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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-19
Two Elections on tho Same Day.

The fact has, perhaps, not suggested itself
to many that We are to have two elections
on the 18th of October State election
and Territorial election. We were about
to explain the law on this subject when the
following reference to it in the Henderson
Democrat met our eye: g..
highly necessary that the judges of elections should
understand the laws which will govern the elections on
The election will be held under the Constitution, for
all State officers for against the ratification OF
the Constitution, which all free white male persons
over the age of twenty years. who have resided ten
days in the Territory, will be entitled to vote
Another election will be held, ~nder the Iaacs Of the
Terrtoiy for Delegate to Congress, and county and
precinct officers, which those only will be entitled to
vote who have resided months in the Territory, two
years in the United states anu 1 OF iorelgn orth snail
have filed declaration to become citizens of the United
States.
We believe that two boxes should be used in each pre-
cnct, with two sets of Judges and clerks If but one
ballot box used, all who may claim to vote for State
officers would have to exhibit open tickets to the judges
of election.
The Democratic Central Committee of the Territory
should to this Immediately, and make such arrange
ments will secure uniformity of action, the part Of
togsthsr in this matter IA. eariy DIGESTION had that
the subject may be understood throughout the Terri
tory.
The above is, no doubt, the correct ground
to take in this matter. AS there are two
records to be kept at the polls, and two class
es of voters to exercise the right of suffrage
under two different organizations of govern
ment, ofcOurse there must be two ballot box
es, and two sets ofjudges and clerks.
The Republican Central Committee has
alrcary taken action to let these facts be
known to the people, and no doubt will be
happy to cooperate with the Democratic
Committee in securing uniformity through
out the State.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-19
3u.art5Dg under the Fash .

The Pioneer writhes and squirns under
lie scathing given TO its party On VI cdnes-
dayevenipg BY Judge GooDRgcH is his speech,
IN manner that strongly assemblies the per
formances Of a live s-.'.so whom ooet ny =
farmer upon the liv;"g embers Of burning
brush-heap. yne Judge, it is true, was rath-
err hard on Coi. ROBERTSON, the Democratic"
orator Of ne previous evening, and also upon
the ra.ty which sUstains the Colonel in his
absr I'd 7agaries and ioatbsome principles
Dut when the Democratic organ accuses
Judge GOODRICH of yuigarties aad blasphe-
M, it had better refer back 10 the sayings of
It's OWE orator, All the impropar language we
heard fall from the Judges hpo-an3 We
heard AIS speech Acknowledgements made up
of quotations from Col. RoeEnraoN. 1t IS,
however, characteristic Of lie usual fairness
OF Cur opponents to make use Of their own
indeceAcies and blasphemie> on the stump as
the language Of Republican speakers. We
expect nothing better from them.
The negro-breeders' allies may rest assur-
ed they have not yet received one tenth that
awaits them in this campaign from the quar-
ter they seem SO much to dread. Why ~
they not act like men? If they cannot heat
these lashings without grumbling 50 Justify
through the columns Of their public journaA
why DO they not meet Judge GooDREoH, ga
other Republican orators who have chaLeDg
Cd them, upon the same forum, on TIL sam
DAY or evening, and discuss the auesuoF
which divide the parties, before the same al
diclces? The truth is, dbey dare not a''
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-19
Third IndiciaI District.

Ara Convention Of Delegates from 'pe
Third Judicial District, the following of;efs
were nominated for the District, subjat "
the ratification Of the nominating Cones'lon
of those Counties concerned: 4
For District Judge, THos. II. EY-soN- !
any Srmes 2 ONES
N. B. Robbins, Jr., was appo'ea me'APer
OF State Committee from tfiy1istfict.
For District Committe/ from Wisona
County. Col G. w. Curtis For Wabollhaw
Mr.. ~. Averill For ednsted, Mr.. s liar
ding. For Fillmore, NJ H. W, Holly. For
Houston Co., Mr.. G. 9Whipple' were ap-
pointed.
~ \ B. ROBBINS, I,
Secretary Of CouST'0~
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-19

Irvine's large hall, corner of st. Anthony
and Eagle streets, was well filled on Satur-
day night, by an audience of our citizens Of
German birth, to hear SAM'L LUDvTGH, ESQ.,,
editor of the German Republican paper in
the city of Baltimore, deliver an address upon
the political questions of the day. Mr.. L.
made telling speech, judging from the
many times he was interrupted by the ap-
plause OF his hearers. He comes staight from
one of the hot beds of Of slavery, and knows
precisely how to talk about the cursed insti-
tuition from experience. We are glad to
learn be will speak elsewhere in the Terri
tory. 4-'l 10 ~.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-19
Hon. G. w. ThOnpsOn.

