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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-26
Republican Meetings.

Gov. RAMSEY and Judge GooDRICH will
visit the counties of the Upper Mississippi,
the present week, leaving st. Paul for this
purpose this morning, Meetings will be held
at Shakopee on Friday and Saturday en-
suing. which will be addressed by Messrs.
GALBRAIrH, ATKINS and JENNIsoN. Next
week the gentlemen first named above will
visit the Minnesota Valley, and speak at the
several towns The days of meeting at these
several places will be named hereafter.
The work is commencing in real earnest
and we see the determination Of our friends
everywhere is to take off their coats and
pitch in. We say, roll on the ball!
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-26
The Superior Republican.

We received few days since the first
number of this paper just started at Supe-
rior, Wis. 1t is edited by Alanson P. Tyler
and bears marks of no common ability in
the editorial department. bosides.being a smart
paper otherwise. The Republican is destined
to share largely the field SO long exclusively
occupied by that rank " Barstow" journal
the Chronicle; and certainly from its appear
ance deserves liberal patronage from the
Republicans of Northern Wisconsin, and the
Lake Shore Counties of Minnesota.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-26
A Card from Esq. LIE May.

IOWe EO2tOTS o. tne ulnneSOt2Un:
Please to announce in your interesting
paper that decline the nomination for the
Office of Attorney General or General At
torney, as you may like to call it, in favor Of
j. A. Wheelock, one of the Editors of the
St. Paul Advertiser, and for his own infor-
nation, will state that am not a Muir
rays man, AMI have not been at any time
during the short, but glorious existence Of
the ST. Paul Advertiser, that safe, salutary
and sublime light without the shining of
which nobody can SAT- ly travel the passage
of this life of tr.bulation. My intention
has always been not to violate the provisions
of our able State Constitution, lately framed
by the Constitutional Convention. 1t re
quires a man "lcarned in the law" to be eli
gible to the Office of District Judge. Well,
w. p. Murray is man ignorant in the law.
therefore not eligible to that office, under the
State Constitution, and it becomes my duty
as a loyal citizen to oppose the election of
one whose reputation for integrity and We
racity would not adorn the bench.
JOSEPH lie MAY.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-26

On last Saturday hotrblOod from South
Carolina nearly killed an inoffensive team
ster. The tean'sterwas quietly driving through
the streets Of Atkinson, when the Southerner
made an unprovoked attack upon him, fired
revolver at him three times, and failing to
mt him, rushed up and stabbed him. At last
accounts no steps had been taken to arrest
the would-be murderer.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-26
THE report of the Insurance. Commission

THE report of the Insurance. Commission
ers appointed by the State Comptroller tc
examine into the condition and affairs of the
fire insurance companies of New York and
Brooklyn, is published. 1t embraces the af
fairs of sixty-eight companies. Two compa
MES, the Hope and the New World, organi-
zed since the appointment Of the Commits
sloners, are not included. The aggregate
capital of the companies reaches the sum OF
Sl3,606,0O0. The bonds and mortgages held
by them amounts to $l3. 923763, which are
a lien upon real estate estimated to be worth
S28.65O,657. The amount at risk on.policies
of assurances is S49S, 1914.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-26

Gov. VALE RS Niger cnok and waiter
was the other day Negotiating with a farmer
for few pounds of butter at thirty five cents
pound. Tue farmer SAID to him, 81 tbouobt
Walker came out here upon the prair,e 70
live cheaper than at Lecompton how is if
then that he can afford to pay such price
for butter p The darkey replied, THAT
aint what lie stay out here for at all. A lot
of t!.cse Lawrenc. men keep callein' a man
named Robinson their Gubner, and don't
say Gubner to Massa Walker, no time and
he mean to stay around beah until Gey call
him de e,."-Lawrence Rep.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-26

The Bogus Democracy made their third
attempt in St. Paul, during one week, end
ing on Wednesday evening last, to get up a
public meeting. Having failed on Tuesday
and Wednesday of last week-their State
Convention being in session meantime
they made the third attempt, and failed, night
before last. 1t is hard now to tell when we
will again hear from the departed Democ-
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-26
Emth usiastfc Meeting.

