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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14

The Minnesotian and Pioneer, of few days
since, gave favorable notice of one of the CEN
trail towns of Freeborn County, but added the pa
renthetical clause, that the lands in the vicinity
of Lake al. Lea was marshy, and inferior in quail
ity to those upon the east and north. We learn
from the best authority, that the statement con-
veys false impression; that nearly the whole of
this county has excellent farming facilities, and
that Lake Albert Lea especially, is situated in the
very midst of the best farming lands in Southern
Minnesota. 1t is fringed with an abundance of
heavy timber, and the soil in the vicinity and
along the beautiful valley Of the She'll Rock, is
said to be rich sandy loan, and unsurpassed in
fertility. 80. ..Hr f.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14
Cupid in Minnesota

We learn that loving couple arrived here re-
Gently from Michigan, and took up their residence
for the Winter across the Mississippi, in Dakotah
County. There they have been living quite costly
together-the iiege lord working about this city
at whatever he might find to do, and his better
half experimenting the cookery, &c. But on
Thursday, Officer Prince discovered the career of
the couple, and arrested the gentleman from Mich
igan upon the charge of eloping with another
mans wife. He was'admitted to bail in the sum
of $500, failing to procure which he was locked
up. The poetical lady who has been living with
him, anticipated the officers movements, and
eluded his vigilance, she is still at large. What
a pity to spoil such Romance
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14

CLINyoN.--Th This is a new town in Steele county
ahsnt 60 miles from St. Paul, directly on the line
Of the Cedar Valley Railroad. At present it has
one Saw Mill. one Grist Mill, land the only one
in Steele county, one store; School house, public
house, and six or eight dwellings,. Clinton was
laid out about six months ago, by our old friend,
Dr.. Wm.W Finch, who. in leaving the city for
his health, has not only recovered that, but has
demonstrated that some things can be done as well
as others. Clinton has fine water power aud
from what we know Of the Proprietor, it will yet
be point Of some Importance. .,.,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14

We are informed by q friend of competent au;
thority, a resident of Columbus, that the country
between St. Paul and Superior, more especially
that part lying Immediately on the Kettle Rive,
Road, is in highly Aourishing condition. Rich
farms are now open and many are under good
state Of cultivation. Some Of these farms las,
fall yielded an amount Of corn, oats and potatoes
that would vie with any Of the older States
Rich pasture lands, interspersed with beautifu
running streams, abound in every direction;-en-
terprising pioneers are already located there with
the intention of opening large and extensive stock
raising farmsAhard and soft wood is in abun.
dance, ,anda the necessary elements of comfort are
within the easy reach Of those who may be il
quest Of good, healthy location, no matter what
their profession or calling. One feature, proba-
bly, more remarkable than any other, is the ma.
gic-like springing up of beautiful towns and vii.
lagos, with their happy, sanguine inhabitants
the most prominent of which are Columbus, Chi.
cago City and Washington. 1t is about two
years since the road from st. Paul to this place
was marked out by Messrs. Starkey and r. C.
Knox, and long before the surveying party had
terminated their duties, stream of emigration
had set in, which has not abated-but bids fail
to 20 on till not an acre of available land will be
left for the actual settler. a.
The thriving town of Columbus was laid ont q
short time since, by Jas. Starkey. 1t boasts
of a Post Office, Hotel, Steam Saw Mill, Corn
Mill, Turner'S Shop, Smiths Shop, Gun maker
Boot maker, Wagon maker good School house
now being erected "A Sunday School with TWEEN.
ty-seyen scholars-Shingle mandatory, three
carpenters. Several good substantial dwelling
houses are already erected, and good store, and
many other buildings are under contract to be
erected in the Spring. We had almost forgotten
to mention the Coach manufactory of Mr.. Simon.
tom A. f3a ees - ..e.,.s....: ...-..-....t
Columbus is twenty miles from st. Paul
and bids fair to become one of the most thriving
and industrious of our new inland towns. It il
within an easy distance Of the pinery-surround
ed by hard wood on the East and West-snd nu.
merous foads running from the Mississippi Rivel
and st. Anthony, it being the nearest and bes
road for all Southern Minnesota citizens who's,
business OF inclination may lead them to Superior
or any portion of the county of st. Paul. Th,
merchants of st. Paul, st. Anthony and Stillwa
ter are deeply interested in the welfare of thi
section of our territory, and no honorable mean
should be neglected, whereby they may foster ant
assist to develop the vast resources Of this mucl
abused and falsely understood portion of Mime
| sofa.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14

