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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-11-08
Dtsunion---What Would the south Do1
From the New York Courier.

Suppose, for the sake of illustration, tn,
central authority, by the joint action of tn
North and South in Congress, should corsen
TO- the separation, what would be the att
tude OF the South2 1t would have no reve
nue.. There is annually collected into the
federal treasury, from duties, $64, ,OOO, 600
OF which the South contributes directly less
than $500, 900. The annual average Of col
lectlons at all the Southern ports, does not
materially exceed one-twentieth of the whole
amount. The relative free population of North
and South is in round numbers: aIiiiii ia1
Northern States, .o-iao G-l .l3,50O,OOO
Southern States. 6hOOOOO
Excess Of North over South, 100000
% If each section contributed to the general
revenue in just proportion to population,
there would be -.
Receive from the North, $43,S5O,O 900
FROM the South, 20,l5O,OO0
Difference, 81 IA 5a.'w s23,7OOOOO
A revenue raised by duties on imposts, is.
however, simply a tax upon consumption; it
is not easy to ascertain the exact amount paid
by the North and South respectively. But
we can approach it. Wealth is aggregated at
the South, and therefore the capacity to con-
sumo dutiable goods is limited. 1t is chiefly
confined to such as own land and negroes
which number may be computed at 2, 900 600
of persons. At the North, wealth and prop
erty are diffused, and the pursuits and hab-
Its OF the people make nearly every inhabi-
tant consumer of imported merchandise
The secluded agricultural population of the
South, composing nearly all non-slayeholders.
are OF course pr mitive in their habits. Their
clothes and their furniture are of home pro-
duction. A large portion Of foreigners in the
Free States, numbering now nearly 1000 600
who, from habit, use articles of foreign man
ufacture for apparel, household furniture, and
general purposes, very greatly increases the
relative quantity of imported merchandise
consumed at the North. A very large por-
ton OF the imports are also for the use of
large manufacturing establishments which
are chiefly confined to the North. The
amount of foreign merchandise appropriated
IN any way to the use of slaves is so trihing
as to warrant the exclusion of that class from
the computation. For the reasons stated, it
is manifestly proper to estimate the rate Of
consumption of imported merchandise by the
four and half millions of Southern people
not interested in Slaves and not the owners
of land, as at least 20 per cent less than that
OF the white population of the North. The
amount of revenue from customs respective
~ contributed by the Free and Slave States
is, therefore, as follows. ~ e.....-.. ,..
Free States, S466OO.O 900
Slave States, 17,400OOO
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-23

REMARKABLE ExEcurIoNER. We have ob-
served several wonderful stories of late, respecting
the skill of the Chinese executioners, who, it is
said can strike eff the heads of their victims su
skillfully that the poor fellows themselves never
discover their loss until moment or two after they
are dead. We recall to mind however, the story
of German excutioner, who far surpassed the
Chinese in professional dexterity. Upon one occa.
sion, it happened that q criminal who was con-
demned to death had singular itching to play al
nine-pins; and he implored permission to play once
more at his favorite game before he died Then,
he said he would submit to his fate without a
murmur. The judge, thinking there could be no
harm in humoring him, granted his last prayer
and upon arriving at the place of execution he
found every thing prepared for the game-the pins
being set up and the bowls being all ready. He
commenced his favorite sport with enthusiasm
After a while the sheriff. observing that he showed
no inclination to desist. made sign to the execu-
TONER to strike the fatal blow while he was stoop
ing for bowl. The sxecutioner did so, but with
such exquisite dexterity that the cuprit did not no.
tice or feel it. He thought, indeed, that cold
breath of air was blowing upon his neck and
drawing himself back with shrug, his head drop
ped forward into his hands He naturally sup
posed that it was bowl which he had grasped,
and seizng it firmly, rolled it at the pins All Of
them fell and the head was heard to e&claim, as
it bounded from the farther wall, "Hurrah I've
won the game"
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-23

On THE WRONG TRACK. The New Haven Palla-
dium relates an incident which, it states occurred
the Western road, near Worcester, several years
since:
An old man had been in town on business, and
imbbed pretty freely was returning home in the
evening" in his wagon, and, losing his reckoning,
permitted his horse to take the railroad track
Jogging along leisurely, it was not long before a
train of cars overlook him, and, the locomotive
striking the wagon, sent the old man 'fuking,"
and killed the horse without, however, injuring the
man. The train was stopped and the conductor
returned to ascertain the damage. AS he ap
preached the scene of the accident, he inquired of
the old man if he was much hurt
"Hurt :" he replied; mo; but Id like to know
what in thunder you are running your blasted old
cars on the turnpike or!"
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-23
The Old Mans Dream.
BY JEANNE.

