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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10
Insurrection Items.

The Kentucky Wing of December Goth, print.
ed at Mt. Sterling, Montgomery Co. KY, says -
We understand from the sheriff of Bath County
that the negroes from the Iron Works have made
extensive preparations for an instruction, and
they intend to steal some seventy horses and star
for the Ohio river. They say they do not intend
to hurt any one, but if they are prevented, will
fight to the point Of the bayonet. They are al
armed with guns and pistols. The Judge of Bath
County has appointed two hundred and eighty pa.
trolls to protect the people. a.. "a
This is an extraordinary story and full of i'm.
probabilities, but it is fair specimen of the ex.
aggerated rumors that are shocking the nerves Of
persons South of the Ohio river.
A dispatch dated the 26th says The annual
Christmas eve love-feast was forcibly broken up
in conformity with the Mayors insurrectionary
proclamation. This proclamation is satirized BY
the press and derided by the people. All wa.
quiet in the city and vicinity yesterday. 3 .e
The editor Of the Courier des Etats Unis, in 9
letter from KY, speaks of two slaves in Stewart
County who died saying: GIVE were engaged
in the conspiracy; we know all the details, bu,
you will kill us without obtaining from US word
very we'll, in few days Fremont will bring US tc
life again'
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10
Sylvester Ball.

In our issue of the I'd we took occasion to re.
fer briefly to the German Ball on the evening Of
Dec. 81, and in that article spoke mildly ms We
could under the circumstances. But to varnish
it over, the Pioneer of yesterday comes out in q
honeyed puff, characterzing our notice as false
and remarking that no disturbance whatever oc.
Cured. 10 this we would reply, that to our pos
itiue knowledge, violent words and violent blows
were several times exchanged between one of the
participants, and guest until they wers sspa-
rated, and that later in the evening man was
kicked down two flights of stairs by one of the
officers. This can, if necessary, be sustained by
affdavits.
We regret We are compelled to publish the
above, but it is in self-defence, not through any
ill-wll towards our German fellow citizens, for
they we'll know that we are always ready to ad-
vocate and defend their interests whenever op-
portunity arises, and that there are no people
whom we would rather see enjoy properly the
festivities of any occasion than themselves. But
Wrong shall always be exposed by US, in whatever
circles it exists. Does the Pioneer insists on be-
irg its advocate?
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10
Murder Inv Wisconsiu, and Threatened sLynch
&a iug.

The Manitowoc Tribune brings the account Of
a brutal murder, committed recently in the town
of Eaton, in that county. John w. Schultz, q
German, being the victim, two other Germans
BY the names of Peglow and Franz, being the
murdere-s. A
MIR. c. ii. Day, of Manitowoc, was hunting in
the woods, and came upon the body. The Trib-
une says:
On turning the body over it was found that 2
balls had pierced his breast near the left shoulder,
a further examination showed that he had recey-
ed blow on the forehead with q heavy bludgeon
while living on the ground, but from the nature
Of his wound it was evident that his death result
ted from the gunshot and was instantaneous.
Tho body was guarded by the dog of the deceas-
ed, who would not allow any one to touch it UNI
til a brother in- law of Schultz came, when he
submitted to its removal.
One of the neighbors. named Peglow, was ar
rested, and such strong evidence of his guilt
found, that he confessed the deed. We again
quote from the Tribune.
He said that Schultz, who was also q German,
held judgement against him and another man
for sixty dollars, ard was also o witness in. a
contested pre- emption claim, and they supposed
! that they could drive him off, but finally agreed
to kill him, and placing themselves in ambush at
the junction Of two foot-paths, they lay in wait
! for him. Peglow had the gun, but when Schultz
came his courage failed and he refused to shoot,
but his companion threatened to beat his brains
out if he did not, and levellng the gun, he fired.
Schultz then asked, sWhat are you going to do p
when the man with the club rushed up and struck
him on the head, killing him instantly.
| The above is the substance of the confession,
and it produced such an effect upon the feelings
of the crowd, that they determined to take the
law in their own hands, and preparations were
made to string him up on the nearest tree. Some
difficulty was experienced in obtaining sufficient
rope for the purpose, and it was finally agreed
to postpone the execution until the other was ia
ken, and then hang them together. a-a ..el.
| The prisoners were finally brought to Manito-
voc and lodged in Jail. Franz has also confess
ed his guilt. The Tribune thinks the chances are
against the trial Of the murderers yet.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10
The First Lecture {:

