Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16

On motion, it was ordered that the proceeding
of the Convention be published in the Republican
papers of the Territory.
R. L. BARTHOLOMEW, Pres't.
B. E. MEssER, Sec'ry.
Hennepin County Republicans.
We yesterday gave the names Of the gsntlemer
nominated ON Wednesday by the Republicans o.
the 1st Representative District in Hennepin coun'
ty, as delegates to the Constitutional Conven'
ton, but we erred in making two Of them delegates
at large. The following is the list of candi.
dates: Ak4o
Delegate at large.
Col. Cyrus ALDRIcH.
Representative Delega tes.
W. F. Russell, A. G. Coombs, W. Hayden, D.
T. Smith, D. Morgan, E. N. Bates.
w The Saltwater Messenger. in speaking Of
the "captve women,' objects to Mr.. Browns
bill for raising company of volunteers to rescue
them, on the ground that it would be fruitless
expense, and that there are military men enough
in the different forts for the purpose. The Mes
senger will please remember that this extra ap-
preparation was only to be used in the contingent
cy of not being supplied with troops by Govern
ment, neither the Legislature nor the Governer
having any control over those at the forts.
T Perhaps it is impolite to say again that
'our hotels are full, but we can't help it-there
isn't room for another pair of feet in bed, OF
another elbow at table. Some of our fast young
sporters are going to the different hotels and
boarding houses. engaging rooms, then watching
the chances and selling out for bonus to the in
corners Isn't that wide-awake Arrangements
are being made, though; beds are thickening, Ia
bles lepgthening and prospects generally are
Frightening, SO our Eastern friends needn't be
afraid-they will be taken care of when they
come.
A Coop JOKE THE Times man says very pa
tronizingly, that we have enlarged our Daily to
the same size as the other dailies of the city,
Bro. Times, quite condescending Of you, but we
will inform you Figures furnished if necessary, J
that our Daily is now larger by two columns than
the Times. So give us credit for the proper a.
GW Certainly we will. But that is '' a good
joke" Will the Minnesotian give US the s'6g-
ures7'' The Daily Times is only FIVE columns
larger than the Daily Minnesotian-that's all
with city circulation of at least 100 more than
our cotemporary-that's all! Where's the " fg-
ures 20
.GT Captain Morton, of the Third Ward Po-
lice, learning that a challenge fight was to come
of in Eagle street on Wednesday, called his men
together and promptly put bis veto on the pro-
ceedings, for which he deserves the thanks Of the
community. The two belligerants (it takes two
to fght,) were each fined $75, and for the bene-
fit Of other prize-6ghters, we give their names
Charles Chools and Michael Louhur.
states that the Convention recently held in that
Co. was of the right kind. He thinks there will
be 225 votes cast, of which 200 are sure for the
Republicans. Let our Republican friends be up
and doing, for we have but two weeks longer be.
fore the election. Let those two weeks be devo-
ted to our cause, and there will be no reason for
complaint after election.
PEAK FAxILY.-These very excellent musicians
intend to give two concerts in this city. We
write from personal knowledge whep we say they
have no superiors, and their concerts are of the
highest musical order We commend them to
the favorable regard of our citizens and bespeak
for then q crowded house. II 4 q
GT Hon. Delano I. Smith, made a capital
speech in the House yesterday, while advocating
the necessity for the Legislature to designate GER
tain towns which the contemplated railroads
should touch. Mr.. Smith is always on the side
Of the people, and as a consequence, always on
the side Of right.
WAnother musdsrous affray occurred week
ago to-day on Grow River. The hostile parties
were named Kingston and Abel, and in the fight
the latter received wound in the side-probably
mortal. Kingston has not been arrested. A dis
puted claim was at the bottom of the difficulty.
ca No less than FIVE brides are at the Wins.
low House, the wives of some of our young Min.
nesotians who have returned from the East to
make our. Territory their home. So We 60!
O. A large number of Theatrical performer,
arrived here yesterday, intending to stick thei,
stakes here for q time. We shall invite our read.
ers' attention to the general influence of the drs.
ma soon. to
e. The unfortunate Joseph Sangorji, ths
Frenchman crushed on Wednesday beneath afall.
ing building, is no better. He suffered intensely
yesterday, being unconscious and delrioss al
day. 1t is feared he cannot survive.
@ We hope the'l little steambost that runs VI
the river won't get 'huffy' at our recent jokes
Though in6nitssimally, microscopically email, ",
learn that she is lawful smart and manned b,
an obliging and efficient set of officers. az
@ We are indebted to numerous eentleme,
for late newspapers, - Mr.. johnson, Mr.. Davi,
Beechsr, and MIR. Halliday, clerk Of the Galsns.
VThe Journeymen Tailors are on q Strike.
We don't like this striking business, but "svsr,
laborer is worthy his hire" ,zzo7tf
q The Railroads are advertising to carr
passengers from Chicago to New York sswith ou
change! That's the one we shall 60 on.
ca Miss Sallie st. Clair, the celebrated dra
matist and dansuese, arrived in this city yester
day on the Galena. She has, we learn, engage,
hall up Town for her first entertainment.
u The courteous clerk of the Galena, Ed
Halliday, ESQ.,, brought rs bundle of late pa
pers yesterday. We shall ssreciperats.''
E-Fsr saly es, steady enpsyment in . sood bassne,
and pront Ct 800 month guaranteed For particsla,
enclose stamp to J. L. H., Harmony, \. I. sploIsv