The old man sits in his oaken chair,
BY the inge-sde to-day,
With his wrinked brow and his frame so weak.
And his palsed limbs and his shrunken cheek,
And his locks so thin and gray.
And he gazes long at the ruddy blaze,
AS it curls and hickers and glows,
And he seems to see in its changeful light,
The forms that the years in their rapid flight
Have borne to the death-repose
There cometh the form of a maiden fair,
With laughing mschevous eyes;
He hath never beheld such another pair
And the love-light soft that he seeth there
Seems borrowed from out the skies.
And she wreatheth smile with her ruby lips
such as neer another hath done,
And she cometh again as she did of yore,
And ndeth low DER his forehead hoar
AS she did in the days long gone.
And she twineth her arms with loving embrace,
Round his neck, and she presseth kiss
With her glowing lips on his aged brow,
And the shrivelled old man is young again now,
Living over rich seasons of bliss.
And then there cometh tiny form,
And shareth his kind caress,
And his heart yearneth over the tiny one
AS a father yearns over his frst-born son.
And prayeth kind Heaven to bless.
And it changeth again, and a prattling boy
10 bcotIeu upon his knee,
And other wee forms are around him now,
And pride sits enthroned on the old mans brow
AS he lists to their childish glee.
The beautiful maiden, with laughing eyes,
Is the wife of his early years,
And that tiny one was his eldest child,
And that prattng group that his heart beguied,
Are the babes of his prayers and tears.
But the fire burns low and dimness steals
Ger the old mans vision now,
And there cometh the shape of the bier and pail,
And his fondly-loved wife and his children ali
Are shrouded beneath it now
The flame dies out, and stined groan
Bursts forth from the old mans heart.
The vision hath fed-hes awake again.
lonely old man, with anguish and PAIN
Awaiting his call to depart.
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-23

The Japanese whom we regard as being at best
Gaping from prison. They hold that it is the nat
ura right of every one to exert his ingenuity for
regaining his liberty and when retaken, no harsh
ness is used in the conveyance back subsequent
detention. If there be blame any where, it is with
those who suffered him to escape through remiss-
ness in vigilance. This we have the authority
of Russian. who was one of the few survivors of
a vessel wrecked on their inhospitable coast Af-
ter being ncarcerated according to their accustom-
ed rule, he escaped to where he expected boat
would take him to one of the European ships in
the ofing but he recaptured, and lodged again
in prison. He was greatly surprised at his mild
treatment afterwards which he feared was only
preparatory to a cruel death, till he learned their
criminal escape law
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-23
How Ben Got Cured,

A friend of ours, whom we will call Ben, is one
OF the most enthusiastic individuals in regard to
females, we ever knew Ben was married to a
lovely young woman about year ago, but before
he was married, was one of the widest young fell
lows imaginable. Marriage has sobered him down
some. He was always most blissfully startled bv a
pretty female foot, and INDUCED himself in va
riety OF innocent superstticns, such as the foot is
an index OF the soul, and q we-turned ancle is
prlma facia evidence of general anatomical sym-
metry.' Coming up Main street in the rain, the
other day, just in front of him walked two very
neatly dressed ladies, shielded by an umbrella and
one of them, careful of her skirts and embrode-
ries, revealed enough of charming foot and round
ed ankle to set Ben half mad with curiosity to
know the fair damsel who was the possessor there
OF Ben followed closely on up the street. occasion
ally striking para ytic attitude as more or less of
the aforementioned foot and ankle were revealed
They went into several stores, but he modestly
stood without, hoping to catch glimpse of a
countenance delciously corresponding with that
blessed foot. But as they came out the envious
umbrella would be raised, and then Ben followed
on unsatisfed in his pursuit
So often had he tried to see her face, and so Of
ten had he been banked, that his determination
was aroused, and he vowed to see it or perish. He
walked in front of them-at their sde-and in ev-
cry position, but whatever station he took there
was that Internal umbrella intervening like cot
eoh Hio were nOC IN JDe leaSt
soothed by hearing an occasional unmstakable tit
ter from behind the cotton hippodrome By
Heavens they are laughing at me !! exclaimed he.
Now for bold stroke. He then attempted to
cross suddenly before Them, on q cross-wak Slip
perry with mud, and thus brush away the umbrella
He did itbut horror of horrors, Just as he did So
he slipped on the smooth stones, and measured his
full length in the mud. Gazing lugubriously up
he saw four eyes laughing down at him. and two
mouths Shrekinp with lauUhter Ua lookad Of
that ankle followed, and before him stood, almost
dying with laughter-his own wife Ben was
picked up by his wife and her friend sundry white
handkerchiefs were in busy operation for a few
minutes, a hack was called, and in about an hour
our friend appeared on Main street with his other
clothes He told us in a whisper that he never
knew before that his wife had such a pretty under
pinning and confidently added, I'll tend to it here
aftern Ben is perfectly stolid the subject Of
other folks ankles and says he is the proprietor of
the only pair that ever caused him any particular
uneasinesS.
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-23

