at which
the boat sinks in the water, also produce q
variable inclination of the endless chain horse
power, so as to enable the horse to exert o
power in proportion to the weight of the load.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-29

u Sidney Smith, preaching a charity
sermon, frequently repeated the assertion
that of all nations, Englishmen were most
distinguished for generosity and the love of
their species. The collection happened to be
little inferior to his expectations, and he
said that he had evidently made, a great
mistake, and that the expression should
have been that they were distinguished for
the love of their specie. ai'} sos sh10a3
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-29

VIRGINIA SILK.-The Richmond Whig has
been shown several beautiful handkerchiefs,
silk, made by two young ladies of Kappa
hammock county, Virginia, Misses Willis,
from the product of silk worms fed by them
selves.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-29
)ur capitalists and business men

PRAIsEwoRTHY MOVE OF ST. PAUL MER-
cHANTs.-We take pleasure in giving public
ity to the following agreement, signed by the
leading mercantile firms of st. Paul. Its OBJ
ject is one that is essential to the health and
proper recreation of the merchants them
selves and those in their employ; and W,
trust the agreement will be strictly adhered
to-
"We, the undersigned Merchants of St
Paul, do agree to close our Stores eve
ry evening at o'clock, Saturday evenings
excepted) on and after Monday, the Oath o
November. until the lst of March, 1857.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-29
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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-29

If We introduce the practice of polygamy
it is not their prerogatiye to meddle with it /;
if we should all turn to be Roman Catholics
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-26

Ineersstlng from Washington.
THE FRENCH MINISTER'S EXPORTS IN rHE CRAMPfON
CAsE-PACIYIC EIsPOsTTI0N OF TEE FRENCH Gov
ERNNENr-EFPKCT OF THE RKPoRT OF THE MILL
THE APPROACHING CONVENTIONS GOSSIP
AMONG THE POLITICIANS, ETC., ETC. ETC.
WARRINGTON, May %, 1855.
The rather abrupt termination Of Mr.. Sartgss, u
French Minister) interviews with the Secretary Of Stat
in behalf OF Mr.. CHAMPION It would seem, owing to
other causes than those attributed BY portion Of the
press. From saturday last this gentleman had bssn
using his influence, ambassador Of France with Mr.
Marcy 70 get his admission Of the suAicensy Of Lord
Clarendons apology fer his errors and those Of Nr.
CHAMPION in the enlistment case. In his last interview
the Minister represented that the continuance Of peace
full relations between England and the United States
the earnest wish Of his master, the Emperor. nno
since his accession TO the throne Of Frame, had
personally and through his representatives, evinc-
union Mr.. Marcy 10 said 70 have oppressed sasction
respond with other Official statements which the United
States had received from parties d reputable standing In
their own country. The Munster promptly interpossd
and denied in the rmest manner the truth Of any report
adverse to the one which he had just made fhs scene
at this moment according to represes taon must have
been one Of interest," for Mr. Marcy rising from bis seat
excused his absence for . moment, when he returned
fl adjoining with original despatch In his
hand addressed the Secretary Of War, Mr. Davis which
he otered, and, by permission Of N. sart'g@, COM
menced reading extracts therefrom. "Now,o said
Mr.. Marcy, closing the document, what / have
,ust read TO you ia from report Of army commits
sion which was sent out BY this government for the bens
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-26

