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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-10-31
Col. Benton and Gen. Cass.
The Washington correspondent of t

The Washington correspondent of the
Charleston Mercury writes on Oct. 5th:
Mr.. Benton is generally believed to be con-
valescent, but this is an error. A severe
paroxysm is over; his physicians have pro-
nounced him BETTER and his family are cheer
ed but he knows that he holds but slender
lease of lie, and he has friends who divine
this conviction, though he does not express
it. There is deep and painful disease with
in the cavity of the abdomen, which does not
always excite the viscera to morbid action,
but is always impairing his energy and tend
ing to the ultimate result. He has not in
the present interval of comparative reposc,
regained his flesh, his strength, OF natural
buoyancy, and will not A day or two ago
Mr.. Cass inquired of an old and mutual friend
how Mr.. Benton was. The reply was not en-.
couraging: eve men of seventy and more"
said Mr.. Cass, "do not recuperatc we'll when
once Frustrated" NO." said his friend, eve
do not. Have you not seen Mr.. Benton ?"
II have not yet seen him." he said. "Then,"
reoined the other, '"I would not defer it
long" Mr. Cass glanced quickly at his
friend, and read the import of the remark as
it related to MIR. Benton, and then was silent
for a time-l might say was sad. The tolls
of the State Department press too heavily
upon him, and his appearance at times be-
trays the fact. His country appreciates the
great value Of his present services, but ought
not to require them of him. A Secretary of
State however, cannot labor with other eyes,
and ears, and brain than his own and few
men in such position are willing to forego
the accomplishment of the cherished plans
and purposes of years, at the very moment
when the opportunity has been acquired to
compass them. Beside, it is glorious to die
in high position, and in the discharge of hon
orable duty.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-10-31
How the Richmond Custom House
was Robbed.

The Richmond Wing furnishes tn the fol-
lowing account of the robbery of the Gus
tom House in that city
The porter of the Custom House first dis
covered that the safe had been broken open.
The floor of the office was strewn with gold
coin and empty bags, and near the front door
were deposited couple of small pouches,
which the burglars probably intended to re-
turn for, but concluded, no doubt that it
WINS safer not to do so. The news of the
robbery spread through the city, and curios-
ity attracted large number of citizens to
the Custom House, but the doors were kept
closed until Mr.. Harrison, his deputies, and
the merchants who extended their assistance
had counted the treasure remaining. The
amount of specie which had been left in the
safe, Monday afternoon, was $67 900. The
result of the investigation showed that the
sum of $20,66S had been distracted, consist
ing ofSl5,0 900 in twenties, $685. in ives,
and So piece. The wreck Of the safe door
was complete. The head of the upper left
rivet had been knocked off with cold chisel
and an aperture also made below the block
which constitutes the powder proof lock-"
Through these crevices powder was poured
into the frame of the door, and ignited The
explosion burst apart the frame work and en-
abled the burglars to force open the shattered
door.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-10-31

/ @oucA 70 ASOOfefD, mec0801c0, &C.
The Pennsylvania Legislature at its recent
called session passed the following act for the
protection of mechanics and laboring men:
AN ACT for the better security of Laborers, Me-
chanics, and others, in certain Companies.
SECTION /. Be it enacted by the Senate
and House of Representatives of the Com
monwealth OF Pennsylvania, in General As
sembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the
authority of the same, That for the purpose
Of providing additional security for the pay.
ment of laborers, operatives, mechanics and
other bona fde creditors for services, rendered
or to be rendered, supplies and materials to
DC furnished, for any coal, iron, canal naviga-
tion' railroad, or turnpike company, incorpo-
rated IN whole or in part by the laws of this
commonwealth, that it shall be lawful and
competent for any such company to execute
hen or liens, or instrument of writing suf-
hcient thereto, with inventory attached and
attested Dy the common seal of said compa-
ny, II eald company have such common seal.
then inc SAID instruments of writing to be
signed by the President, Board of Directors
or Managers, and attested by the Secretary
to trustee or trustees upon any or all such
wagons, teams, horses, mules, cars. carts,
boats, equipments, engines, tools and machin-
cry used in conducting the business of anv
such company, to be held by said trustee or
trustees for the sole purpose or purposes
aforesaid, until said debts herein conempla.
ted are fully discharged by the sale thereof,
or otherwise. Procitled, That the said in
strument or instruments of writing be re-
corded in the Office for recording deeds, in
the respective counties wherein said compa-
MES transact business, within thirty days from
the execution thereof Prouided further, That
this act shall continue in force until the LIST
day of February, 1859, and no longer, unless
extended by subsequent legislation.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-10-31
The Gifted Haskcll,s Fate.

