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Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

Destructive Fire In Boston-A Woman and Five
Children Burned TO Death-A Fireman Killed.
dispatch from Boston, dated the Goth, states
that destructive fire occurred in North street
that afternoon. destroying the Jefferson block and
several tenements at the rear, and on the corner
of North and Clark streets.
The buildings were mostly occupied by Irish
families and sailor boarding houses. By the
falling of the walls, Chas. A. Warren, a fireman,
was killed and three others were injured.
woman and FIVE children were taken from the
ruins, their bodies being so defaced as to defy
recognition.
1t is rumored that other occupants perished in
the flames. The loss is estimated at $75 .OCG.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

GENERAL HEALrH.-The health of the
country seems to be good. We hear Of no
cholera, yellow fever or other epidemic in our
lalpe cities.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16
From the Financial Advertiser.


Carver city is in Carver county. It is situated
on the Minnesota river about IS miles South
west from St. Paul in Section 18. Town, lis
Range %. It claims to be at the head of low
water navigation on that river. It must settle
his question as best it may with Shakopee, Chaska
and other rival claimants. Village lots range
from $40 to $40. 1t contains one store and
FIVE more are in process of erection. There are
two hotels, and mechanics are well represented.
The present population is small something un-
der hundred, but the country is filing rapidly
around it, the surest guarantee Of promising
future. The population of Carver is estimated
at 2,200. Last year it numbered only 1,134.
Claims in the neighborhood of Carver are held at
from $500 to $4,000. Preempted land is worth
IS per acre. The soil of Carver County is good,
we'll wooded and abounding in lakes. All the
southern and western parts Of the county have
been settled within eighteen months. The county
seat is not prominently located. This matter is
to be decided by the people at the next October
election. Chaska is within two miles Of Carver.
San Francisco is three miles south and upper
Minnetonka on Lake Minnetonka is seven miles
due south. Among the notable indices of pro-
gress at Carver, we should not forget to mention
that a steam saw mill is nearly completed there.
1t contains one church (Episcopar and one.
school house. 1t is a point of some Importance
and we commend it to tho attention of Emigrant.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

PUBIrc MEErISo.-The papers of this city
are unanimous for public meeting to consider
what course to pursue relative to the brutal muir
der Of johnson. Let Us have the meeting i'm.
mediately. 4-es.., ~ ,en ss,.s
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

~ Gen. Henry Stanton. Assistant Quart.
er Master General Of the o.. s. Army, died
at Fot Hamihop, Long Jaland. % The Ga.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

~ Presbyterian church, as Shakopee
the Independent says, i 70 far complsted =
70 be used. ~. g.....,.1 '.'..1''.S -. I.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

OuR RAILROAD GRANr.-Mr. Goodrich
of the Pioneer, writing from Washington un
der date ofthe 3lst, states that IN consequence
of opposition from several persons in and ou,
Of the Territory, our Railroad Grant is in q
precarious situation, as divisions have occurred
among the members of the Committee, whose
duty it is to report the bill. We have been
fearful that the bill would be lost in conse-
quence Of the wrangling among our people,
and have so expressed ourself, but learning
that the feeling had in measure been concil-
lated, we hoped this vexed question of Rail-
road grant would at last be settled. We fully
coincide with the views of the editor of the
Pioneer, that the Minnesota and North West
ern Company have not stood in the way Of a
land grant. On the contrary they have done
everything they could do to facilitate the move
ment, and proved themselves the most efficient
of all Others but there are few six.cent politi-
ticians in our midst, who are eternally med
ding with great and noble enterprises under
the belief that without their ''say so," the thing
must 60 by the board. We know something
Of these vain politicians, and speak know
ingly when we assert, they are curse to the
community. We trust, however, that the Com.
mittee will be reconciled and that finally Min.
nesota will be blessed with Land Grant,
Let us hope such will be the case.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

II Is said, that anong thoss Who have ben
ordered 70 lssvs Califsraia by The vieilanes Cen
mites, = Es-Gcvsrssr Dislsr; : brsth9 of So
.asos Bi6ls, q Psssuaysaie. 80
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