The LARGEST MILL IN THE WORLD The largest
and most comprehensive mill in the world is the
Pacific, at Lawrence, Mass. The floor surface of
this immense structure is 16 acresthe largest mill
in England is IL p acres. There are now in opera
tion 10000 cotton spindles and 10000 worsted
spindles; and these are to be increased to $4,000
and 10000 respectively. There are 1000 looms in
operation, to be increased to 2,400 These, with
1000 persons produce 100000 pieces of cloth per
annun1--one-half deaines. The weekly consump-
tion of cotton is 10000 pounds, or 100000 pounds
per annum, and 100000 of wool Once a month
the two thousand persons assemble at the cashiers
office, where he pays out $4,000 to them for wa
ges appropriating to each one the exact amount
he has earned --Boston Traveller
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-23
THE LEGISLATURE,
Senators Elected and holding over for the Session
1856.

Senators Elected and holding over for the Session
of 1856.
1sT IsTRIcT.--San Diego, San Bernardno, Los
Angees-B, B. Wilson, A.
2. Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo--Don Pablo
de la Guerra, d.
8. Monterey and Santa Cruz--D R. Ashley D.
4. Santa Clara and Alameda-*Sherman Dav. d.
5. San Francisco--W G. Shaw Frank Tilford,
D., NV. W. Hawks and *W. Flint, A.
3. Mariposa and Tulare-*A McNeill D.
I. Iuolumne and Stanislaus- *J.W. Vaudeville
D., J. w. Coffroth A.
8. San Joaquin and Contra Costa--*W w. Nc.
Coun, A.
g. Sacramento-*A. S. Cove. D.. w. Ferou-
son, A.
10. Napa Solano and Yolo--Sarshel Bynum, A.
IL. Sonoma, Mendocina and Marin--#H Heint
zelman, D.
y. Klamath, siskiyou, Trinity and Humboldt
]. D. Cosby, A.
49, Shasta and Colusi--Samuel H. Dosh, D.
H. Butte and Plumas-John B. McGee A.
IS iuba and Sutter--*C. Z. Lippincott *P
Rust, D. w. C. Burnett, A.
IT, Nevada--*E. F. Burton, Indp E. G. Waite,
H. Placer--Charles w Westmoreland, *J. c. Haw-
thorne, A.
IS. Ell Dorado--*A. French, NJ. w. Hook, D.,
H. M Fiske, J. s. McCullum, A.
49, Calaveras and Amador--*W. B. Norman G.
w. Crandall, D.
co. Sierra--*J D. Scellen, A.
~ One year to serve.
II Americans, Is Democrats, Independent
List of Members of the Assembly for 1856.
Alameda Thomas NJ Combs, w.
Amador--J. T. Farley G. w. Wagner, A.
Butte--John Dick, A.
Calaveras--T w. Taliaferro, E. T. Beatty, Jas.
Pearson, d.
Cousi--Edward j. Lewis, D.
Contra Costa--A. r. Melony, D.
Ell Dorado. James E. Bowie, John Borland, W.
H. Taylor, T. D. Heiskell, Stephen P. Gage James
d. White, J. w. Oliver L. S. Welch A.
Humbodt--C. S. Kicks, A.
Klamath--Walter Mcdonald, A.
Los Angeles--John G. Downey j. Lancaster
Brent, d.
Marine. R. Brush, D.
Mcrccd and Marposa-G George H. Rhodes, R. B.
Lamon, A.
Monterey-R. L. Mathews, A.
Nevada S. W. Boring Daniel DUSTIN G. A. F.
Reynolds, T. B. Mcfarland, V. G. Bell, A.
Napa--R. C. Halle, A.
Placer--R. L. Williams, T. H. Reed, Lansing
Stout, Silas Sellick, A.
Plumas-Joseph Winston, Ripley C. Kelly, A.
Sacramento--Geo H. Carter, J. w. Pugh, Geo.
Cone, G. w. Leighy, A.
San Observation-Disclosures Hunt, D.
San Diego---J. j. Hendrick, D.
San Francsco---James George, Thomas Gray,
Solomon A Sharp, E. w. Moulthrop, B. S. Lippin-
cott Horace Hawes, Herman Wahler, John Ewalt,
Nathan Holland d.
San Joaquin---J. w. Hunter, B. G. Weir A.
San Luis Obispo Manuel A. Castro, D.
Santa Barbara---Jose M, Covarrubias, D.
Santa Cara--George Peck, Caswell Davis, A.
Santa Cruz---Wm Blackburne, A.
Shasta--Allen R. Andrews, A.
Sierra H. A. CASTOR, A. A. Hoover, A.
Siskiyou---E. Curtis, A
Solano--Andrew M. Stephenson, A.
Sonoma and Mendocino---H. G Heald, j. S. Rath-
burn A.
Stanislaus---John C. Colbreath, D.
Sutter-R. B. Sheppard A.
Trinity--W. W. Upton, A.
Tulare---R. Swan, d.
TuolumneT. j. Oxley, T. c. Brunton, J. T. Van
Dusen M. McGehee, A.
Yolo---E. Bynum, D.
Yuba---W. B. Winsor r. NJ Turner, Jacob
Shearer, A. j. Bachelor, John Sterritt A.
IS Americans, "a Democrats l Wing.
1t is said that Brigham Young is down on the
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-23

