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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05

MEETING IN RELATION TO THE LATE
MuRDERs.-We learn from the St. Anthony
Express, that a meeting ofthe citizens OF Hen
nepn County in relation to the murder OF Mrs.
Hathaway and the girl who was killed by the
Sioux, was held at Minneapolis on the Eth
Strong resolutions were passed requesting the
Indian agent 10 ferret cut the murderers and
bring them to justice Much excitement pre-
vailed, but we are glad to learn that the reso-
luiions "deprecate any attempt On the part Of
take the execution OF the laws in their own
hands" We hope the proper department will
give the mattar It's immediate attention.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05
An Vru0lncd Minister,
West st. Paul, June %. j. Il. BALM

CONNEcTIcrr SEXAToR.-Some journals who do
not know him, have seemed to entertain some
doubts of the lirmness Of the newly elected Sem
ator from Connecticut. They will be removed
when they read his rccentspcecf at Hartford.
During the course Of his remarks he spoke as fol-
lows -
ELECT a President who would grant freedom
of speech to Senators and Representatives. Re-
store freedom to Kansas ant Ncb raska, and adj
nit them Free States at all ha1drds. Take
all the land belonging to freedom, and see that
freedom has her rights. And do this. and be-
lieve You would find utter and entire submission
on the part of the South. For myself, am will
ling at ali times, in all places, under all crcum-
stances to support these measures, with voice and
vote. know not what may be in the future, but
come what may, would rather lay down my life
than betray your trust, or forfeit your rights
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05

Storm BREWING "A bill has been roport ID
IN the House of Representatives, to punish and
prevent the practice of polygamy in the terrific
res OF the United States, providing penalty of
five hundred dollars and Imprisonment for not
less than two nor more than five years." Mr.
Morrill,, who reported it, stated that there was
but one dissenting vote in the Committee on the
subject. and tie only difficulty was, as to the
power of Congress over the matter. 1t was re-
ferred to the Committee of tie Whole on the
state of the Union.
Douglas has declared that the people of the
territories have the right to regulate their
''own domestic affairs.'' luke away this rirht
and what becomes of the ''popular sovereignty
doctrine? If the Nebraska Bil was constitu-
tional, what right has Congress to pass another
bill denying the very principle which it affirmed
in previous one? The people will not submit
to this humbugging process any longer. They
are tired and sick of it. They demand change
and will have it.
But this admitting Utah with polygamv, will
yet be the source of considerable trouble. Il
will test the virtue CT Democracy and the loud
mouthed protestations Of those who have cried
out so loudly Let the people rule - IL Utah
does not come in with her pclygamy, then there
will be worse state of affairs in that territory
than has ever been or ever will be in Kansas. A
storm is brewing.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05


LAND OrrICEs.-A bill for four additional
Land Offices in this Territory, has passed the
House of Representatives. Mr.. Rice fought
manlully .or it! He was aided by Mr.. Wash
burn, Of Illinois, and opposed by Southern
| members-,is usual.
Il BIZ 10 establish four adduioaql Lana Dis
fTicfs in the Territory Of .Ninaesota.
Be it Enacted, Sc, Sc, That all that por-
ton OF the Territory Of Minnesota which lies
north Of the line dividing townships forty-fve
and iorty-siX north OF the base line east OF she
MISSISSIPPI River, and north of the nearest
township line, to be determined hereafter by
the Commissioner of the General Land Office.
west OF said river, extending thence west to
the Missouri River, be. and the same is here
by, divided lEto and shall constitute two addi-
tlonal land districts, 10 wit: All that portion
lying east of the line dividing ranges eighteen
and nineteen west OF the fourth principal me-
rldan shall cons!tutca land district, to be called
the northeastern land district and all that
portion west of the line dividing said RANGES
eighteen and nineteen shall constitute an add.
tlonal land district III said Territory, to be called
the northwestern land distrct-the location of
the offices for which shall be designated BIZ the
President Of the United States, and shall bv
him frcm time to time be changed, as the pub
he interests may seem 10 require.
-. and be it further Enacted, That the
President be, and he is hereby, authorized.
whenever in his Judgment the public interes.
shal! require, to appoint, by and with the adj
vice and consent Of the Senate or during the
recess thereof, and until the end of the next
session of Congress after such appointment, a
register and a receiver for each or either of the
districts hereby created, who shall respectively
be required to reside at the site of their Offices
have the same powers, responsibilities and emo
lumen,s. and be subject to the sar,e acts and
penalties. which are Or may be rescibed by
law in relation TO other land Offices of the Uni.
ted States.
5 3. And be it further Enacted, That the
President is authorized 10 cause the public land
in said districts, with the exception OF such as
have been or may be reserved for other pur.
poses to be exposed to sale, in the same man.
ner and upon the same terms and conditions as
other public lands of the United States
A. And be it further Enacted, That for
the survey, at augmented rates, of meridian,
standard parallel, township, and section lines,
In the districts hereby created. the sum of forty
thousand dollars be, and the same is hereby
appropriated.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05
"BULLY" BROOKS AND THE LADIES.

