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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

WHAT DID THE CLOCK sAY.-The cock upon the
tower of a neghboring church tolled forth, slowly
and soIemnIy, The knell of the departed ho2r.
AS the last sound died away, Willie. who was sill
ting the carpet at his mothers feet, lifted bis
head, and looked earnestly into her face, asked
"Mother what did the clock say"
"To me-" said the mother, sadly, it seemed to
say, gone sone-gone-gone ~
'sWhat, mother what has gone %
"Anoiher hour, mother ??
"a white winged messenger from our Father IN
Heaven, sent by him to enquire of you-of me, what
we are doing; what we are saying what we are
thinking and feeling
"Where has it gone, mother g.
Back to him who sent it, bearing On its wings,
that were so pure and white when it came, record
of our thoughts, words and Deeds while it was win
u.s."
Were they all such as our father could receive
with smile of appreciation
Rea er what record are the hous, as they CONF
and co. bearing up on high for you!
The North Eastern Railway Company in Engiana
have lately paid ST. 900 for breaking the ribs OF Or
man, and IS 900 for killing the wife of another
showing which rib was worth the most,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17
MONDAY, JAN. IL, 1857.
whn. q Flu.,srinsi

The pulse of the Pioneer on Saturday beat at ths
rate of 100 to the minute, and fears were enter.
tanned that collapse might ensue. That 10 urna
has been SO accustomed to having its own way.
that the turn affairs took in the House on Fri, lay
actually caused rush of blood to the head, al,d
in it of desperation it seeks an utter aunihila-
ton of Mr.. Edwards, Mr.. Proper, and the Re-
publican party in general. You can't come it,
neighbor! Keep of of the beach or the waves
will wash you out into the ocean But notwith-
standing the Pioneers bad feelings, it pays Mr..
Edwards we'll merited compliment when it says
that he has shown himself to be Can efficient and
faithful officer" There is some honor in the
Pioneer after all. p
But about the record Does the Pioneer desire
an overhauling of last years proceedings? tho
unprecedented action of the Council in the case
of Howell, whereby that gentleman wns prevented
from occupying seat in that body because the
clerk of election made mistake in counting the
votes, while it was proues by afidavits that Mr..
H. received majority of the votes of the inhabi
tants of the county? or in that other case of
Vaughn, when the Speaker, in q malicious and
skulking manner, crept catlike from his hole, and
swore in political bastard? Such areferences'
have proven useful guide-boards to direct the
Republicans, and the Pioneer should be cautious
how it talks of going back to the record There's
an s'ugly" look, but if the Pioneer insists on an
investigation, we're in.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17
Is 1t Possible.

Our Border Rufian friend down the street 1.-THE
House:
"This struggle would have ended successfully
for the Democratic members, had not the Clerk
in defiance of all rules of parliamentary order
or precedent, refused to entertain motions legiti-
mately before the House,"
How long is it since the Pioneer experienced a
change of heart Can it recollect any thing
about the rejection of Mr.. V..ughn last year, and
the unmitgated and rascally act of the Council
in refusing to admit Warren } Howell to seat
in that body in the face of the fact that he had
the majority of the votes of tn. people of bis
County, which was fully proven before the COM
mittee? Then the ruling of the Clerk, and the
Speaker, and even the Fireman was perfectly in
order and parliamentary! Then every act
was applauded by the Pioneer, but now when Mr..
Edwards tells the House firmly that it shall not
transgress justice, and right and even decency,
the Pioneer sets up howl truly pitiful!
Mr.. Edwards has done that which has long been
wantng-he has shown scheming, and designing,
and unprincipled demagogues, that they can no
longer brow-bea. and whip round their fingers,
men of mind and men of stamina. That day
has gone blythe game has been played too long,
and we are glad to see movement made in a
direction that will tend to purify Legislature
of much of the corruption that hitherto has
weighed it down. The Pioneer may rest assured
that the Republicans will take care of themselves
this session, without its advice, OR what is more
impudent even, without its dictation!
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17
SATURDAY, JAN. 10, 1857.
Public Printer |.