1rvines Hall was crowded on Wednesday
evening, to hear Mr.. LUDWIG of Baltimore,
speak upon the political questions of the day.
Mr.. L. addressed the audience both in Ger
man and English, and left a strong and right
impression upon his hearers. We have had
no better man for the cause among us than
this gentleman.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-26
Their Candfdate-Mr. SihleY.

While We would in no degree detract from
MIR. SIBLEYs character as a man and q citi
zen, we shall freely speak of his public con-
duct and position. His course in the Con-
stitutional Convention disappointed his most
Intelligent friends. They expected modera-
ton aud prudence; but instead, as one of
them declared, he was the worst man there"
A modest man, he did not aspire to the chief
generalship, but was GoRMAN's lieutenant
throughout, promptly obeying all his orders,
and in all particulars sustaining bis desperate
measures. Even the shameless attempt to
deprive Republican members of their pay-a
measure which honorable men in the party
and out Of it denounced as :nfamous-even
this most dastardly act received Mr. SIBLEY's
ready support.
Before the Convention assembled, he de-
cla'ed freely and repeatedly against the ad-
mission of the Pembina delegates,-that the
attempt would be preposterous; but bis very
first lessons under Mr.. GoRMAN's tuition
opened his eyes amaz ngly to the ella ms Of
men receiving one bogus vote apiece, and he
at one became a champion of their sham
pretensions. Surely the people of this Terri
tory cannot be satisfied with such fral indie
pendence in their first elected Governor.
Nor can they wish to bestow that honor
upon the most ultra and INSCRIPTIONS of that
clique of conspirators who sought to u<urp
powers not conferred by the people Can
such man be trusted Far better take
Mr.. GoRMAN himself than his compliant pu-
pill.
Besides ether things, our difficult relations
with the Ind ans will require in our Governor
the best wisdom and firmuess,-a mind above
the low orbit of mere partizan subserviency,
scorning vassalage to the worst man in the
Territory. But Mr.. SILLEY Gas shown him
self deficient in these qualities to degree
which we kmoac has panied his best friends
and surprised the community. The people
will doubtless prefer another man for their
first Governor, and they will certainly be wise
in doing SO.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-26
r. G. SHARP, Sec!

THE Springfield Nonpariel says that Rev.
Mr.. Boggs, editor # the E>P"sitor, of That
city. was elected Brlgadier General OF tt e
Ohio Volunteers, last Saturday: He mus
be universal geniuS-equal to the Snowman
who rides three horses at the same time Mr.
Boggs ought to be honored with the title OF
P. T. S. (The pulpit, the tripod, and the Sad
dle.)
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-26

W. F. Sharpe, the young man not yet nine
teen, who was arrested at the Virginia Hotel
in ST. Louis last December, charged with the
murder of DR.. Edward H. Cleveland is being
tried in the Criminal Court in that city. His
mother, sister, cousin and aunt sit beside him
in court.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-26

An insufficiency Of salary is said to be the
reason of Judge Curtis resignation. The
salary is $4,000. He left law business
worth twice that amount when he accepted
the Office.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-26

VERMoNr-The election in Vermont ia
like the handle Of a jug, all on one side
The "Repubican" have carried the State bv
by about the customary majority. If the
Dutch should take Holland, the news would
be equally startling.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-26

IT is said that the Hon. Willard Fillmore,
late President of the United States, is about
to marry lady of Montreal.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-26

First District-SAMCEL J. r. MCMILLAN.
7zird-THOS. WILSON.
Fourti-LARDNER BOSTwICK.
Fifth-N. NJ. DONALDSON.
.Sirth-LUTHER NJ BAXTER
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-26
TERRITORIAL NOMINATION.
DISTRICT JUDGES:

For Delegate 10 Congress:
CHARLES MCCLURE,
oP GOODBYE.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-26

