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Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23
MONDAY, MAY ls, 1857.
Member. Of the Cou.,i,s,,on.l Convention.

There are to be elected to the constitutional
Convention, one hundred members, and ont Of
this number at least thirds should be frm, re-
liable Republicans. We do not wish weak Joint
ed candidates--men who before election will
pledge one thing and after election sell the very
men who elected them; no such men should receive
support from the hands of the Republicans but
we want candidates of the utmost reliability and
whose principles are we'll known to the great
mass Of the people-Whose characters will not
suffer from exposure whose talents will COM
mand respect, and whose moral weight will keep
them from drifting with the surf-wood on the dir
ty political sea. Never before in the history of
this Territory has there been greater need for good
men than now. Under ordinary circumstances
men who make politics their ssndy--who put on
the colors of the chameleon and glitter in every
-light--whoss selfish aims are made subservi.
ent to principle--such men, We say, under ordi-
nary circumstances, might be brought forward,
but in the present case it is different. A grand
foundation is to be laid for grand building, and
there ia need of good workmen to fill in the chinks,
plaster on the mortal and give equilibrium and
strength to the walls. Let then, by all means,
the very best Republicans be chosen. Half-horse
and half alligator won't do. "Whole teams,
knoson to be such, are the men who should delib-
crate and form the Magma Charter of our rights
"a Constitution, which, by all means should ex-
hibit spirit of progress and completeness in ad-
vance Of any Of the Constitutions of the old
States. Stop the plow, stop the plane, stop the
hammer, close the law-book, lay by the ledger,
ply the pen and tongue, for it is period involv-
ing the solution of very grave and important
questions and questions which must be met and
disposed Of. A Constitution once formed, it is
difficult matter to alter or amend, hence the ne
cessity for right action at the beginning. What
says every true lover Of freedom--will you act
Will you consider the Importance of the matter 2
Will you post yourself as to the true issue in the
coming canvass and then post your neighbor p
Unless you do SO we are most certainly defeated;
but with our full strength we can carry the Con-
vention and secure the State for Freedom for an
number of years. ~ va
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23
ssr.5 asas s.ass s.s Cerre' prpd,rcr q he lines.
What are The Rrpsblieaas D.isg.
/ gs 81 Lswisrovr. MAy &,

70, 70 u. : ,.,,., -, !, ,, M Isw'sro~s, MAJ 8.
i Sir-T bays hen ..;,;. " IL. $
] to learn what the RenubIicsn. v.,. = a. = -. M
coming election for eIepales 4, ,hs s.or.,;,,,;o.
j nal Convention. and Of cour,e b.vs hs.n w.;,;n.
and looking for some renort f,or, -. r..r;,o,;.i
Republican Com mi.,ee which v., anro;n,sd i...
winter, but az yet have waited in vain. rrus.
that committee has beld one or two m.et;nc,'
but believe the u majority Of the Republican, Of
the Territory are as irnorant o. &. sc.;oo, :.
myself. 800 Sl.1.
Now / wish to inquire rev. vha. i. to be, done p
Here we are, within three xeek, Of the mos. inn.
| portant election ever : held in Minne.o... and
what haye the Republicans done to efF.c. n or
ganisation2 In this county "a bav. bsd !. Conn.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23
A Good Propositi en-!

MIR. Hayden offered an amendment to the Min
nssota and Pacific r. r. Co., making it a provi-
sion of the charter that the company should hire
no man to operate the road, who used intoxicat.
ing liquor as beverage, which was lost by
ayes II, nays l9. a5 sfHaa a s.
Its gratifying to find so many Of the members
of the popular branch Of the Legislature, on the
side of temperance; and it is equally gratifying
to find gentleman with sufficient moral courage
to opropose an amendment which strikes at the root
of nearly all our railroad accidents and COM
mends itself to the good sense of every one. 1t
is not the 6rst time that Mr.. Hayden, in the
House, has soughr to strike down great evil, and
it not the first time, either, that large num-
Der of the members have voted with him, but it
is to be regretted that the amendment failed. He
has the consciousness, however,o having broach-
ed a matter which will yet become popular with
the people, and an absolute necessity for the Sc.
curity of life and limb. a -" a 81.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23
TUESDAY MAY l9, n 1857.
Casting shadows .