The fate of Haskell of Tennessee. should
be a warning to all young men. He passed
through Louisville last week in charge of
friends, ON his way to the Lunatic Asylum at
Lexington. While on the Frankfort cars he
arose, and in the most eloquent and pathetic
terms appealed to the gallant Kentuckians
among whom he was, to protect him from his
relentless enemies he imagined were pursuing
him. He became so excited ard violent that
his friends were forced to confne him. The
career Of this gifted but unfortunate son Of
genius should be known for the lessons which
it teaches. From his earliest boyhoOd, says
the Nashville Banner, he has shown himself
possessed of the highest order of talent
While at college he distinguished himself as
a poet and an orator. His graduating speech
is spoken of by those who heard it as worthy
of the immortal Prentiss in his palmiest days.
lie served his country on the battle field and
in the halls of Congress. 1t was his resi-
dence at Washington that confirmed upon
him those unfortunate habits which finally
blasted his intellect. He at one time broke
the fiery serpant from his hands, and dashed
it to the earth. To make his own reforma-
ton complete, and aid in lifting up Others
who had fallen, like himself, he went through
~ State lecturing on temperance. The tour
xess an eminently successful and brilliant one,
lis lectures being fully equal to those OF
Cough, whose clOquence electrified thousands
in this country, and in England. But MS oi1
habits gained the mastery of him again. anu
his subsequent life has been but 'ea', ,.
struggle between his appetlteS anu mo o "mD
tion-a struggle IN which, it must oe cE IS
cd. his appetites have generally 'r.uniPnee
So great indeed was bis eras' ds; v h;s
summarize ss,"ac' lectures he made use of drugs,
sa;pient in quantity and potency to burn out
.Sn r;tals of an ordinary man.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-10-31
The Minnesota Valley.

Though the Republicans temporarily de-
feated by fraud and breech- clouts in the
counties of the Upper Minnesota Valley, the
St. Peter Free Press speaks encouraginsly of
the progress of the cause as follows:
One Of the most pleasing and consoling
features in the whole matter is, that we know
we have with us the great body of the think
ing, reading, intelligent portion of the COM
munity. For us to be beaten with the sup
port of such men, is tenfold greater honor
than to triumph as our opponents have, by
means of the rascality and fraud of the very
dregs of the community.
Besides, we have made large gains in many
of their stronghods. In our own county,
last spring Magners majority over Davis was
200 or more, and in Brown County there
was scarce Republican vote now, their
majority in both counties cannot be more
than 100, and if the illegal votes were thrown
out, it would not be more than so. With
such results, we certainly have cause for re-
joicing. even though we are defeated in the
State.
In Blue Earth County our friends have
done nobly. Last spring that county went
nearly 300 democratic. Now their majority
is only about A, and if the illegal votes of
the Agency are thrown out, the entire Re-
publican ticket is elected by at least so ma
jority. Our friends there fought like tigers,
and nobly did they acquit themselves. The
Mankato boys are all right.
1t is with especial pleasure that we an
nounce the election there of our friend j. Il.
Williams, as Clerk of the Court. Even
brcech- clout and squaw democracy couldn't
keep him out. Blue Earth is to-day Repub-
lican at heart.
Hereafter, the Germans, Swedes and Nor.
wesians will be with us and all we have to
do is, to stand by our guns, and prepare fol
future operations. All will yet be right.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-10-31
Journal of a Defeated Candidate.