Our citizens were much pleased with the fec-
ture on Tuesday evening, on Christian Heroism,
by Rev. Mr.. Nichols, of Saltwater. We regret
that they did not respond more heartily, but our
regret is not deeper than that of tho absentees
themselves would be, if they were aware of the
treat they had lost. 1t was decidedly one of the
most refreshing intellectual banquets we have en-
joyed for many day. We have no room for
review, or even synopsis we can only say that
the lecturer took broad, bold view of Heroism,
that he was earnest in his rebuke of Wrong, elo-
quent as Truth, always is, and finished his dis
course Just when the whole audience didn't want
to have him.
He cited Paul, Isaiah and jeremiah of old and
Mclancton, Luther, Huss, Baxter and Howe, of a
later day, as some of the vanguard in the armv
of Christian heroes, and closed by exhorting the
young men of the Present to be horoic in their
contest with Error. ea 7o
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10
FRS, Dramatic Representation.

The first entertainment by tie Literary and
Dramatic Association Of this city, was given in
ManuePs Hall, on Monday evening last. The
comedy Of the Poor Gentleman" was presented
to the public, and for first appearance of anna
teur actors, the parts were rendered admirably.
The cast Of characters was good, and among the
gentlemen, We may mention Sir r. Bramble.
CJackson.) Fred. Bramble, lManuel,) Lieut.. Wor-
Ellington, (Farreu,) and Humphrey Dobbins,
(Deue!.) as having excellent conceptions of the
authors meaning, in the respective parts which
they succeeded SO we'll in impersonating. The
ladies in this comedy sustained their characters
with superior credit-especiolly Emily Worthing-
ton Miss T.,) and Lucresia McTab Miss b. the
former possessing not only ga pretty face" Gas
Sir r remarked) but pretty demeanor, and both
bearing themselves with much self-possession and
unaffected grace. If we were to criticise debut
mt all, we should say with due Difference to the
singers, that just two-thirds Of the ''songs"
should have been omitted, for too much dessert
however good is tasteless after full feast. Also
that one or two indicate illusions Of DR.. OLA
pod should have been changed from the original
70 SUiL SUCH III IuuleuCc WHICH, WAS ScleCss
rather than theatrical. The Trio of ''the FAIRIES"
was success, but the music by the ''orchestra"
W. mi ght add, torture. The room was almost
sufoca;ing on account of the immense audience.
On the whole, we are inclined to look with some
degree of favor upon these histrionc exhibitions,
so long as they are confined, Gas they now are,)
to innocent representations and select audiences,
mime shall degenerate, as they may in a few
years, into gided assemblies, where bufoons and
undressed women shall cater to the passions of
vulgar mob, and where curtained saloons, " third
galleries. and bad rum, give loose reins to all the
vices in the Devils cataloguc-tsen we shall re-
buke them as we always have the kindred crimes.
AS it may be, it shall noslack our condemnation !;
no II 10 Il ia we'll.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10

Thc Legislature.

This body met yesterday but after short SEES
sion both Houses adjourned over until to-day
The Council was organized by the choice of the
Hon. John b. Brisbin (Dem.) as Speaker, who
ably filed the Chair last year, and whose election
this year seems to meet with the general appro.
baton of his party.
The House met and after all the members pres
cnt had been sworn in, adjourned. The organi.
cation Of the House to-day will create some little
stir but we trust kindly feeling will actuate a.!
and that the members will soon get in thorough
working order. There seems to be less party
spirit this year than formerly. although party
lines aredrawn quite as tight and there seems to
be an equal anxiety to sustain party organiza'
ton.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10
.ys:f(innesota GImes,
WEDNESDAY, JAN. Z, 1857.
,Itnne soto Legislature.

