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The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-06-24
UTAH.

We believe not too premature in amour
cling this morning that COL Cumming, of Missouri,
has been appointed governor of Utah, and that he
intends to remove his family thither with the view
of making that Territory his permanent residence.
Col Cumming is gentleman of tried official integri-
ty and of large experience in frontier life Possess
ing great personal courage of conclatory nature,
yet prompt and energetic in the discharge of duty
he will bring to the important responsibilities which
he has assumed the most essential qualities for sue
in the delicate, and even dangerous, mission
which has been confded to him.
The difficulties to be encountered in Utah are more
numerous and complicated than is generally sup
posed Among them may be incidentally mentioned
that Brigham Young claims title to all the lands in
the Territory and has never recognised the United
States surveys. None of his followers have pur-
chased lands in accordance with our laws Hence
of the delicate duties of the federal courts of that
Territory viii be to establish and maintain the rights
of those who may hereafter purchase in accordance
with our laws. Not an individual in all Utah now
holds foot of land the title of which is derived
from the United States, and it follows under this
strange condition of things that all parts of the Ter
ritory are at the present time open to pre-emp
ton,
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THE CoouETrE.

We have pleasure in transferring to our columns
from the Baltimore Weekly Dispatch the following
complimentary notice of work in marble by VIM.
r. Barbee, esq. This statue has been Repeatedly
spoken of possessing rare merit We have not
had the pleasure of seeing ourself but it is doubt
less entitled, work of art to all the encomiums
which have been so lavishly bestowed upon it. We
have, however, lately seen in the studio of this pen
tleman model, nearly finished, which he calls the
"Young Republican, which certainly struck MS as a
work of great beauty.
1t is the figure of boy, apparently some eight or
ten years old. He has stripped off his clothes and
thrown them on the ground, as if impatient of All re-
strant to the freedom of his notions He then sits
upon them leaning forward and resting upon his left
hand, whilst with sort Of stylus in his right hand he
writes upon the ground the word LIBERTY. The
writing itself is in perfect keeping with the idea Of
boyhood The word is written with capital letters.
imperfectly formed ard in struggling manner. such
as might naturally be expected of boy of that age
But what struck as peculiarly beautiful in this
figure was the head and face. Nothing could be
more graceful, nothing more expressive The coun
tenance to express sort of intellectual glow
OF bmile winch transfers ana expresses itself by the
word "iberty" 1t is altogether gem of genius and
when finished in marble, as il soon will be. must add
greatly to the reputation of the young sculptor as
work of art
"THE CoQUErrE This beautiful work of art which IL
exhibition at the Euaw House. we consider TO be
of the highest trumphs of American genius Ii n
fulllength female figure in MARBLE placed upon re-
volving pedestal The Coqucte is represented Mt the
most fascinating period of life, when youth and beauty
are just entering full maturity the figure is erect and
exhibits an inviting symmetry and grace not exce by
any similar work In one hand the coquette
holds heart in the other arrow with which she an
pears about to pierce and yet holds If In pity The
expression of the countcnance is admirable there ia
upon it glow Of satisfaction at the triumph Il has made
and yet half reluctant repentant look as its ewes are
fixed upoa the captured trophy IL she regretted the
pain that triumph inflicted The general expression Of
the face that Of exquisite beauty Ii seems MS II the
Coquette asking herself the question shall s
fee this heart and proceed to other conouests or
render my its ransom ? The question Il vet IN
delicious doubt, Il il / will shall ~ The COW
ness, innocence, and hcstancy are admirably expressed
AT her feet is fullblown culver full of arrows
lies also on the pedestal The statue is in short bean,
tifn production, and, TO mind more deserving Of
admiration and cncomiums than even the Greek Slave
OF Powers The Coquettc' is the work Of an American
sculptor, William r. Barbee, who has shown in its pro-
ducton the possession Of genius which should re
ccive the fostering care and encouragement Of all who can
appreciate high art
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KANSAS.