1t is said that the advice Of Stephens and Cobb.
OF Georgia, and fears for his personal safety,
prevented Brooks from attending the Border
Roiian Democratic Convention recently held in
New York City. His cowardly brutality has
made him odious even in Washington, The
Washington correspondent of the Boston Tele-
graph narrates the following incident, which
shows the estimation in which he is held:
ga few days ago he stepped into omnibus
on Pennsylvania Avenue, in which were four
ladies. AS soon as the ladies ascertained who
he was, they stopped the carriage and got out,
and waited on the sidewalk for the next omnibus,
declaring that they would not ride in the same
carriage with the rufian. Out of his own partc-
ular circle, even traiesmen refuse to recognize
him.
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opsasvAroar, .WAsulscrox.. June II. 1856,


OBSERVATORY, WAsulNGroy, June IL, 1856.
Geltlsmen:-Gn the 9th ult., / h ID the plea
sure to accept your kiud invitation on, behalf of
the Historical Society Of Minnesota, for the 24,h
inst, and to appriss you thereof by duplicate
letters.
l went last week to see my family safely
moored in Virginia, out of the reach of the chills
and fevers of the Observ atory, for the summer.
| returned on Monday hoping to find reply
from you with sailing directions as to the
best route for st. Paul, and expecting to set out
Immediately, travelling by easy stages. shall
tarry here till Saturday next, the l4th, expecting
to hear from you. Should your sailing d:rec-
tons not reach me-, shall then, in company with
my son, a lad Of sixteea summers, make the best
of my way to ST. Paul, going as far rs Dubuque
by rail.
shall probably arrive in yoar city on or be-
fore the 22d Instant.
Respectfully, &c. N. F. MAURr
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05
An EPISODE IN "HiGu LIFE"

MIR. Cramer, editor CT the Wisconsin, in a re-
cent letter to his paper from New York, gives
the following facts in relation to piece of
scandal that has caused good deal of gossip
among the supper ten'' Of Gotham:
Fashionable society is just now PROFOUNDLY
stirred by an eiopement in so-called high life.
1t is the talk of this great city, for the cir
cumStances are most extraordinary anu dis ress-
ing. rs the affair has got into the prints, few
words will not be amiss. The hero is MAJ or X,
who lost his right arm in the Mexican war. lie
is q. married man, and the father of family,
but separated from his wife on account of the
brutality of his temper. She lives in Washing
ton. Major X. is man of large property,
rated from 100000 to 100000, and ON account
of his large means and his rank in the army,
continued to be received in the best society.
Some three years ago in Paris he met Miss
Maxwell, then only sixteen wears of age, a
daughter Of Hugh Maxwell, Collector of the
Port Of New York, and known rs an eminent
lawyer and one of the most esteemed citizens
Of New York. He there commenced his atten-
tons, and after her return to this city, persisted
in them, Notwithstanding his obligations a
married man. His great wealth allowed him to
be pertinacious, and he has finally so corrupted
this fair young girl, after three years pursuit.
that few days ago they sailed for Europe. She is
about nineteen, very pretty, and sings like u
syren. lie is forty-ivc, as our informant remark
ed, 'ugy as sin, ;" and brutal in his temper. Yet
this girl SO highly bred and related, has aban-
doned parents, veal h, friends, home, and all, o
follow this man as his eman. 1t is one OF The
most distressing cases that ever occurred in this
country. Ii has created startling sensation
The truth is, the admiration of lnoney has be-
come SO excessive, that its mere possession has
ha!Iowed men, who are pirates in heart to be
kindly received, even in religious families. This
sad case has even made fashionable people think
and perhaps they may demaud character rs well as
wealth as a passport to the sanctitics Of thci1
domestic privacy. If so, good will come out OF
evil.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05
TIE PULPIT-IrS DUTY.