This august body meets day, ard rs the men,
bers arc nearly all in we cannot see why an organ
i.a.ion should not be Immediately perfected. The
Council is claimed by the Democrats while the
House is set down tor the Republicans. We are
unaware of any particular question which is to
come up for settlement, unless i; is the division
of the territory into Il State, hat OF whatever
may arise we propose 20 keep our readers posted
We counsel harmony on the part of the Republi'
cans and general understanding as to what
course to pursue, or their time and force will b
frittered away and the enemy will carry the day
See that every man is right, and then in the lam
suase of Crocket--'' go ahead"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10

We noticed foe tons and one hundred Of fresh
pork passing through this city, yesterday. Il
was an export Of Dubuque, and We learn thai
provisions are no more rigid in that MARKET
The teamsters report that there are three feet Of
snow few miles above Dubuque, and travelling
is very difficult. Not finding so ready market
as they anticipated, they proceeded to Superior
"a mistake we imagine, as there is scarcely
enough difference between the two markets to
warrant the transportation.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10
Matters and Things In Oronoco.

A quiet prosperity seems to pervade all classes
here, just now. No murders, robberies or other
astounding crimes have occurred to give interest
to our column of local news. A few frozen ears,
with now and then frozen toe, or frozen finger,
is all in the way of casualties. Deer-kllling and
hunting generally is on the tapis.
By the way, we had nearly forgotten to notice
a recent exploit il bear-killing. Our neighbor
Dyer, met bruin on the open prairie, and having
no gun, made battle with his dog and spade
The dog and bear closed, and in the tussle, lock-
ed jaws. The dog soon tore away the bears un-
der jaw, bone, muscle and ALL. This seemed to
astonish bruin not little, 50 making way for q
house, he knocked in a window, and very uncere-
moniously leaped in. The lady of the house was
net over polite to her obtrusive guest-,she left.
A battle was now kept up for time through tho
window-bruin on the inside, Mars on the OUT
A gun was finally brought, and the bear dispatch
ed. He had, however, given over the battle with
the dog, and retired to a corner Of the room, be-
fore he received his death at the hands of Mr.. d.
Mr.. Dyer's dog is not for SALE Oronoco Cour.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10
Lectures upon the Prophesies.

The Rev. John A. McClung will deliver a series
of lectures in the Central Presbyterian Church or
the evidences of Christianity as derived from the
Prophecies of the Old Testament. The first lee.
ture will be delivered on Sunday next at 8 IL
P. NJ, and the series will be continued on every
succeeding Sabbath until the whole are deliver.
ed. The attention of the young men Of this city
is especially invited to this SUBJECT. Sunday af.
ternoon is time which is not, with them, intense
ly occupied, (at least ought not to hey and they
will, we trust, find this series instructive and en-.
pertaining.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10
This Evening.

Wehave during the last few days SCALED at
tention" to dramas, debates, lyceums and lee
lures ad infnitum--but once more, reader =
The first lecture will be delivered this evening
before the Historical Society, at the First Con-
gregational Church. The speaker, James W.
Taylor, ESQ.,, of this city, has recently come
among us, andip young man of superior abili-
ties, who has won the reputation of being very
entertaining lecturer. We are not apprized of
his subject, but the reader can ascertain by en-
quiring at the First Cong. Church at IL P. NJ.
Admission--free. Will you go?
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10

ca A dispatch from Louisville, of Dec. "a,
states that the Mayor had issued a proclamation
stating that in consequence of information which
shows disposition on the part of the colored
people to rise against the whites, that all slaves
shall be imprisoned during the holidays who are
found away from home after 8 l-2 O'Clock in the
evening. " 6i,p 81
The Iopkinsville Mercury says that N. Jones.
celebrated negro preacher, had been put in Jail
by Vigilance Committee. Two others had been
incarcerated - c9 .H r oal .ssae
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10
saltwater Land Office.