LoArERs.-The loungeIs on the side walk
in St. Anthony street, just at the dusk Of eve.
ming, should bear in mino that unless they are
very careful the ladies will take them for loaf.
ers, and we know that they do not wish to be
considered in that light Be careful gentle
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

arrested in Brooklyn, a day or two since, for
endeavoring to pull his horses tongue out by
the roots
E@r He ought to have had his head broken,
or his own tongue pulled out
AcoUIrrAL OF HKRBERr.--A Washington corres-
pondent says that the acquittal of Herbert occa-
sions no surprise there, :" considering the manner
in which the Jury was empanneled, and the man
ifest leaning of the Judge. Men were allowed to
sit on this trial, who, upon interrogation by the
counsel, admitted they had formed and still enter
tain opinions as to merits of the case and others
were in the box, though we'll known to be iden-
tilted with the most partisan and intolerant order
of Know Nothingism, and who consider killing
an Irishman peculiar claim. The verdict was
received with uproarious demonstrations of ap-
plause, as if a great Democratic triumph had
been achieved, or some honorable object had been
attained. Is was made the occasion of rejoicing
last night among the select spirits who, by their
zeal throughout this prosecution, showed they had
common purpose to serve. Since the principle
has been thus settled it is to be hoped the Wash
ington hotel keepers will provide revolvers as a
6uSSSS
and servants, as the lazy provides"
And let it be remembered that the Democratic
party sanction the verdict of the jury and rejoice
over the acquittal of one of its pimps.
ANTIDorE FOR POIsoN.-The London Gazette
has the following which is well worthy preserva-
ton: "I venture to affirm there is scarce even
a cottage in this country that does not contain
an invaluable, certain, immediate remedy for
such events-nothing more than desert spoon
full of made mustard, mixed with a tumbler of
an emetic, and is always ready, and may be used
with safety in any case where one is required.
By making this simple antidote known, you may
be the means of saving many fellow-creature
from an untimely end.'
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

A BRurE.-A brute, bearing the SEM
blance Of man and answering to the name
of Gustavus Becher, has been committed to
Jail at Saltwater for committing a rape upon
his own daughter. He was held to bail in the
sum Of $4,000. Failing to procure bonds, he
was committed.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

Cy The Rev. Mr.. Dewitt, pastor of one of the
Catholic Churches in Philadephia, recently got
married to wealthy young lady, member of
bis Church. He had been treasurer OF Catho.
lie Temperance Society, and banker for great
many people. who con6ded their all to his safe
keeping. He has absquatulated, and the conse-
quence is that terrible rumpus has been kicked
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16
e0 The report that Edward Everett was
going for Fillmore, is contradicted. yw

RAlSY.-Saturday was rainy day, but it was
day of rejoicing to the farmers. AL vegetable
nature was on a ssspree." vsss .........
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

HIoHwAY RossHRY.--OnS Sunday morning
last, three young men started from this city for
Saltwater on visit. While there they got on
spree, and two Of them were locked up in
jail. The other, by the name Of John Fix,
started for home on Sunday evening, and when
about two miles this side Of Saltwater, he was
assaulted, knocked down and robbed Of $50
in money and check for about 1870. These
are the particulars, as near as we have been
able todobtain them. A person went over
yesterday to bring the unfortunate man, Fix,
home; when he returns we shall learn the full
particulars. There are so many stories in cir
culation, that it is impossible to arrive at the
truth of the matter.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

CS The Delaware peach crop, it is said, is q
total failure. The peaches are few and inferior
in quality. With large wheat crop well secured
throughout the country, the people can endure
the loss of their peaches.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

FREEDOM EXTENSION Fremont club
has been organized in Wilmington, Delaware.
The fifth article Of the constitution reads 49,
"The officers Of this club are continued until
the election Of John c. Fremont" The cause
Of Fremont and the constitution is spreading
even in the slaveholding States. q.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

