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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-23
For the Daily Mirnesotian.
Mr, Foster of Wa hashayy County.

have been visitor at the Ca :ritai Tor the
last three weeks, and have had frequent cp-
portunities to observe the proceedings in
the two branches of the Territorial Legisla-
ture. Among others who have shown that
constant attention to business and to the
interests Of the Territory at large which al
ways denotes the faithful legislator, have
observed none more attentive to the inter-
ests of his constituents and more single
hearted in the discharge of his duties, than
Mr. A. P. FosrER, of Greenville, in Waba-
shaw County. lie is stranger to the wri-
ter, but l could not help observing his
straight-forwardness, his fidelity, his strict
observances of the rules of the House and
his uniform courtesy and liberal course of
conduct, as Representative of the people.
If such steady attention and earnest devo.
ton to business characterized all members
of legislative bodies, the public interests
would be more generally subserved and the
public good promoted. I am glad to learn
that he is not professional man, but a fur
uaer. and that the Territorial Legislature has
a number of efficient and honorable repre-
sentatives from that great and important
class. To such hands Minnesota can safely
and wisely entrust her best interests.
One OF THE PEOPLE.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-23
Scott County Nominations.

The Republicans of Scott County met in
Convention at Shakopee, ON Wednesday,
and made the following excellent nomira-
tions for the Constitutional Convention:-
THos. J. GALBRAIrH, A. B. RUSSELL, PETER
A. FREER, JOHN TRUAx and D. D. DICK
ERsoN.
One of these gentlemen was nominated as
Delegate at large for Scott and Rice, but as
we are not advised as to which one received
that designation, we delay placing their
names at the head of our paper until we are
further informed. The ticket, however, our
opponents, will find to be one hard to beat.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-23
Turned Out.

DR.. HUEpscHMArN who has been endea-
voring to the best of his ability to fulfill the
duties of Superintendent of Indian Affairs
in Minnesota during the past year, has been
removed to give place to some humble camp
follower of the Southern negro policy, who
halls from Logansport, Indiana. We un-
derstand the only complaint OF Importance
lodged against the Doctor at Washington
was that he is under the " German influence -
OF the Northwest, which influence has a
strong tendency to Black Republicanism, y
so called by the Slaveocracy. We have no
doubt the Doctor now feels himself more
Independent man, and just as we'll prepared
to take care of his conscience, as when in
official harness among the Sioux, Chippewas,
and Winnebagoes.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-23
Constitutional Convention.

On looking over the enabling act since our last was
written point presents itself clearly, that we feel
little ashamed at not having noticed it before BY the
terms of the Enabling act the people of the proposed
State are the conditions and In the manner therein
prescribed authorized to form for themselves Con-
stuon and State Government by the of the State
of Minnesota, and to come into the Union on an equal
footn. with the original States according to the Federal
Constitution" Accordingly, If We literally comply with
of the enabling act become at once one OF
the United States without any further action OF Con-
rsss. Oar Representatives and Senators To congress
would only have to present their credentials IKE newly
elected members from any older State IN "rder TO take
their Seats and Congress could more Keep Us out OF
the Unlon than she could exclude New York or virginia
only thing that exclude US our neglect or re-
fusa to comply strictly with the terms OF the Enabling
act.-St. Anthony Republican.
Our contemporary is undoubtedly correct
in his construction of the act. The action
Of Congress was to allow the people Of Min
neso,a "to form for themselves Constitu-
: ton and State Government by the name
(. of the State of Minnesota, and to come into
"Me Union on an equal footing with the
original States, according to the Federal
Constitution"
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-23
Constitutional RefOrm--A Radically
Democratic Constitution.