The country at large have bsen advised through
the mails and by telegraph of studied determine
ton on the part of those deluded citizens of Kansas
who still madly cling to the socaed Topeka consti
tuition to take part in the pending election con-
test in that Territory. Friends of law and order,
men who are actuated by the purest and most pa
triotic motives, having in vain urged them to vote
for delegates to a convention to frame State cons
tuition there is nothing left but to express regret for
their folly and to leave them to the consequences
which are likely TO follow their mschevous, if not
dangerous obstnacy.
The position of the democratic party, and, it is
scarcely necessary add, the position of the adj
ministration in regard to existing difficulties IN
Kansas cannot be misunderstood It'll that the peo-
pe of the Territory have the right to settle the char
acter of their institutions. If considerable or in
considerable portion of their number conceive that
they can impair and ultimately destroy that right by
creating difficulties and disturbances, or by taking
no part in the elections, they labor under of
which they cannot be too soon disabused; for the
democratic conservative portion of the country will
regard the people of Kansas only such as are now
uniting to frame form of government in accordance
seeking toparalyze the popular will by Illegal sub
terfuges and the bubbles of fanaticism.
Whatever the constitution may be--whether rec
ognisng or excluding slavery silent in regard to
the institution-it will be viewed as the expression
of the will Of the people Of Kansas, as those who
frame it will act under the federal constitution and
in manner recognised by the organic law.
The administration, we are quite sure, stands on
the doctrine of noninterventon, in the sricest
of the term and will insist to the extent of its
stitutona power that the people of that Territory
shall manage their own affairs in their own way.
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The Boston Herald states that the Concord, Manobcs
Ter and Lawrence, Boston, and Maine Nashua and Low
ell and Boston and Lowell railroads have entered into
mutual and satisfactory arrangement in regard to di'S
ION OF the business which il is believed will insure sas
factory Recommendations to the public and pr mote the
interests of these well all roads north Of Concord
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-06-24

Voin players in Vienna In the habit now Of using
qpd coiophonum, instead Of the solid rosn, which
IN vogue IN the other parts Of the world The liquid
mixture is applied with camels hair brush Is said TO
last during one hundred houn playing and neither to
nure the strings Of the instrument nor the bow The
strings II Is affirmed too, give out clearer tone than
when the solid rosin is used
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-06-24

The ocean steamers running between the United
States and Europe engaged in trade number fourteen
different lines and make $50 trips year 1t is expected
that there will be daily line from each side of the
Atlantic unless the great competition by reducing the
profit shall stop the increase Some Of them pay and
do not but the tendency is towards supcrscding
sail vessels by steamers, which considered moro cg
ble though more expensive Ihiadoiphia Lesr.
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from Quebec for England by the North American.
The government is temporarily ntrusted to Sir Will
liam Eyre, the commander Of the forces in British
North America.
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OUR NEW YORK CoRREsPoNDENcE.
NV YoRK. juno 20. 1851.

Ngw YORK, June 20, 1857.
The whole controversy between the black republican
leaders of this city the sde and the people the
other in the hands of the Judges our various
courts Within week the court OF appeals of this State
viii decide the whole question 10 the constitutionay
Of the unjust and oppressive acts and from that dccs
ion there is no appeal save to the ballot-box
The democracy Of this city confidently look for a favor
able decision but when it is made they know but one
course Ito obey the laws till properly repealed.
This the position taken by all of the speakers in
the Park the night of the 18th of May where thirty
thousand democrats in attendance to hear the opn
ions of leading democrats Hon John Kelly, chairman
sad in his opening address, that resistance in all proper
ways and at all times to these laws the duty of the
democracy, and clearly insisted upon appeal to the
courts.
Hon. John Cochrane, in substance said the same.
2. f. Tomlinson, C. H. Brnckett w j. Rose and
Conrad Swackhamer, csqs., all well known to the
democracy here, insisted upon the course and AN
appeal to the courts first, and last to the baot-box
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-06-24
NOVEL SUBJECT FOR A PRIZE.

At a recent meeting of the French Academy of
Moral and Political Sciences the following subject
for the prize of 1858 was proposed and adopted ::
ITO describe, in philosophical and moral point of
view, the various influences Of punishments on the
IDEAS sentiments, and habits of those on whom they
are inflicted"
AS the prize is, we believe, open to the competi-
ton of the Of all nations would not be at
all surprised if it should be carried off by some of
o,u ingenious fellow-citizens north of New York.
They have been successful in the calculation of
tougher notions than this subject presents especially
when, to the glory of success, there is added quite
tempting pccuniary stimulant.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-06-24

The Ottawa (hIich) Clarion says a constable of that
county arrested fellow few days since on charge Of
counerfetng and afterwards lost his prisoner in laugh
able manner The man was taken the opposite side OF
the river from Grand Haven and brought 10 the viii
lase in boat On arriving at the landing the constable
jumped out and turned around TO order the prisoner to
follow. His establishment may be better imagined than
described, for the culprt had showed off the boat and
just beginning 10 paddle his canoe in right
good earnest to the Infinite amusement of the bystand
All the boats in the neghhorhood locked and
could not he readily put off and the fellow made the hest
Of his time seeming TO enjoy the prcdicamcnt of his Off
cal The last that Of The man he was on the
top Of hill over the river swinging his hat and haoo
ing at n great rate
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WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY MORNING. JUNE "a, 1857

ss-Nr HsKY LAWS Montgomery Alabama,
cling agent Of Alabama and Tennessee assisted by
H. LEWIS, JAMES o. LAWS, and SAMUEL d. LEWIS.
as-. w. JAn No. Harrison street Cincinnati Ohio
general collecting agent Texas by
j. TnosAs, WILLIAM H. THoaAs Tnos NJ JANE, Dr. A. L cmrs
GEoE0E NoRRs Receipts Of either win be good
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The Rochester [New Yorkl union of Inne

