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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-02-16

Bosros, Feb. A. 1856.
DEAR SIR: Hon. Robert Toombs OF Georgia lectured
the Gath ut, in the course slavery the fremont
Temple in this city and declined 10 receive any compensa-
ton therefor but requested that the amount should be
given TO society for the purpose Of aiding immi-
grants The committee have selected the German Immi
grant Aid Society," Of which you treasurer the
cpent Of the enclosed hundred dollars which yea
will please appropriate for the benefit Of immigrants from
the Old World
Your obedient servants s. G. HOWE
Chairman Lecture Committee.
j. w. STONE
To CHARLES H. r. MoHNG Secretary.
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ExrEsayr sLElsHrse ~ YIRomA,--A gentleman went
last week from Fsrmout to Petersburg, one hundred
miles distant in sleigh and returned day or two since
Another started to Winchester, hundred and 6ftv
miles in similar conveyance but has not yet been heard
from. II Is supposed that he got stuck in the mud
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-02-16

RorRrRy AT TINS NosFoLK nAvy-yaRps-The Norfolk
News that the commodores Office at the Gospor
vyyard the sh and $500 distracted there
from The money belonged TO Mr. Il. omstesd, commo-
dore's secretary,
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-02-16

The Boston Cour-, of the lath instant contains an
elaborate article written by gentleman in st Peters
burgh perpetual alliance commercial and dsfens,
between the United States and Russia. t
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-02-16

II is announced n several Of exchanges that Hon
W. Rives is writing the life Of James Madison II will
be published by the Virginia Historical Society
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-02-16

THs PpocIAnArros.Tbe government paper OF yesterday
contained executive proclamation which, for the norrna
ion Of resders transfer to columns Following
the heels OF his recent special message Congress
subject IL evidence that the President anticipates
something like civil in the land OF Wanted "squate
soveegnty, and is preparing TO meet the crisis II proof
also Of another thing which perhaps the President does
discern clearly and that is the political which has
brought these troubles upon him and upon the country
Surely has any false step Of in brief
history " In the history Of any free country been fruitful
OF eviof unmixed Incorporated ers the uncaled for
repeal OF the Missouri Compromise And the President
Ia sndsavorng with the best intentions doubt to
one OF its disastrous consequences by proclamation What
sight in this free republican country behold
tive proclamation forbiddng civil war; We devoutly
hope may have the eject but fear that who
aiming rifles and revolvers at each others serns breasts
will be little disposed to heed the Presidents adontons
And then shonld he find necessary inerpose military
power OF the general that be the
stepwhst 'ste of things shall present to the
world and to the country rs enough to make angels
weep 10 happy, harmonious peaceful oountryso
blessed In every element Of national and domestic happiness
this only two short years sgonddenly by one mad
and peyverse so converted into universal arena Of dis
cord and OF threatened civil commoton7
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07
MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1856.
E9r The evidence OF Mr.. Sumner is pub
lished. We shall endeayor to layit before oul
readers at the earlies, moment.
Indignation Meeting!

We call upon all thoss in favor of FREE
SPEECH and Constitutional Rights who
deprecate the murderous assault on Senator
Sumner, and who have nerve enough to ex-
press their indignation at that brutal act, to
meet in conclave in this city, on Tuesday or
some subsequent evening, irrespective of par
ty, and by resolves and speeches, express fear
lessly their condemnation of the conduct Of the
Ruflian Brooks, Of South Carolina, who, in his
cowardly attack on lhe Senator from Massa-
chusetts, has virtuallyssaid to the North-taere
as no Free Speech ,.Msn Of Backbone we
appeal to you as MEN, not as Politicians, let
US send back from the vallies and prairies Of
Minnesota, the universal rejonder-there is
Free Speech, and Free Speech shall be main
tanned at ALL hazard Come together, and in
u calm but firm tone, show where you stand on
this great Magma Charta Of the Peoples
Rights
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07
ACCIDENTS TO THE BOATS.