These are the self-proposcd topics upon
which JAMES w. Taylor, ESQ.,, of this city
better known to those familiar with the Pre-
sidential campaign of 1913 as Signal Tay-
lor "-will speak at the COURT HOUSE
This Evening. We understand that no dis
cussion-or a very slight notice of Nation
al Politics will be attempted, but the speak
err. who was member of the Ohio ConstitC-
tional Convention of 1851, and has given
much attention to the subject, will urge
those constitutional reforms which the exre-
rience of other States seems to suggest for
our adoption. What these are we are not
advised. t-t.
Mr.. TAYLOR, although not inactive during
his residence in Minnesota, in regard to
questions of phys cal geography, State boun-
dairy, &C., seems to hare been discharged
cured" Of his former political zeal. We are
somewhat curious to learn what position be
will take to night, Sc
Let a full and appreciative audience be
present. The stump is not very firmly es-
tablished as q Minnesota institution-hut
we are very willing to see It rolled into The
Court House, and occupied for so vital I
question as the organic law Of the futur,
State Of Minnesota.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-23
Only One Week!

Lc- our Republican friends not fail to re-
uctuter mat they have only one week from
1axt Non1ay to complete their organization
and d" all the necessary work preparatory t.
ibe Delegate election. By the setting o
tins days sun, their nominations will hav,
teen made in all the districts west of tn.
Mississippi and it will only remain for thu
rank ard lie of the party, by proper exer
tions, 20 elect at least nine-' enths vi them
Tie formations in all the eastern anc
northern counties will be made the coming
week, when every district throughout til.
Territory will have full and true Republic
can ticket in the field.
Lst ne fight commence this coming
week IN real earnest. See that every pre-
ciuct IS thoroughly canvassed and properly
organizei, and see that all our voters are at
The polls IN the day of election Our oppo-
nents, though they do not appear to be do
Ing -onch, are really working secretly with a
despe ratio on that will win if not check mated
N''tA rk"''Nih3 VII wi SiuS' AZ
Gre emissaries are here all the way from
Wellington, we are credibly informed, with
.her pockets crammed with government
gold TO corrupt the people. They are trav-
al ng about and preaching the doctrine that
tie Democratic party is as strongly in favor
Of making Minnesota free State as are the
Rep-5i.cans. Wonderful condescension =
But let IS ask them if their U. s. Senators,
whom hey expect to elect by gerrymander-
u the State in the Convention, will vote
against Kansas coming into the Union 9th.
eTRsa than as Free State. They dare not
commit themselves on this point.
But let us all do our duty, and there is no
danger of being defeated. Push on the Re.
publican column and it is bound to win
Lst rs all go into the fight as men and free.
men, and the hirelings of slavery are forever
crushed out upon tn, free soil of Minnesota
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-23
rho Opening Of The Campaign in st.
Paul.

The Republicans had glorious meeting at
tho Court House last night, which was ad-
lressed by Mr.. LovEJoy, Of Illinois, and Mr..
BAg ER, Secretary Of State of that good old
Republican State--Ohio. The true issue was
PRESENTED oy both gentlemen in a most con-
vincing and able manner, and in that argu-
incentive and eloquent style which is calcu-
lated to make the Buck African Democracy
trcmble in their boots.
The st. raul Republicans are at work,
and will give good account of themselves
or he day of the Delegate election. Sat-
1Iday evening next We hope to have another
rally to hear TRUMBULL, of Illinois, and
oiher distinguished men from abroad.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-23


HARD UP FOR 4 PARAaRARH.-A vfsiy
editor in Paris being hard pushed for an
item, concoted the following brilliant fancy
A little event threw into commotion vcs
terday morning the residents of Rue dos
Martyrs. A young man from Rome. WHO
is q MUSICIAN of talent, finding himselfredu.
ced to misery, and not haYjng anything t.
feed a fayurite monkey with, resolved 'tS pul
an end to his days BY hanging himself wfth
. bunch Of violin strings, He was saved
from death by q strange event. The monkey
bad seen his master play, and, with the in
stinct peculiar to his race, seized bow and
began scrapng it across the strings, which
we're stretched by the weight of his body.
The neighbors, stunned by such q noise.
rushed in and cut him down, and with the
assistance Of doctor life was restored.
..'s.. IS 4 s...".. -. -. isss-sAt
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-23
Tenth Council District--.Republican
Convention.

