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Also a resolution constituting Messrs. O'Neil
aud Quimby Committee to go to the Senate
to impeach the Controller.
Also a resolution constituting Messrs. Hall,
Burch, Hume, Sweezy and Wood, Committee
to prepare articles of impeachment.
February IA.
SENATE-The Controller was formally i'm
peached by a Committee from the House, of
misdemeanor in Office.
February II.
AssEMBLY-Mr Watkins offered the following
resolution which was unanimously adopted:
Resolred That committee of five be APP
pointed for the purpose of examining and as
certaining the condition of the books and ac-.
counts of the late Treasurer, S. A. MeAxAeffs,
with instructions to report, if any,~-what fur
ther action is necessary to be adopted to ADJUST
and close the accounts of said McMeans, late
Treasurer of the State of California, and that
said committee have leave to send for persons
and papers
Messrs Clark, Sweezy, Stafford, Jessup and
Larue were appointed as the committee au-
thorized by the resolution. .u~-zzEzssasssszssa
ss'z~
UaesAxzaz9 February Is.
! ind the following concise report of this
days proceedings in the Senate, in the Sacra-
mento Union of Thursday:
In the Senate an important proceeding was
had, in the action of that body upon the civil
appropriation bill. The Committee on Public
Expenditures struck out the appropriation of
$4,000 appropriated by the Assembly for the
payment of Gen. Estell, State Prison Lessee
The debate upon the subject clearly indicated
determination on the part of that body to
put an end, by some means, to the existing
contract, and in the course of it, a characteris-
tic letter from Gen. Estell addressed to the
Chairman of the State Prison Committee, was
read. Notwithstanding the threats contained
In the letter, the >t>>'e adopted an amend
'neilt reducing the aP 'priation TO $4,000,
A.. "a
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ecuted, and That he had been actually nCng
up, but being cut down before life became
extinct, the body was given over to his
friends who effected his resuscitation.
The mark of the rope still remained on his
neck. Since then, he committed another
murder. These facts having been proved
satisfactorily, he was also condemned and
executed.
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angeles, and took the field, determined to
ferret out the robbers They were joined
BY companies of Z. S. soldiers from San
Diego and Fort TETON, and in few days
their efforts were successful in hunting up
the marauders, who were prowling around
the mountain, in small parties. The re-
suit was the arrest and execution OF the
following persons
/. Juan Catabo, alias Juan Sauripa,
alias Juan Silvas.
2. Francisco, alias Guerro Ardlllero.
g. Jose Santes.
f. Diego Navarro.
5. Pedro Lopez.
6. Juan Valenzuela.
7. Jesus Espinosa.
8. Juan Berryessa.
Three others, names unknown.
Besides these, Juan Flores, the captain
of the gang, is in custody, awaiting execu
making in all twelve persons, whose
lives had been devoted to robbery and
murder. ~-
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The Stockton stage was
s<<ssflis morning by highway robbers,
sBout one mile and -a-half out Of town, and
the boxes Of Wells, Fargo& Go. sExpress,
and the Pacific Express Co., were taken,
with all the treasure, amounting to $780,
900. It seems that the robbers were wait
ing in a lonely place under a tree by the
side of the road and when the stage APP
preached, they caught the leaders, stopped
the team, and presenting revolvers to the
driver, commanded him to pitch out the
Express boxes, OF death was his portion.
The roads were veiy bad from the recent
storm-the night dark and rainy, and it
probably required all the attention OF the
driver to watch his course withalE E
on the qut oioe fa suah ''s.' =
he had no opan 70 make resistance
nor a;l.as I've fim chance for upon
MS telling them that the boxes were not
with him, they made him get down and
into the stage to throw them out, while
they still kept thor revolvers -
The boxes being 90 l5n nm m,
mount the s5dT, they made hin
drlyezsz box again, and told him t,
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The citizens of Los Angeles, who did
not form portions of the companies, whose
proceedings are mentioned above, exerted
themselves in the city. Dr. Griffin was
invested with the command of the entire
force of the city, cooperating with the
Mayor and City Marshal. Before day.
break on the 30th January, the town was
surrounded, every avenue of escape was
strictly guarded, and search was COM
menced Of every house North and East of
the Plaza. Fifty-two prisoners, the re-
suit of the examination, were taken. and
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LATER
ANGELS, l o'clock A. NJ. Feb. 20.