We learn from Mr.. Charles Hind, clerk Of
the Golden Era, to whom we are indebted for
late papers, that the Minnesota Belle, while
making her way out Of Galena river on Tues
day evening last, ran into the Ahambra, tear
ing away her nos;ng down to the guards and
breaking in her hull to the knuckles abreast Of
the spar. Although somewhat injured, the
Alhanbra will soon continue her regular trips.
On Wednesday evening, the Lady Frank
lin, while making her way out of Galena riv-
er above the bridge, was run into by the Jacob
Traber. and had her bows considerably injured,
smashing them in to the capstan. Both boats
will soon be able to continue their trips.
The Ocean Wave and City Belle, both in
jured by the logs, have been repaired, and
were expected at the Levee last evening.
The Golden Era arrived yesterday with a
fine variety Of freight for our merchants
The little steamer Globe, was heavily load
ed preparatory to leaving for the Minnesota
river.
Tie Falls City is receiving a new coat of
paint. There was not much excitement yes
terday at the levee.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07
THE RFJOINDER OF MIR. SIMMER.

The reionder of Mr.. Sumner to Messrs. Cass,
Douglas and Mason, is thus referred toby the
Washington correspondent of the New York
Tribune:
MIR. Summers spontaneous rctort upon the
three, Cass, Douglas and Mason, was one Of the
most CALLING and graceful exhibitions of sarcastic
power ever witnessed in the Senate. His mercy
to Cass's years terrible, yet becoming. The
implement of Douglass. and the scornful retail
alton upon Mason's affected superiority, produced
the most startling effect. The determination
which he exhibited throughout to stand up, con-
trbuted materially to the impression; while the
whole armory of scourging words was applied
without stint, and without once overstcpping the
bounds of propriety. 1t was universally conceded
by his friends and candid opponents, that Douglas
was completely cowed and extinsuished. There
was no division of opinion as to the superiority
of style and manner in which he (Douglas) was
lashed, to the infinite amusement, astonshmcnt
and admiration of the Senate Chamber. Mr..
Sumner has added a cubit to his stature.
The correspondent of the Times refers thus to
the same subject:
MIR. Summers spontaneous retort to-day of the
arrogant insOlence of the slaveocracy in the
Senate was grand, majestic, elegant and crushing.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07
AN ARMED CONGRESS.

Probably majority of the House went armei
to their seats to day. The Northern have
about come to the conclusion that they must submit
to plantation discipline take to the use of fire.
arms. The excitement arising from the attack on
Sumner has not abated in the least.
Above is dispatch from Washington Of the
29th. Another dispatch says that the wives Of
members are writing to them and urging them
TO carry upon their persons weapons OF defense
And so it has come to this finally. After yrs.
Of aggression on the part Of the Slave Power,
and concessions on the part of the North, the
the two sections Of the Union are arrayed in
hostile attitude, simply because the North will
submit no longer TO the dictum Of Southern
Rufians and Blackguards! Let Northern
members arm themselves, and should an occa.
sion occur, let them defend themselves while
in the exercise Of their just rigb:s-the Free.
dom of Speech
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07

AUDAcIrY DISTILLED - The Southern
Rufiian Brooks has addressed a note to James
Watson Webb, editor of the N. Y. Courier &
Enquirer, asking him if he was the author OF
a late Washington letter published in his pa
per, and intimating that if he was, duel
would be the consequence! MIR. Webb re-
plies that he has just written letter to his pa
readiness for any emergency. We want more
such Northern spunk from men who are willing
to meet ruffians with their own weapons in de-
fence of the freedom Of speech and the freedom
of the Press
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07

APLEAsING CoNTRAST.-Whilew whips of Southern
Planters are falling upon the backs of poor, down
trodden slaves. it is cheering to note that there
are some Southerners in whose bosoms burns the
genial fire of love and Liberty. Even now while
We write, Rev. John McClung, originally of Ken
tucky, and father of Mr.. McClung of this city,
is on his way to Minnesota, with his wife, moth
er, two daughters, and fire cmancipated Slares,
who come here to make it their home, and lay
their bones amid free soil. One of the ne
groes is IS years old, and none of them desire to
leave their kind master or the worthy family to
which they are so ardently attached. Such a
pleasing contrast is worthy to be written in let
tiers of gold.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07
ANOTHER FIRE!-LOSS $4,000 /.