Tho EeTub cans Of the counties composing the Tenth
re-acn District requested to meet in Delegate Con-
se-on ~ Mankato, in Blue Earth County Saturday
ts q 81 ~, 1857, for the purpose of nominating
ctrdses ar Delegates to the Constitutional Conven-
aou, 10 be Imported by the Republicans of said District
-. ns ~ ciion on the first Monday in June, 1857.
f.ch Couu5v will be entitled to FIVE Delegates in the
&afriraiiuc Convention.
10 - eNpe ed that the candidates for Delegate in the
$50 E-0resentative Districts included in the Tentl
C1auc. District, will be nominated at the places
'lue' ~ after the adjournment of the Council Dis
t-'cJ ouyention.
By ORDER THE COMMITTEE
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-23

- =
WATERING PKACEs.-Tbe New York Her
old says People are beginning to find out
hdmboes. Thsy ne Gsauentsd almost e1-
clusiveiy by a set Of paruemues, whose sole
business it seems to be to dress in " loudest"
stvle make offensive remarks about each
other. and generally to practice tho envy,
bTired and matice, and al sorts Of unoharj,;
tsbieness. SENSIBLE ada 'pleasaht" people
avoid these places, and 80 to some quiet re-
treat where they can get something fit to
eat, and snjoy vacation in q rational man
ner, We shall find this year the artists, su-
thors, professional and literary men, with a
strong spice of the business community,
and quietly located by the sea
or mountain side, while the 40 called FASH
ionable resorts win be almost entirely de-
seriea s.Fi.. r..., . ~
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-23
FINAL Action on the Railroad Gran,

siual Action on the Railroad Grant
The bill which unanimously passed the
Council on Wednesday, disposing Of the
and Grant, passed the House yesterday by
. vote of SO 10 3. Such unarimity was
never before known in legislation upon
question Of this magnitude /; and as the bill
IS satisfactory to all interests and parties in
Minnesota, there should be, and really is, a
General rejoicing over the propitious result.
The Legislature is closing up its other bu-
siness rapidly, and will certainly be ready to
adjourn by Saturday at the farthest.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-23

j. W. Gray, Of the Cleveland Plain Deal
er, has employed Senator Toombs, of Geor-
gia, as his counsel in the case Of "Jos. W.
Gray, vs.. Horace Greeley-action for llbel'
OF course, no northern lawyer would do for
this doughface, so be must go to Georgia for
. slave owner to plead his cause. All right.
It is mere reciprocity. The Plain Dealer has
been engaged the past four years in pleading
the ca,se'of the shareholders. Turn about
is fair pl.r
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-23
AFTERNOON SESSION.


Council met at three o'clock.
A House bill to organic certain counties
and for other purposes was ordered to 9
third reading.
The rules were then suspended and bill
to incorporate the Point and Knife river
Plank Road Company was read third time
and passed.
Also, bill to incorporate the European
Emigrant Aid Society.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Minnesota
Central Railroad Company.
A bill for an act TO establish the county oil
Manomin was disposed Of in the same man.
ner.
\ bill granting the right to build and
maintain bridge across the Zumbro, was
read third time and passed.
On motion of Mr.. Tillottson the vote by
which bill to organize certain counties, and
for o her pur oses, was ordered to third
reading was re considered.
The same gentleman moved the bill be
read third time by its title now and passed.
Lost.
A bill to incorporate the town of Endian
was read third time and passed.
4 bill granting ferry charter across the
Missouri river IS a. t. Thomas and Austin
Adams was passed. 80 ~
A bill to provide for paying the expenses
of locating Territorial road from Mime.
apolis to St, Cloud, and bill to incorporate
the Minnesets Western Express Company,
were passed
Mr.. Doohy presented the remonstrance of
VIM. Il. Randall and others, against the or
ganization of new county by the pane of
Apoka, WHICH was read.
a Piq to encourage the erection of mill
dams and mills; and bill TO incorporate the
Dakota Land Co., and 4 bill to establish the
boundaries Of certsin counties and for other
purposes were read third time and passed;
as was also
A bill to legalize the acts of the County
officers of Benton and Morrison counties.
A bill to locate tho county seat Of Dacofa
county. at Hastings was passed.
Mr.. Ludden introduced bill in relation
to Ju!ies, which was read firsf, second snd
third time and passed.: ~. ns'
The same gentleman introduced bill to
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-23