=
The Sunday Pioneer, which usually contain
more political articles than any other issue il
the week, is horrifed at the idea advanced by sey
eral Republican journals, or ut least BY one (THl
TinEs,) that the word "white'' should not occu
in our Constitution, but that al should be permit
ted to vote who possessed sufficient intellig genc
and conformed to the laws Of the country. Th
shadow sent forth by the Pioneer, is calculated
to shade all other question, and il possible, maxi
this the issue of the canvass, but it won't succeed
The tactics Of that journal are too we'll known.-
For time this will be its hobby, but it will soor
die out and We shall find it touching the subjec
quite dclicately, because large number of In,
dians and ualf- Breeds can be whipped into thu
traces and made to aid in carrying ont its corrupt
chemes. <aA seq 'fs t',4lH
But it is matter of little indifference to us
where it goes or what it says. So far as the
TnEs has Alright to speak for itself {and it claims
that right independent Of party OF clique.) twill
undeviatingly advocate the adoption of a Con.
stitution which shall not possess the remnants Of
barbarian or exclude from the ballot box those
who have an equal right with the unlettered for
egner, ignorant Of our institutions, or the untu-
tored savage. 1t is matter of small consequence
to US whether the Republican party adopt our
views or not. We don't ask it. The formation
of Constitution is a subject of too much i'm
portance to be tied down to the straight-line Of
party. Men should express their sentiments free. e.
ly on the subject, and now, once for all. we wish
to tell political wire-pullers that the position Of
the The TINES is simply to extend to the great.
est number the greatest good--to form a Consti.
tuition which will be an honor instead Of q di.,..
grace to our young State. = ~ s Ea
We cannot see any reason why ignorant Irish
men and ignorant Americans, and hall. breeds and
whole breeds should vote and become Legislators.
while those who were born upon our soil-wbo
are worthy citizens and intelligent men.-we can
not see why these should be excluded from the
elective franchise simply on account Of their col.
or, and the former permitted to eniov Il. There
is no right no Justice, no equality in this and Il
never can and never piu receive our snnnort 2.
party 0. no party. 20
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23

V Welearp that the Territorial Republican
Central Committee have taken rooms over Bart
ley's store, corner of Third and Wabashaw sts,
where the Chairman or Secretary of the commit
tee may be found at any time during business
hours. A Republican reading room is establish
ed in connection Herewith, and it is hoped that
Republicans from all parts of the Territory while
in the city will make themselves perfectly at home
there. We heartily approve the arrangement, a.
afording opportunity for the Republicans of all
parts of Minnesota, now pretty well represented
here, to become better acquainted vith each 9TH
er. sg--r.. .r .s4sss ys,i4r, ,..r +s NED; q
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23
SeRsnade |.

We were favored with . delightful Serenade
last night from our old friends, who in years
gone, made melody for the ear and sweetness
for the heart. There are but few better masicians
in the country than Messrs. Ainsworsh and Num-
ger, and We trust they win be induced TO remain
s"ooe w' .yaGIuo1 aoaa Afssa
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23
--latest from Walker !!

News from New York Of the 18th bring US later
intelligence from the Fillibusters. The reports
like all the rest we have received for the last six
months, are a bundle Of contradictions. Ono side
states that Walker was completely hs,nmsd ID by
the Government troops, and shout 70 be annihila-
ted the other side Of the story informs Us with
ablatant fourishof trumpets. that Walker has
surrounded Central America with 800 men, and
was driving everything before him Ibis stomach
was empty and his shirt was ragged, but h.s pluck
was made of the right stuR and he was bound to
shine! We cannoes 'harmonizs the conflicting
statements, so weiwould advise his frisnds, the
Fillibustering Buchaniers of Minneyota, to ex-
pect TO hear BY next mail that the terrific Walker
has walked into the citidel Of the Royalists and
been crowned Ley King Of Nicaragua, while all
sensible men may as confidently look. for the in
telligence that he Has scuiied 4 aPfugitivs chin
across the gulf Of Mexico, and anchored at the
Delta, minus men and means, influence, bread
and butter, fame, pantaloons and self respec..
II he succeeds il carrying out the schemes
which President Buchanan chalked on the Nation.
al blackboard at 'Ossend, the parvenuei viii be
lauded to the stars, and the world win throw up
its hat at every footstep Of this sudden sshero;o
If fortune should give her wheel e malicious
twirl, and aing the fiiibnster OF in q tangen.
from the ambitious arc where he is climbing.
everybody will shout i"Thsrel Z told you 80 {,
and the vsnquished pirate viii be kicked out Of
sight. Such is grsatpessl aal'sW aonTod
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23

