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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28
MINNESOTA LEGISLATURES.

HOUSE.-Met pursuant to adjournment and
was called to order by the Speaker.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. Wilson, a bill to incorporate the town
of Northwood. sd
A bill to incorporate the town of Lower Mon.
ticello.
A bill to incorporate the town of Linwood.
A bill to incorporate the Northwood Bridge
Co.
A bill for the relief of certain persons.
bill to incorporate the town of Manannah.
bill to incorporate the Board of Trustees OF
Buffalo College.
A bill to incorporate the Mississippi Valley
Land Co.
A bill to incorporate the St. Anthony Gas
Light Co.
bill to incorporate the Red River Navigation
Co.
A bill to incorporate the St. Cloud Manufac-
turing Co.
A bill to establish bridge across Crow Riv-
A bill for ter. road from Northwood to Tay-
lor's Falls, &c.
bill granting to Lyman G. Dayton the right
to establish ferry across the Mississippi River.
A bhl to establish the boundaries of certain
counties. ..
bill to incorporate the Lake Superior and
Western plank road Co.
bill to incorporate the Dayton Manufacture G
Co.
A bill to incorporate the St. Paul and St. An
thony Ship Canal Co.
By Mr.. ChambIin, bill to incorporate the
town of West st. Paul.
BY Mr.. Branch, bill to authorize the record
ing of a new plat in the town Of Louisville in the
county of Scott.
By MIR. Foster, bill to incorporate the Gall
latin Land Association.
By Mr.. Whitlock, bill to incorporate the Min
netonka Seminary.
A bill to incorporate the Owatonnia and Still
water r. r. Co.
By MIR. Plumsr, bill to incorporate the St.
Clair Co.
By Mr.. Ramsey, bill to authorize the re-sur-
vey of the town Of Carver. -.
By Mr.. King, bill to incorporate the Winona
Savings Institution.
By Mr.. Ramsey, bill to incorporate the town
of St. Albans. @
BY Mr.. Ramsey, bill to incorporate the Mis-
sissippi and Rum River Boom Co.
BY Mr.. Murray, bill to incorporate the town
of Traverse des Sioux.
A bill to incorporate the town of Traverse.
bill to incorporate the town of Traverse dc
Sioux City.
The rules were suspended, and the three last
bills were read and passed.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

a. Eight thousand dollars will be required to
pay three Of the companies Of Kansas militia,
employed in the late disturbance in that Terrific
~. The retarns of the ether companies have not
vet been received at the War Department.. -lss
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

GTWe are under many obligations to Mr.. VIM.
Paist, just arrived from the East, for files Of the
latest papers from New York, Washington, Chi
cago, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and the other
prominent cities. They could not have arrived
more opportunely than now, when the Railroad
track is under water and the mail under embargo.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

e. We would again call the attention Of our
readers to the Anniversary Ball at Minneapolis,
this evening, commemorative of the birshldav of
Washington. Extensive arrangements have been
made for pleasant time, which we do not doubt
will be enjoyed, eiiw a.isf tsig s6j 81
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

9DixESsroSs OF AxERlcAN kAkss.--fhe latest
Measurements ,f qar fresA water seas are a. fol-
lows: 80 - :
iAe gssasess length Of Lake Superior is 335
miles; the breadth 100 tmiles; mean depth ID sos
fess; sisvssioe 62o feet; ares $4,000 square
nbey sa9n sod mTss 51oes of voi nsig1 .1fI
The greatest length ofL&ks Mlohieas is $50
miles; its greatest breadth l08 miles; mean depth
900 feet; its elevation 6S7; area $1,000 square
miles. Z. Z.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

CO A literary Sd Sacpsior, who drinks lit
tie Of every thing dior bis atomash's sake, says
'a''' Y wine is poison, so is tea,
But in another shape:
What matter Whether one is killed,
py canister or grape"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