THr JoHxsox CAss.- We were hassy in stating
yesterday that the Coroner's Jury had returned :
verdict in this case. No formal verdict was rem
dered but the opinion Of the jury was in unison
with what We have already published. consid-
cradle amount Of testimony was brought before
them, bat for reasons best known to themselves,
the matter was postponed for two weeks, when Il
is hoped some additional facts may be presented
for confederation. Il seems to be generally con-
ceded that johnson was killed on the bluf, As
pistol Was found where traces Of the body were
first discovered by man named John Hoyell.
And again it Is thought that be was murdered for
bis money, as it is alleged he had just received
remittances from home, where he has wealthy
father. .xars asasf
We devoutly hope that the jury will continue
their Investigations until some clue has been got
OF the murderer, and We also hope that orr cit
izens will use the utmost vigilance to bring to jus
tice the midnight devils that prowl about in the
dark in search Of blood and plunder.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

~ --lf anything win make . woman swear,
i i looking 5or her nighsap vhsn the light i
blown out. |sSsss = i.iE 20 ssts zaag
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

~ 1t is rumored that another man va
shot in our city on Saturday. lrs -.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

2 ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL.-The Army bill as
amended, and which passed the House of Repre-
sentatives, is as follows. We call the especial
attention of the Pioneer to perusal of it.:
Provided, nevertheless, That no part of the mil
itary force of the United States herein provided
for shall be employed in aid of the enforcement
of the enactments of the alleged Legislative As
sembly of the Territory of Kansas. recently assem-
bled at Shawnee Mission, until Congress shall
have enacted that it was or was not a valid Leg
isative Assembly chosen in conformity with the
organic law by the people of the said Territory.
Amd provided, That, until Congress shall have
passed on the validity of the said legislative As
sembly of Kansas, it shall be the duty of the
President to the military force in said Terri
tory to preserve the peace, suppress nsurrection,
repel invasion, and protect persons and property
therein, and upon the national highways in the
State of Missouri, from unlawful seizures and
searches. And be IL further provided, That the
President is required to disarm the present or
ganized militia of the Territory OF Kansas, and
recall all the United States arms therein distrib-
uted, and to prevent armed men from going into
said Territory to disturb the public peace, or to
aid in the enforcement or resistance of real or
pretended laws.'
The bill as amended has gone to the Senate,
and the responsibility is thrown upon that branch
to say whether supplies shall be voted to the Army
or not. And yet the Pioneer insists that the re-
sponsibility of Withholding supplies from the Army
rests with those s'hateful Black Republicans"
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

nc ,MIssouRI.-Nothing further from this State
relative to the contest between Benton and his
opponent. Blaifs election il confirmed.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

- The Prescott Transcripts says that new
potatoes. are selling in that place at 81 so pei
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

ET The Ohio River is very low, and falling.
At Wheeling, nearly all the boats are aground.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

ca A silver plated fire engine has been man
ufactured at Roxbury, Mass, for San Francisco,
at cost of eight thousand dollars. The silver
is worth three thousand, and the other work Eve
thousand dollars.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

VOTE ON THE ERIE RAILRoAD.-The Tribune
gives the following vote on the Erie Railroad:
Fremont 54 Buchanan 13
Fillmore 10 Not voting 9
One of the Company's employees stated that
results of similar character had been shown by
votes taken nearly every day for some weeks
past.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

FoREIcS NEws.-The European market was
good. Breadstuffs were firm. Wheat had ad-
vanced, and Flour was in good demand. The
principal excitement was the outbreak of civil
war in Spain. The people had arisen against
the Government and held their ground for 80
hours, when they gave way and were disarmed
two hundred were killed. $4,000 troops were in
and around Madrid. In other parts insurrectiona
had taken place, and as precautionary meas
ure, the Emperor of the French had caused a
force to be stationed on the frortier. The Cortes
were determined to make war on Queen Isabella
and her ministry in the name of Liberty and the
Constitution. Poor, distracted Spain, when will
her people learn to govern themselves?
Several heavy failures had taken place in Eng
land-among them-John Mannor, cotton broker,
Liverpool, Joseph Wright & Co., sr inners, Stock
port, Low & Laird, commission merchants, Man
chester, Baxter & Co., and four other houses.
The liabilities were all large and the assets small
The riot at Aldershot between the German and
English troops had been greatly exaggerated.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

IMpuDENT BEYOND CALcuLArIoN.-News
from Washington inform US that the murderer
Herbert made an unsuccessful effort to intro
duce resolution, authorizing the employment
of the U. S. land and naval forces to put
down the Vigilance Committee Of San Fran.
cisco. 'ts5 tti sgisT f4
If that Committee once get hold Of him,
they will put him "up!" hight enough al
least for him to see the wickedness Of HIS
ways.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