GR Four emigrant wagons, loaded with wo.
men and children, made their way through our
streets yesterday, accompanied with all the stock
and accoutrements necessary for farming. They
not only looked well themselves but everything
about them had the appearance of good settlers.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23

{ e. The New York Churchman quotes: &c Let
your women keep silent in the church, J" in sup
port Of driving females from church choirs. The
editor don't want to hear Sc a woman sing in the
Sanctuary The man who don't want to hear q
woman sing either in or ont of the sanctuary,
isn't worthy Of having had woman for his
mother.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23

+ O. How much did the Editor of the Minpeso.
tian receive for his recent Railroad summer-set
Report says $1,000! Where's the .s6gures p"
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23

A meeting was recently held in Baltimore to
devise means for the aid of Walker, which was
attended BY the reporters and a few others.
Walker is used up, as he ought to have been, soon
after his first fllibustering campaign. "
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23

q Fashionably dressed women have now in
Paris diameter precisely twelve feet. Geome.
triciaus can calculate the circumference. They
hold on to the arms of their cavaliers BY meant
Of handkerehiefso slipped through the same, ani
are helped to boqusts and refreshments attachet
to the end Of long stick.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23

ca Gentlemen have been requested not to
smoke in the House of Representatives. Strange
that the Legislature should make any such re-
quest as that. Why not let gentlemen smoke and
drink I'M the Hall? p it is a capital place for
such purposes. ------ I'm ----.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23

!. ca A gentleman, on wager, walked from
Annapolis, (Md.) to Baltimore in nine hours
The distance is about forty miles, making over
eight miles an hour.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23

9T An intense excitement prevails at Staten
Island and New Jersey, in consequence Of the ef-
forts on the part of one party to erect hospital
at Princes Bay. Five hundred men stand ready
to burn the building the moment it is erected.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23

ca Mr.. Bross, Editor of the Chicago Demo.
cratic Press is still in our city. He is an ndom-
table worker, and hence the success of his paper
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23

w On the llth of May boat was blocked i,
the ice near Buffalo. On the same date, three o,
four inches Of snow fell near Ogdensburgh.-
Weather East, cold and disagreeable. o.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23

~ Two comets are seen from the observatory
at Washington, one Of which Bruhn's) il ap.
proaching the earth and win be visible during t6a
whols Of May. Il i now - PKeus.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23

e. We welcome more evidences of improve
lnent in the Cannon Falls Gazette in the adoption
of two new heads - literary head on the" right''
side, and typographical one on the outside
The former is the indispensable property Of R. A.
Hoag the latter will consist of an electrotype
cut of the town and Falls on the Cannon River.
1t will also be enlarged soon. |
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23

q The initiatory steps hare been taken u
the New York Legislasure for an amendment Il
the Constitution, abolishing the distinction be
tween white and colored citizens in regard t.
suffrage. saalinIfrsr ft.E -.ags- szz.9 a. 6
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23

G. We caution our citizens to be on their
guard, as there are several bad fellows prowling
about our streets, probably imported from the
large cities. -- - =. ~
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23

"a We regret to learn that the whooping-
cough is quite prevalent among the children in
this city. Several have died with it. '
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23

q WIS. Spencer 3 Co., Chicago, are The
agents for Tn Tnrs in that. city, Thsy ars
prompt men and our dealings with them have
bssn Of the most satisfactory Ioharaeasf. We
therefore commend them 70 thoes Ms need
thsir Sery;osru So stgIe9seen q ilS3 4 81
% $500 .sr.lE saa.e 80
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23