ANGELS, l o'clock A. NJ. Feb. 20.
Mr. Editor:-Since last wrote toyou
of the highway robbery, and the state of
affairs at that time, much has occurred TO
awaken the fears of all who love to see the
laws obeyed, and executed Deppta
iff Schroebel, it seems, to-
town. withouAs I'D lodged
him - kslumnc Hill The
- zPscted that schroebel would
|lPVe the witness in Court next morning,
and not deprive him of the means of Civ
ing the other prisoners, a just examination
But when morning came, anaM g
no witness was forth-com... u
sent an officer aftes@ We
- gsf the witness, win
rbf,xr -
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MISCEllkNE0U

A DEAD SHor.-In his encyclopedia of Wit
and Humor," Mr.. Burton quotes, from work
published in 1896, entitled Modern Chivslry,"
the following reply to challenge: "Sir,
have two objections to this duel matter. The
one is, lest l should hurt you and the other is,
lest you should hurt me. | do not see what
good it would do me to put bullet through
any part of your body. l could make no use
of you when dead, for any culinary purpose, as
l would a rabbit or a turkey. l am no canni-
bal, to feed on the flesh of men. Why, then,
shoot down a human creature, of which | can
make no use? A buffalo would be better
meat for, though your flesh may be delicate
and tender, yet it wants that frmness and con-
sistency which takes and retains salt. At any
rate, it would not be fit for long sea voyages.
You might make, a good barbecue, it is true,
being of the nature of q raccoon or an opos-
sum but people are not in the habit of barbe-
cuing anything human now. AS to your hide,
it is not worth taking off, being little better
than that of a year.old colt"
PERSIAN LADIEs.-Though my knowledge Of
from hearsay-for / have never had the oppor.
tunity of crossing the threshold of a zenana,
and / probably never should have if lived
here all my life-I feel that it is incumbent on
me to say something concerning them. Women
of the villages, and many of the lower ranks in
the towns, have little scruples at conversing
with q stranger, and many even of the more re.
spectacle orders are not 80 shy as might be
| supposed. The mother and sister of nv land.
lord at Sheerauz often came to my quarters to
talk with me, and generally laid aside their
wells and when / walked on the roof of the
house, the women in the neighboring houses
used to come up and stare at me, and were not
particular about concealing their faces when
no one else was looking on. Ladies of rank
are, however, far removed from the ken of or
binary mortal men abroad, they are closely
yelled, and sometimes guarded by attendants
and at home, no one of the other sex beholds
their faces, save their husbands, fathers, and
young brothers.
The life led by Persian ladies is listless and
| indolent, and to any civilized woman would be
| insufferable, monotonous, and insipid- Their
duties are the superintendent of household af-
fairs and the care of their children, and their
amusements consist in visiting their female
acquaintance and receiving their visits in turn
witnessing the performance of female dancers,
singers, and storytellers playing in the gar.
dens Of their houses, smoking, and eating sweet
meats. Some play on the guitar or other in
strument, and some are adopts in the arts Of
needlework and embroidery; most of them are
| skilful cooks and confectioners.
Europeans are mistaken in entertaining the
general notion that Oriental wives are mere
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n.y. lnferiorty of talent, of rank, of reputation.
10 tne person in whose society he is placed.
ne never assumes any uperiority-never ridi.
cnies, never makes display of his own powers.
or RANK, or advantages; never INDUCES in hab.
iS which may be offensive to others.
