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Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14

The majority members Of the Legislature who
advocated the removal Of the Capital, have is
sued Q pamphlets of twsnty-four pages in de-
fence Of their position, and 10 specimen Of its
truthfulness and gentlemanly bearing, we copy
the following paragraph. The Sewage" and
ssdisgraceful manner" in which the St. Paul
Press attacked the poor innocent members Of the
Legislature, will be remembered with thrilling
emotions. But reader, read! Here's eloquence
for you. 3oo-
ssNo sooner was the memorial introduced than
the St. Paul Press-dropping all party issues or
distinctions-assaulted members Of its own party
in the most savage and disgraceful manner, in
hopes thereby TO drive them into compliance
with the wishes Of St. Paul in this matter. Re-
publican members were, by these unscrupulous
ed the party and assumed the doctrines of SQUAT
tor sovereignty, simply because they had dared to
petition Congress for what thsy considered . re-
dress Of grievances! Because, they had dared to
vote for that memorial, protes,ting to Congress
against such u division of ome Territory a. they
honestly believed to be Injurious to the best in
terests Of the whole people, and respectfully ask.
ing that the question might be left to the people
Of the Territory, they were, BY these self-ap-
pointed dictators Of the party, slandsred abused,
villi6ed and msrepresented in the worst posi-.
BILE manner, and finally By them read out Of the
party ]! A more bare-fa0ed or outrageous at
tempt BY party organs to cot,rce and drive mem.
bers INTO the support Of local measures, against
theie own judgment and what they honestly be-.
lieved to be the interests Of their constituents,
was never exhibited. Bot oven that failed to &C.
complsh the purpose, and the memorial prevail.
I'd BY stwo-third vote Of both houses"
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14
No es: /,

1t must be gratifying to those who have ex-
pended 90 much money and time to the accom-
plishmsnt of one purpose, Wig: the removal Of
the Capital, to learn that all their splGrging has
ended IN smoke! The certified copy of the re-
moval bill turns out to be entirely different from
the original copy, and hence the whole action Of
the majority is q s'dead cock in the pit" and no
matter wnat effort may be made by his Excellen-
cy to galvanze it into life, sure it is beyond
recovery; gone to the shades of oblivion. Such
unprecedented legislation as has just ended has
Fever been known before in the history Of this
Territory, but, notwithstanding in the conflict
many really meritorius bills have been sacrificed,
We cannot but believe that those who have sought
to gag St. Paul in order to carry out their mea-
sures, have been convinced by this time that two
can play at the game, and can also win. Saint
Paul il stronger to-day than at any other period
of her existence. Let those who have sought to
crush her mark this fact.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14
The Railre.d GRANT.

The Bill which passed Congress and become q
law, grants every alternate section for six miles
on each side OF the following named roads.
From Saltwater by the way of st. Paul and
st. Anthony, to point bet'xeen the foot Of
Big Stone-Lake and the mouth OF Sioux Wood
River. a 1 7srres5s se t,al t Egas
From the same points by the way of Grow Wing
and St. Cloud to the navigabl.e wsters Of the Red
River of the North, at such oints as the Legisla
ture of the Territory may de sermine.
From St. Paul and st. Anthony, via Mime.
apolie, to the Southern boundary Of the Terri
tory, in the direction Of the mouth Of the Big
Sioux River. sf sI. tst.taa 49,, &
From the same point as the above, to the north
line Of the State Of Iowa, north east Of Mitchell
county, in that State. 80 .s rav
From Winona, via. St. Pc tor, to point upon
the Big Sioux River, south Of the 45th parallel Of
north latitude. l}
From La Crescent up the Valley of Root River
to point Of junction with the last mentioned
road, east Of range seventeen. 1a.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14
THURSDAY, MARCH. ls, 1851.