FROSTED FEET.-We hear general complaint
OF frosted feet. We have heard of one or two in
stances lately. where apprehensions were felt Of
loosng the feet from this cause. writer in the
Journal Of Commerce recommends simple and,
he says, efectual remedy, which is worth repeat
ing. This remedy, which he says will afford inn
mediate relief,i is to heat brick very hot, and
hold the foot over it as closely it can be held
without burning. Gut an onion in two, and dip
ping it repeatedly in sat rub it all over the feet
The juice Of the onion will be dried into the foot
and effect cure in very short time. If this 10
done few times, says the writer, it is almost
certain to cure your feet entirely.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14

who have moved in this matter, any disposition to
impair the permanency of the party or any de-
sire on their part to throw the new State of Min
nesota into the hands of the Democrats, but We
ask in all seriousness, is not this the tendency of
things? Where are we?
Cd What shall we do? There is but one path
to travel, and that is the straightforward, Con-
stitutional path--a path marked out by Jefferson,
Madison, Jackson and others. We cannot see
any particular objections to the quietly talk
ing with his father as to their business arrange.
ments, nor can We see any objection to the peo-
pie of Territory getting together in Convention
and signifying to Congress their wishes to ac-
complish certain ends, so long as their actions
come within the scope of the Constitution but,
once admit the ground that the people have the
right to govern their own domestic affairs, and
you deny to Congress the right to legislate on the
subject of Slavery in the Territories,--you sus-
tain the acts of the Border Ruf6ans--uphold the
very doctrine that has desolatsd Kansas--give
popularity to Douglas. Pierce, Lecompte, String
fellow, and the whole brood of iniquitous dem
agogues who were instrumental in destroying
solemn and binding compact. In word, you
become mere bubble, with no guideboards, no
sails, no rudder, and will drift upon the rocks
and be dashed to pieces Let US be on the safe
side. Let US adhere to the Constitution. Let US
not chase butterflies that dazzle but for moment
and then seek the level of their existence in the
chrsyalis. Let US rather plant ourselves on the
broad and permanent basis of Truth and Justice,
and guided by Reason and tie future welfare of
our country, so act as to give to the Republican
party Of this Territory and of the Union,
strength and soidity equal to the emergency
which called it into existence. In the language
of an eminent Stateman--'' By the Eternal the
Constitution must and shall be preserved"'
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14
The Race :-,has Dida'. Come Off.

The gentlemen who have charge Of the Race
Course on the Mississippi, are either very benev.
oient or are very unfortunate. Six times withir
three weeks they have been obliged to clear the
track of snow. On Friday about one dozen mer
and team of six horses were employed to cleal
tho course, but no sooner had it been put in ap
ple-pie order, than it commenced showing again
On Saturday morning "a rage was to come of il
the afternoon,l another effort was made to clea,
the way, bpt snow storm set in, and last evenin,
the track was again blocked. Put up your fas
nags. God Almighty is against you! Put ZEN
up - ,s4gll r5 gngi ~ .lio7 ssash
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14
The Ladies' Fair.

The ladies' fair in the basement of the Central
Presbyterian Church under charge of the enter
prising ladies of that Society, was an entertain
ment of much merit, and the, occasion of much
pleasure. We learn that the receipts were large.
N. B.-The sale of fancy articles takes place
to day. The ladies have large and elegant as
sortment of all kinds of fReries and we hope
our citizens will see that their energy and public
spirit are amply rewarded.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14
MONDAY, FEB. 9, 1857.
Il Ff
The Capital vs.. 81. Peter.