The Republicans of the House Yesterday did
we'll in the election of nearly all their officers,
and had not misunderstanding arose concern
ing the choice of Printer, the party would have
strengthened the ties that bound it, and laid ba-
sis for a strong and an effective organization. We
deprecate the idea of going out of the cityt pro-
cure Printer. 1t gives the outside world an
impression that there is weakness somewhere,
and our opponents take advantage of this to
wean over the timid. While, in the present case,
the Times will be the recipient of at least part
of the avails of the printing, we must confess
that the name has much in it to strengthen and
encourage, and could either ourselves or the Min
nesotian had been chosen, it would have rebound
cd greatly to the advantage of all. If we intend
to build up party, We must give sustenance to
the organ or organs of that party, and not by
our foolishness divide up the avais and thereby
weakenit. We want more system-a better un-
derstanding-a higher appreciation of cause and
effect, and unless these are attained, the Republi-
can party will dash itself into thousand atoms.
We know these are blunt words, but they are in
tended to convey homely truths, and the sooner
the seed is disseminated, the quicker the fruit
will grow and ripen. Party discipline is neces-
sary. Unity of action is necessary. Strength of
purpose Unnecessary. Concessions are necessary.
With these we can march to vict0ry-wi.hout
them we will waste cur strength. cripple our ener
ges, and at last become but bubble floating on
the surface of the political sea, hateful to our
selves and hateful to others.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17
Can Colored Citizens Pre-empt /?

ST. PAUL, Jan. Sd, 1857.
Editor of the Daily Times. DEAR SIR Il
have to thank you for the care taken to give a
full and official reply to the inquiry addressed
you on the 18th ult., which was prompted by the
fact that the rights of colored men, under the
United States laws, were understood by me to be
denied by Government land officers in this Terri
tory-fully confirmed by the communication of
Mr.. Fullerton in your journal of this morning.
hope to be possessed at an early day, of a
letter addressed by the Secretary of the Interior
to a colored gentleman in New York, in which
that officer states, that there is nothing in the
laws of the country or the regulations of the
Territory, to prohibit him, free citizen of the
United States, of African descent, from the right
of pre-emption. When received, shall furnish
you copy for publication. In the mean time,
will you please notify those whose interests are
sacrificed to Mr.. Fullerton's ignorance of law and
disregard of equity, that any refusal on the part
of that official to recognize their claims as pre-
emptors, should be promptly reported to the Sec
retary of the Interior at Washington, who will
doubtless induce that gentleman to entertain a
more intelligent "opinion " as to what consti-
tutes citizenship, even if it cannot be sustained
BY less feeble reasoning than is brought to sup.
port his present view of the subject.
Aours' NSUIRER.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17
The Race ON Saturday.

The trot on the ice, which was advertised ia
come eff on Saturday was a fzzle. A hundred
spectators or SO we're scattered along the course
on the Mississippi, and q few fast and fancy nagi
followed each other up and down the track 'sjust
for fun" That was all-and it was enough
A 80 sorrel belonging to and driven by Mr..
Stewart of this city, at a furious speed, took
fright at something and 'shyed," throwing out
Mr.. and Mrs. S., and scattering blankets, bufa-
loes, and other attendant ss6xins" all along the
course. Nobody was injured; the fugitive animal
was captured, and the trio started off again right
side up, with an acceleration of their former
speed, not bit SCARED, nor scared. So there
was race after was ala race without rival
ry-and we are glad it was the only one.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17
A High-Handed Game.

When will the Democratic party learn to be
honorable and high minded? When will they dis.
card low and unprincipled schemes to forward
their measures In word, when will they
learn wisdom9 An illustration is in point.
On Thursday morning the House of Represen-
tatives met, and, as was quite natural, each par
ty was anxious to elect its Speaker. The Chief
Clerk, Mr.. Edwards, called the House to order,
and the first business to come up being the
swearing in of members who had their creden-
tials, the fact was made known by the Clerk,
when VIM. P. Murray, Democratic member from
this city, virtually moved to expel them, by sub
mitting motion for an organization instanter,
thereby electing his Speaker and achieving a
most unparalleled and unheard of victory, and
strange to say, he was backed by the whole Dem
ocratic rote. Mr.. Edwards at once put his foot
on such measure, and in a such a decided man
ner as to meet the cordial appreciation of his
most bitter political enemies, and the warmest
admiration of his friends. The gentlemen in
waiting-Messrs. Thomas of Steele Co., Case of
Houston, and Hetchman of st. Anthony, imme-
diately came forward and were sworn in by Judge
Chatfeld, and took their seats, and thus this ef-
fort on the part of the popular sovereignty advo-
cates' was laid on the shelf as another memento
of their wisdom and their foresight. We did
not suppose any party could be guilty of such an
act that any party would, or could be so re-
gardless of its honor THAT any party possessed
such unprincipled elements; but we are indebted
to Mr.. Murray for clear elucidation of the
course to be pursued by the Democracy
this session, and the fundamental mo-
tives by which they are to be guided. Very we'll,
gentlemen; if you intend to succeed by such a
course, you will find it an uphill business, for
we have too good an opinion of the majority of
the Democratic party to believe that they will
sanction course not only dishonorablc and with
cut precedent, but suicidal to their best inter-
6st6.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17
The Superstition md Presumpti ON.