~ HsAa -<-. SO t 80
We1nd only one featurs 70 admire il ths H.
eugural of james Buehsnsa, and that =. whsre
he alludes to the "extravagance in the disposal
Of the public lands" II tho President will de-
vote bis energies and give his influence towards
getting through Congress z. bill, the provisions
Of which shall secure to every actual settler l60
aeres Of land, he will perform an acs worthy Of
the highest commendation. His allusion to the
public lands rather leads us to infer that bis SYM
pathies are in this channel.
On other points he makes some extrsvsgant
assertions. In illustration, he says that for the
"frst time in twenty years the agitation on the
subject Of slavery has almost entirely ceased"
Perhaps the President is unaware Of the fact
that at no period in the history Of our country
has the subject Of slavery agitated the public
mind 90 thoroughly as at the present moment,
and instead of csAsing, it will continue to grow
worse. The President is like the little boy who,
in playing hide-and- -go.seek, shut his eyes and
placed bis body in the corner, but nevertheless
he showed his caudal extremities. q Is sbs.i
The Kansas Nebraska bill, with all its iniqui.
ties, is endorsed up to the hub. Republicanism,
he asserts, must die, for sit endangsrs the lives
Of the citizens of the Slave States 70 Bah I
He goes in for Pacific Railroad, and claims
that Congress has the right to construct such .
thoroughfare, If for no other reason than to pro-
tect our possessions on the coast. On this
point bis reasoning is good. 80
He goes in for culsivating peace with foreign
powers. but says nothing about the highway rob-
berry he proposed to commit on. Cuba He il
quite eloquent on this head, and talks of s'hon-
orable means'' in the acquisition of new terrific
~, as though he never entertained any other idea.
Judging from what we have seen of the Inau-
gural, we do not think Mr.. Buchanan will injure
the country, if he does it no good, and with this
assurance, let him slide. ~" sesa
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14

"a Our latest news warn 10 that everything
has been arranged for last desperste struggle
to make Kansas Slave State. The Legislature
OF the Territory (the Border Rufians' gsng) have
passed an Election Law based on the census
which provides for the Constitutional Convention,
and prohibiting any voting next Ostobsr except
BY those Who may be in the Territory nsxt April.
This will cut of all the food Of Eastern iumi.
grafton, which will pour 10 during May and June,
and admit the delegated thousands from Platte
county, No., who are nov rushing over at the
expense Of Atehinson's friends, with the svowsd
paEposs Of staring just lcsg enough to iasurs .
Black Conssitotion, md rssurniag to their homes
after the outrage. 'sOrd@ ssigns IN Wssssw r,
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14
RAILRoAD NIL PAysEp /,

A dispatch from Washington Of March Sd,
states that "the Senate passed the amend.
ments Of the House in regard to the Mime.
sofa Land Grant Bill" tits strongly hinted.
although not definitely stated, tha, the bill was
then passed. We credit the report and believe
that jussice has at last been meted out to our
glorious Territory. % Josa'aF b1a .toasaa
P. S.-We have just seen copy Of the
Chicago Press Of the 3d., which contained tel.
cgraphic dispatches, confirming the above. The
late President probably signed it. All right!
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14

81 Mime. Wakau, or No the Dskotas named il,
'Spirit Water, J" isa place we'll calculated 70 pro-
duce feeling Of the grand and, terrible eombi-
ned, and to leaveon the mind Of the traveller .
deep and lasting impression Of it, picsurssque-
ness and beauty. The Lake 10 supposed BY the
3 Dakotas to be inhabited BY powerful spirit, in
whose hands lay their destiny; and many sssths
stories related of the weird and wild noises that
have emanated from the dark water at certain
periods Of the year. The spot is well chosen
and we'll named. The high and rugged shores Of
the Lake, bordered with heavy forests; its gem
orally calm surface, studded with green slets the
frowning woods; the scene Of many . bloody
fight, with the wide plain stretching beyond, all
conspire TO make it fit dwelling place for the
guardian spirit Of a people whose superstitioua
ideas are in harmony with their savage life. Min
ne-Wakan is q sacred spot where the devotees Of
the Great Spirit gather, and in their mysterious
manner chant their wild melodies and perform
their wild devotions, no less sincere less earn
est, no less acceptable because the humble petit
tions Of the unlearned and the unciyilised.
The St. Francis or Rum River takes it rise in
this Lake, and meanders through beautiful Sec
tion Of country, as diversified in scenery and a.
prolific in resources as any other section Of the
Territory. When Nature shall have donned .
more interesting dress than she now wears, and
cleaned her face with the pure waters Of Spring,
we advise those in search Of the romantic and
the mysterious to wander by the shores Of Mime
Wskan, and listen to the spirit-tones Of the
Great Spirit 20 sweet, yet 50 sad, so Wild, yet
soothing, SO grand, yet so incomprehensible.H 1t
is nature playing on her thousanl strings, and as
the untusored ear catches the sound, we'll may it
conceive that within tbs dark water dwells the
Guardian Of his Destiny. We1 -
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14