The attempt on the part of certain gentlemel
of the House and the Council to blind the eyel
of the members with the idea that the Legislature
has the power to remove the Capitol, is simply ri.
diculous. The power rests with the people, and
yet the very persons who are advocating the re.
moval of the Capitol by an act OF the Legislature
are those who believe in the ''popuar sovereign.
,y ,!octrine! A beautiful commentary on the
powerful effect of eitv lots. g. a0
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14

:. R In Philadelphia, on Thursday, a Mrs. Nc
Neil and her children, the youngest babe, and
the Oldest eight years old, who had been deserted
by an unnatural husband and father, were thrust
out OF miserable hovel at night by an unseelinp
landlord, and when found in the street next NOR.
ming, were very badly frozen, and-nearly pcrished
with the cold -
ca That landlord will never be cold in the
next world. for Satan always takes care of his
own.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14
81. Panl City Directory.

We are indebted to Messrs. Goodrich Somers,
publishers, for q copy of this work. The map of
the city is finely executed, and we presume the
contents Of the work correct, hut the typogra-
ply is by no means good. AS it is the frst work
Of the kind ever got up in this city, it is reason
BILE to suppose that its successor will present a
better appsaranes--at least we hope 50. up1s q.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14
The FillIssssers Afisas.
Walker u IN 6x-and no mistake. His c.

Walker L IN q fx-and no mistake. His con.
ditionl IS becoming desperate. What with sick.
ness, death, desertion and the foe, he seemt
hopelcssly bafied. At last accounts he had one
thousand men with him, of whom four hundred
were prostrats with qfevers and the cholera
starvation, too, had risen like a ghost in the
camp, and the 6llibusters had to kill their hor-
ses and mules to ssget along" In six recent bat
ties they have been whipped every time-over-
powered by superior skill and numbers, they
have been driven from ship, battlefield and for
tress, 4but--like the blacksmith's arm-beating
only seems to make them stronger. Conquered
and discouraged, sick, sore and starved, they
crawl along by the sea- coast, hoping to get a
chance to 'pitch in" If they weather it till the
arrival of the 800 recruits who started the 29th
from New York and New Orleans, they may sssee
daylight"-not else. 1t is really surprising how
long an army can hold out on insolent bravado
and dogged obstinacy, without any bread-and-
butter Out of health, out of fortune, out of
friends, out of pocket, out Of provisions, out of
powder, out of-euerything sut pluck, the little,
poor, hungry, ragged squad of 6llibusters hang
on to the thrsadbsre vestige of Hope, waiting
-Micawber-like-for something to ssturn up."-
Whatever we may say oftheir purpose, their reck-
less persistence is admirable! The seedy Cap
tain who leads them on, in the very face of fam
inc and pestilence, deserves to be first king of Nj
caragua
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14

ACooL PARAcRAPH.--The Richmond, Va, En-.
quirer, of late date, opens On article with the
following cool sentence: sa.lt 8o gs 10y 3 4
+ Qua REMEDY HAS SuccEEDED.-Our rallyins
cry will be disonon! D;sunion whenever we are
threatened with such fate. The danger for the
present is passed. Our remedy has succeeded.
We will preserve and cherish the remedy to be
used whenever similar af1dangers occur.
ca A, hint to the Richmond Enquirer. That
cry of " wolf !" did not frighten as many people
as usual, by several hundreds of thousands in
the late campaign, and win scare nobody IN the
xert ! 81 f- - Asi-<e <ss5 9t4f
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14

JoKrNo!-O grave Legislators. having moth
ing else to do, have commenced ''poking sticks''
at each other, and among other things, some of
them propose to remove the Capitol from St. Paul
to St. Peter. Others have introduced bill to sus-
pend the Organic Act in order to allow Gov.
German the privilege Of demonstrating to the
Republican members his idea Of ssPopular Sow.
ereignty. Others propose to petition Congress
to have the sun rise two hours later in order to
allow them more time to sleep. Others have an
intense desire to petition Congress for the remo-
val of the national Capitol to St. Paul. One
member insists that if the Capitol is removed to
St. Anthony, it shall be placed upon the island
which divides that city and Minneapolis, and be
fenced in! Mr.. Murray suggests that the rail-
road from St. Paul be continued to Pembina,
''to connect with the dogtrain at that place with
no change Of guagev" Murray's joker And
90 they all are jokers
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14
Massachusetts Legislature
LETTER FROM HON. cHAs. SUMNER, ACCEPTING THE
q. s. sRNAToRSHIP. II Tsg.