This gentleman, who has so faithfully
served the people Of Southern Minnesota in
three successive Legislative Assemblies, and
in the Constitutional Convention, had been
named by hundreds of his friends as a can
ddate lor Lieut.. Governor-a post for which
he is every way qualified. But as his favor
tie candidate for Congress, Mr.. WILKINSON,
resides in the same town with himself, he
was unwilling to embarrass the ticket with
both their names, and so he sacrificed his
own prospects to secure the nomination of his
friend. Notwithstanding he was not cam
diate, ne received the compliment of several
votes On the first ballot. Such true Repub-
leans will live to be favorably remembered
IN the Future.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-19
Third Annual Fair of the Minnesota
Agricultural Society.

Agricultural Society.
The Time for the Annual Fair of the Min
nesota Agricultural Society approaches, and
all who intend to become exhibitors or men,
bers should be making their arrangements.
Books for entry for prizes will be opened at
the house of J. W. Selby, on the 25th inst.
Any person can become a member on the
payment Of one dollar, which includes tick
ct for the season.
Wednesday the 7th, will be devoted to the
reception and arrangement of articles and
animals, ard 10 the organization Of Commit
tees of Judges; and also to the trial of har-
ness horses on time, the place for which, the
hour, and the regulations for this particular
portion of the exhibition will be fully set forth
in the bills of the day. Thursday, the 9Th,
the examination by the Judges will take place;
and on Friday, the 9th, the Annual Address
will be delivered, the award of premiums an
nounced, &C., Immediately after the Address.
The Annual Address will be delivered by
H.. l. L. G.----
The following is a list of the officers of the
society, the various committees, and superin-
tendents: -+
Hon. Fl. Fl. SHELLEY, President
S. P. SNYDER, Vice President.
DR.. A. E. AMEs, Secretary.
Executive Committee-J. w. Selby, o. H.
Kelly, S. B. OlmStead, L. M. Ford.
Commitile of A,rangements.-J. w. Bass,
chairman, ST. Paul.
General Superintendent. A. w. Tullis,
Sheriff Ramsey county.
Svperinta,deas of Departments. Cattle
VIM. L. Ames, St. Paul Horses-Daniel
Hopkins, st. Paul Sheep, Sa0ine and Poultry
Maj. p. p. Furber, st. Paul Farming In
aleme,as and Machinery-Maj. N. Mclean
Daryl. N. Larpenteur; Floral Hall and
Fruns-IA NJ. Ford Manufactures M.
Smith; Grain and Garden Vegetables-B. F.
Hoyt; Fine .4rts-J. w. Bond.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-19
FA1LrRrs IN New YoRK.-Tbe failure o

FAILuREs IN New YoRK.-The failure of
Messrs. Tuttle, Cutting & Co., and Bates,
Grifen & Livermore, in the provision trade
are reported. The failure of Mr.. Stephen
Colwell, an old merchant Of Philadelphia, ex-
tensively engaged lin the iron and railway
equipment line, is reported. He is said to
have property to the amount of million of
dollars, unavailable at the moment, and his
liabilities are half million. The bills of the
Ontario Bank and Orleans Bank, New York,
were thrown out yesterday. Those Of the
latter are not secured. Foster & Mackerson,
shipping merchants, with large eastern con-
nection, failed on the 9th inst. -'''''.-
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-19
NEWS ITFM g