Yesterday morning, between two and three
o'clock, the Steam Saw Mill Of Messrs w.
L. Ames & Hoyt, situated near Dayton's Bluff,
in the lower part of the city, was discovered
to be on fire, and before even general alarm
could be given, it was enveloped in flames and
totally destroyed, with the exception of small
portion of machinery. The loss is between
$4,000 and S14,000-no insurance. How
the fire originated, is unknown. We have
heard it said, that it was the work Of an incen-
diary.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07

The BoATs.-The York State and Lady Frank
lin arrived yesterday. The Ycatman, Time and
Tide and Globe were at the levee preparing for
the Minnesota River.
Among the arrivals on the Lady Franklin, was
DR.. Walden. saNa
ROYAL ARCH Sunk We learn from Mr.. Tib-
balls, pilot of the Lady Franklin, that the steam
er Royal Arch, plying between Galena and Rock
Island, was run into on Saturday last by the
steamer Empire State, and sunk in eight feet of
water The accident happened at Savannah, 80
miles below Galena. We cannot learn of any
lives being lost.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07

HEALTH OF Mr.. SUMNER.-Passenger
from below inform US that Mr.. Sumner is in a
precarious condition, and fears are entertained
for his recovery. We hope God will spare his
life and give him renewed power to strike once
again at the Border Ruffianism that has laid
him on his sick bed but perchance should he
die, let the North avenge his death, even if
need be, at the point of the bayonet. 'Tis use
less to "mince words - It's time for action,
and not for rhetoric
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07

DAKOTA WEEKLY JoURNAL.--This is q new Dem
ocratic paper, Published at Hastings, in this Ter
ritory, and edited by j. c. Dow, Esq. Speakin.
of the growth of the town, the editor says:--
There are now in Hastings twenty stores,
three warehouses, three saloons, four hotels, ono
school house and one church. There are Eve physi-
clans, six lawyers, and five clergymen. The
several religious denominations have not, as yet,
erected churches, but are making preparation
to complete fine buildings by fall. A school for
teaching the higher branches is under contem-
plation, and will undoubtedly soon be put in
operation.
With site for our town as beautiful as could
be wished with a country stretching far back
to the source of the Vermillion, Cannon, and the
Big Bend of the Minnesota, tributary to shiy
point, there is little danger but what Hastings
will take high stand with her sister towns and
cities in the Territory.
The Journal is a small but neat sheet, and
takes fair rank with the other Minnesota papers.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07

H. T. YEATMAN.-This boat having
changed hands is how owned by our fellow
citizen ]. B. Spencer, who is in command. She
is staunch built boat, and can be relied upon,
and is commanded by gentlemanly officers.
Mr.. Frank w. Flanner may be found at the
desk, ever ready to dispense his lavors. She
is bound up the Minnesota this trip, and then
for St. Louis. Passengers and shippers can
not do better than ship by her.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07

STEAMBOAT ARRIvALs-We learn from
Mr. S,illman, that since the opening of navi-
CATION there have been 206 steamboat arrivals
at our Levee-146 from below and 60 from
the Minnesota river, Total amount of wharf
age S43S. This is great increase over tha:
of last year.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07

GRAND CoNcERT.-The Band belonging to tn
10th Regiment U. S. Infantry, John Sween,
Leader, now stationed at Fort Smelling, inten
to give our citizens an entertainment, on Thur
day evening next, at the Winslow Hall. Thei
will, undoubtedly, be very large turn out
the occasion, who will come away highly deligh
ed with the performance.-Pioncer.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07

DuBuQUE.--The following we find in the Trib-
une
Within the last week, besides the large invest
ments, of our Galena neighbors, (referred to by
the ADVERTISER } an amount, exceeding one hum
dred thousand dollars, of city property, has been
purchased by our citizens, by gentlemen from the
eastern States.'
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07

PLEASURE TRIP.-The company from Chicago
to which allusion was made in our last, visited
St. Anthony Falls, Lake Harriet, Minnehaha and
Fort Smelling yesterday. There was nearly a
dozen teams, we'll loaded with youth, beauty and
intelligence. AS matter of course the party
were delighted with the trip, and on their return
home they will induce others to visit the land of
the Daco:ahs and linger for time near the
laughing waters of Minnehaha!
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07

EU- The weather yesterday and Sunday
was very warm. A large number of stran-
gers were in the city, and the hotels fairly
swarmed with human beings.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07
GOVERNOR ROBINSON HUNG.