The Rochester New York; Union of June 20
says:
Governor Marcy arrived in this city yesterday from
Lockpor whittier he called by private business He
and Mrs Marcy, who accompanies him. the guests of
their friend and relative, e. Roggen In the of
soe four five weeks Gov Marcy purposes sailing for
Europe with his family"
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-06-24

The Hagcrstown (idl Chronicle states that SIS 900
have already been subscribed for the removal Of the Col
lege OF % James from that county TO Baltimore county
a site within hours ride of the city The srm ~
quircd is only $50, OO0
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17
TERRIToRIAL PRINTER.

The two Houses of the Legislature on joint
ballot yesterday, cast their. votes for Earle s.
Goodrich, Esq, Of the Pioneer, for Territorial
Printer. The vote stood---For Goodrich, 81
For Owens Il Moore, 26. 20 go. 's' j"
Rather unexpectedly to the Republicans, Mr..
Kingsbury, Dem who had been sick for several
days, appeared and took his seat; in the mean
time, the little feuds of the party were all healed,
and the party machinery was put in good working
order. Had Mr.. X. been absent, tie vote would
have prevented an election. We commend the
Republicans for their unity of action, and con-
graduate them upon the victory already achiev-
cd-it is enough for this season--another year
will place us beyond a contingency.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17

GRADE OF THIRD SrREEr.-We have been shown
contemplated grade of this street by the com.
missioners OF the Second Ward, and give it our
approval. as the best of the three proposed grades.
There is, however, some reason for opposition,
as the grade may materially injure property
holders along the street but as the business has
got to be done sooner or later, we think it policy
to do it noV rather than wait until larger num-
Der of permanent and valuable buildings are
erected.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17


= The Washington correspondent Of the New
York Herald gives the public peep into what
may prove mares nest, or new political ques-
ton of Importance: dslIsFfisiD eai saonA
sa"t get the information. from reliable quarter
that new novels contemplated in regard to
the public domain, which will create a greater
excitement in the political world than the Kan
sas bill OF Mr.. Douglas, and throw the various
lobby members, railroad humbugs and Govern
ment spectators generally into utter confusion.
This move consists of nothing more nor less than
a bill to be attached to the Kansas popular SOW
ereignty principle, giving each state, on its adj
mission into the Union, the right of eminent do
main Tor the possession of all the public lands
within its lmits), as an essential and necessary
part Of sovereignty. The possession Of the lands
within its adjusted limits would place each new
state in 9 proper position to carry out such
works of improvements as may be deemed best.
And as it is evident that this land interest is
gradually corrupting national legislation, the
sooner the GoyeInment cuts away from it tho
better. The bill speak Of may come in as q
counter move against the present general combi-
nation among the various schemes Tor plumber
ing the government Of its land, and a large
amoantsof money along with these donations.
Or II may be put forward a. a constitutional
discoyesy,'' that state on entering the Union 10
entitled to eminent domain as part Of its SOW
ereignty. II u FIRST rate state rights doctrine and
it carefully matured and modified will prove to
be.a good policy also. There 10, understood to
day, 70 be an enlargement given to the measure
in the shape Of q new legislative compromise on
the subject Of slavery" cara iaAsT .s'aai
We presume this has reference to the plan of
Mr.. Taylor ofthis city. As We have not given
the subject an investigation, We publish the ar.
ticle for the benefit of those concerned.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17
THURSDAY, JAMS, 1857.
~ re ,..''''',

s Welay before our readers this morning, the
Message Of Gov. German, u document which we
take pleasure in recommending, and which will do
much towards giving US position abroad. We
find in it little to condemn, much to approve
Asst maybe considered thcvaicdictory OF HIS
Excellency, We congratulate him on his retire.
mcnt from the Gubernatorial Chairnnd leaving be-
him so favorable an impression Of the man md
the Office he holds. Read it,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17

PAM SroksS I'VE learn that the Rev. MS.
Kinney, Of the Methodist Church, Of this city,
uttered some plain truths on the subject Of sla-
very on Sabbath last. He denounced in severe.
term. ,.,i '"-r;ble evil, remarking that although
it might make him unpopular, yet no pso. ,ock
should close his lips. Such sentiments, coming
from the pulpit, viii and hearty response from
the people.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17