MR. EDTo2,-As was standing in the doorway
of the Methodist Church last Sabbath morning,
earnestly praying that God would cleanse the
american Church Of its corruption, for the first
flme heard the voice Of 4 clergyman in an
american pulpit. who WAS a stranger in st. Paul.
call attention to the universal brotherhood of the
human fanlv-ienorng the pleas and arguments
used by pious Southern Slave-holding despots
an" Northern dourhfaccd servillocrats, to the
contrary! This brotherhood, he observed, had
rights and christianity recognised and maintained
them. and in delicacv to the voice Of fatterv We
were not to lower the STANDARD of christianity to
meet the applause Of sinful men. In his third
remark he said we must have--a whole gospel
Or christianity in its entirety, Ga doctrine lost
sight of In the American pulpit.) for the entire
brotherhood of the human understanding to
them its Just rights and distinguished privileges
Or there will be universal ANARCHY. On no other
crood can We safely secure the perpetuitv of
our American Government or promote the pros
peritv of the cause OF Christ.
If the above doctrine, as far it goes, had
been made known by the clergy OF our Amorican
Church, there would have been no necessity for
Sharp's rifles to secure Free Press-Frce Srencn
or a Free People on this vast Continent. either
in Kansas or anywhere else. In addition to the
above, maintain. as u clergyman. that those
who preach any other doctrine than the above or
srho omit to make it known, ought to be dealt
with rs traitors to the cause Of Christ II will
be happy day for the Church and the world.
when such are taken by the beard and smittcn
with the cutlass of God's truth. whether cley;ccl
or otherwise. Bet am forgetting that the latter
position may not be very natterng or consoling
to the innumerable deGlers and corrupters that
abound in connection with Gods heritage. And
whilst the former positions would he strong meat
to many, and quite enough in the estimation of
the popular minister of the Methodist Church of
st. Paul. the latter would clear out all moral
deln1uents from the Church
Yours truly.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05
From Prof. Guyet.

,tsef .sf..- PRINCETON, y. D., June IL. 1856.
Gentlemen IL have received in due time your
favor of June 9Th, containing set Of free tick
cts from Chicago to St. Paul and return, and
also a few hours ago, from the President Of tho
Erie r. r. Co., another set from, New York to
Chicago and return.
It is with feelings Of great regret and disap-
pointment, that see myself obliged to forego
the anticipated pleasure Of meeting the Histori-
cal Society on the Oath of this month. Owing to
unexpected but unavoidable delay in some mat
ters that have to carry through the press, before
can leave, am compelled 70 defer my departure
until the next week. As this delay will make it
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05
Death Of Hon. 5. q. sh,e,as ., pubnoue.

1t is with a feeling Of pain as well as of
deep sympathy for the bereaved, that we an.
nounce the death of this gentleman. He died
at the St. Charles Hotel, in this city, on Thurs
day evening, June 26th, of Consumption
Thinking that perhaps the pure air of Mime
sofa might be Of benefit to him. he came to
this place about four weeks since, bu. it was of
no avail; the insidious disease had sapped too
many of LIES energies to render recovery
possible.
Capt. Shields was one Of the first settlers Of
Dubuque, and an ex-Mayor Of the city. He
also served as Senator at the last session OF
the Legislature of Iowa. His son, a young
man. who accompanied him, hung over him
night and day during his last illness, attending
to his slightest wishes, and manilesting the at
most soicitude for his recovery; and the Ma
sons. also, (of which fraternity he was mem
ber,) we are pleased TO say, rendered every
assistance IN their power.
His remains, we learn, Will be taken TO Du-
buque for interment. -I. .frfhony Erpress.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05
Ito remain at