The amount Of Government land entered at the
Saltwater Iund Office, during theyear just ended,
says the Messenger, was AGO. 1897 aeres. against
l6O,4l3.S0 acres entered in l855-shoving a
increase OF 250,42O.17 acres Of this, 54.044.S6
acres wero sold for cash.. and 37o,709.ll acres
were entered by land warrants.
70 show the increase of business at this Office,
we give below statement of its business, since
the opening of the Office in lS4S:
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10

HELPERS OF DIGEsrIOS.-We know little man
little in stature, butt giant in soul-who often
gives his dinner to some beggar, after hard fore
Moons work. He is printer. He says his con-
science would destroy the nutrition of his bread,
were he to refuse it to one more needy than him
self, and that he can leQk at picket-fence the
half hour required for his meal, and his hunger
is appeased. Can we doubt it, since he grows
fat despite his toll and privation? There is no
better stay for the stomach, or helper of digestion
than approving conscience. Who ought to
have his food digest well, or his dreams sweet,
that would prove himself SO unbrotherly gour-
mand rs to eat IN his brothers. share
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10

GT 1t is seventeen years since the State House
at Columbus, Ohio, was first commenced and it is
not yet completed. 1t has cost tho State one hum
dred thousand dollars each year from the begin
ming up to the present time, and when finished
will be the most beautiful building in the country.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10

CO Lawrence M. Keitt, Bully Brooks bottle
holder. has been making himself ridiculous at
Washington, by threatening to cane speaker
Banks because he did not award HIS Highness the
floor in preference to another who was entitled to
it. We kinder reckon Keitt had better let
that Lowell mechanic alone, or he may geta more
memorable rebuke than Congress gave him at its
last session. a.f 10i
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10

A Republican Ball came off in New York, on
the evening of the 18th inst, which was attend
ed by over 1000 people, among whom were Col.
Fremont and Jessie who INDUCED in a cotillion.
Glad to learn that honorable defeat does not
make the Colonel detected.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10

ca In the South Carolina House of Represen-
tatives, bill was recently introduced to increase
the pay Of the members from three to Eve dol
lars day. After due consideration it was pass
ed by acclanation; but some waggish member In.
sisted upon the yeas and nays being called, upon
which vote the bill was rejected by serenty-one
to forty, -
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10

The Lecompton, *. T.) Squatter Sovereign
contains the following complimentary notice Of
the renewal of the Herald Of Freedom. Isn't il
chaste?
'sG. W. Brown, of Lawrence, K. T., is up
again with his famous sheet. We admire hi,
''pluck"--but damn his principles"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10

PUBLISHING Thurlow Weed, the
veteran Editor of the Albany Journal, recently
said to person who applied to him for inform
alton with regard to starting newspaper:
"With all my experience, should shudder at
undertaking new paper. 1t is Is difficult of cre-
alton as State. Who, that has ever undhrta-
ken the work, has not realized the full truth Of
this remark? s3ga1i no g
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10

,GD- Gov. Wise who has magnanimously refus.
ed Cabinet appointment (?) it is stated by q
correspondent of the N. Y. Herald, is a candi
date for the U. s. Senate in place Of Hunter
A terrible fight is apprehended. Well, pitch
in We paper heroes--we don't care which whips.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10

gY Gov. Reeder, now at Washington, has re.
ceived the petition of the Free State men of Kan.
sas against Whitfield and will contest his pre-
sent seat.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10

e Francis P. Blsir, it is said, possesses the
most charming retreat in the vicinity of Wash
ingfsn. He has spring Of water which is GU
riosity. By means Of sheet iron wheel it grinds,
thrashes, and churns; supplies his dairy and ia
bles-his jet deau ind gardens-irrigates his
meadows and pours q stream Of cold water thro'
every room in his house.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10

G. 1t is said that when the late Senator Clay
ton arrived at the age of twenty-one, he emanci-
pated all his slaves--some twenty in number
by which act he plunged himself in debt several
thousand dollars. aat aaaL IL ara-s ra,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10

W Rev. Mr.. Torbet, of the Baptist Church
of this city, has been presented with full set of
furniture by the members of his congregation,
designed for the pastors study. The good wife
also received generous purse from the kind do
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10