% It's q singular fact that duels and suicides
are unknown among the Turks. They believe in
predestinasion, and are rigidly opposed to the
idea Of Fastening death BY arsenic and euupow-
der. The conduct Of the Turks in this respect,
may be therefore held up a model for polite
|imitasiou.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17

iGV Gov. Geary says that every letter he has
received from the States has been broken open
by Missouri Postmasters. This is q sne state Of
affairs IS c5 sgosc aGs ss.Trf1 nos sfa =
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17

A GRsAr ThurH.-Some men are like cats. You
may stroke the fur the right way for years and.
hear nothing but purring bat accidentally tread
on the tail, and all memory Of former kindaess
10 obliterated.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17

CO We are much obliged to Gov. German for
an early copy of his Message, whereby we are
enabled to lay it before our readers at an early
hour.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17
$Sf(ijnl'sseta Gll1'es,
WEDNESDAY. JAN. IA. 1857.


Capt. G. George,-DEAR Sir AS you have
recently sent men over the mail route between
this city and Dubuque, to ascertain if possible,
the reason Of the detention of the mails, will you
obige me by informing the readers of the TINES
the result of the investigation? Is Walker or
are his agents to blame? If not, can you tell me
where the blame lies? ~I
Respectfully Yours,
T. Nj. NEWSON.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17

.CDrOn motion Of John B. Brisbin, W. c. Thorn
pson' Esq, of this city was, on Monday admit
ted to practice in the Courts ofthis Territory, by
the Supreme Court now in session at the Capitol.
Mr.. Thompson is q young man of enterprise,
integrity, and decided talent, whose former ex-
perience in the practice of law in ssThe Old Bay
stase,' has won for him worthy reputation and
we cheerfully recommend him to our readers
throughout the Territory. e7sae -. .bsrzss
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17

CO John B. Cough, Esq the eloquent tenn.
perance lecturer, delivered three lectures at Ga
lena, on the 9TH, the 9Th and the 18th.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17

q The Mipnesotians in Washington At the
present time, are General Shields, J. B. Brown,
Richard Chute and VIM b. Mobiles.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17

VI There are about twenty-five hundred miles
OF railroad completed in Illinois, and many hum
dred moro in the process of construction. o.er
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17

gy We regret to learn of the death of Mr.. Dow.
rather OF the editor of the Dakota Journal. Mr..
Dow was a native of New Hampshire, but at the
time OF his death resided at Hastings in this Ter
ritory. ,,sa.,f,,-
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17

CHICAGO. 1.-The present population Of this fast
city, according to the Press, Is ll0,000 It is
said that the business of 1856 does not show an
increase over that Of previous years. es#
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17

b we submit if our neighbor of the Pioneer is
not little too hasty and severe in its structures
on Mr.. Hotchkiss of the Msnnesota Democrat, be-
cause he published the Messare in advance of its
delivery. He has unquestionably committed an
error; but in Justification he states that he had
permission from the Governor to give publicity
to the document at the time it was published.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17

FREE SPEECH!-The Pioneer seeks to make a
handle of the motion of Mr.. Chase (according to
its own report) 'that no Democrat be appointed
on the Committee to wait on the Governor, and
inform him that the House is ready to hear any
communication he may kaEs to make" Mr..
Chase ~, !, y as though the Democrats had offered
an ;,d;cn;., - 49,. Governor, and hence his mo,
ton, which under the circumss..- was qu''e
proper. o'' q. ad
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17

A WISCONSIN TuIrr.-A gentleman Of
this city, says the Galena Advertiser, who re-
turned few days ago from a long trip a! the
North, says that ON one occasion he stopped at
a county town in Wisconsin, and put up at the
same Hotel for the night with Sheriff, who
had in charge a prisoner whom he was con-
Quoting to the Pententicry at Waupun. The
prisonerwas unshackled and quite al his ease,
and at night he was locked into room, with
rickety door, fastened with bolt driven into a
pine board, while the Sheriff, landlord, his
family and all the other guests went off to
ball in the neighborhood, keKt morning our
friend said he expected fully TO hear when he
came down to breakfast, that the prisoner had
made his escape, but instead Of that, the first
man he saw was the thief himself, sitting at
the head of the table, composedly engaged in
doing the honors Of the same. l....
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17

4 GO We regret to learn that the lecture intend
ed to have been given before the Young Mems
ASSOCIATION this evening, vii: be omitted. Our
citizens are'so busy that it is almost impossible
to accomplish anything in the intellectual line.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17

7 How FooL NAY BE KNowS.-An Arab proverb
ssys . fool may BE- known BY Sin thisgs: anger
without tause speech, without profit; change,
without motive inquiry without object putting
trust in strsngsrs, and not knowing bic friends
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-01-17

"a Attend to your own business, and trust it
- little - possible to another. A pot that be-
longs TO many, il i'll stirred aad worse boiled"