9aiIp @innfsotiar.
SAINT PAUL:
Saturday Morning, September ~, 'S7'
OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE CITY
BORUP & CAKES BANK.
BANKING HOURS FROM A. NJ. TO P. NJ.
49,
REPUBLICAN State FOUNDATIONS f!
Election on Tuesday, October Is.
For Gorsrnor:
ALEX. RAMSEY.
OF s,xsEr COUNTY.
Fb- Lis.tsnant Coreraor.
JOHN C. lDE,
OF wAsrcA.
For Congress:
MORTON 3. WILKINSON,
OF HOUSTON.
HENRY A. SWIFT,
OF NIcoLlEr.
CYRUS ALDRICH,
OF HENSEPS.
For Chisf Justice, Swpreme Court:
HORACE IL. BIGELOW,
RAMSEY.
<br Associate Justices Supreme Court:
JOHN M. BERRY,
RIcE
H. A. BILLINGS,
OF FILLMORE.
For Secretary of State:
LUCAS X. STANDARD,
OF cHIsAGo.
For auditor Of State:
A. p. LANE,
For Treasurer Of State:
FRANK MANTOR,
For attorney General:
GEORGE A. NOURSE,
HENNEPIN.
For Clerk Of the Supreme Court:
ALEXANDER II. RUSSELL,
SCOTT.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-26
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

Other appointments will be made of which due notice
will be given By order of the County Central Commit
tee. q. w. PADELFORD Chairman.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-07-02
Campbell and VaIIandighan,

The Hamilton Telegraph says the ev-
idcnce in the contest e lection between
Campbell and Vallandigham, the Con-
gressional District, has been concluded,
and that Vallandigham has a majority
~ofncarly forty over Campbell. The lat
ter has taken no evidence, and it is not
yet shown that his opponent received
a solitary vote. He knows very well
that he cannot effect anything in that
line, and his game is delay and procras-
tination, by asking Congress, after it
assemblies, to take his testimony. He
has the certificate of election-is the sit
ting member at present, and hopes that
by such a course the session of Congress
would nearly pass away before the ques-
ton was decided and his opponent could
get rightful seat. But we do not believe
Congress will extend to him any such
opportunity or give its sanction to such
a fraud. More than six months ago the
notice of contest was served by Mr.. Val
landigham, and he was duly informed
that on days named testimoney would
be taken by the proper parties bearing
upon the case, and if he has neglected
to avail himself of the opportunity, it is
his own fault.
Between the present date and when
Congress assemblies, he has ample time
to take his tcstimoncy if he has any, and
is so disposed. If he ncglects it, it
would be outrageous in the House to
give him the time he asks, for the re-
quest, under the circumstances, would
SAVIOR of nothing but rank dishonesty.
On the face of the returns and evidence
adduccd, Mr., Vallandigham is the legal
ly elected member of Congress from the
Third Congressional District, which
Campbell has misrepresented so long
Nothing but success in the procrastina-
ton and trickcry to which we alluded,
can keep him out of the seat to which
he has been elected.-Cin Eng.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-07-02
The MOrmOns md the Soil o.
Utah

The washington Star in noticing the
fact stated by the Union that the Nor
mons have purchased no land from the
United States Government, but claim to
hold it from Brigham Young, and that
the courts will be called upon to main
tain the titles of those who do purchase,
says:
In view of the fact that the Mormons
! have settled on the soil in Utah, if they
will behave hereafter in good faith to
the Government, there can be no doubt
that Congress will grant to them, indi-
vidually, rights of pre-emption-each to
the land on which he has scttled-such
as, under our public lands system, have
been secured to other settlers. The
fact that, except through action of the
Government hereafter to take place,
none of them can acquire a good title to
a foot of land of the Territory, strikes
us as likely to operate ~favorably in the
fnak settlement of all the difficulties in
that quarter. The influence Of proper
ty is all-powerful, and, sooner than risk
the result of their labors of years-and
none others are more industrious and
econolnical-they will be very apt to
abandon any id~iosyncrasies and posi-
tions which, if persisted in, threaten to
end in such losses to them.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-07-02
Living Beyond their Means.