Ihursday-Received the nomination for
an Office in the City Councils. Surprised
and indignant. demonstrated with commit
tees. Was told that l must place myself
in the hands of my friends. Eventually did
so.
FTiday-Immense poster on brick pile
opposite my house my name in two foot let
tiers. Great anguish on part OF wife and FAM
lily, who believe that every officer OF the City
Government must according to law, be in
dcted and tried at the end of his term
Friends meeting me in the street, say that
there is a rumor about town that am up
for office, which rumor ought to be publicly
contradicted. Other friends offer ironical
congratulations. and lelve me in doubt
whether the office is unfit for me, or for
the office. Old gentleman says that he won't
believe it i; for he knew my father, and he
was very respectable man.
Satwday-Man on stoop of my house,
with a big stick and terrier Broad should
Came to advise me to beware of class of
ruffians that 60 round, election times, eXtor-
ting money from candidates. Offers his SER
to pay in advance. l refer him to my com.
iAlItcC' LIZ WHISTLES " HIS uOS. GLSaSo
him at S., cash down. We part with express
sions of mutual esteem. Going in, find six
men smokngin my parlor. Delegates from
O target excui sion. Customary, they say,
for candidates to give prizes on these occa-
sons. Refer them to my committee. Cap
tain very polite tells me he will give time
to think about it, and will come on Sunday
with the whole guard, to let me see what a
fine-lOoking set of fellows they are. Result.
SO for prize. Ecening-Excited person
calls for subscription for banner. Refer
him to my committee. Threatens personal
violence and swears awfully. Subscribe for
banner. Man comes with wooden leg wants
a new one. Three more bannermen. Cler-
gyman for subscription to deserving char
ity. Seventeen men to tend polls. More
cripples. Delegation want their tire-engine
painted. Man without arms, to post bills
Woman for subscription for coffin. Child.
rem all crying up stairs. My wife in hyster-
les. General terror and confusion. Mid
ntght.---Torch-light procession kettle
drums serandc make a speech rotten
eggs hits me in the eye; general fight span
ners, brickbats, clubs, banners, torches and
| fists.
Welaes1ay-Wa AXE up defeated. Tell all
my friends that don't care for myself but
feel sorry for the city. My wife goes home
to her mother; the children are sent where
they cannot be under my influence. Nc
home, no friends no wife, and no money
| N. Y. Times
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-10-31
Consistency L. q Jewel.

And, in one respect the democratic leaders
in th., free states practice it religiously
is, in regularly believing in, advocating, and
supporting whatever their Southern task.
masters tel! them is true democracy.
| Wien Mr. Buchanan made Anti-Slayery
speec ,cs-that was democracy.
w. zen he said that he 'clung TO the Mis-
souri, Comprotnise'-that was democracy.
w en- I've repudiated the Compromise, and
went for Squatter Soyereignty-thm was de-
mocrecy.
WI en- he repudiates Squatter Sovereignty
over the Slavery question, and declares that
Slavery goes by the Constitution in the ter
rtorics despite the sovereign peoplc-that is
democracy.
When Robert J. Walker, Ashley of Ar
kansas, and other democrats of the South
advocated the annexation of Texas, that it
might remove Slavery further SOuth-ttat
was democracy.
When Walker, as Governor Of Kansas
employs the U. S. troops to force Slavery
upon that Territory-that was democracy.
When the leaders of the party in this State,
in 1S49, came out strong for Wilmot Proyiso
dOctrne-th0t was democracy.
When the leaders at Washington order a
movement in the other doctrine, and declare
that the L. S. Constitution carries Slavery
over every foot of our territories-that is
Democracy, and the People are expected to
fell down and worship it.
So that, lie: the pro -slavery leaders set up
whatever god they please-let them make
him of brass, or ebony, of copper or wood
let them stand the image on its head or its
feet--let them clothe it in lis filthy rags CT
Slavery or in the glorious garb of Freedom
the People are expected to fall down and
worship this thing that they cal Democracy,
without question. If they do not thus bow
themselves, they must suffer the penalty of
being called fanatics, traitors, disunionists,
amalgamationists, law breakers, &C., &C., to
the end of the catalogue of Billingsgate.
How long shall these things be mil.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-10-31
Fearful Earthquake In Peru.