The Pioneer s'supposes" and "presumes," and
thereby exhibits its Ignorance. Its last presump-
tion is, that /" the Minnesotan Office will receive
the pecuniary honors resulting from the election
of Printer" How sagacio these Democrats
are, and what fund of know; dge they open up
to the ignorant world! As tn TIHEs is satisfied
as to the 'pecuniary honors," We presume the
Pioneer is somewhat relieved of its anxiety.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17


We have long entertained ,he idea of set
ting on foot a proposition % convert old Fort
Smelling into y aCcs%..ege for the People. be.
@eving tb. such movement would meet with
.ne cordial cooperation Of our citizens. The
Government owns the Fort, and is in possess
sion of the land in the immediate neighbor-
hood, and with little effort on the part Of the
People we are quite sure it would donate the
whole to Minnesota for educational purposes,
provided the State--when we become such
would convert il into an Industrial College,
Such an Institution, with all the modern Eu.
ropean Improvements, would make US world.
renowned--would be the means of bringing
to our shores the most intelligent men Of the
Nation, and with our other advantages, would
place US in the very front rank Of the States ol
the Union. 1t would be a grand spectacle
that old citadel Of warfare, converted into q
Tabernacle Of Thought, where the young and
ambitious can climb the ladder of Eminence
And then its delightful location, at the conAu'
ence Of two rivers, with stretch of scenery
almost unparalleled! What say you, men o.
Thought and Wealth! shall we have the Peo.
pies Collegea '''4
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17

QT All who have visited Minnesota, says the
Troy American, speak highly of the Intellectual
and moral character of its population. In no
new State has the character of its settlers been
OF so excellent and generally unexceptionsbe q
character, as has been that of those who have
poured like a bene6cent food over the unoccupied
lands OF Minnesota; the Bible and the primer,
the meeting g-house and the school house, haye
been omnipresent. Wherever q village was plan
ted, there the house of God and the house Of
free instruction have been among the first build
ings erected.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17
Meeting of the House.

The House met yesterday morning, and lud-
and true Republicans in their seats and answered
to their names, but &c nary" Democrat! except
six or seven who were listlessly hanging over the
railing of tho Bar, and looking on with great
complacency. AS matter of course the House
could not proceed to business until the gentlemen
had warmed all sides of their persons, when they
quite leisurely took their seats, and after some
"sparring" on a small scale, the House proceeded
to business, that is, the Democrats sought to op-
pose everything done by the Republicans, and the
Republicans sought to carry out their measures.
After many vain attempts, the Republicans finally
succeeded in getting in working condition, to the
great annoyance of their political pests, and
when once under way, carried everything before
them.
While all the Republican members in the House
evince general desire to forward the business OF
the Legislature, those who have particularly dis
tinguished themselves for talent, activity and a
determined manliness, may be mentioned Messrs
VIM. G. Thompson, of the 9Th Council District
VIM. Hayden and Delano I. Smith, of the llth
and Howell, of the Sth. -f.c
Among the distinguished "Dimmicrats' thu,
far, may be mentioned Messrs. Murray and Gree
ley, of the I'd; Gere, of the 9th and Wilson
of the 5th.
These honorable gentlemen are stiff represen'
tatives of their constituents-so stiff indeed thai
they cannot bend to the DEGREES Of justice. They
have frmness-oh yes-lots of it but as mule
on a an-of-war may back, and back, there is ,
place where he must stop, and the ship will move
on just the same in spite of his obstinacy-sc
will the craft of Republican Integrity stem thu
current of fool-hardy stubbornness with speet
in no wise retarded though these Democrat
members shall continue to back till next sum
mer. This willful and criminal delay of publ
business will only injure the party which fosters il
We would exhort the Republican members T.
stand like rock upon the position they have as
sumed. Don't bulge On inch! Remember tha
the eye of the public is upon the Legislative As
sembly-and It and history will place the meri
and censure where they belong. 1t is particular
ly gratifying and refreshing to 6nd so much STAN
ina, such sterling backbone on the Rspublica
side of the House-and little surprising too, a
the old gentleman in black has generally the ad
vantage of Truth in the possession of these ele
ments. Stand firm, men of the House-stan
united, and the present and the future will awar
generous approval to the position of the tru
eighteen
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17
A Slight Mistakel