We clip the following article from
the National american, it will probably
apply to more localities than the one
for which it was originally intended
at any rate it contains a truism, which
conveys u sentiments exactly. That
every individual should be employed in
some of the various useful vocations of
life or have some visible way of making
a living to %entitle him to the character
of goodscitizen, we hold to be a truism,
which cannot be successfully contra
dicted. We have no use for drones in
the great life of human industry. 1t
has been decreed by the great law giver
that by the sweat of his face should
man earn his bread )" and that man
who does not have some visible way of
making a livelihood is not a true man,
but one who is frustrating the design OF
his creator. We have no sympathy for
those drones wherever they may exist,
who hang on to society like a vampire,
sucking it's blood. But to the article.
There is no denying the fact that
habitually live beyond their means,
they think best adapted to their
tastes, must live upon the means of
Others This is humiliating, and be-
neathNthe dignity of honest and high
minded men. Yet these people make a
most respectable appearance-wear fine
clothes eat sumptuous dinners-are
regular attendants at the opera, (when
we have one)-hire pews in our most
fashionable churches, and cut a great
swell! They turn up their noses at
the honest, poor mcchanic-disdain to
recognize their %tailors when they meet
them for the veay raiment that invests
their hcartless carcasses. The time will
be, however, when the imaginary lines
and demarcations between hunkyism,
mushroom aristocracy, and the good
men and true" among the bone and
sinew of the country, will be abolished.
There is a good time coming when man
kind will not be estimated by what they
"seem to be-" but what they Greatly
arc" When it will be the pleasure and
interest of all to take by the hand those
whose department is upright, whose
minds are intelligent, without stopping
to inquire whether he shoves a jack
plane, fourishes a shoemaker's hammer
or draws Il %tailor's thread. 1t is per-
fectly disgusting to witness the mock
manners and dignity of some who may
please to style themselves "suppers "
for some cause difficult to understand
Their vacant stare, cold salutation,
checked conversation manifested to
those whom they may designate as be-
ing a little lower down in the world
than themselves, but with whom in point
of true worth, uprightness and common
sense, they are in comparative ins;gnii-
cant.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-07-02
Will Santa Anna Return 10
Mexico.

Mexican affairs, in view of the threat
ening attitude of Spain and the schemes
of that arch plotter and traitor to his
country, Santa Anna, are attracting a
great deal of attention. The well-in-
formed Washington correspondent of
the Baltimore Sun thus writes
The names of the Santa Anna co
operators recently arrested in Mexico
are given in the New Orleans papers.
They embrace men of civil and military
distinction, who were not before sus-
pected of disaffection to the existing
government. It is perceivable from
these frequent manifestations of a revo-
lutionary disposition thatthis bewildered
country is on the eve of another civil
war, and that the attempt to establish a
federal representative government, in
conformity with the constitution re-
Gently adopted, will prove an utter fail
ure.
Santa Annals completely or identity
with the intended Spanish invasion of
Mexico appears to be we'll understood
and admitted by his friends. Accord
ing to one report from HAVANA, the
Spanish naval force intended for Vera
Cruz had appeared off the coast of Gu
ba. 1t is known, too, that the Spanish
Government had refused to receive Mr..
Lafragua, the Mexican minister, and
there was little hope of any accommo-
dation between the parties at the last
dates. The British and French Gov
ernments might be expected, through
their ministers, to offer their mediation
in this case, for it is probable that it
has not escaped their notice that a
Spanish invasion of Mexico, even if
conducted under the guise of aiding the
restoration of Santa Anna, will be a vi
olation Of the Monroe doctrine, and be
treated as such by the United States
Government.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-07-02
The Treasury Defalcation.

The Statesman of27th ult, has the fol
lowing significant paragraph:
WHERE Is THE MoNEY?-We know
no more of the state of the Treasury than
we did about the time Mr.. Dennison
promised to make the thorough eap0Se.
Mum is the word Editors are spec
~ulating aud surmising, but it amounts
to nothing. We shall tell as soon as
we known. We hear that on the first
visit to Tifin, Mr., Gibson secured his
~sureties in $780, 900 worth of wild lands
in Iowa, which cost him $3.50 600
1t thought some ofthe money went their
The sum of $4,000 is believed to be
quite a snug slice, considering it was
realized on the peoples money.
Uneasiness continues to press the
public mind as to the Seneca bonds
and the amount Of Seneca money in cir
culation; but nothing reliable has been
FURNISHED. The public desire to know
why Atwood & Co. and Thompson hold
the $132,5 800 Of the bonds, and what
course is being pursued to recover them,
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-07-02
The Late DeflIcatiOn Pertinent
Suggestion.