New AMUsENENrs FOR JURYMEN.-At trial in
Charlestown, Va, the jury in the case Of Gotlipp
Collimer, for forgery, were out for some five or
six hours, and were unable to agree, and getting
tired of being confined to a small room in the
Court House, proposed to the Constable in at
tendance to let them out in the front yard to play
marbles, which he did, but forbid them to speak
to any person. The scene attracted quite a crowd
of the towns people; the Constable had his
hands full in keeping the crowd from. encroach-
ing too near the marblers. The jury having suf-
fciently amused themselves, and night approach
ing, they concluded it best to return to their
room and agree upon their verdict, which they
did, and the man was acquitted.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05
THE LEvEE IMpRovEMzyr.-The Ponce

IHE LEvEE lMPRovEMENT.-The Phone r,
speaking Of TIE Levee improvement, remarks
eve regret to see valuable time FILTERED
away III useless disputes and discussion. No
definite specifications or charges have been
made IN reference to the contract between Mr..
SMITH and The city, ana every thing that has
been urged in opposition 20 the ratification OF
the contract BY the Council, rests upon the I'M
supported statement of the editor of the Min
ne9otidn."
Wetrust the editor Of the Minnesotian will
not seek to block the wheels OF progress any
longer. Bury your personal feelings, neigh
Dor, and let US have the necessary improve
ment.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05
WHAT HAS He DONE?

In speech at the ratification of Fremont's
nomination al Cincinnati the other day. Mr.
Reemein said:
Since the nomination he had taken pains to
ask every Democrat he met-'.What has James
Buchanan ever done?'' He would immediately
get into passion and exclaim, 'sWhy James
Buchanan did" here be would hesitate.--
Well what did he do? Laughter.l Why James
did he do? \ voce--s'He didn't get married. ~
lCheers.l No, he didn't get so 40, [cheersl he
didn't settle the Central America question.
CHEERS. Their great man, Buchanan, that they
brag SO much of now, was not as great in IA as
Polk. who was nominated over him-nor as great
in As as Cass, in '52 as Pierce, who was
eaosen IN preference, but now James Buchanan
had grown marvellously great all at once.
The Madison County Reflector, heretofore a
Democratic nanar IL mt for E.a.on4 -
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05

THREE THorsAND At ONCE!--The Galena I'D
vcrtSer says that the Film 1re National Club, in
New YORK, on Saturla, evening. declared in a
series of resolutions AMI IN address from its
presiding o.G;er, that the question Of American
ism was secondary to that Of Slavery, and that
they would, until after the election, support
Fremont and Dayton. This Club numbers three
thousand members.
This is in accordance with our editorial article
of Monday. In that article we asserted that
the Northern Know Nothings SLOWED Freedom
better than their opposition to Foreigners" and
hence for this campaign they had buried their
Know Nothing proclivities, and were willing to
unite with all classes to prevent the further ox-
tension of Slavery. VIII our German or Irish
or French or Swedish friends. who love Liberty.
be so foolish to vote for Mr.. Buchanan merely
because the North Americans have decided to
vote for Fremont? Were Mr.. Fremont an out
d-Out Know Nothing, the case would be differ
cnt, but lis he is not, those who love Liberty
have no good reason for throwing him off. We
ask our German friends, and others to think CT
this matter.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05

Another Book on MINNEsorA.-lTr.
Parker, author OF Iowa as it is in 1856, is now
in in our city, collecting statistics for the
publication OF book OF Minnesota. His work
on Iowa attained a wide circulation, and it is
spoken highly OF by the leading papers in the
country, such as the II. Y. Tribune, Times,
&c. We believe his efforts will be crowned
with succes5-aid him.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05

SnoorrSG YASKEEs.-An old gray headed man
asked ore who was arming to 90 over, what he
was going over for? He replied sTs shoot
Yankce.o Another said that they were nothing
but a set of Mormons and ought to be extermi-
mated. One who had been over said =" There is
not much sport killing Yankees; they just throw
up their hands and keel over, that's all of it,
have seen crowds Of men gloat over prospects
of bloodshed and slaugbter.--K Kansas Letter.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05
from Prof. Guyot, the Great Physical C:soyrapher.
PRINcETnN n I Mnu 81 1916