Ca Another large consignment of -four came
| in yesterday, on the Hamburg and other boats.
This is an article which will continue to be much
| kneaded. ~ -
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23

G~ Several large vessels are now on their way
from Africa to Cuba. with full cargoes of slaves,
some with as many as seven hundred on board.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23

GV Our correspondent ~" in another col
umn, is mistaken as to what the Republican Com
mistse are doing. They are perfecsing ID organ
isation which will teiias the proper time, bot they
need the eo-opsrssion of the people. Lef our
friends eSey0h<ss in the Territory, use shs pro.
per esertions necessary 70 carry theI particular
locality, and there viii BE- no danger Tor shs re-
salt. Make . thorough esavsss-sses tbss sSery
Republican IN your disuiss 10 posted astoi the
srde issue emske time, ffyoo cart spare Il, t6 70
among new.comers-tbess who can- andstbo
ybo can't vote, and give them tie necessary in
formstion-i il will pay you when the vote i roll
ed N that Minnesota has enrolled herself smoDg
the Free States Of the Union. Work nav and
work earncssly.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23

90 1t is stated in the St. Louis papers, that
Mr.. John Mitchell is about to remove from Ten
nessee into that city to practice law there. E
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23

LAKzLAsD.-Hs who advertises judiciously and
extensively, is sure to succeed, provided be has
means to pay for his advertisement TIE town
Of Lakeland will bssr advertising. It is we'll To-
Gated, and is susceptible Of being made large
and hourishing place. . iso sos
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23

ca 1t is reported that Gen. Gushing, Senator
Wilson, Vice President Breckinridge, Senate,
Douglas, George Ashmun, and many other celeb.
rites of the political world, will be at st. Paul
during the distribution Of the 1900 900 acres Of
land granted by Congress for railroad purposes
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23
Along the River.

The magnificent and fast sailing Packet steam.
er, Northern Light, arrived from below yesterday.
She is one of the most graceful and popular
boats on the river, and Capt. Lodwick, and his
right hand man, Mr.. Clerk Dubois, have won
reputation for an attentive care Of their lady
guests which is well ll-deserved. This boat goes
down to-day at 10 O'Clock. @
The Excelsior also returns this morning.
ua The Steamer Saracen is in another fix. Fate
has an insatiate spite against her. On her last
trip up, she was blown ashore at Prescott, and
one of her barges was stove in and freight iniur-
ed; and when she arrived she was tied up for
debt, and escaped only with considerable trouble
and some cash. She went down and was half
wrecked on the Rock Island Bridge-that ar.
tifcial hell-gate which commerce has swung
across the Mississippi. The R. Island Argus tells
us about it: h'-ai- y s-Ahs4 s4' -" #N'as q
" The steamer Sarasen, Capt. Stran, from St.
Paul, in coming through the draw about O'Clock
yesterday morning, struck the long pier, break
ing three OF her hog chain braces and will pro-
badly have to 60 to the boat yard for repairs.-
she was otherwise injured, 90 that she leaked
badly"
iyi ~ AAAnHooos" Doaio ooino Al yossoroay, anu
returned last evening via Saltwater. sta.
The three Prairie du Chen packets, Itasca,
Ocean Wave, and Milwaukee are lying at the
levee waiting there for the subsiding Of the water
with which the rise of the river has covered the
railroad track to the depth of some feet. a. +.
MExoRANpUN.-Steamer Galeua left Dunleith,
IL 4. NJ, 18th; passed Conewago below ,Gutten.
burg, Tishimingo at Johnson's several stearn.
Stone, at Hastings, run up along side Of Editor;
arrived in st. Paul at la, P. n. on the 18th.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23

T A new hotel is to be erected at Blooming
ton in Hennepin county. Other new buildings
will also be erected this summer. The timber for
Touring mill will soon be on the ground, and
the building when completed will cost nearly $40
600. 1t will have three run Of stone.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23
what Principle Shall Govern?