The MODERN CHTvALRY OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
For the last twenty or thirty years we have
heard a great deal Of the chivalry Of South
Carolina. Certainly, during the life Of that
great statesman John G. Calhoun, the public
men and the politicians of South Carolina were
always high minded, noble and disinterested,
whatever errors of judgment their feelings led
them to commit. Their high morality and
their intellectual character commanded the re-
spect of all; while at the same time, the South
Carolinian in private intercourse was finished
gentleman, if there were any in the country
Some marked change must have taken place in
that State.
We zee, for instance, that every public jour
nal in the State, with the exception of two,
sustains the administration Of General Pierce.
If the spirit Of John C. Calhoun could be in
voked by some of the spiritual media, what
would the pure and exalted shade Of that great
man cay to such spectacle as South Carolina
supporting the reprobate, degradeda dministra-
ton Of Pierce! Political chivalry must at all
events have winged its fight from that ancient
and honored State. Where has it gone If
we were bound to specify place, we should
point out the furthest corner of the State Of
Michigan and the heart Of the democratic
party there, where the democracy had re-
Gently the manliness, by public resolution, to
"thank God that the administration of Frank
lin Pierce was drawing to Close"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-26

PRESIDENTIAL AvAIIABILITY.-The Epen;no
Post and other journals of the same way Of
thinking, were sarcastic and facetious upon
the HERALD and those organs Of opinion whi,u
considered the caIdidateebip Of George Law
as a matte to be seriously chronicled. They
thought it was ridiculous and Imaginable that
a successful sdventurer and speculstor, who
had spent his life in building railroads and
stetmers, az George Law had, should be in
coBttnI laton for the Office of President. And
yet tbese sane journals are now busily en-.
gsged in advocating the claims of Colonel
Fremont, who, though be may have received
rather better education than George Law, ia
still nothing more than successful adver.
turer sbd speculator. There lie one point of view
in which Col. Fremont may be said to be three
times az available candidate az Law. Since
the decision in the Mariposa Gaze, be is worth
twenty -four million =; Law is said to be worth
only eight. Is this the test which was applied
by the Post2
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-26

REVIVAL IN THE EXPORTS OF BREADsruFFs TO
EuRoPE.-About the time. it became evident
that peace would be re- established In Europe,
our exports of breadstuffs began to diminish.
After fall and winter trade of great activity
the exports were checked much sooner than
usual for the then season Of the year, and
during the months OF March and April were
in great degree suspended, although freights
ruled very low.
The belief seemed to prevail on the other
side that what they had received from US,
with their domestic supplies, would be suf
icient to carry them through to their next
harvest. They also expected an increase of
imports from the Black Sea and from the
Baltic ports, which has not been realized
because Germany has been large importer
grain from us, while the growth of grain was
interfered with in the Principaiities by the
war, and in Southern Russia it was either con-
sumed by the Emperor's troops or more or less
destroyed by the Allies Under these circum-
stances they find that their supplies are in
adequate to carry them through to the coming
harvest, and recently almost every steamer, in
the face of fine weatherin England, brings out
accounts of an advance in -four and grain, and
also brings orders for this market. The conse-
auence has been an advance here, with the
revival Of the export demand at an unusually
late period of the season. This is all the bet
ter for us, as we have large surplus on hand
to meet it.
It was feared, month since, that when our
cotton exports were over for the season we
should have hard time of it that we would
have no other large exports of produce
going forward to pay for the heavy
importations made within the past four or five
months and that we should be drained of
specie to meet the difference. This revival In
the export Of breadstuffs is, therefore, an op-
perfume occurrence, To form some idea OF
this revival we may state that within the past
two weeks we have shipped from this port
alone to ports in Great Britain about 800, 900
bushels of grain, half or more Of which was
wheat, at an average value of not less than
one dollar bushel for both, combined making
100000, and about $4,000 to 10000 barrels
of -four, at an average cost of about six dollars
barrel, making from 100000 to 100000,
or a total in value for the two weeks, Of
from 5000 900 to 100000. These shipments
must tell to some extent against the value Of
foreign exchange, and tend to check the ex-
port of specie. Should this revival Of exports
continue for two months 1t must prove Of great
advantage to the country. Now is the time
for forwarders and holders to sell of. Between
this and the middle Of July, or LIST Of August,
will be their last chance. Owing to the i'm
mense supplies of Indian corn the advance in
it has not, and probably cannot, keep pace
with wheat yet sound corn must continue to
be freely shipped.