From Prof. Guyot, the Great Physical G:sographer.
PRINCETON, n. j., May q, 1856.
Gentlemen The kind invitation you rendered
to me, in behalf Of the Minnesota Historical
Society to be present at the ceremonies which
are to take place in your city the 9th of June
next, reac he'd me in Princeton, now my place Of
resid encc, few days ago.
1t is with feelings of sincere pleasure, that [
accept the invitation with which the Society has
honored me. No opportunity of seeing the rising
West could have been more agreeable to me,
than the present one. cannot help expressing
my admiration for the energy and spirit of
people, who, while successfully laying the foun-
dation of their future prosperity, almost at the
outskirts of civilization, do not forget the claims
of knowledge and learning as an element essen
tial to the sound growth of every community.
beg you to offer to the Society my thanks and
the assurance of my most sincere sympathy for
their labors, as well as my wishes for their sue
cess. ~" tts <s
Please direct any communication to me, to
Princeton, New Jersey. e sssg
suppose the best way to reach St. Paul is
via. Chicago, Galena and the Minnesota packets.
would thank you for a word of information as
to the time usually employed for this trip.
With much regard, and truly your Friend,
q" 49," .asa "a s"'3ti8 A.. GUYOT
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05
From Lieut.. Maury.

OBSERVATORY, WASHINGTON, May 20, 1856.
q Gentlemea:-I accept with pleasure your kind
and hospitable invitation in behalf of the Mime
sofa Historical Society. 1t will afford me real
qualification to be present when the cornerstone
of the Society's building is laid. ...-...
In your reply be pleased to indicate which
route is the best, considering that shall be ac-
compmied by my daughter We shall wish to
return By way Of the lakes.
Hoping soon to have the pleasure of person
al ac luansance with yourselves and others of
yoar felow-citizens, have the honor to be,
Gentlemen, very truly yours,
NJ T. Marry
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05

CT The Dubuque Republican says that gen.
tleman of that city, who for so years has voted
the Democratic ticket, has declared that this fall
he will vote for Fremont and Dayton. This is
only one out of many others who have declared
the same thing.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05

Why is Ir why is it that Gov. German is
so long absent from his post? Is he on private
or public business? Will President Pierce tell
US? Perhaps he is urging Buchanan to resign in
order to run in his place for the Presidency, for
it is a we'll known fact, that Willis A. Gori9a is
the most available man for the Presidency in the
United States-that is we have his own word for
it. We don't see, however, but in his absence
the prosperity Of the Territory continues.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05

GERMAN VorERs.-We are assured by a
German, WHO until now has been Democrat
OF the most ultra character, that at least seven
Fights of the Germans in the city intend voting
for Fremont. Davenport Gazette.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05

JUc-oLoGy The Political news of the
Pioneer is like jug--all on one side-and our
side, OF course. Any one to read that paper
would suppose that Fremont could not carry
two States liz the Union. while Buchanan will
sweep every thing before him. Whistle, neigh
Dor, whistle; Death is Just ahead of YOU.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05

Sa~ Very enthusiastic Fremont and Day.
ton ratification meetings are being held
Throughout. the country. The old fires of the
Harrison Campaign are being rekindled.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05

MtNNrsorA.-A bill appropriating $4,000
Tor the construction OF an Enbankment in this
Territory, has been reported by the committee
on Territories. Another bill has been reported
Tor the increase Of the Territorial Library.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05

c. The publication of the Shebotgan jour
nal, Wisconsin, has been discontinued. It was q
Buchanan paper. .8.sil ma >. 81.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05

kASsAs.-it has been resolved upon by the
Anti-Nebrdsha Members Of Congress, to take
n vote on the admission of Kansas as a Free
State, immediatelv.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05

CO The Boston Bee, speaking of Mr.. Buchan-
an, says 80 He is bachelor, but not in the
matrimonial market. Ladies who are ambitious
to preside over the White House, need not make
any extra exertions, for there are two strong ar
guments against it. The first is, Mr. buchanan
won't marry; and the second, he never will be
President"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05

USPoPuLAR TRUrHs.-It is a trying duty to
speak plainly of wrong which good men perpe.
which the laws punish, and which popular opin-
ion has branded with infamy. WHAT'S especially
demanded of the Christian is, faithful heart
and honest, generous testimony against enorlni-
ties which are sanctioned by numbers and fashion
and wealth, and especially by great and honorcd
names, and which, thus sustained, lift up their
heads to Heaven, and repay rebuke with menace
and indignation.