@The few days past have been cold. The
Almanac says it is March-ths Thermometer in
sists that it is yet January. There is lie some
where. The mercury after sunrise, on Saturday
indicated l6 deg. below sero-rather cool
Spring! Yesterday noon the snow thswed about
fifteen minutes on the Southwark. sloping roofs,
and in sunny niche where the wind could not
psnetrate-but spent his fury in vain. "Winser
fingers in the lap Of Spring" True, o poet!
and We heartily wish the smiling damssl would
kick the sullsn, growing, freesing old fogy out
what business has be got to ''linger'' in her
flower ssrewn lap, and mouopoliss al her charms ?
Wait little-let's sec it she'll take such an in
oult s.... ..- .sr..r q.-tt .-.. 70
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14

0oxE THE old log house in St. Anthony st.,
formerly occupied BY John r. Irvine, and one Of
the srss buildinss erected in the upper part Of
city, has fallen beneath the industrious hands
of the workmsn. gentleman tells Us that be
well remembers an old tree that stood in front Of
this house, and the girls who swung in the swing,
now grown to womanhood. Tsmpora mMtontur.
A 6ne brick building is to occupy the site Of the
old house, and stir Of bus ness activity will
soon oblitsrate all traces Of the past, indicative
Of the onward progress Of our young and giant
oitv 9..t. g.. o.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14

q At the Democratic Convention in Harris.
burg, Pa, March 81, VIM. F. Packer was nomi.
mated for Governor on the Oath bsllot--receivina
msjority of three votes. It is seriously beliey.
cd BY the QaAkers who elected Cameron,l thai
this new candidate for popular favor will fall faz
short Of his ambitious desire to be elevated. ).
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14

a. Yesterday was day Of unusual excite
nsnt in the streets, especially in Third Street,
in reference to the "heavy grade" which it 10
which We published eorrsspondsnes yesterday.
We have only to say that q grade 10 already
clearly established for that street. and that the
proposed action Of our Aldermen will materially
affect the interests Of property. holders.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14

o. KEXpALL's SrEAx BAKERY. This establish.
nent is advertised in our paper day. It 10 the
most extensive OF the kind in the western country,
and as 10 superior quality of articles manufactu.
red, Kendall cannot be surpassed. All wanting
anything in this line will do well to call or order
from the Steam Bakery, corner Of Dearborn and
Washington streets, Chicago, Ill.-Chic0go Jour.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14

I'VE understand the donation party given at
the new Hotel last week, Friday evening, for the
benefit of the Rev. L. Whitney, was most sue.
cessful one, about $500 having been realised
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14

! a. The s'msjority usubers'' Of the Lsgisla-
turs have issasd > "a page pamphlet setting
forth thsif position On their darling measure,
which has besn 20 antimsly Shipped in the bud.''
Il psrsakss very much Of the sublimsly glorious,
and is brinminx full Of spread eagles, thunder.
bolts and exclamation points! The .majority''
men ars hugely Indignant and clay on the big
lieks" On the doonsdhssds Of the St. Paul Edi.
torsrssvssal Of uhen, vs learn, are - evsr-
whelnea With despair = bsiae - badly ussd up
that thsy taiat Of ssllisg eus and geins 70 dig.
eiag pststee0s
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14