The colored Odd Fellows Of PHILADELPHIA.
made highly imposing parade on the Sd
instant, on the occasion of laying the corner
stone for new hall. Lodges were present
from New York, Reading Harrisburg, New
ark, Camden, and al the neighboring towns.
The members number about one thousand
A Mrs. Holm of Albany calling herself
an Indian doctress, has been cou,nYtted to
prison on verdict of q Coroner's Jury, for
causing the death Of Martha Lochsiey, a
young lady Of eighteen, by poisonous drugs
administered to procure abortion.
A FIRE occurred in Pittsburgh, on Satur-
day, Sept. 5, destroying the soap and candle
mandatory of Messrs. B. & c. Sawyer, to-
gether with all its contents. The loss is
about $4,000, and the insurance $4,000, in
the Pittsburgh Offices.
THE Queen of England has recently been
living in camp with the soldiers at Alder
shott. She had a good opportunity TO try
the comforts of living under canvas, as hea-
Wy rain storm prevailed during part Of the
time she was there. There were grand re-
views and sham fights got up for her TO wit
ness, with all the various plans Of attack and
retreat.
FAILURE.-Messrs. Fitzhueh & Littlejohn,
of Oswego, suspended payment on the 9th
The Old Oswego Line, an Incorporated conf
pany of which they we're stockholders, is not
embarrassed by their suspense. TIE bust
ness of the Old Oswego Line progresses as
promptly as usual.
On MONDAY, the extensive works Of
Breere, Kneeland & Co., in Jersey city, in
which about 100 men were employed, sus-
pended work. The men were informed that
there would be no mork for them at present;
until other arrangements were made. lis
believed that tho cause of this step as tho
failure of Western Railroau - os,
whose bonds as customers are lsi5eiy heio
by the manufacturers.
The CHICAGO Tribune Gays ithou'
Boosting of the commercial position OF Oh'c"'
90, we mention as an item Of news, that our
harbor, yesterday morning, contained q iieet
of two hundred and fifty. vessels and steam
ers included. Carrying away portion OF
our beautiful harvest, they are the messen-
gers which will carry East the Intelligence
tAa. the West has no fear ola panic.
The packing building Of William Russells
powder mill, in Burlington, Vt, was blcvn
up on the 9Th inst The hands employsdtsd
all left for the night, excepting the Waterman.
1t is supposed the building was..fr by two
boys about eight years old, who were play
ing with matches near it, and one OF tber1, a
son of H. E. Bradford, was instantly Fii's;:;
the other was fatally injured. Abou! ti,;rsy
Kegs Of powder were stored in the buiiiiFg,
but the explosion did not materially irj1rs
many of the houses in the vicinity.
THE Firemen of Worcester, Mass, had a
grand musterFin that city, on the 9Th i1st.---
About sixty companies were present. TIE
grand procession, composed Of nearly 5000
firemen ia uniform, with bands " .nrs:s ri
with their apparatus testefuiiy Gece.1sea,
marched around the City Hall :s..l;-g =
liant appearance. It ia est:ma..- 100
600 people were present.. Tho a-1-Ars77 Of
fremen was the largest eTss oos-sfF--s- 4
IAssscnusettA
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-19
Ratification Meeting at Minneapolis

The Republicans had a glorious ratification
meeting at Minneapolis on Friday evening
1t was addressed by Gov. RAMSAY and
Messrs. WILKINSON, NORTH, ALDKIcH and
MORAN. '-..-'..-- .----..-..-..--.
Mr.. NoRTH explained at length his mo-
tivcs for acting as he did in the Constitution
al Convention, which explanation was entire
ly satisfactory to his universal suffrage friends
of Hennepin. Some disaffection had pre-
viously existed amongst them, but we are
now authorized to say they will 60 the whole
ticket to a man.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-19
sais own opinion of His Proper Vo-
c.tinn

BRO. PENMAN, of the Pioneer, in his issue
- ''aturday, called attention to the Demo-
'.ot'c meeting to be held that evening, and
cohc'uded with the following paragraph:
ecencys sake We hope Judge GoopRIcrr,s filth
III, Oa permitted to pass SUB saentio.
The Pioneer had for two days abounded in
ab Isve replies to this "tilth.' PENMAN con-
silcis, it would seem, that it is his exclusive
"a .aion to take charge of all filthy subjects,
and is unwilling to- allow the Democratic
spealers to help him. He is quite right.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-19
J. w. Taylor. Esq.