We learn by a gentleman who came pas
senger on the Golden Era yesterday, that
Gov. Robinson, of Kansas, had been taken by
the Bord er Rutiians and hung! We give the
rumor, remarkng that j, is highly probable it
is true, although it needs confirmation.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07

A STEP Lower. douglas tacitly justi-
fes the assault on Senator Sumner! and de-
mics that it was piemedi,ate'l. How is it that
sensible Northern or Western men can sup
port such small specimen Of humanity =
Will the Cincinnati Convention nominate for
the Presidency such man?
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07

THE BoATs.-There were seven different
steamers that left Galena for St. Paul on the
2Sth, and eight that arrived al that port from
this city,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07

NoRDEN VS.. CAMDEN.--The new town of
Norden on the Minnesota river, has been
merged into another new town called Camden.
Camden is partially Quaker settlement, elis
gbly located with an abundance Of wood aud
water, and is bound to flourish. Towns in
Minnesota are as thick as blackberries, and
what is more, they are all hourshing.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07

E0r We call attention to the card of An
drew c. Dunn, Esq. one Of the sufferers by the
late fire. He has located himself on Third st.
just below Wabashaw, In the Office lately oc-
cupied by E. NJ. Partridge. Ye who have need
Of the law, give him a call.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07

LATEST FROM KANRAs We call atten-
ton to the news from Kansas in another COL
umn.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07

CT Indignation Meetings are being held all
through the country.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07

DRowNED.-The body of boy about fifteen
years old, was found near Pigs Eye Bar Oh
Thursday last. lie had light hair, and was prob.
ably a Germau.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07

SUMMERS SrEEcH.-We give place to-day to
that portion of Mr.. Summers speech which excor-
iates Butler and Douglas. Those who have not
the low, Dlackguarding personalities of
Douglas, or the Interpretations of Butler, can.
not fully appreciate that portion of Mr.. Sum-
ner's speech devoted to these worthless. From
the opening of the session to the time when the
speech was delivered, Mr.. Sumner had borne the
taunts and insults of Douglas, Mason and even
Cass, but when the young Roman became fully
aroused, he hurled defiance into their teeth and
sent them shivering back into their seats. Read
his scathing of these champions of the Wrong.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07

GoSB EAsr.-Mr. Tracy, formerly of the firm
of Farman Tracy, Of st. Anthony, left for his
home in Syracuse, n. Y, on Monday last. Dur
ing his sojourn in Minnesota he made about
$4,000, which he took with him. The cause Of
Mr.. Tracy's leaving, is Observation-Disclosures the
cOnsumntion.E
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07

COMPANY FROM CuIcAGo.-Col. Mason, the great
Railroad King, and lady, besides some twenty
others ladies and gentlemen, arrived at St. Paul
on Saturday, from Chicago. They have taken
rooms at the Winslow House, and contemplate
spending few days in our city and Territory.
They could not have chosen more delightful
time.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07

SPLENDID FARx.-The farm advertised in to.
days paper, we knoso to be very desirable ont
1t can be purchased cheap by early application.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07

Gov. REEDER.-Gov. Reeder has escaped frol
the clutches Of the Border Rufians, and made
speech in Chicago on Wednesday evening. Good
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07

THE BoArs.-The Ocean Wave, City Belle,
John P. Tweed, James Lyon, H. T. Yeatman,
A. G. Mason, and Northern Belle, have ar
rive from below since our Saturdays ISSUE
They brought large amount Of freight and
passengers. The Clarion arrived from the
Minnesota River on Saturday morning, and
left for the same place again on Sunday.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07

Ia Kossuth has been lecturing TO- large
audiences at Birmingham on the Papal Con-
cordat with Austria
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07

REAL ESTATE AcErCY,---Our advertising
columns inform the reader this morning, that
Charles A. Morgan has opened Real Estate
and Brokers Office. Mr.. Morgan is young
man favorably known in this community, and
possesses sufficient business energy to carry
him successfully through bis new enterprise.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07
consumption