The Cincinnati Enquirer says: There
seems to be an astonishing delay at
Columbus on the part Of those appointed
to examine into the accounts of the late
Treasurer of State, to let the people
know how the books stand, and how the
money was distracted. The appointce,
Mr.. Dennison, after some ten days de-
liberation, declined to serve, and an
other, Mr.. Sparrow, was selected in his
place. 4 report, at the rate things go
on, can hardly be expected before next
winter, and then it will probably not
show what became of the money. This
interesting inquiry is leading to many
shrewd conjcctures and queries in the
papers, one of which, the Dayton En-
Y,ire, thinks the problem can be solved
by a correct answer to the following:
"Who furnished the 800, 900 capital
to start Kimball's Bank in Cleveland,
shortly after he (Gibson) and other
Black Republican State officers were in
stalled into Office?
allow much stock does Gibson own
in the Seneca County Bank?
How much money was expended in
building the railroad from Tifin to Fort
Wayne, Of which Gibson was President?
How many wildcat banks. is Glib
son Interested in Indiana?
"Who furnished the 'spondulics ;
during the late Presidential campaign
to shrink for Freedom .
Who is Lieutenant Governor Ford's
partner in his town-lot speculations in
Minnesota, and where did he get his
money?
"What has called Gibson to MINES
ota so frequently within the past Year,
And in addition to the above, we
would inquire, does Gibson own any
wild land in Iowa, and if so, how much
and what is its value?
Was Gibson large borrower of Bres-
lin when he was Treasurer, and was it
to pay old scores that he gave Brcslin
those receipts of money paid, o said
to be false?
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-07-02
Hard Times--The CauSe--aMd
Remedy.

The Baltimore American in an ex-
cellent article on the "Business and Blu
siness Prospects" of the country, has
some important suggestions which are
worthy of consideration by all who wish
to avoid the difficulties caused by the
present arrangement in the business af-
fairs of the whole community. In the
first place, the American states that the
backwardncss of the Spring has had a
very depressing effect upon the labor OF
the country. The month of May was
very cold, which affected labor and will
require double activity in the Summer
and Fall months to make amends fol
the deficiency thus caused. The prices
of living have advanced, which, in the
absence of demand for labor, makes its
effects felt through all classes of society.
The scarcity of money is in various
quarters charged to excessive importa-
tons and the land sp~eculations in the
West. Another great cause is owing
to the general extravaganza consequent
upon a season of former prosperity. The
American adds: "Of one thing we feel
very certain, which is that small CAPT
talists must abandon the credit and fall
back on the cash system, which is In
doubtedly the only true mode of carry
ing on business to advantage, except in
large mercantile transactions. We know
it is hard to lay aside old customs, but
we are satisfied that experience proves
the truth of this every day, and those
who adopt it will abate much of the
evil now complained of. 1t has this
great advantage, that those who adopt
it, both in buying and selling, are COM
PEELED to live within their means"
Financial cmbarrassments must arise
from short crops and consequent high
prices, owing to the intimate relation
they bear to each others, and the adop-
ton of the cash system may ave the
small capitalist from much embarrass-
ment. The American anticipates a great
diminution in the travel Northward and
a consequent falling off in the receipts
at the watering places, and of the rail-
roads. Already the receipts of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company,
as shown by the monthly report for
May, exhibits a decrease of s93:579,9l,
as compared with May Of last year.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-07-02
s.Going. Going, Gone.,

Auctions are opened at Wilson's
"Red Cottage every Monday, We'd
nesday and Saturday afternoon, so don't
forget ladies, when you hear the bell
ring in the afternoon what it is for, and
that you Will ave money by attending
Bills auctions. In addition to the
Goods he buys and sells himself, he So
licits consignments of all kinds Of goods
to be sold at auction. Those having
goods, no difference what kind, can turn
them into the "ready John " in a little
less than no time. 1t will pay one,
even if he don't want to purchase, just
to listen at old Partner,-if he cant
make you laugh, there is nc use talking.
Private sales through the day al the
time. X
GAS to our productions, they NJ doubt
arc ''fat"-but they are our orn. We
neither beg nor steaL-Regis.er.
Eg-We had not heard of any body,
neighbor, who knew you, doubt the pa
ternity of the articles you claim, but
any man who would publicly boast OF
having "two shares" in a "nigger steal,
ing concern, could not expect any thing
else than that other mean tbefts would
be laid at his door.