INHuMAN!-About the first of August. a
man calling himself Ingleson, with his wife
and child, came to our city and put up at the
Minnesota House, where they remained a
few days, when they left, leaving the child, re,
marking that they should not be gone long,
since which time nothing has been heard Of
them. The attention of Major Furber, Super
intendent Of the Poor, was called to the little
one who took it and placed it in charge of the
Sisters of Charity, where it will be provided
for. We can scarcely find words strong
enough to express our indignation at the brutal
and inhuman conduct Of parents, who will for
sake their own offspring and leave them to the
charities Of a cold world. The hearts of such
must be devoid of feeling.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

PnD!-In the arrangement of our Power Press,
one Of the advertising pages of our daily was
pied. Our advertising friends shall have their
fsvors attended to Sin few days. but they
should remember that misfortunes visit printers
sometimes a. well a other people. lTla so
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

YELLOW FBvER ON STATEN Island. This dread
full disease has made its appear ance at the Omar
antine, N. Y. The wife and two children of the
attendant physician has died with it, and he him
self was not expected to live. Il was oommuui.
Gated BY cargo Of old rags from Havana.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

QUrTE NArURAI.-The Pioneer don't like the
Singer " triumph in Iowa. How do you like that
other election down in Missouri, neighbor? Keep
your nerves steady and think momeut--a Rspub-
Ecan triumph IN SLAVE STATE! What an
aweful affair! There can be no doubt but this
Union is Enthusiastically used up. No wonder
our enterprising friends didn't put the returns in
big figures, and under the head Of ssLatest News''
itconcedes. however, in small type, that Mr. Blair
is elected to Congress BY from 500 to 1000 ma
jority but those rasoally &C Black Republicans %
in Iowa ought to be indicted for Treason lit can't
60 shens-no how. Natural as life. H
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

- To know and do well Whatever We un
dertake, 10 the secret Of success. Ia 80 s;slb
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16
MONDAY, AUG. IL, 1856.
JOHNSON DEAD!

JOHNSON DEAD! a
The man johnson to whom we alluded on FRI
day, as having been assaulted, died the same
evening. He was able to speak previous to his
death, and in answer to questions as to who beat
him, he promised to tell the next day. His body
was examined after death, and a bullet found in
his head. The other wound was probably made
by dagger or sharp knife. 1t was also ascer-
tanned that his shoulder blade was broken.
The Coroner held an inquest on the body Sat-
urday and rendered verdict that he came to his
death by the hand of some person unknown.
Two men were under arrest on Saturday, on
suspicion of having committed the deed, but we
do not learn as anything definite or tangible has
transpired. We hope, however, that some clue
may yet DO had of the murderer or murderers.
PUBLIC MEErINo.-lt has been suggested that a
public meeting be held relative to the murder of
Mr.. johnson, and that the citizens give their
earnest cooperation with Mayor Becker in the
organization of an Efficient Police force, and if
need be, provide for an additional force from the
ranks of the people, in order to rid the city of
the scoundrels that prowl about it. Let the citi-
zens turn out, and show that they are determined
that good order shall prevail in our midst.
OuR ScHooLs.-In an editorial last week
we alluded to the miserable condition of our
Common Schools. Since then we learn that
there is not school house in this city that will
accommodate one hundr ID scholars, and as de-
plorable as the fact is, yet it is too true to be
questioned. We allude to our Common
Schools. But we are glad to learn that an
improvement is to be made. BY law last
winter St. Paul was made into one school dis
trict, with nine Trustees, called the Board of
Education, with the Mayor at the head. This
Board has contracted for the building of a
School House in the First ward, which will en-
brace three Departments secondary
and grammar, and to cost from Sc, 900 to ST.
600. 1t will be completed in December or
January. In addition to this, we learn that
the Board next season, will cause two or three
other houses to be erected, so that if we have
been deficient in school houses and teachers
hitherto the future bids fair to make up for the
past. The Schools are TO be Of the very best
character, on the Boston grade, and so con-
Quoted that there need be no further cause of
complaint against the want Of proper school
facilities. .......-t
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16
TUESDAY,, AUG. 12, 1866.