LUMBER.-We call attention to the adv. of
Mr.. Yardley. Mr.. Y. has some excellent and
we'll seasoned lumber on hand, which he would
be happy to show customers.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07

PIGEoSs.-Large numbers of these birds invest
the immediate neighborhood of st. Paul.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07

ILLrxoIs.-The Anti-Nebraska Convention of
this State, has nominated Col. Bissel for Gey-
ernor, and +. A. Hoffman for 1t. Governor.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07

MORE CoMING I'VE learn from an authentic
source, that several pleasure parties contemplate
visiting St. Paul the coming month. Wewoud
advise all such to send word in advance, and
procure rooms, as hotels are crowded. If
they come unexpectedly upon onr landlords, they
cannot expect that accommodation which can be
piyen them IL they sneak In time.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07

G. The number of acres granted to Iowa for
Railroad purposes, is 800, ,0OO, or ,l25 miles.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07
SATURDAY, MAY 81, 1856.
THE ASSAULT ON SUMNER.

The New York Tribune is not backward in Civ
ing expression to its sentiments on the late assault,
and truly remarks that ''if we submit to such
outraCes, we have lost the noblest attributes of
freemen, and are virtually slaves" The editor
continues :-:.Thc particulars show that Mr..
Sumner was struck unawares over the head by Il
loaded cane and stunned while sitting in his
chair, and then the ruitln Y attack was continued
with many blows, the Hon. Mr.. Keitt, of South
Carolina, keeping any of those around, who
might be so disposed, from attempting rescue.
No mcaner exhibition of Southern cowardice-
generally called Southern chivalry-was ever
witnessed. IL is not in the least cause for Won
der that n member of tn, National House Of
Representatives, assisted by another II fender
off, should attack member Of the National
Senate, because, in the Sc of constitution i
argument. the last had uttered words which the
first chose to consider diStastefu. The reasons
for the absence of collision between North and
South-collisiOn of sentiment and person which
existed IL few wears back, have ,ased and as
the South has taken the oligarchic ground that
Slavery ought to exist, irrespective of color-that
there must be 4 governn, class AMI a governed
must expect that Northern men in Washington,
whether members or not, will be assaulted,
wounded or killed, as the case may be, SO long
the North will bear it. The acts of violence
during this sesson-includinS one murdcr-are
simply overturcs ~ the drama Of wi.ch the per-
sccutions, murders, lobber.eS and war upon the
Free State men in Kansas, constitute the first act.
We are either t. have Liberty or Slavery. Fail
ing to silence the North by threats, notwihstand-
Ing the oughfaced creatures who 50 long m.re-
presented the spirit of the Republic and Of the
age, the South now resorts to actual violence.
1t is reduced to question whether there is to be
any more liberty of speech south of Mason and
Dixon's line, even in the ten miles square Of the
District of Columbia. South of that, liberty
has long since departed; bat whether the common
ground where the national representatives, meet
is to be turned into a slave plantation where
Northern members act under the lash, the bowie
knife and the pistol, is question to be settled.
That Congress will take any action in view of
this new event, We shall not be rash enough to
surmise but if the Northern people are not
generally the poitroons they are taken for by the
Lostie slavebrceders ana slavedrivers of the
South, they will be heard from. As II beginning,
they should express their sentiments upon the
brutal and dastardly outrage in their popular
assemblies. The Pulpit should not be silent.
If, indeed, we so on quietly to submit to such
outrages, we deserve to have our hattcned,
our skins blackcd, and to be paced at work un-
der task masters for we have lost the noblest
attributes of freemcn, and are virtually slaves.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-06-07
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mapping! But then the Pioneer is 'sfunny pa
perl
One word more. We reiterate what We have
previously said,-if Kansas is to be subjugated
by the Slave Power, let it be over tho dead bodies
of Northern freemen. Rather let this Union toE-,
pie from its lofty eminence into the dust, than
submit any longer to the aggressive march of this
whitening, aggravating, domineering curse of
Slavery
WHY THE EXCITEMENT ABOUT