The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-11-14
NEWS ITEMS.

tria, now that her National stock is down to
80, extends the right hand of fellowship to
Sardinia. Louis Napoleon, since the Credit
Mobiler "b1rst up.' is reducing his army,
and affectionately advises all Crowned Heads
to do the same. Prussia, moved by an empty
exchequer embraces Switzerland. Spain
hobnobs with Mexico; and even Major Cen
eral William Walker bottles up his venge-
ance, and grants the Nicaraguans another
year to live. "The dogs of war" can't be
''loosed" so long as the money market con-
tinues tight.
The Herald has advices from Honduras to
Oct. 9th. The surveying corps of the pro-
jected Inter-oceanic Railroad had reached
Comoyagua, a point midway between the
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The survey
had thus far proved satisfactory, and the par
ty of engineers were in good health and cap
ital spirits.
AT Omro the authorities were wallike, and
were making preparations to repel an appre-
hended attack from Walkers fillibusters :;
and British vessel of war was daily expect
ed to arrive, to aid in the defence of the town.
THREE ruffians named Cornell, Devine and
Sailor Bill, violated German woman named
Teresa Splitter, at 80 Greenwich street, New
York, on Friday last, and then added murder
to their crime. They have not yet been ar
rested, at last accounts.
RUMoRs of the failure of several importing
houses in New York, were current, but no
| names are given.
The business at the Clearing House for the
week ending Nov. 7, foots up $72,267 900
clearing, and the balances paid in coin S.
$4,000. The clearings that day were near
ly $11 ,O000 900, and the balances nearly $780,
900.
The hardware dealers of New York, in
public meeting on Friday, after long de-
bate, resolved, that on and after the first of
January next, their line of credits will be re-
duced to four months.
The Secretary of War, on Thursday, re-
ceved dispatch, dated Fort Leavenworth,
that intelligence had been received to the ef-
feet that the Mormons were cal ing into Salt
Lake City all their forces from the surround
ing country, and were organizing to resist
the United States troops.
Orders had been sent to General Harvey
to remain at Fort Leavenworth for the pres
ent. In case the Mormons resist our troops,
another large force under the command OF
Gen. Harvey will be Immediately ordered to
Utah.
THERE never was so bright future before
this country as there is to day. We may
stumble along for some months yet, before
the wheels of trade will get upon the track
of prosperity, but it rests with the moneyed
people of the country to say whether the
months shall be few or many.
The Order of United American Mechanics of
Philadelphia paraded two thousand strong on
Tuesday last to celebrate the dedication of
their new Hall. A great number ofnew and
splendid banners were displayed, intercepted
with wagons having workmen employed, prin-
tiers, matters, shoemakers, lastmakers, black
smiths, marble workers, weavers, timers, join
ers, etc.
The Grand Lodge of Ohio of F. & A. NJ.
was organized at Chilicothe on the 4th of
January, 1903. The fraternity at Chillcothe
have it in contemplation to hold in their city.
on the 4th of January next, semi-centenni-
al celebration Of this event.
RECENTLY a man died at tavern in Mass,
that he had long frequented, neglecting his
family. The tavern keeper sent his wife
word that he was dead, and inquired her
will. She replied :-"ln life he was with
you-he gave you his money, and drank your
liquor, which undoubtedly caused his death,
| now leave HIM with you to bury"
OK the 9Th inst. a terrible hurricane pass
ed over mile north of Frankfort, Ohio, on
the Marietta & Cincinnati r. r., destroying
houses, barns, fences, &C., in its path. A
two story dwelling was completely prostrat-
cd, and eight or ten persons quite seriously
injured.
Part of the same hurricane passed over
Crestline, on the same day, along the north
edge of the town, blowing down houses and
barns, and more or less injuring several per-
SONS. 1t then took an easterly direction,
tearing down everything in its way.
THE First Brigade of New York Militia,
pa AIDES on the 10th, on which occasion there
will be a presentation of eagles to the list
Regiment. The regiment will give an enter
tainment to the officers of the State Military
Association who are the prosecutors of the
Eagles.
Consistent people, those New Workers.
when thousands are starving, almost, to
spend money on ridiculous show, and an
entertainment.
The SIKHs.-Halfa million of hardy war;
like people have occupied the Punjaub for
three centuries. They held their sandy north
ern desert against the English hundred
years after the Hindoos of the south had