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WHO IS A GENTLEMAN?-A gentleman is not
merely person acquainted with certain forms
and conventionalities of life, easy and self.pos-
sessed in society, able to speak, and act, and
move in the world without awkwardness, and
free from habits which are vulgar and in bad
taste. A gentleman is something much be.
yond this. At the base of all his ease and re-
6nement and tact and power of pleasing, ID
the same spirit which lies at the root of every
Christian virtue. 1t is the thoughtful desire
of doing in every instance to others as he
ought to desire that others should do unto him
He is constantly thinking, not indeed how he
may give pleasure to others for the mere sense
of pleasing, but how he can show them re
spect, how he may avoid hurting their feelings
When he is in society, he scrupulously sscer
tains the position of every one with whom he
is brought into contact, that he may give to
each his due honor. He studies how be may
avoid touching upon any subject which may
needlessly hurt their feelings-how he may alb
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disagreeable or offensive association. A gen
tleman never alludes to, never appears con
scious of, any personal defect, bodily dsform
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At Sunday school examination, the teacher
asked boy whether he could forgive those who
had wronged him. "Could you," said the
teacher, forgive boy, for example, who had
insulted or struck your" Eyes SIR" said the
lad, slowly "I-think-I-could, if he was
bigger than am"
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INSTANCES OF HIS HUMOR.
After stating variety of cases in which
some were anxious for competency, others
for q great wealth, others for simple respect
ability, and others again for independence,
pointing to different portions of his audi.
ence as he spoke, as if certain that he could
lay his finger upon the exact example in
point, he broke out I" know an independent
gentleman, whose income is IS. cd. week |
IA roar of laughter showed the relish for pleas.
antry.l 1t is parish pay, and he lives upon it
and enjoys it. For all else that he wants, he
draws upon the bank of Faith, where he has a
large credit, and his cheques are never dishon-
ored. If you tell him that his pay is stopped,
he will answer that he does not lay it to heart.
He must live as long as his Heavenly Father
orders, and to live he must have food and if it
come not from the parish, his Heavenly Father
will send it from somewhere else"
Speaking of the duty of prayer in times of
doubt, he said The proper way is to 60 to
God straight at once, and before going to any
body else, and before you have made up your
mind. People often come to me for advice
mostly young people-who ask me if advise
them to get married, more laughter whereas
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-21
Me..r.. Murray, Keith and Hayden,

Made excellent speeches in the House yester-
day, against the removal Of the Capitol. They
maintained that the proposed removal was revo-
lutionary, and in direct conflict with the Organic
Act of Congress, and contendcd thar, as matter
of simple justice, and confidence in the judgment
of the people, the Legislature should submit the
any true Republican can safely assume, and a
platform which, if it had been adopted by the
Republican members this session, would have
ensured a strong and tangible organization, in
stead of the sickly and distracted factions, which
the members have warmed into life. Our re-
porter obtained an abstract of the principal
speeches, but our crowded columns preclude their
annearance till to- morrow. -..
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The Grant County Herald says of the ssfor.
est lands of this regions: 'The slaughter of deer
this winter has been immense. They cannot es-
cape, owing to the deep and crusted snow all
the hunter has to do is to knock them in the
head. They are in pursuit of food, and often
come up to barn yards; two came into our village
a few days ago and went to Mr.. Woods barn.
Another was taken by a son of Mr.. Tobler near
Lancaster; it was a. tame as lamb and he has
kept it among the COWS ever since. Dear have
become so lean BY starvation that their flesh is
not marketable, and since the game laws forbid
killing them, the slaughter has almost ceased. q
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Arrival of the Africa.

NEW 1ORK, Feb. b.
The Africa left Liverpool at eight O'Clock or
the morning of January 34th, and arrived at this
place at this P. NJ. She brings three days later
news.
The London Morning Herald' announces that
a Cabinet Council, held Jan. 2lst, the subject OF
the reconstruction Of the Cabinet was discussed,
and that offers of another coalition were made
some weeks ago. Among other changes Is is
said that Gladstone would be replaced in the Elk.
chequer.
The Swiss difficulty was considered virtually
settled, and the details of the adjustment were
to be submitted to a conference Of the several
Powers.
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Surveyor General, for Dist. No. 1.
BILLS, &C., READ THIRD TINE AND PASSED.
No. 6, a memorial to aid in the st. Paul and
Kettle river road. .gss@ sos 4
No. 9, a memorial for the establishment of Ger.
tain mail routes. agr 81 48HI
No. ii, memorial for an appropriation for
the erection of Custom House at St. Josephs.