No lV.--Our sprightly New York cores
pondent writes 10 from the Banks Of the Hud
son where he has retired in search Of COO
place. the mercury at the time he writes, be.
ing 100 deg. in the shade. The weather
however, does not prevent him from inditine
an interesting letter. If Romeo" is in search
Of pleasure and comfort, he could not do better
than pick up his bag-pipes and stroll along to
Minnesota where thousand fish await his
coming and the prairie chickens will sing him
a welcome. And then, such delightful sails
on our lakes. Most noble Romeo seesth
thou the picture e
|ga THE IOWA ELEcEIoN.
The opening battle of the Campaign has
been gallantly conducted in Iowa, and thus far
the Republicans have swept every thing before
them. The people have not stood Iistlessly BY
and heard the applications Of their friends in
Kansas, but have responded most nobly 70 the
call of Freedom and rank after rank have de.
posted their votes in opposition to the tyranny
Of the Slave Power. Party ties bind men no
longer. Foreign as well as American born
are imbued with one spirit,--one hope-one
desire-the defeat Of those who in any way
favor or tolerate the extension Of the damning
curse of Slavery. Every where the rallying
shout goes forth--"to the rescue" 1t comes
from the mountain top, from the valley, from
the field, and is borne onward into the very
camp of the enemy, and is re-echoed back
"to the rescue! Iowa leads the van with
her glorious flag proudly floating, with not a
star dimmed nor stripe darkened by the
shadow Of single doughface. Illinois is
wheeling her sons into the line and by and
by we shall hear the gun that proclaims the
glorious tidings that the home Of Douglas has re-
pudiated his infamous course and consigned
him to the grave Of forgetfulness. Wisconsin
is putting on her armor and is getting ready
for the conflict, while throughout the older
States no efforts are being spared to unhorse
and trample iu the dust the hideous oligarchy
that murders innocent men, crushes out free
speech, muzzles the press. and publicly as
saults virtue and merit Its useless to attempt
to stay the torrent, for it is rushing head long
into the great ocean of Public Indignation.
whose waves will yet sweep from the shores
Of this country every vestige Of wrong and op-
preston. Stand back, Border Ruffians
stand back !-your reign is over! God heads
our army, and we march 10 victory.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

There. is beauty enough on earth Il
make home for angels. 'a'a en- = 'sa157il .
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

is above his enemies, who despises
.ir Injuries. -s.s "a, -. f,+. te -.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

e9- A man in Illinois was recently bitten
by rattle snake, and after suffering excrutia.
ting pain for three hours, died. The Rock
Islander gives the following receipt as an ante
dote to the bite of this poisonous reptile:-
Take the yolk Of good egg, and put it in
teacup; stir in with it as much salt as will
make it thick enough not to run off,. Spread
it as plaster and apply it to the wound.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

O. Hon. Lewis d. Campbell, who has beer
rather cautious about committing himself to ths
Republican cause, has written letter declaring
that ~ the Selection of Mr.. Buchanan, sanding
- he does upon the Cincinnasi platform would b.
q national calamity, he shall vote and work fo1
Fremont u, lsgsr = s4sf sstf f.ta ssstss.4 81
1t. Gov, Myers Of Chic, has also declared 70,
Fremont. - =.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

q ~ The material wealth Of England is se,
down in value At "a, ,447 ,00O, 900. sbleias aa
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-08-16

!, BULLY BRooxs.-A dispatch from Colum-
bus, S. c., says that p. S. Brooks received 4
900 votes on his election to Congress, and the
sum Of $500 was contributed towards his fine.
Keitt also received large vote. The Cover
nor sent certificates Of their election to Wash
ington in advance.
Whosays that this is not endorsing ruffian-
ism all ouer 7 Let it be remembered that
Bully Brooks and South Carolina are identical.
DRowsED.-T little boys were drowned
in the Mississippi river at Clayton last week.
They went with their sister to the river to fish,
but getting out Of her sight, threw themselves
into the water for swim, when steamer
passing, they were carried into the swell Of
the waves and drowned. They were the
children Of James Amor.