The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-01-17

All the persons connected with the dplo-
matte corps, in fall dress, together with
the members of the Cabinet, paid their re-
spects to the President on New Years Day.
At noon the doors of the White House
were thrown open to the public. and thou
sands of persons, including statesmen,
judges, and army and navy officers entered.
The marine band in the meantime performed
choice collection of music, and the recep-
ton lasted two hours. The heads of depart-
ments and many others Hospitality enter
tained visitors at their respective residences.
Nearly all secular business was suspended,
and the public Offices were closed.
The Washington correspondent of the New
York Courier and Enquirer says am en-
ablcd to state upon what regard competent
authority, that the formation of Cabinet un-
der the new President is settled as far as
regards the following appointments Hon.
Lewis Case, Secretary of State Hon. How
ell Cobb, Secretary of the Treasury Hon.
Jesse Bright, Secretary of the Interior. 1t
is understood that positive invitations have
been addressed to the gentlemen for the
posts above assigned to them, and they have
accepted.
The Alabama Advertiser says: In the
York District, South Carolina the slave ex-
citemcnt continues. Powder and muskets
have been found in possession of the slaves
Twenty-Five negroes have been killed by
their owners, in Perry, and escapes Of slaves
are numerous. The whites, in every direc-
ton are arhing.
The Ohio Legislature convened in ad-
jonrned session on the 9th instant. Hon
Lesler Cuyler was elected President pro tenn.
of the Senate. Both branches, after reading
the Governors Message adjourned till
Thursday, to make way for the grand festi-
val tomorrow night, in honor of the OPEN
ing of the new State House.
The New York Legislature met at Albany
on the 9th inst. The choice of Speaker of
the Assembly fell upon D. C. Littleiohn,
who returned thanks in appropriate terms.
The Senate assembled at IL o'clock, and was
called to order by Lieut.. Gov. Selden, who
made a brief address. The Governors Mes
sage was shortly after received and read
when the Senate adjourned.
The jury in the Huntington case, after seve-
raj hours of consultation, rendered verdict
of guilty, and he was sentenced to the states
prison for four years and ten months.
A large fire occurred in Troy, N. Y, on
the 9th inst. 1t commenced in the store 1853
River street, occupied by B. Hatch, and ex-
tended to six adjoining slores south to the
corner of Congress street, making ten in all.
occupied as follows: B. Hatch, Halter, Mrs.
Deckie, milliner; D. E. Burns, grocer; Mrs.
Wayland, milliner; Coleman, clothing; P.
Bontcncon, melodeon maker; Nj. Allen and
L. Cercher, boots and shoes and G.. Wille:,
fancy goods. Loss not ascertained.
In the U. S. Senate on the 9th inst. Mr..
Mason, of Va, was elected President pro
tenn, receiving 80 votes to Foote'S IL, and 3
scattering. In the House Mr.. Boyce gave
notice of an amendment to the tariff. pro-
posing that tea and coffee be added to the
list paying a duty under the present tariff of
twenty per cent. The consideration of the
Presidents message was resumed, and Mr..
Stephens of Ga, is now speaking in defence
Of the President and party. o. H