PAPER MAKING. There are in the United States
$50 paper mills in actual operation, having 5000
engines, and producing in the year 250,000000
pounds of paper, which is worth, at ten cents per
pound, S25O0000O. To produce this quantity of
~ pounds of rags being necessary to make one
pound of paper. The value of these rags, at four
cents per pound, is 1920 600. Eastern paper.
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-23

INTERPRETATION OF DREAMS. There is a new
guide to the Interpretation of dreams. An English
paper thus puts it: ITO dream of a milestone
round your neck, is sign of what you may expect
if you get an extravagant wife. To see apples in
a dream betokens wedding, because where you
pears To dream that you are lame is token
that you will get into hobble. When young
lady dreams of coffin, it betokens that she should
instantly discontinue acing her stays tightly, and
always go warmly and thickly shod in wet wealth
er. If you dream of clock it is a token that you
will gain credt--that is a tick. To dream of fire
is sign that if you are wise you will see that the
lights in your houses are out before you go to bed.
To dream that your is red at the top is an in
timation that you had better leave off brandy and
water To dream Of walking barefooted denotes a
journey that will make you bootless'
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-23

A REMARKABLE MAN. correspondent of the
Louisville (Ky) Democrat, writing from Madison,
Dec. 3, 1855, relates the following:
Having during the last ten years heard the his
tory of Mr.. David Wilson--who formerly resided
at Carrollton, Ky.-repeated frequently, und which
seemed to me fabulous or which at least taxed my
credulity very much, and happening few days
ago to meet with Mr. Alexander Wilson of North
Madison, with whom I've been acquainted for sew
eral years | spoke to him of his father and he
said what had heard was correct He told me
that he (Alexander) was the 45th child of David,
and David the father of Al lawful children
He lived to the age of l07 years, and during his
lifetime had five wives. by his first wife he had
eighteen children. A few years before he died he
expressed desire to remove to Indiana, but
opposed by his fifth and last wife He however
took trip to find new location to suit him. and
when he returned home he found that his wife had
packed up some of the goods and chattels and re-
turned to her friends in Kentucky. He went after
her and endeavored to persuade her to return to
his house, but she would not go. In short time,
however, she relented and wished to return to his
house; but he would have nothing to do with her
--and SO they remained separated till his death.
Very few of his children died in their infancy or
youth and there are now 35 of them living who
are all men and women full grown. David Wilson
was man of pure good health and robust physical
constitution. At the age of los years lie could
NOW an acre a day for a week at time without
evincing much fatigue. He appeared to have not
rib The whole region of his breast was shield
cd by plate of solid bone, and he could receive
the most severe and powerful blows upon it with
out being hurt He frequently, for the gratifca-
ton OF others, suffered them to strike him most
violently in the breast without being made to feel
in the least uncomfortable During our border
wars he was taken prisoner by the Indians, and
they attempted to stab him in the breast but found
the solid bone impenetrabe. He was one of the
most remarkable men that ever lived in America.
His progeny was very numerous and he attained
green old age At the age of l07 years. when he
died, none of his faculties of mind Or body were
materially impaired"
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-23

A runaway thief having applied for work to a
blacksmith, the latter showed him some handouts,
and desired to know if he made them. "Why,
yes sir" said the other scratching his head, II
have had hand in them"
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-23