Gi5' On the evening Of the Sth, in commemo.
ration of the daring deeds and successful cam
paign of Old Hickory, the Pioneer Guards of this
city, give Grand Ball at the Winslow House, on
which occasion magnificent grouping of I" fair
women and brave men" will convince the unso-
phsticated of the fallacious idea that the society
of st. Paul is composed of half-breeds and bears.
We wonder what Old Hickory would say could
he bnt look in upon the gay throng? st. Paul in
lS49 st. Paul in 1857! We drop the curtain
and leave the reader to his own reflections.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10

Gy+The whole State of Florida cast but II, 100
votes in the Presid entail election-a little more
than one third as many as this young territory
cast in October.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10

ET We again call attention to the meeting this
afternoon, called to consider the propriety of
erecting a new and spacious hotel in the upper
part of the city. AS bonus of $4,000 has al
ready been subscribed, it saquite probable the
enterprise will be pushed to completion. The
meeting is to be held at O'Clock, at the Office of
Hollinshead & Becker. .l ID ~ 4.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10

CO The Chicago papers speak of robberies
again becoming prevalent in that city, and give
instances Of attempts to rob persons passing
along the streets at night.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10

eg- Washington dates of the Both inform US
that the Senate had adopted motion of inquiry
into the expediency of setting the boundary line
between California and Utah.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10

C. The printers of Chicago celebrate Frank
Inns birthday on the 18th of January, and they
intend that it shall surpass any similar eelebra
ton ever got ND in the United States.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10

GV crop of several acres of sunfowers has
been gathered in Edith, S. G.. The seed will be
used for oil, and to feed cattle and poultry, a. in
the South of France /; but the chief object is to
obtain the fibre of the stalks for paper making.
If the cultivation succeeds, it isexpected to
supply abundance Of material for fine writing and
printing paper, as well as fine and coarse for pa
per hanging. 2a
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10

Gy John B. Cough, the eloquent temperance
lecturer, is expected Mt Dubuque on the 10TH
Perhaps after he has seen the greatness Of the
West he may be induced to visit st. Paul.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10

CO verdict was recently rendered in the U.
S. District Court, against c. X. Smith, late CLERK
of this Territory, for $780, deficit in his accounts
with the u. s. Government. .st ..s.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10

CO The Indianapolis Journal says there were
six thousand applicants for the post of messenger
to bear to Washington the electoral vote of In
diana! There was an applicant from every
township except two.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10

H!g5" Samuel Townsend, of Madison county.
Ala. who died on the Goth ult.. liberated forty
slaves and left them large portion of his estate
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10

o. 1t is stated that there are now twenty In.
dian treaties before the Senate, involving the ces.
sion of IL, 100000 acres of land for considera-
ton of about $ll 100000. The Indians within
our limits are estimated at about three hundred
thousand souls.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10
Courage and Presence of Mind in Lady.

July GF F1al- ~ h1-ia 95tHae 3itl
One of Beloit's fair daughters yesterday &C.
complished enc of the most bold daring and sue
cessful feats on record, and one which is not on
ly worthy of recording, but which will ever be
considered, among those who understand all the
circumstances, as almost miraculous. At p. NJ.
the pedestrian who cast an eye up Broadway,
might have seen a gay and powerful span of hor-
SEES before fine, well-robed sleigh, containing
gentleman, lady and child, dashing down the
street, regardless of all restraint, at their utmost
speed, which probably was not less than twenty
FIVE miles an hour; when the lady regarding all
as lost and destruction almost inevitable, with
noble presence of mind and unerring fortitude.
carefully prepared her little niece for clear
lunge into the first large snow-drift, and herself
for the next one. Suiting her action to the word
she deliberately and carefully cleared herself
from all entanglements, and holding the child a.
loft and clear over the side, quietly dropped it
intended. Then quietly drawing herself up, gave
a leap which brought her nearly up to her waist
in snow, but on her feet erect. Both came off
unframed, while the gentleman went the rounds
and finally brought up without much serious
harm. Let all beat this who can.-Beloit Jour-
nal. f..rfE ..s.rl. t... /. ..'ifs
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-10

@ Twenty-Five iron furnaces have been stop
ped in Tennessee in consequences of the negro
troubles. l..e. rrE .r