The Pioneer, in speaking of Mr.. Proper, says:
"His late residence in Kansas, where he was
known as a Border Rufian, cuts him off from the
enjoyment of a dip into Uncle Sans money-bag
in Minnesota" r
1tso happens that Mr.. Proper returned from
Kansas, on the llth of June, 1856, so that hav-
ing been in the Territory six months, he is fully
eligible to the Office. Don't be too hasty, gentle-
men Democrats. aat
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17

u The Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and
Accepted Masens closed session of FIVE davs
yesterday.
The following are the officers for the curren,
Masonic period:
A. I. @. PERSON, Grand Master,
WIN. d. MOWER, Deputy Hrapd Mdestes.
E.A. HODSON, S. CIV; w - '"
VIM: LEE, J. CIV" -
:. CASE, G: treasurer.
GEO. v. PRESCOTT, 6. Secretary.
Financial Trustees elected for the three years:
HENRY REYNOLDS, WILLIAM HOLCOMB,
Amer Z. SMITH,
There are now ninsteen Lodges under the Min
nesota jurisdiction.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17

A MODEL OF CoNJucAL FiDELrrY.-The
New York papers OF last week contain thrill
ing " local illustrating iu an affecting way
the struggle between money and .matrimony,
between passion and pennies, which IN these
times will agltate the most disinterested bosom.
The first joints of the tale may be unfoIded in
dashing style, after the manner OF Mr.. Co
phagus, in Marryat's "Japhst" Wealthy
lather, MT. A. lovely daughter -only child,
just sixteen-youthful lover, Mr.. C.-clandes.
tine billing and cooing--a secret engagement,
discovered by the enraged "parielt" Here
the father Of course forbid further interviews,
and IN consequence of this they become ex-
ceedlngly frequent. sw.a5 f.
The father growing classical in his remi, is
cences, belhought lin that as Jove once con.
quered young woman by a shower OF gold,
young mat might be- susceptible of the same
great influence. The girl had thousand
charms, for the abandonment of which Mr.. A.
offered young c. the sum OF ole thousand dol
lars. Cash. we grieve to say conquered Gu
pid. The thing was settled to rverybodys
satisfaction, unless, indeed, poor M iss C. might
have felt just a little sad al being sold in this
way by her lover 10 her father. But love laughs
al contracts as well as at locksm. this. and our
female readers will not be astonished to hear
that in few months the severed pair were se.
cretly united in the holy bonds OF ma,rimony.
Fancy the anguish Of the respectable, high
minded father. But pecunia omsnia v,ncit, or
some other musty proverb Of the kind Heaven
knows there are enough Of them) occurred to
him, and as he had bought off the lover, so he
determined to buy off the husband. He offer
ed the chvalrous young dog four thousand dol.
lars to surrender his marital rates. The man
OF law drew upthe document which must have
been Of kind known only to the LAWYERS of
New York. The parient paid the money.
The young lady was sent 10 her fathers
house. The young husband promised upon
his honor to sign the document in the morning.
Instead Of keeping his WORD, he went next dsv
to the residence of bis father-in.Iaw, and bay.
ing received his cash, demanded his wife. and
got her! The father we learn, is in 1 hich
condition Of anguish. The young man is much
and naturally blamed by the relatives Of the
lady. For our own part, we regard him with
reverence. So young and yet so wise Surely
all Wall street will rise up to do him honor
the bears will dance before HIM, nd The bulls
below in his praise; for prettier piece Of
jobbing is not recorded upon the books Of the
Brokers' Board. To be sure, be promised up
on hls honor Bot that was nsdsam pactuSs-
ne had 40 honor TO pTomise on On the whole
he appears 70 have united 10 mysterious man
i ney, the characters Of BIl6l, Alfred Jingle,
4 and Urish Heap. His future career il certain.
i He will either 60 into novel OF penitentia-
ty-perhaps INTO both.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17
egY- The Financial Adyertiser of last xeel