,GY Gen. Shields has been invited to accept a
banquet in his honor given in New York city, but
declined. e The old General prefers cultivating bis
farm over in Faribault. Co., about so miles from
st. Paul. tt ~a3N
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

qg1 We see that the sprigbtly though naughty
authoress, who calls herself George Sands. has
expressed herself very strongly in favor of being
burned after her death. If there is truth in the
scriptures, We guess she will have her wish.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

ZaTsA LAVE ksuRR.cr1oN m eTEExRssrr.-D.
Sturges, of N. T., writes to the Tribune under
date Of Jan. 49,: ,e& 2asGs Ga ara snas
I" A letter has BEEN, received in this CITY from
the daughter of aphysician and planter resident
in Tennessee and whose father was the owner Of
assvalasble and intelligens negro," employed Al
the Dover Iron Works) in which it is stated thsl
twenty OF the negroes engaged at the latter placs
had been whipped to death and decapitated and
that their heads had been placed upon poles slon1
the Cumberland river p ms-.a faes II
The same letter speaks Of white man VII,
wss sqneezed to death in q cotton press. .a.'a
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

CY- We take the liberty of placing under the
communication addressed to the Editor of the
Minnesotian, the signature of the writer, as we
have sufficient number of sins laid to our charge
already. And whenever the writer, or any one
else, (even Mr.. Adams himself wishes to 'pitch
into US, our columns are at his disposal. So
lay it on, gentlemen-you'l feel better BY and by.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

gOIEScos.--C. Chandler recently bought one
share in Glencoe, consisting of q lots, for Sl56O
Franklin Steele sold three sharesfor 1880
cash. The new Hotel, ,gfornerly o~nediby Bell
& Chapman, has changed hands, and is now own
ed byMr. Walker Of St. Paul, who is fitting it
up IN good style. The Steam Saw Mill Tis con-
stansly running, but it cannot furnishs sufficient
supply Of lumber. .aooasss2e gbs1i1I ~ aos
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

hPRoErAsIE.--The Lawrence (Aass.) Courier
states that the Paci6c Mills of that city have
made up their half-yearly accounts, which show
aclear net profit Of a,trias over $220, 900 beyond
interest and expense This is equal to6 per cent.
on the entire capital for 6 months. ss eaiyi, i -s
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28
SATURDAY, FEB. 81, 1857.

GTWe are indebted to Andrew Levcring, Esq
for late papers. He informs us that large num-
Der of persons will start for Minnesota in the
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

stW Another scheme s' on foot to make Kan
sas slave State, and if the plan is carried out,
twill prove successful. 1t originated in the Lee
gislature of Kansas. a. zaIs q aat irqca Ell ,4.t
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

.GT Lady of the house-s We are sadly short
OF gentlemen, Capt. Fltzdrawle. Pray let me in
tro luce you for the next gallopp'
Able-bodied Swell--ss Aw-tha-a. aa-nkf vou
no, aw--fact is--aw 1've given up gymnastics-
they-disawange ones dwess so 20 s.l ,.s.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

a. Dr.. Durbin, sthe great Methodist orator.
once attempted 70 preach from the text g Remem-
Der Lots Wife," and made failure. After
wards femarking to Dr. Bond the he did NOT
know the reason of his failure, the vsritable Dr..
replied that be had better thereafter let vther
peoples wives alone.s = fif.tg e9s 60 .1'9,7f
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28
The Bardell Murder Case.