sG. iiE BosroN, Friday, JAM. %.
In the House Of Representatives this forenoon,
a communication was read from Hon. Charles
Sumner, accepting the Office of U. s. Senator, to
which be was recently elected. He does not in
dicate in the letter when he shall proceed to oc-
cupy his seat. oatajizag ,ne ,sa9, t. oas
Mr.. Sumner, in accepting his election says T.
s' The duties of public servant are not al
ways conspicuous. Much of his time is absorbed
in cases which, if not obscure, are little calcua
ted to- attract public attention. Massachusetts
justly enjOns that no such interest shall be neg
lected, but by solemn resolutions of her Legisla-
ture; by the votes of her people and the voice of
her history. Massachusetts especially enjon up
on her representatives to that at all hazards,
and whatever else may suffer, Freedom shall pre-
vail. Let me not forget this injunction. Alike
by sympathy with the love, and by IL determine.
ton to free ourselves from the wretched thraldom,
we are also summoned to the effort now organized
for the emancipation Of the National Government
from the degrading influence. Hostile to civillz-
alton wherever it shows itself, even at distance,
it is brutal and mean and constitutes an unnat-
ural tyranny, calculated to arouse the generous
indignation of all good men. Of course, no per-
son who is not ready to say in his heart that there
is no God, can doubt the result, but this result,
like every great gooa, can be accomplished only
by well-directed effort. know something of che
labors and trials which such service imposes
also know something of the satisfaction it af-
| fords,-giving to all who truly espouse it stern
er JOY than anything in Office or honor. In the
weary prostration Of months, from which have
SO happily risen, my sharrest pang came out Of
my enforced separation from the cause which was
50 dear to me ard now my chief JOY is in the
assurance that to this service may dedicate the
vigorous health which through medical care and
the kindly ministrations of nature, am permit
ted to expect. t..,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14

LAND OTFicERs.-The Winona Argus chronicles
the arrival of the Land officers at Faribault, and
instead Of grunting at the loss the citizens of
"inona have experienced, very handsomely con-
graduates the settlers of the interior over their
good luck. Right!
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14

+ GA large number Of men and eight horses
were employed yesterday morning in clearing the
race course on the Mississippi, Of snow. We sup.
pose it, none of our business, but il We may be
allowed to give our opinion-it Is, that the race
track 70 which We hare alluded to, has already
cost the parties At least $500! How much good
such ssn would do to the poor. lfaa
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14
The New Hotel.

We are requested to state by the Committee,
that proposals for the sale of lots upon which to
erect the New Hotel, will be received by "A. S.
Elfelt, from the osoners of property on North
Fort Street between State and Main, and South
Fort Street between Pine and St. Anthony, and
also on ST. Anthony Street between Pleasant and
Fort. "a.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14

II, ca The Bribery casa in the Minnesota Land
Grant Bill still continues to occupy the attsnsioa
Of the Investigating COMMITTEES. Mr.. Simonton.
the correspondent Of them. Z. Times, who brought
the charge, still refuses 10 divulge the name Of
his informant Notwithstanding he has been warned
Of the consequences Of his course. Quite a large
number of persons have been examined, bat they
refuse te'ssy much on the auAises, alleging tina,
it is no oss's basiaeas what bargains they make,
or with vhcn they are made. p al. ss
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14

GV The Galena Advertiser states that the city
OF dubuque has sold to several gentlemen of that
place, the portion of ground in front of the city,
known as Centre Island, for the sum of 2OO,-
OOO.I Both parties have made a good bargain.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14

GY- MIR. Dodge has left the editorial chair Of
the Winona Republican, and is succeeded by D.
Sinclair, one of the old publisher. The Rerub-
lioan has been, and is now, well. conducted pa
per, and we are glad to hear that it is in PROS
porous condition.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14