Pembina. ag0 lBs 1ssaessa 81 q II tl1 -
A memorial to the Postmaster General for con.
tinuance of mail route. 4l's l sg1s
A bill authorizing the construction of certain
dams.
No. GA, to incorporate tho La Crescent gravel
and plank road company. So
A bill to incorporate Union City.
"A bill to incorporate the town of East Red
Wing.
A bill to incorporate Harms City. Upon the
passage of this bill, call of the House was Or
dered. MIR. Bassett moved the bill be recommitted
TO the com. on internal Improvements, which mo-
ton was lost. The bill was then passed-ayes 9.
noes 6.
A bill granting to A. r. Russell and others. the
the right TO establish and maintain ferry across
the Minnesota river at the town of Beaver. and
Tor other purposes, was indefinitely postponed.
On motion the Council adjourned.
Tuesday, Feb. II.
HOUSE.-Met pursuant to adjournment, and
was called to order by the Speaker.
Prayer by the Chaplain.
4 Il NOTICES OF BILLS.
BY Mr.. Murray, bill to regulate Insurance
companies. - s -
By Mr.. Branch, bill to incorporate the town
OF Cambridge in the county of lsanti.
BY MI. Bassen bill to incorporate the st. Cloud
Savings Institution.
By AR. Murray, bill to incorporate the Boom
Company at Sank Rapids. = a.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. Noble, bill to incorporate the Chaska
and Lake Minnetonka Steamboat Canal Go.
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BOLD RoBBERY.-The Clothing Store of A. II.
Lewis, on st. Anthony-st., was entered last eve-
ming, and goods to the amount of about $500
stolen. The robbery was committed while the
clerk was at tea, by breaking in the front door.
e+ We notice that another new paper is to be
started at Albert Lea, in Freedom Co. Under
the wide-awake enterprise of Geo. s. Ruble, ESQ.,,
this young town is growing in thrift and influence
and a vigorous newspaper is the best medium
to report its advantages to the world. Right,
Mr.. Ruble there's nothing like a good news
paper.
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CoNcERT.-Mr. Ingalls, second Concert, in the
Presbyterian Church, last evening, was honored
with a large and apparently we'll pleased audience.
The ladies sang well Mr.. Wagner played excent-
ly on the Violin Yankee Doodle, on the Piano,
by Mr.. Ingalls,, exhibited master hand, while
"Lilly Dale and Katy Darling" by the Band,
showed that we have good musical talent among
us. ''Fve left the Snow Clad Hills" by Mrs
Dunn, was loudly encored, and during its singing
stiffness was produced seldom experienced in SC
large an audience. sfGently Signs the Breeze
by Miss Welles and Mrs. Dunn, concluded the
minds of all.
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~, Tuesday, Feb. II.
OOoNClL'-lne Councu met pursuant 10 al
dent. 20
Prayer by the Chaplain. e'itI
A quorum being present, the journal of yester-
day was read and approved.
Mr.. Setzer offered the following
~ Surveyor Generals Office,
Saltwater, February 10th, 1857.
To the honorable, the Council and House of Rep
resentatives, of the Legislative Assembly Of the
Territory of Minnesota
The following report of logs scaled by myself
and deputies, and duly recorded, is respectfully
submitted. f '
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BUrFALo.-This is one of the best interior
points west of the Mississippi for trade and
manufacturing. 1t is surrounded by a supe-
rior farming country, well watered, timbered and
settled, and is the termination of the lines of six
important roads. 1t is situated in about the GEN.
ter of Wright County, on the head of Buffalo
Lake, which is becoming SO famous for its fish,
game and beauty. From the number and size of
the lakes that overlap and connect to the Crow
River OH the South and Mississippi on the North,
leaving but about mile of high dry ground be-
tween them, upon which Buffalo is situated. all
travel seeking South East passage to Minneap-
oils, st. Paul and the Minnesota Valley, must
pass through Buffalo until the country becomes
sufficiently wealthy to build bridges and drain
marshes. Hence the travel from these places to
Forest City and st. Cloud, and from Monticello
and the North East to Glencoe, Fort Rdgley and
the South West, must pass through this place, as
it lies directly in line between the last named
points. aaHa, tr 81
This, with the quality of its soil and settlers,
are good guarantees that large amount of trade
will be done there, and the great abundance Of
splendid timber will enlist capital in manufac-
lures to fupply such large scope Of country
This point was selected with great deal of wis
dom. Everything necessary for large CONNER
cial and manufacturing town is being secured by
its enterprising proprietors, who are now prepared
to present large inducements to parties who will
settle and forward the material interests of the
place.