ca The Financial Advertiser of last week
gets of capital hit on the Pioneer, which paper
seems to take particular delight in promulgating
horrible Indian stories in order to gain notoriety
at the East. We question the propriety of the
Pioneers course. Many honest persons, not
knowing the character of that print, really be.
leive the stories as having actually occurred,
when, if they were aware of the joking propen-
sites of our neighbors, they would be induced to
laugh heartily over the SELL" The Pioneer ID
" funny paper.''
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17

BAD CoEDucr!-Our readers should bear
in mind that the House yesterday was pre-
pared to receive the Message Of the Governor,
but in consequence Of the absence Of Mr.. Ro-
lette Of the Council, the two Houses were una
bic tomeet in joint convention and consequent.
ly no business was transacted. 1t is lamenta.
Bile TO behold this retardment of business in
consequence Of the caprice Of member repre-.
senting small section Of our Territory. The
actual expense to the Government yesterday
by the absence Of Rolette, is not less thar
S210! We wish the people to note this fact
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. %, 1856.
The steamship Texas sailed for San Juan thii
morning with 500 recruits for Walkers army.

EDITORIAL CHALLENGE IN New YoRk.-The N.
Y. Tribune publishes that Mr.. Thomas Francis
Meagher, who is we'll known, sent some days ago
a challenge to Lieut.. Gov. Raymond, on account
of some editorial comments in the Daily Times
on Mr.. Meagher, his antecedents and bis present
course. The real cause of Mr.. Mssghsr's wrath
appears to have been an assertion or implication
on the part of the Times that he broke his parole
when he escaped from Australia. This accusa-
ton or implied accusation, was not made for the
FIRST time BY, the New York Daily Times, and
probably had its origin in the statement made by
Mr.. Meagher himself of the circumstances under
which he made his escape.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17
WAsHlsoroN, Monday. Dec. %, 1856.


According to the last reports from Wheatlsnd
the Cabinet programme is partially changed from
the original cast. It now reads as follows: Gen.
Cass, Secretary Of State; Howell Cobb, Secrets
ry Of the Treasury Jesse D. Bright, Secretary
Of the Interior. Gov. Floyd, Senators Rusk and
Benjamin and Mr.. Clifford are not specifically de-
signated. About Mr.. Rusk's occupation Of any
place, but particularly that for which he is indi-
Gated, beiug Chairman of the Post Office Com
mttee of the Senate, there is much doubt. 1t
will be Observed that Mr.. Benjamin 10 now indi-
Gated AZ the representative man Of the Old-Line
Wings, instead Of Mr.. Preston of Kentucky, at
i'rst designated for that capacity. Mr.. Toucey 10
declared, and Mr.. Clifton IL adopted for want Of
bet ter material.
NJ. Buchanan may be here about the 18th of
Janu sry, or he may postpone the time of coming
to q fortnight after. Both contingencies are prob
BILE, fr.,m his recent declarations, and either may
happen according to the development of circum-
stances.
CLANCY Jones of Pennsylvania is killed off for
the Cabinet, but rs Mr.. Buchanan recommended
him by letter for his own successor in the British
Mission, he may provide him official quarters.
No confidence is entertained that this last cast
can stand after Mr.. Buchanan confers in Wash
ington, and the present publicity will add to the
demonstrations of hostility already intended.
In fact, he is just beginning to realize the diff
Aculties Of his position, and they have been Sc
riously augmented at the outset by the inference
in the Pennsylvsnia Senatorial question.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17
LATEST NEWS.

The mail between this city and the United
States is becoming fixed fact! A large mum.
ber of bags arrived last evening, only four days
from Dubuque. Inquire at the P. o. this morn
ing. We clip the following brief items.
ALBANY, Jan. 2.
The inauguration of Gov. King took place at
the Capitol yesterday. large assemblage was
present, and the services were unusually interest
ing. The addresses of both the retiring and in.
coming Governors were loudly applaudcd. At
ter the ceremonies, Gov. King retired to the Ex-
ecutive Chamber, and was visited by large num-
Der of citizens.