The people Of New York are still intensely ex-
cited concerning the Burdell tragedy it entirely
occupies the public attention. Several are i'm
plicated, but sufficient proof has not yet been
found to positively fix the horrid deed upon any
one. DR.. Burdell was physician of some pro.
minence in New York, and he was struck down
boldly, at the hands of an assassin in his own
room, with ferocity similar to that exhibited
in the murder of poor Schroeder in thus city, un-
der the very caves Of the Presbyterian Church.
Itwas proved upon examination that DR.. B.
came to his death BY being 6rst strsngled, then
garroseds and stabbed repeatedly in the back of
the neck with something Like bowie knife.
Mira emma Augusta Cunningham, "a widow wo-
man who was Rurdell's kept mistress, and her
friend Eekel, together with daughter of Mrs.
c., and Hon. Daniel Ulman, (the former K. N.
candidate for Governor) we're in the house, and
strange as it may appear, nobody heard any
noise J! Ths circumstances are very suspicious.
and the excitement 10 New York amounts almost
to frenzy of indignation against Eckel and Mira.
Cunningham, who are generally believed to be
the guilty perpetrators. The Doctor is said "a
have been worth about s75. 900. Miss Cssss.-
ham is described to be young 30 8
virtue. and wss the Hisss-1 Ian OF. loose
named Snsas,.- n-sso of young man
MI. -ss. The whole thing is enyeloped
!. cloud Of mystery. The New York paper.
come 70 Us day after day, with pages Of evidene'
concerning the lives Of the persons implicated
and trying the solution of the bloody mystery
Il 10 saad that there Was never such an excite
meut there before in refsrsnce to murder
How depraved is human nature, to foster and in
dulgs curiosity 50 eager, and yet 50 unnstural
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

e. Those whe admouish their friends, says
Plutarch, SHOULD observe this rule, not to leave
them with sharp expressions Ill Language de-
stroys the force of reprehension, which should be
always given with prudence and circumspection.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

Gy The Albany papers give accounts of ter
rble freshet in that city caused by the rise of the
Hudson river. Fires broke in the meantime which
the fremen could not reach. Large amount of
property and several lives were lost.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

O. very le srned man has said +" The three
hardest words to pronounce in the Euglish Lam
euage are, was mistaken, and when Frederick
Great wrote his letter to the Senate, have just
lost great battle, asd it was entirely my own
fault Goldsmith says This confession display
ed more greatness than all bis victories, ~
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

a. A man recently drew $l5, 600 in . Georgia
lottery went on spree, lost his money and died
in ct,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

O. A large building in the business part of
st. Louis, fell short time since, burying three
persons beneath it. Falling Of buildings is be-
coming quite fashionable ~ftrs.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

a. It requires 2,2oo full grown trees, or the
natured crop Of fortv-four acres Of wood land,
to furnish timber for . seventy.four gum ship.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

W The Cincinnati papers state that the slaves
are taking advantage Of the ice bridge across ths
Ohio River, to escape to ssthe other side Of Jor-
dam"
CO Why don's our Democratic Fugitive Slave
advocates arrest I" Nsture" " for aiding .s the es-
cape Of fugitives ?" 81 l.a lz
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

Tt is said that the common oyster deposits
LOO eggs, which, If they were to progress TO full
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28
e isa, 'vOL.,r,,IM.. IN O.,.'40..
| a. The Pioneer Guards pAfaded on Saturday,
and made fine sppearance. 1896 saw as0ssoi Z

h CT a venerable old man says Let the slam
derer take comfort-it's only fruit trees thieves
throw stones. sG2tss9S5 sao 90 sg9sEs Fsfi
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

MILL BCaNED.-We gee sy tAe Prescott Tran
scrip, shas Wilson's Saw Mill, On the. Menomonee
rIyef, in Wisconsin,, was burned 4 short TINA
since: The mill was probably the hes. = 's 81
ssass, giving emPiOymaanst ts ka& sh'. :.
hHrcaassd men. = to foul
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

ca Mr.. Stephen Hull, residing at the g Mar
rows'' on Lake Minnetonka,o has made some SUI
perior wine from the native crane. s.sS .sspeli
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

" The Home Journal asks How many
wives are responsible (by cxpensiveness,) for the
two thousand seven hundred AMI Eve failures
which occurred in the United Stairs last year ?
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

a. The Chicago Press says that on the 10th
inst, the bill anthofing The cshSolidasion Of the
Chicago, Fon du Lac Railroad Co. and the Wis
consm and Superior Co. passed the Senate Of
wisconsin, after vsrious amendments. The con,
nscsions with other railroads are simply provided
for b IN amendment drawn up with grsss care.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