The following two items relating to NORTH.
western interests we find in the Cincinnati
Cosnanercial
At the recent meeting of the Directors
of the La Crosse and Milwaukee road, there
was free discussion of some of the leading
principles which should govern railroad
management and financial operations.
Among other subjects that of stock and bond
dividends was thoroughly examined. The
effect OF such dividends in the case of other
roads was adduced by the opponents of the
policy. 1t was shown that this method 81
dividing profits was unsatisfactory to share
holders, and had no beneficial effect in s,is-
tanning the market value of the securities
of the roads-that the public found it diff
cult to understand that two certificates &C
stock were Of any more value than one, both
representing the same value. 1t was finally
resolved by the board that the settled policv
of this road should be never, under any
circumstances, to make a stock or bond div
idend; that the earnings of the road shoulj
be divided in cash, or not all.
A new railroad crossing the State ofMich-
igan from Detroit to Grand Haven, is abe,
to be opened, which will chance the rela-
tive position now occupied by leading Mort
western lines. Grand Haven is situated cr
the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, opp,
site Milwaukee. Upon the completion Of
the Detroit and Grand Haven road steam
ferry will be established across the lake be
tween Grand Haven and Milwaukee, and all
the through business to and from Wiscon-
sin, and the whole of that immense terrific
ry north and west of Chicago will take thai
route. Ills will save nearly one hundred
miles Of travel to reach Milwaukee, and al,
that section FROM the east. Powerful and
spacious boats are in course of construc,jou
for this route, they are to be about 1909
tons burden, with no upper cabin, and no
guards forward or ahaft tho wheels, and butt
with special regard to strength and sea 60.
ing qualities, and their speed in ordinary
weather will average from fifteen to twenty
miles per hour. This is a very important
Improvement for Milwaukee and the entire
northwest; and all the arrangements for ma
king this the route to and from the upner
Mississippi country have been so ametly
r,ade that the great railroad interests abcn1
being affected hardly begin to realize the
changes it will produce in the channels of
traffic and travel az with the powerful erry
steamers the lake will be nsvigable for nne
months Of the year, and, possibly, the whole
year, with only occasional interruptions,
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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-23
Judge Taney's Negro Convert. The
Dred Scott Decision Applied

Slamming the last door of the first car and
opening that of the second, the ''gentlemanly
conductor" of the New York train made his
appearance with his bow and smile, and
Tickets gentlemen, if you please"
Seated in the front corner, surrounded bv
her personal conveniences, such as q carpet
bag, umbrella, big bundle, little bundle, a few
apples and pieces Of cake, was a colored la
dy, whose face-the hue of an inverted sauce
pan, contrasting with her snow-white ivory
and eye-balls, gave that pleasing African ex-
preston which is so often the type OF hui
NOR and good nature.
"Ticket, ma'am," says our conductor, with
a civility regardless of complexion.
81 hasn't got en-" she replied, "but Use
got money, any way" and she began 70 fun
bio in her bag, then in the bundles, seaaching
these through in vain.
"Come, hurry up" exclaimed her now
slightly impatient friend II can't wait all
day."
"Bress yer soul, yer don't think find ev-
erything in minute, bnt I'se got money
sOmewhar-must be in dis yeah carpet bag"
and she felt in her pocket accordingly for the
key.
swell, we'll, I'll pass through, and when
I get back perhaps you will have 1t ready"
'Yes, satn," said Dinah; but as be passed
along she reached out her umbrella, and Civ
ing him poke upon the shoulder, asked,
"what you gwoin to charge on freight?"
"Freight! what do you want to know that
for?"
"Cause does; Use civil, amt l."
"Well, five cents foot; there, don't both
er me any more, but find your money!" and
he went his way.
There seemed to be a peculiar drollcry
about the lady's eye and mouth, as the one
rolled around in its great black sea Of flesh,
and the other opened to give vent to an in
voluntary "yah hal" 1t was not long be-
fore she found her purse, and withdrew some
coin, which she kept jirgling in her.hand, as
she ker t up the occasional vaccinations.
In due time the conductor returned for
his money, and upon extending, his itching
palm, was somewhat astonished at receiving
the recise sum of ten cents.
"What do you mean?" he exclaimed
"The fare to New York is five dollars"
"Yas, vas, know dat, for white folks
folks achat am tolks-but Pse nobody; Pse
freight, lis. Yah, yah! Poor rule as don't
work hof ways; FIVE centsa foot, heah they
isl" said she; extending two enormous am
bulators for the inspection of the conductor
and US all.
The nonplussed functionary stood undc-
termined for moment smo"g the shouts of
the passengers, until an idea of compromise
occurred to him, as he exclaimed: "Well
if you are freight, take yourself off into the
baggage car" But even there Dinah was
too much for him, as she replied, "Just you
pick mp your freight if you want to carry
um off,"
This settled the point. The conductor
vanished, and Dinah offered pious cjacula-
ton: " $780,.
"Lord Dress dat ar 'Rreme Court, and
gin 'em credit for five dollar bill, any way"
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-23