This gentleman, formerly prominent Free
Soil Democrat in 1848, in Ohio, and after
wards bunker, but who has taken no part
in politics since he came to Minnesota, is to
" define his position from the "Poblic Fo'
rpm," this evening. Mr.. TAYLOR is good
sneaker, and great curiosity is felt to see
which side he takes.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-19

On the second of April last lady in sha-
ron, Mercer county, Pa, vacated house,
which has remained untenanted until last
week. On opening one of the rooms, which
was entirely close, cat was found, wretch
edly emaciated, but still alive, having UNDER
gone four months fast. The cat bids fair
to recover, and as the story goes, "has won
derful laundering after victuals."
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-19
Smart Young Man.

SrRIGG HALL, Esq., is understood to have
said in his speech on Saturday night, that
toy RAMSEY was pledged, if elected Cover
nor not to allow foreigners to vote until they
mad been in this country 81 years Wonder
where the youngster got his information?
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-19

The TINES ON THEArREs.-This sheet. az
ter abusing Theatres all summer, and endea-
voring to discourage the people from attend
ing them, denouncing plays as immoral, and
calliuslthe Theatres of our city slow depraved
dens, where Shakespeare and Sheridan are
murdered nightly" now comes out and defines
his position.
He doesn't think the Drama so bad, PRO
vided it is played in {" a large stone Theatre"
Even the same plays and players would as
sumo sudden virtue from play nc = " tenn
pie built of limestone. "1t woeld thonmeet
with his hearty and firm supper.
But at present, the tempcrary Theatre
building is a moral leprosy lowering over
the city like grim and fearful n,ons;er"-
The st. Croix lumber of which ii is built con-
teammates the Drama. 1t smell Of PING, and
is carried on in Gan imbecile and immoral
manner"
We suppose the " Peoples viii 60 down
now, We shan't even have pine lumber
Theatre, much less the" large stone one,
:" in respectable part of the CITY," Alas for
the Drama in ST. Paul; it's day is past
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-19
an incident in the Stamping Career of
German.

The redoubtable Elk. spoke at Minneapo-
lis IN Wednesday evening last. During his
rismarole harangue, he took occasion to
rake down" the defrmct Know Nothing
party. At this, one of the leading Demo
cratic" politicians of Hennepin county-an
ancient "dark lantern" man, and delegate
20 the National Convention which nomina-
ted FILLMORE and DoNALsoN-frsd up and
pitched into the Governor, rough-shod.-
The scene is said to have been highly enter
tanning to outsiders and quite notifying to
the aithful. ...
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-19
SOME places on the public street are almost

Some places on the public street are almost
impossible, on account of the side walks be.
ing torn up. Messrs. Contractors, let us have
good plank sidewalks, even if you do disturb
travel on the street. The north side of Third
street, from Cedar to Minnesota, and that
near the corner of Wabashaw, all very badly
need good sidewalk. Now, several thous-
and men, women and children daily pick
their way over mud, stones, and rough places
that ought not to be allowed to exist.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-19

The report that man was killed, preva-
lent in Upper Town yesterday, was inbound
ed, save that a drunken freshman was
knocked senseless with bottle in the hands
OF man who was trying to put him out of
his barroom.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-19

A PLEASANT party came off on board the
Northern Light while lying at our Levee last
evening. Notwithstanding the unfavorable
weather, number of Capt. Lodwick's friends
assembled to have good time, which inten-
ton was fully carried out. The party "trip
ped the light fantastic toe," until late hour
when splendid collation. was served up in
the Cabin. The company did justice to the
fare, and dispersed this morning we'll pleased
with the Northern Light and her popular
Commander,
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-19
The Claims o. tite BeVOiUtiOnis1s TO the
L.. -.