CY- The editor of the St. Croix Union has
slgnihed his intentions of leaving the editorial
chair, in consequence of i'll health. 1t would be
good thing for tho citizens of Saltwater il his
intentions were fully carried out.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14

{ LAw!--We call attention to the card Of Mr.
Allis, gentlemaa who vas formerly connected
with the editorial profession, but who j. now en-
gassd IN the misty nases OF the Law. He haa
had two cases ID the Supreme Court of this Ter.
risory already, and viii no doubt have many
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14

/ Cg-A machinist at Memphis, Tennessee, has
contrived what he calls marine locomotive. which
ne IS confident can be constructed SO as to make
thirty miles an hour. The invention consists in
using two huge parallel hollow screws in place
Of the present keel, and revolving them by means
OF steam power, SO that they will cut their way
through the water as common screw cuts into
wood. \ hae + ru.s sE.nf 5r
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14

ca The Booth Dramatic Association will give
their second entertainment this evening, at their
Hall, corner of Fifth and Roberts streets, and by
request of many, the programme of Wednesday
evening, sc The Toodles will be repeated.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14

ca There are thirty six thoussnd six hundred
and eighty.seven Chinese people in California;
They are organized into Eve companies and carry
| on all sorts of businesa t
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14

ca Seek friendship among the good and pure,
If you would yourself occupy an exalted posi-
tion. " es67aAFAa i*~fs 80 y
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14

ca Mr.. Thrasher, so well known as connect
ed with Cuban history, writes that the different
6llibustering expeditions have so disgusted the
inhabitants of Cuba, that they will not take inde-
pendence offered in that way.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14

H A brave man is the man who isn't afraid
to wear old clothes until he is able to pay for
new.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14

Dulsu % Scor Cousrr.-Spsaking ofTthe
bill introduced by Mr.. Whisloek, the shakepee
Advoeafe seys:-rvol aslt nozf sssias a. -vs.ea "a
Althoush the bill Was laid on the tabls, our
citizens hays pnauimously demonstrated against
any division Of Scott eounty-alrssdy one of the
s9alIeOt u The 1oeyitory.0 e. ensnleiaos
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14

TMr. G. c. Andrews, Of the Treasury De.
partment, has in press an interesting work on
Minnesota and Dakota, being revision of the
letters from this territory, which were published
last summer in the Boston Post.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14
gT Scott county has a surplus of funds in her
Treasury! Good for Scott county.

FREEzING.-0ur exchanges below give many
accounts of freezing to death, some of which
are painfully interesting.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14

"CLosIEc OFF."-We call attention to the
card of MIR. Rich, formerly of the firm of King
& Rich, who is desirous of disposing of his goods
at a great bargain. Fine furniture, 6ne carpets,
hne paper, &C., will be sold cheap. See adver-
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14

ca A negro named Richardson, in Liberia, is
making arrangements for shipping to the United
States two hundred hogsheads of sugar of his
own and first grinding.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14

"a The courts of high authority in England
have decided that a. gentleman has no right to
kick his coachman! In this country it depends
upon the coaehman's color.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14

HOTEL ARRIvALs.-The sappositiou is quite na-
tural that as this seassn Of the year, but few
persons visit our hotels, but the suppositionis a
false one. For proof, read the following from
the Financial Advertiser - ssgsssasso. ia !.
HOTEL ARRIVALS SoR One MONTH sNpINa JAM
GARY, 1S57.-F Fuller House, 522; winslow House,
548; Merchants Hotel, 449; American Hotel,
545.-Total, 2064.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14
TUESDAY, FEB. 10, 1857.
Removal Of the Capitol.

A billto remove the Capitol of the Territory
of Minnesota from st. Paul to st. Peter, passed
to its third reading in the Council yesterday. 1t
will probably como up for action in the House to-
day. In the meantime let gentlemen tack on an
amendment leaving the location to the people,
according to the Organic Act. dia sa
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-14
New Map.

Messrs. Won Minden h wAipperman have near
ly completed their nap Of st: Paul and vicinity,
and request persons owning property to give
early notice al their Office. Call and see their
Map. ~ q ssssi ts'' q ss'