On the Goth of August severe shock of
an earthquake took place in Peru. by which
the city of Puira suffered severely. A pri-
vate letter received by gentleman in P AN
anna. from thence dated August Both, says:
At 7 o'clock on the morning of the goth, the
most severe shock OF an earthquake ever re-
damage to the amount of 100000. The
shock lasted about minute and forty five
seconds, and every house in the town has
suffered more or less. The police have had
l22 houses taken down that were in q dan
gerous state, and number of the churches
have been completely destroyed. The DAM
age done is estimated at 100000. The riv-
err Puira, which had been dry, suddenly rose;
in other places the ground opened, and Jets
of dark colored water were elected. There
is no record of any similar phenomenon hay
ing taken place. At Paita the effects of the
earthquake was less severely felt.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-10-31
Great COnflagratiOu in Red Wing -.
Fire Oh Main Street!

at about noon Of to-day fire broke out in
the building occupied as barn by the Tee
petonka Hotel, and soon spread with such
fury that the entire block OF stores adjoining
were consumed, and a building in the rear of
the barn also, before the flames were arrest
ed. The damage done can only be estimated
but cannot be less than $4,000, partially in
sured The stores were occupied by p. Mes
erole, hardware merchant, whose stock was
mostly saved though damaged, j. NJ. Sylves-
ter and II. p. Lowater, Jewellers, Booksel-
lers and Stationers, whose entire stock was
saved with slight damage, and S. B. Foot,
clothing house, whose loss is trifing. The
offices above were occupied by Charles Nc
Clure Lawyer, Dr. G. H. Connely, and E. A.
Frycklund, Barber, who sustained but little
loss. The Masonic Hall was also destroyed,
but was we'll cleared. The principal loss is
the buildings, which were among the finest in
the city, and in good business locality
We may congratulate ourselves that the loss
is no greater, for had it not been for the eff
cient action of our citizens, the entire length
OF Main street would now lay in ruins
Hook and Ladder Co. No. l, was promptly
on the ground.-Red Wing Repub Oct. %.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-10-31

PREPARING FOR WINTER. - Whichever
way one turns, he sees active preparations
being made for the long bitter season which
is rapidly approaching. Woodpiles are daily
growing larger, and regiment almost, OF
Knights of the sawbuck are constantly at
work reducing them to proper dimenslons.-
Everybody who occupies dwelling Is
amusing himself mornings and evenings, bank
ing up his house, to keep the cold from his
stock of vegetables in the cellar, or busy fill
ing them with his winter store.
To those whose business in the winter
calls them abroad, clothing and fur stores
are steadily engaged in presenting articles
for comfort. 1t is amusing, almost, to one
who has never spent winter in this rigor-
GUS climate, to see the piles offur gauntletts,
tippets, shaggy overcoats, and grenadier-
looking caps with which we Mnnesotians
ward off winters cold.
The article of sleighs and cutters isalso ex-
tensively dealt in here, for our nearly four
months of prime sleighing every winter. We
believe no city in the Union can turn out so
many fine turn-outs as the Hyperborean
Capital, st. Paul, can. Sleighs are anecessi-
ty here, every winter, as much as wagons
and buggies are in the summer Nearly ev-
cry boat that comes has some of those neat
and elegant cutters. Soon now the wheeled
vehicles will have to 60 into winter quarters
-hibernise, as the Latins used to say, and
the long unused sleighs be brought from
their dusty lofts.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-10-31

RUNAwAY-Two PERSONS INJURED.-Yes-
terday morning, as Messrs. LOWRY and G. G..
wagon the team ran away. Mr. Miles lcaped
out, and in so doing was caught by the lines,
thrown down and bruised badly though not
hurt to serious extent. The team ran on.
and coming in contact with lumber pile,
pitched Mr.. Lowry out on his head, hurting
him seriously, if not fracturing the SKULL
He was attended by DIR. Potts, who thinks
no fatal result need be feared, but that Mr.
l.. will recover.
1t is often we have such unpleasant items
to write these accidents seem mostly the re-
suit of carelessness, though not so in the
present instance.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-10-31
TOadyiSRn.