Ezf -. xA ## - r.
81 Aseo5 tinojs conie and lhs ssfsir bat fall
negste M again tomS tppscaebabls. The
ny. Tt1unseS foreign eesz Dpondsnt chronicles
q svsntef 1smentousi 6rtasss, at the French
Court. Lisssn, ladies! sTbs Empress Eugene
made hsf, ,app)arancs last week without any GRIN
oiins or hoops, and looked the better for it."-
sLsoEs6 ~ bSttw ~ Hgs-heaS that! Ip't
such language An insult upoD the interesting COS
tune which hes become 70 universal and seids
Qrsadi Bat he Quesa ef fashiceahle peaprie-
ties has dsclared-so lss il be-! This revolu-
tiou'' is ssgoing backwards" and b the time the
frost i ont Of the ground. The ladiee viii be out
Of the hoops which hoops the urehins will b roll
ing along <our sidewalks. In speaking OF the
reaction the Tribune says.
"But-(see our Europssn sorrsspondenes TO-
day)-but-the authoress Of the hooped circle,
the Empress Eugene, hes appeared in public With.
ont hoops. Arevolution Il in prospsct, 70 which
's3 10 pale! Hoops avsunt! Down on your
knees, feminine proslneialdom, and bear the re-
sistless ukase Of the Empress Eugene! New
Yorksresses, obeyi OF with your hoopsl So
much for the swelling shan
ay,..4 Le: indep pdesee b our past
st+ ..--%...+ Ever N udful What t cost- g''
| usH x1vnuh Ia. = r.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14

" over one hundred tickets have been sold
for Washington BY the Chicago and Pittsburg
Railroad within the past two days. The faithful
are going up to Jerusalem. Probably to some
OF those of6ce-ssekers il will prove feast Of the
Pas ouer.--Chi. Journal. ..g sfi !,5rB hsqif9
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14

a. Ills Exeellsncy, Willis A. German, (Gov.
sruor,) bstook himself to washipgten yesterday
morning. St. Paul, and . few other laehrymoss
individuals were observed 70 shed crocodile tears
Philosophers differ - to whether hs has gone q
sell St. Peter stock. resign his elkcs, Of sympa.
thiss with Mr.. Pierce on his abdieatioa. IL il
rumored around town that Mr.. Buchanan intends
70 give the Governor . character which he viii
bring hack in his trowsers pocket. ,ge.1.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14

eTThs N. 7. Mirror says that HOOPS Soxc
OF raE Salsr, in the original manuscript, is in the
possession Of . gentleman Of that city. It is
wholly in HOODS holograph, and has in the ceu-
tro the round mark caused BY being put on the
ale, - "copy," in the printing Office where Punch
smansted. It came to the present possessor direct
from Mark Lemon, editor Of Punch. Five guineas
was the sum paid for this contribution to the late
Thomas Hood. f'oii ~ .u'DA E''s ''1s
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14

z The Galens Advertiser says that the Chicsgo
Election was held on Tuesday. the Sd inst. The
Republicans organized thoroughly a. such. Hon.
John Wentworth of the Democrat was the Re-
publican candidate for Mayor, and B. r. Carver,
Democrat. The Telegraph brings the news, that
Wentworth is elected by SIX TEEN HUNDRED
MAJORITY! This is rather abitter dose for tie
Buchanan Douglas Administration to start of
with. We learn from another source that the
whole Republican ticket was elected BY similar
majority!
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14
4 slight Mistake

The Pioneer would have its readers believe
that Governor German is now training in the
Republican ranks. Mistaks, SIR. Az soon ~ the
party discovered that the aforesaid gentleman
was really in earnest in his endeavors to join the
Republicans, they very quietly s'set i'm going,
and as usual be is now . wanderer in search Of .
friend. IL Is currently reported that the Pioneer
will once more TAKE Hln IN, as it has others.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14