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THURSDAY, FEB. IS. 1857.


The combination of various elements yester-
day, combined to bring the question OF the re-
moval of the Capitol to a vote, which passed the
House -oO to l.. Query ?-will 1t 60, on will
the courts put an injunction on it There's
good time ahead, Notwithstanding the bargain
and sale of city lots. What next? Will the
University be removed?
Gy@ We surrender our columns this morning
to the opinion of the Attorney General on the
power Of the Legislature to remove the Capitol
from St. Paul. The ground assumed, is the same
as that taken by the TlAEs, at the earliest agta-
ton of tho question. Matters are in queer con.
dition, but we think we see daylight.
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o. Suppose the Capitol is removed-what
becomes of the Capitol Building As matter
of course it reverts back to the person who sold
the lot, conditionally. Mr.. Bazill will make a
"pile'' through the fundamentally of the St.
Peter COMPANY. 4-
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c+ We are called upon to record the death of
another of the fraternity-Mr. La Cossitt, senior
editor of the Dubuque North West. He died on
the 10th, and was buried on the 18th, by the Odd
Fellows and Masonic Fraternities, of which he
was a member.
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occupancy

CY The new Catholic Cathedral still continues
to progress. The stone, of which the building is
to be composed, was blasted from the rock where
the foundation is now laid. 1t is beautiful ma
terial, and the building, when completed, will
present an imposing and durable appearance.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-21

@ Mr.. Won Hamm, Combs & Bro, and James
Davenport, have at their Book and Stationery
Stores, very elegant and extensive lot of VAL
entines, which our comic and sentimental readers
would be gratifed to examine. They will have
to fly around, for the fat fulminations Of Cupid
& Co., are going "like hot cakes"
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TEE MINNESOTA LAND BILL.-A gentleman who
Is we'll qualified to judge of the matter, writes us
from Washington, that owing TO the present ex-
citement in Congress growing out Of the above
bill, there is small probability that any grants OF
land for the bensat Of railroads. will be made at
session ends % ths 4sh d March. -Gaiena Ad-
Us5tisr.
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ca Mr.. Hatch, editor and publisher of the
Cannon Falls Gazette, is in the city, and will call
upon our citizens for advertisements. Cannon
Falls is a aourishing town about 40 miles from St.
Paul, and il would be we'll for our merchants to
cultivate its acquaintance. ftH
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Gy- The fourth lecture of the course before
the Young Mems Christian Association, will be
delivered by Rev. Mr.. Ames, of St. Anthony,
in the First Presbyterian Church, this evening, at
I 10 O'Clock. f.a ff
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CO On the opening of Spring several new
Warehouses will be erected at the Upper Lcvee,
and efforts will be made to have the boats land
there regularly.
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Cy A plan for the new Masonic Building has
been accepted, and the work will be carried for
ward with the utmost expedition. 1t will be
covered by fall, and part of it will be ready for
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GcYT There is at least foot and half more
snow in the Territory this winter than last, and
even then at the opening of navigation, some
towns on the low banks of the Mississippi only
escaped by the very narrowest of narrow chances,
from being aoated off down towards the Delta
If they are not anchored pretty firmly this spring,
we may look for sights-and the suckers may look
for an accession Of lumber.
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C. The new steam saw mill above the Upper
Levee, is in successful operation. All the lum-
Der it SUITS will be needed in the Spring.
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Gyp Clear off your sidewalks. 1t will ease
your conscience and save many an oath. Throw
your rubbish into the middle of the street, so
that much trouble will be saved you.