The great difficulty with the old Wing part,
| was, that it was not true to its friends. As al
i illustration, mark the defeat Of Daniel Websts
in the convention that nominated Gen. Scott fo
the Presidency, and the result which followed
On the contrary, the Democratic party never fail,
to reward those who are deserving, and who hay,
aided in building up the party, and by this mean,
succeeds in preserving intact party discipline.
The Republican party is falling into the same
error as that which killed the Wing party. 1t i,
quite fashionable, nowadays, for men or jour.
mails to work for favorte candidates their
money and their time, incur the ilLwill Of some
they might retain as friends, elect the smiling and
promising gentleman. und-then-be cast off for
some one whose purse is fuller than his head !! OF
who will stoop to perform species of dirty work
at which the other revolts. Such q system alien
ates the working men Of the psrty-disgusts men
who are governed by principle, and finally creates
feeling which divides the ranks and cripples the
party to such a degree, that it dies of its own
weakness. We tell the members of the Republ-
can party to-day, that unless differen. state of
affairs is sinaugurated, the Democratic party will
sweep this Territory, and will continue to sweep it
until there is not vestige of Republcanism left.
What encouragement is it to man who has
labored assiduously to perfect perfect organi-
cation Of party, and to bring forward the best
men of that party for Offices, to find that when
they are elected they have sold out to the highest
bidder n that every measure for which they were
elected, they have ignored - that every friend
they have deserted = that principle has been put
in the scale with gold, and gold has outweighed
it9 Shall such men be permitted to pass quietly
along, and slip into another ofice2 Never
They ought to be made an example of that others
may take warning; and if they are not, then the
very bone and sinew of Republieanism will either
organize nev party, or identify themselves with
one less ungrateful and less corrupt. We ask
again, What principle shall goyern9''
ca The Dubuque Tribune reported some
$50 men and horses flying to California from the
rigors of Minnesota winters. few days after
the following rheumatic groan escaped f'om that
Editors sanetqm ssDuripg the past days we
have been compelled by that Dem, Devil and
scourge Of humanity, the Agus, to keep within our
room: We have after hard struggle gotten rid
OF the monster, not however, until he had ratified
our aching bones to his hearts content. We
hope in few days to be able to 'sfeel our OATS"
and 60 to work with our usual spirit."-We
would afeotionately invite our editorial brother
of Suckerdom to walk up to Minnesota where that
,s'Demi Devil and scourge of humanity won't
ssrattle his aching bones," and where he will
s'feel his oats'' "a hours in day aud IL months
in year. What say you, Bro. na. klsyi
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23

ca Two men were drowned at Reeds Land
ing on Thursday -Joseph McMastsr and his broth
er, Editors and proprietors Of the y aumada
Herald, the newspaper just started OF that place.
They were rowing q boat across the river when it
capsized, and both went down before assistance
could reach them. ~
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23

q Marshal Rynders, in New York, has arrest
cd another slsver, the Brig Helen, lifted for sea
with ali the tools Of trads-updsr the command
Of . Porsaslsss. Ths ssw Masshai exbibits :
noss eomneudabie snsr6y r breaking up sach
baSiness It that port. - '-.1' : .ssr - = q
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23

Gw A gentleman informs us that SO much
freight has been landed at ST. Anthony, that it is
impossible to find place to stow it. We are
glad boats have at last overcome all obstacles
and that ST. Anthony is really at the head of nav
igation. Wait until the high water ebbs, and
then we'll see-what We shall see. ~
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23

a. A new Republican paper 10 soon to Be
started at Mankato. The presses and materials
are on their way. - i4s-As ls9Ss .7os
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23

GT Saturday was gorgeous day. We felt
just like giving it puff. Men were elbowing
each other along the busy Streets and the ribbons
and rainbow -plumage Of femaliferous humanity
were auttering in the breeze. st. Paul can prob
ably present more handsome men, aud good
looking women, in proportion to the relative num-
Der of each, than any other city in the Union and
those who were out shopping on Saturday, were an
" assorted lot" of the latter. II was blessed
day for reporters - full of sunshine and Incidents
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-23

GT Doctor, ,Jewett, says friend Of his, resi-.
ding in Coventry, Rhode Island, came into pos
session of the leaf of an account book, on which
poor drunkard had been charged with quart
of gin per day for Eve successive days. On the
night of the fifth he died in a drunken fit; and
on the sixth day the entry the rumseller's bool
was-ssto five yards cloth for winding sheet"