ExAStIxo AcT.-we have already publishsd
Mr.. Crows hill admitting Minnssots into the
Union, and - the bin has now become . law,
with oply slight ansndmsus We invite atssn.
tion to il again. Il was publishsd in ouf Daily
Of the 18th Of Feb. saain car Weekly ee the llsh
g he Oswe ueeth.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14

The proprietors of this great city (Which is to
be,) We learn, executed yesterday, bond for .
block Of lots to the Commissioners Of Dakota Co.,
and also stipulated to furnish County buildings
for two vears. ----------
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14

a. Little Cordelis Howard, shsiniastsAm
loan prodigy, is assooishing the Coekney's in
playing the part Of Eva in Uncle Tome Cabin,
on the London stage. The quiet, unpathetic
Thundersr Of shs London Times, lays aside his
dignity, loses his equilibrium, and goes into rhap
sodies over 'sthe child.n John Bull 10 a abo-
litionistt S-'
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14

We are indebtedfor the last put Of our city to
"Airs. Hayes, Clairvoyant, No. l16 Grand street,
New York." She is "medium," and in one OF
her recent somnambulistic developments she fol.
lowed some imaginary adventuters in their trav.
els throughout the world, till they suddenly ar
rived at this city. The Tribnne's reporter says
of her narrative:
ssAiinnesota Territory is small town situated
Oil miles south-east Of the mouth Of the Missis.
sippi river. . By this time the travellers were
supposed to have reached st. Paul, and the reli.
able clairvoyant then proceeded to describe tina,
interesting young city; and in the course of be,
speech made moro improvements therc than will
be accomplished in reality in less than a year OF
two certainly. Among other things, Mrs. Hayes
described % st present existing in st. Paul, two
Colleges, City Hall built OF white marble, q
locomotive factory, and place where they we're
building seven ocean stesiners!'
We owe Mrs. Hayes ''one." At the same time
We think it strangely singular that this model
clairvoyant did not mention the fact Of our city
having been violently riasd Of her capitol By th.
saints Of 81. Peter! Bad omission.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14

Tas Boxp SusET TsAospy.-Cor Con-
pssy of New York city, has been served with pa
psrs of impsschnsps from Gov. King. on account
ef bis huaoonsry and blaekguardisn in the Bar
dell murder Invsstigatioo. A large number Of
petitions nunously signed b inAusotial citissus,
hsvs been ssnt 70 thsGcvssncs, asking Coz Con-
nMy's immediats removal. .z..~ -. Z ~ -,
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14

0 A bill has, just passed the Mississippi
Legislature prohibiting negroes from preaching
the Gospel. We would suggest to that .shonora-
bic body" the propriety ofpassing 2 law 70 kesp
slaves from abusing their masters [! !.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14

GTThs name of the murdered man at Ro-
chester, in this Territory, We learn from the
Oronoco Courier, was Jerome Ashsnghurst-thas
OF the murderer Grin Ransford. The latter il
still at liberty.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14
A..sAer r,.,..r in III. Field.

a friend Of ours in this city, received, last
night, letter from Washington Territory, which
brings the gratifying intelligence that the Legis-
lasure Of that Territory had organised with Re.
publican officers in both Houses. af-
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14

/ eUWs learn that the Sheriff has been usina
ssns sGorts 70 reeapturs tho fsgisivss Brown ssd
Dresser who broke from our Jail on Tussdsy, bui
search bas bsen fruitless, the burglar and nur-
dsref are = largs. The sscaps was doubtless
prompted, b. the intelligsnes received . dor,
;sins before, that Weston bed disd ~ his woupds,
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14
os HsNoK MAHPEYAHDsNAPA, Sec'y.
HazElwood, n. T. Feb. 26, 1857. .wc 5aye