R Dred has been produced as an equestrian
drama, with unqualified success, at Astley's Am
phitheatre, London. All the chief incidents are
given on horseback.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

o. The man who can crack Joke in half
minute after q 6fty.two pound weight has fallen.
on his toes, may be called excrusiatingiy funny.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

"a Afemale dog in Tonawanda, N. T., that
had loet the whole of her interesting family, was
seen trying to poke piece Of Grape under the
door of q sausage manufactory in thdt village.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

:" - lake, which has never been known
-.seze up, seems to be coming to it at last.
The Geneva Gazette says: &C Ice has formed to
the thickness of two or more inches across Sene-
ca Lake."
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

CT Hon. James NJ. Mason, author of the Flu.
gitiye Slave Law, is chosen President of the q.
s. Senate, BY the Democratic majority Of that
body. s.5. il s~s.t'z -
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

GV Bayard Taylor, in letter from Hamburg,
remarks that the Germans are undoubtedly at
present the best geographers in the world and the
French, despite their claims, the worst. q 8 Z ~.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

GW Venison is selling at Prairie du Chem for
from So to $5 per 100 lbs. What think our east
ern readers of the chance Of starving in Mime
sofa? aA aa 8 Ifs}g e g
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

CONSTITUTION orrHs UxHsp SrArzs.s- Like one
of those wondrous rocking stones reared BY the
Druids, which the finger Of child may vfbrats
70 the centre, yet the might of an army could not
remove it from its place, our Consultation 10 90
nicely poised and balanced, that It seems 70 sway
with every bFsstb ofsopiniou, ystso firmly fooeed
in the heart and affections Of the people, that the
widest storms Of treason and fanaticism break
over It in vain. gsig0I Hi uam sassv 4 sS1
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

9T Our exchanges say that although last W.
was leap year, the number Of marriages in the
course Of it was less than in ordinary years. -
This seems to prove that either the women are not
as good at courting as the men, Or that the men
are harder to court than the women. sse'asaa SO
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

gJ A resolution is before the Ohio Leeisla-
turs to appropriate 1000 in aid of the Kansas
sufferers. .g sff vk -. ~ a. ts.,s,a .sggg
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

"a The receipts of the recent " Poor Festiv.
al" in Davenport, were $l39. Expenses $lSs.-
surplus 81, to get bread and butter for the needy
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

GB The present aggregate strength of the
American Army is 10000!
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

FIRE AT BEILE PIAlNk.-we learn that a 6re
occurredat Belle Plaine, Scott county on the eve
ming Of Friday, the % inst, conauming 3 dry
goods store, and destroying property to the value
OF $1,000. No insurance, We did not learn the
name of the sufferer,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

bGT Michael Brown, colored resident of Phil
adelphia, cleimed as q slave byI.a soul-huntsr
named Getchell. Of Baltimore, has just been de-
ivered over, according to the tender mercies of
the Fugitive Slave Act-another Democratic VIC
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

g The Vatiean, the ponti6sial spelsse o9
Rome, eosms IN area Of ground eas0sipg come
1870 fsst in 1ength. h.and 767 n bresdsb. The num-
Der Of it hslls, ehsmherb> rooms apd galleries,
he richsst gsns Of att Otber, pa,sees n ~
world sxsd e in aEuhiAssfuse, bat none f -
and in IL wealth Of il eoassnts. = ss;lssd =
1d1geGs = beonpon
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28
MONDAY, FEB. 23, 1857.
Minne,enla Mills.