- D" "AsHIkGT0N, Nay 10.
Official dispatches recently received, war
rant the belief that Brigham Young has fed
from Utah, as it is known he was in treaty
with Indians for safe conduct through the
country.
Ex-Justice Drummond has arrived here
for consultation on the affairs of the TER;
tory.
Assistant Surgeon Horner of the NAVY.
has resigned his office.
Dispatches received here state that tn
health OF Senator Butler, Of S. c., is yer
precarious. ff~-
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-23

A MAN named Aaron Bedbug, Of Mont.
eomery county, KY, intends petitioning the
Legislature to change his name. He says
that his sweetheart, whose name is Olivia,
Is unwilling that he should be called A. Bed
Dug, she o. Bedbug, and the little ones Lit
lie Bed Bugs. We hope the Legislatufn will
change the narne. There is no telling how
many Redbugs may spring upif they don't
10 it.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-23
Republican Meeting at Lakeville, Da.
Gotta County.

Tbs Republican citizens Of Dacota and Scott Counties
ding he Vicinity, requested to meet together
81 LAKEYILLE st 2 o'clock, P. NJ, on Monday, the
49, Nay, sasr Speakers from abroad will be in attend
szts % l1azsas the people
By order Of the Committee.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-23
RepubIican NIeetings.

ron oTsS LovEJoY, Of Illinois, will address Repub
Meetings follows:
- ked Wing, on Friday, May %.
- aesshas, Saturday Afternoon, May IS.
81 Wiaors Monday Evening, May 25.
rhe Espibeans at those several places will please
,asse tie a-ceSsary arrangements
d. GILFILLAN, Chm. Central Committee.
L. a. N1rRsE, Secretary.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-23

DETROIT, May 16.
AT the meeting held last evening at the
City Hall, to consider what means should l..
used for the relief of the destitute in Mort
ern Michigan, citizen of Gratiot Count
was present, whose wife and three childrer
had died of starvation. He gave a CLOWN
account of the sufferings in that section
People were dying for the want of the mo
common food.
1t was decided to raise 5000 dollars ia
this city to purchase provisions one thou.
sand dollars was subscribed in the Hall.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-23
THURSDAY, MAY 21. 1857.

CouNcIL.--Council met at 10 O'Clock, A. M.
After the reading of the Journal the fol-
lowing business was transacted:
On motion of Mr.. Setzer, the rules were
suspended, and the Council resolved itself
into Committee Of the Whole to take into
consideration all bills ready to be in the
Committee Of the Whole.
Mr.. Balcombe in the chair.
After some time being spent therein, the
committee rose and reported the several
bills back to the Council.
BILLS INDEFINITELY POSTPONED.
A bill to incorporate certain towns in this
Territory,
To amend an act entitled an act to incor-
porate the Transit Railroad Co,
To establish and maintain ferries to GER
tain persons in this Territory.
To incorporate certain towns in this Ter
ritory.
To incorporate the town of Mankato.
BILLS PASSED.
A bill making an improvement in the City
of St. Paul.
To incorporate the Minnesota Air Line
Railroad Company.
A bill granting Lewis Stone the right to
establish ferry across the Red River.
Council took q recess until o'clock
P. II.