TIL falsehool is now on wing all over the
Territory, set afoot by Gov GoRmAN and
the Ploacr, thai the Constitution now before
the people for adoption, is entirely, composed
of matter previously agreed upon in the Sc
ceding wing Of the Convention. The peo-
pie, were we to let this matter rest, might
be persuaded into the belief of this most
7illaiuous assumption. But it is in our power
to contradict it from the record
To do this, we will, IN a few days issue
in Convenient form for circulation the Jour
nal OF the proceedings of the Conference
Committee This Journal, As kept by the
Secretary ard approved each day by the
members Of the JON. Committee, will he an
interesting document FIR GoRmAN to con-
front on the stump. Daring bis late tour
up TIL Minnesota Valley, We understand he
made use Of all the base fisehoois his ready
tongue could invent in connection with this
matter. lie will now he followed up by a
record Of his oisn dongs IN he Committee
room, which VIII make him howl at every
step he takes.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-19

AN EXODUS OF TnIEvEs.-We are informed
by person posted up i'll police and criminal
matters that there has been quite decrease
in the number of thieves that were reconnoit-
ering around few weeks ago. Quite lot
of them have left st. Paul in disgust, declar-
ing, as several of them openly said, that " St.
Paul was no place for their business-be-
cause between the Police and Vigilance Com
mittees-the place got too hot to hold them. :"
We commend our Police for having brought
about such a desirable state of things, and
hope that St. Paul will get such a name
abroad that all such persons will never dare
to come here.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-19

DANGEROUS PIrFALLs.-We have several
times reverted to the insecurity of the ide-
walk, or rather the place where there should
be sidewalk, opposite the Phoenix Block,
on st. Anthony street. We have been ex-
pecting for the last three months, to hear of
some one falling headlong down that place,
and breaking neck or limbs But fortunate
ly no one has yet done so, until on Friday
night last, a Printer connected with our of.
flee, fell off into the cellar. Contrary to
what might have been expected from head.
long pitch into deep, dark, rocky cellar, he
escaped fracture Of limbs, but was severely
injured in the knee, &C., by cut. As few
weeks lameness is better than broken neck.
our typo congratulates himself that it is no
worse but as time is precious in this coun.
try, an indemnification from the city, for its
loss, will be naturally looked for.
Judging from the rates of naturalization
received by persons injured in other cities by
these ''man-traps," our city corporation can
not afford to keep many of them open at
once, for the destruction Of life and limb. A
few cases of heavy damages will cause the
people to see that our city fathers do I'll cir
duty in this matter, and have all these dam
gerous places "fenced in."
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-19
The Young Men CTovtuv

We refer with pride to the numerously
signed call by the young men of our city to
form Republican Club. Let the meeting
be we'll attended. This is the right way to
commence successful campaign.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-19

Coop MEAr.-Saint Panl has generally
been remarked by strangers as having good
meat market. The reason of this is, that
most of our butchers take such pains to get
good stock from below. Foremost among
the most enterprlsing of these is Mr.. BRooME
of stall No. A, who selects his stock from the
best markets below, and thus always sup
plies his customers with the finest and choic-
est meats.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-19

A NIGHT or two since, friend informs us,
while Judge Goodrich was speaking, Hi
bernian, we'll known as prominent politician
in the Dimmycratic party, was coming away,
and met fellow Emeralder, likewise loud
mouthed politician, going up to it.
"Dont yez be afther going, Pat" said he,
:" tho Judge, had luol to him, is givin' us the
very divil, and it made me fale so bad to lis.
then to it, that I couldn't SHAY there, be ja-
hers"
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-19

SuIc1DE.-On yesterday afternoon, says
the Saltwater Messenger, of the 11th, one
&. w. Guild, blew his brains out with
double-barrelled shot gun, at the residence
of Bond Cyphers. Cause not known. De-
ceased was single mana but has relatives
living near st. Anthony.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-09-19
A SUDDEN GOODNESS came over the wealth

A SUDDEN GOODNESS came over the wealth
er on Saturday, which wore away, towards
noon on Sunday, and rendered it one of the
pleasantest days we have had this Fall. In
our estimation, the most delicious part of the
whole year is to come yet; not that the uni
versal whole four seasons in Minnesota are
not Incompatible, but the glorious autumns
here are the acme of everything that is
beautiful in the wayof weather. We are to
enjoy treat yet. ----