One of the most enterprising Institutions Of
Minnesota is now in actualoperation on Lake Min.
uetonka, equ-distant from Shakopee and Mime.
apolis. Messrs. D. B. Sears & Co. have done
good service for this country by their worthy
projects. Persons unacquainted with that re.
gion would scarcely dream that manufacturing of
the highest order was carried on SO extensively in
this territory.
trip to the Minnstonka mills will con-
vince the most sceptical that in our very midst
we possess the elements Of prosperity and wealth
in far greater abundance than many Of the older
S:ates. 2i5' ."a@-. 0t
Machinery of the latest improved models has
been introduced by Messrs. Sears & Co. into the
most delightful portion of Hennepin county, for
the manufacture Of every conceivable article Of
household furniture, that the tide Of home seek
ers in this healthful land may need in coming
time. Already they have expended over $50. 900
in the Improvement Of their water power, the
erection of mills, &c. &c. since last Spring
They employ fifty men, turning out 800 bed
steads and 1900 chairs per week, beside cutting
up 5000 feet of lumber, daily. In the perfor-
nance of this work, there are kept running, thr-
ty-two different machines.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

"a Receive your thoughts as guests and treat
your desires like children. .e.s4 slR7s
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

o. A resolution declaring the emancipation
Of Slaves in Missouri impracticsble, passed the
Senate of that State by q vote of 2s.toE. sr
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

EF Messrs. Adams and others, in the House
yesterday, worked themselves into passion over
the newspapers of this city and their editors
The gentlemen simply made themselves ridicu-
lous in asserting that neither the Times or Min
nesotian would publish articles not in accordance
with the views of the respective Editors. We
will not say that the gentlemen uttered a base
falsehood, but we very charitably conclude that
they are mistaken. We challenge a contradic-
tion when We assert that we have neuer refused to
publish any communication in favor of the re-
moval of the Capital or on any other sub
ject which has enlisted the interest of the mem
mean, petty spite on the part of the honorable
gentleman from Hastings
CORRUPTION Some of the Republican mem
bers and others of the House, are becoming aw-
fully indignant at an article which appeared in
the Times, wherein we stated-" 1t is alleged, and
almost universally so, that a large amount of
money was used in procuring the passage of the
Bill through the House, for the removal of the
Capital to st. Peter.' Well, what of all this !?
Such is the report, and We have reasons to be-
ieve there is some truth in it, and hence oul de-
sire that the matter should be investigated. We
cannot see why members, whose characters are
above suspicion, should make such fuss about
it; but if they insist upon a general warfare,
why we have no objection.
CT We have Chicago papers of the 18th, but
find in them no late Washington news. The break
ing up of the ice had created heavy freshets,
which had swept away bridges and caused much
damage to buildings. Several steamers have been
sunk in the Illinois river.
Our Washington dates of the 18th say nothing
of Mr.. Crows bill. The Secretary Of the State
had recommended $4,000 for the suppression of
the Slave trade.
The Burdell murder case still continues to Gre
ate excitement. Nothing new elected.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

% The Chicsgo Press says that trains are
running regularly onlthe Chicago, 81. Paul and
Fond du Lac Railroad. Hear the whistle? nog
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-28

Office at the Junction of ST. Anthony, Wabnshaw
Bench and Third -Sts., near the Post Office.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-02
at Chicago.

The execution of William Jackson, for
the murde, of Roman Norris, took place at
Chicago on Friday last. The Tribune
thus describes the execution:
The prisoner assembled the scaAold with
a firm tread, and neither in manner or aci
betrayed the slightest terror. From the
moment he left the Jail until he reached
the gallows, he was engaged in prayer, and
wept almost constantly. His face was
flushed and his eyes red with weeping, and
apparently fixed uyon vacancy. After a
short prayer byRev Mr.. Baum, ~theprison-
ner's cravat wasre moved, his arm and legs
pinioned, his body was enveloped in a large
white cotton shroud. The rope was then ad
justed, the black cap drawn over his face
Sheriff Wilson released the weight, and al
five minutes past one o'clock the soul Of
William Jackson went to the judgement
bar of God. His last words were, "Oh!
Lord God save and receive mel" While
on the scaffold he spoke but a few words,
but his lips seemed constantly moving in
prayer. When all was in readiness Jack
son shook hands with Mr.. Baum, Mr.. Parks
counsel-Mr. Wilson, Mr.. Bradley
and others, and babe them goodbye.
The wretched criminal struggled only
about four minutes, and during that time
but little. The physicians examined his
neck and found that it was broken.