G. We see that Maj. Ben. Perly Poors, Of
whsel-barrow nosoriety, has been elected Secre-
tary Of the United States Agricultural Society,".
Hope be will take care Of the apples. Who
knows but this gsnius will yet wheel himself into
the Gubsnatorial chair Of Massachusetts, He
is perhaps, not Of 90 good blood as the New York
Governor, not being descended from King, but
he is very we'll known for his barro,e e.nial hauls
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14

A. G. Jones, Esq., Assistant Marshall of this
Territory, left yesterday with the Governor, for
Washington, in search Of Secresaryship under
the new administration, and companion for
life. ..--sts II ...s,ss st4,as -. ff,,
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14

0TEmerson says that 'sMammon is the only
God that is wcrshipped in every cline wieheus 4
single temple, and BY all classes without singls
hypocrite.S, slQ1uE 81 U9s1 aeeoia1 II
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14

faH ta2si''e' i- New York, Mar. 3.
Proceedings were commenced to-day in the
Surrogats's Court. in the matter Of DR.. Burdell.
Sir. Msrsins fully identified DR.. Burdeh - the
person he married to Mrs. Cunnins ham. q, ,s
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14
Let indep ndepce b. our past
Ever N sndful what Il cost-
49,. Hail CSlumb gs &c,s &e.. &e.

/. a. The Council Bla6s (Iows) Bugle, publish
the articles Of incorporates Of the Siosx City
and St. Paul Railroad Co. Dr.. Loeh and Yeo.
mans, Of the Sioux City Land Olice, haye been
delegated TO Washington "a. look after the inter-
ests OF the Companv.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14

Which, = winbebago means water, Is another
new town on the Upper Mississippi, owned By
Z. B. Johnson. Acrcek runs through the town.,
known oaly By the indian name of Neauoquetah
or Bright Water. Though this is q small stream,
yet the soil through which it runs is Of the richest
kind and timber Of all kinds is found in great
sbuadsues, smosg which We snay msesien slns
red and white oak, maple, iron-wood, hickory,
ash, butter-nut, bass wood and tamarsc. The
country is admirably adapted to the cultivAtion
Of wheat, and . large number OF acres were sown
last fall. Neenah boasts Of hotel, blacksmith
shop, shoe-shop, store, post.oiice sud several
dwellings. Mr.. johnson, the proprietor, gives
away lots to actual settlers, and holds ont other
inducsmsnts id order to build up the place
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14

special attention to the advertisements of James
Dunlop, Wholesale Boot and Shoe Dealer. No.
50 Lake-st., Chicago. Mr.. Dunlop has recently
removed from No. 10 Dearborn-st.. to his pros
ent stand, where he is prepared with greater fs.
eilities to supply the trade with variety Of
spring goods. : His stock is numbered among the
NEST extensive in Chicago, to which he Is daily
adding new and seasonable goods, all Of which
hs can sell or gil to order, at as low q figure AZ
any house in the West. os 81 t1aH .ai.,aL
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14

81 60Jupiter and Venus, the two brilliant plan
ets whosefspid approximation towards ssehother
has been matter of interest, have begun to re-
cede. Jupiter will on the llth Of next month
come into conjunction with tie sun. Venus il
now 90 near the earth, and her light 20 intense
that the planet is now visible to the naked eys,
every clear afternoon about 3 o'clock-in the
meridian. The Heavens now presents glorious
array Of brilliant consultations. The planets
Venus, Juriter and Mars, are in full glory. The
fixed stars Sirius Risel, Fomslhault, Altar, Pro-
cyon, Csstor, Pollux, Vega, and many Others Of
smallsr magnitude, are also visible nightly. q
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14

Wws eaII thS sssdsr's attsnsion - lie s6sd
Of Flsst 2. sssctbsr, ESQ.,. : ysang nan of word
end talent sad ssssssly admitted y pgAssies q
~ ~.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-03-14

- The Hadssu River = opsu asd boats ass
plying sagllasly bsswsss xsW ysgs - Albssy.