Not long ago, on the coast of Africa, captain
was going to throw one of his crew, who was
dying, overheard, before he was dead. So the man
says: "You are not going to bury me alive, are
you 2" "Oh," says the captain, ''you needn't be SO
iollv particular to few minutesn
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-23

THE IcARIANs AT NAUvoo Nauvoo a pretty vii
lage in the State of Illinois, handsomely situated
on the Mississippi at the head of the first rapids
in that river, was laid out by the Mormons who
settled there under the lead of Joe Smith, the
prophet, about the year 1910. Under Smith, Nau-
VOC attained population of some twelve OR fifteen
thousand, but after the Mormon war, in which
these people were driven out of Illinois, the town
went down, the houses were left standing but ten
antless. In the year 1S49, an association of French
Socialists headed by M. CADET, and doubtless at
tracted BY the cheapness of the property there,
established themselves at Nauvoo. The society,
known by the name of the Icarians, numbered,
when they arrived, $50 souls; they numbered, on
the lst Of July last, 526 souls The system that
prevails at Nauvoo among the Icarans is that of
Communism. The individuality of the man is
takes the place of many. The children are the
children of the association; they are all taught in
the same school and the same studies.
Every thing is held common except wives the
free-love abomination is unknown among the lea
rians This society has had to contend against
many difficulties, the chief of which was q want of
funds. The society was poor, but the people are
very Industrious and the possession of this quality
will in time make them rich Although the gain
looks small, the population has nearly doubled in
six pears In six years the receipts into the treas
ury have been l52, l32 francs against disburse-
ment of 1885 francs.
By taking 400 as the average number Of persons
for the six years, the cash expenditure has been
only about Sl3 per year for each person. The diff
ference between this sum and what it cost to sup
port them, was furnished by the labor of the peo-
pie, besides the mills, factories and other improve
ments which they have made. In few years this
people will not only manufacture enough to supply
their own wants, but have a surplus for sale.
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-23

was out of danger?" was the question of lawyer
in cross-examining witness called to prove doc
tors bill in court. "No," replied the Witness 81
thought the patient in danger as long as the doctor
continued his visits"
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-23

'lm sorry Mr.. Wilson, to see this splendid field
of potatoes so seriously diseased" said sympathis-
inspector. "Ah weel, it's great pity replied
the farmer, "but there's ae comfort--Jock Tamson
is no bit betterl" d.
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-23

Union, and that he publicly stated to the confer
ence that the Mormons, thank God, were strong
enough to defy the power of the United States and
that the United States might 60 to h-l.S Louis
News
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-01-23
FORT EDWARD INSTITUTE

SUPEBB Brick Buildings, well finished and
- furnished. Twenty Professors and Teach
crs Ladies Department with all the adj
Nan,ages of the best Female Colleges. Su-
perior facilities in Languages Music and
Painting. Board, washing, fuel furnished
room, incidontals, and tuition in Common
English, for fourteen weeks, in advance, $50, =
40, Reduced fare from Troy and Castleton,
on first AMI last day Of each term.
! = Spring Term, opens March 9th, 1856.
Scores have been necessarily rejected the
present term by their failure to make timely
application. Apply for Rooms or Catalogues
TO the Principal" Rev. Joseph King, A. "
Fort edward Institute, n. " 38:sa
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-01-23
FTMALE COMPLAINTS.

10 female, young Of old 81, uld lie wiilpnt
thi, celebrated dioinc. II cortect> and reg
uiates The monthly courses at all period, act
ing in many case, like charm. II l. also
The best nnl safest IA ..icinc tlat can hc Civ
en- to chlrcn cf all ages, al.d foraty ,om-
IlAinti consequently 10 family should be
WIjLuutit.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-01-23
ceonl n cities.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.


We, the subscribers, being appointed by
the Probate Court Tor tie District of Addison,
Commissioners. to receive, examine ard
adjust all claims and demands Of all persons,
against the estate Of
LEVI TENNY
late of Orwell, in said district, deceased,
and also all claims and demands exhibited in
offset thereto; and six months from the l7th
day Of december, 1865, being allowed by
said court for the purpose, We do therefore
hereby give notice that we will attend to the
business of our said appointment, at the
dwelling house of Mariah p. Tcnny, widow
Of said deceased, on the fist Tuesdays Of
February and June next, from nine o'clock
A NJ. until. four o'cock, Z. NJ. on each Of
said days.
IRA YOUNG,
Dated at Orwell, this 10th day Of Jan
nary, A. D.l855. 4Oi3w