The President of the United States has be-
slowed vn Capt. Johnson, the Norwegian,
who rescued some of the passengers of the
Inflated steamer Central America, a gold
watch, with the following inscription:
"The President of the United States to
Captain A. johnson, Norwegian bark Ellen,
for his humane, prompt, Jealous and success
full efforts in rescuing persons from the wreck
of the Steamer Central America, 1851"
We do not object to the President bestowing
presents on those who are deserving but in
this case it is evidently done to gain the good
will of the Norwegians in this country, for
political purposes. Why has not the Presi-
dent bestowed gifts on worthy Americans
Why did he not present the wife of Capt
Herndon with some testimonial in honor Of
her husbands efforts to save the lives of his
passengers, and who lost his own in the en-
deavor? This species of toadyism is per
fectly disgusting, especially SO in the Chief
Magistrate of this great Nation.-Times.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-10-31

IMPORTATION OF LLAMAs.-A correspond
ent thus calls attention to fact that may
prove of Importance and benefit to the asri
cultural and even other interests of the coun-
try
by the steamer Star of the West, which
recently arrived here from Aspinwall, advces
were received from the South Pacific coast of
the intended shipment to this country of 40
to $50 'llamas' via the Isthmus of Panama.
These animals are we'll known in the Pacific,
where they are extensively used as beasts Of
burden, and are very valuable for their wool.
In the mountains of Peru and Ecuador,
where there is much snow, they are found in
large numbers, and as they are thus accus-
toned to cold weather, it is believed they are
we'll adapted to the climate of this country,
particularly that of our northern latitudes.-
They are very hardy, vigorous animals, capa-
Bile of bearing much fatigue, and of being
sustained with comparatively little food
Those expected here are of the description
from which the alpaca wool is obtained
They were to leave Guayaquil about the
middle of September and will probably ar
rive here next month"
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-10-31
A New Stove Coming.

A correspondent of the Springfield RepuJ-
hcan, writing from Stockholm, Sweden,
says
81 have fully made up my mind to buy
one of the Swedish stoves, and send it home
in time to be put up for this winter. think
it will prove one of the greatest blessings to
our country of anything lately invested or in
troduced there. 1t entirely obviates all the
evils existing, and so seriously felt by all our
northern people, in our very imperfect and
expensive mode Of heating houses. 1t is not
more expensive in its construction than cur
stoves, and it is quite an ornament to room,
is entirely free from dirt and filth in its use,
gives an even, genial warmth to any degree
that may be desired, entirely free from the un-
pleasant effect of our hot air system, and is
the perfection of economy of fuel. So per-
fct is it, that for a hundred and fifty years,
there has been no change in its arrangement,
and it has given perfect satisfaction, in
country where they require as much warmth
for their comfort, as we do, and where the
cold to contend with is greater Where
the people are quite as intelligent in all that
pertains to such matters, as we are, and it can
hardly be supposed, if there was any advan-
tage to be obtained, or anything more desired
for comfort or convenience or beauty or econ
omy, that no changes would have been made
in it in so long time. 1t is great wonder
to me that some one has not only tried it in
America, but established it's use and manu-
facture there, for its construction is as SIM
pie and easy to understand as it's principles of
heating and ventilating a room are beautiful
and economising. Only one fire day is made
in them, and then only small quantity of
birch wood is used.
| One of common size is capable of heating
a room about thirty feet square, as warm as
you would desire it, even in this cold climate.
The amount Of wood burned in each stove, in
their eight months of winter, is only on cord,
Swedish, which is a1ittle less than Or cord,
or as 120 cubic feet is to 128. There are seve-
raj patterns, some much more beautiful than
Others but most of them are a plain round
pedestal or column, extending from the floor
nearly to the ceiling, and generally they have
a plain white China ware but many that 1
have seen are of more ornamental forms with
handsome bases and ornamental cornices and
moudings at the top, and some of them are
ornamented in colors, like China ware The
material of which they are made is the same
as our common tile, with the white enamel
merely on the surface.