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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-16
The Chinese War to be Continued

1t has been asserted that the Emperor OF
China had expressed his disapprobatlon OF
the proceedings of his Governor of Canton,
and that hostilities would soon cease; but
tie following document, purporting to be a
dispatch addressed to that officer by the
Brother Of the Sun, puts all such stories at
rest:
"Yeh Il have serious news to announce
to you. We have read with attention the
account you have given us of the attack by
the English barbarians. The Nuij-kO were
unanimous in their Indignation, and we de-
termined that the Emperor should be in
formed Of it. notwithstanding the pain it oc-
casions his magnanimous heart; ard these
are the commands of his mighty will
sYeh You are to carry on war of ex-
termination against tie foreign ba'barians
who have attacked you. They must receive
from YOU an exemplary chastisement. But
after the vengeance shall have been deemed
sufficient by you. and if they manifest sim
ccrc repentance for what they have done,
the Emperor, our magnanimous sovereign,
who is inundated with floods of light, con-
sents that hostilities should cease. and that
commercial affairs should be resumed with
those foreigners as they existed previous to
their fanlt.
"Yeh You will take heed, and you will
communicate the proceeding to the Manda-
rims placed under your ORDERS"
Pekin, the 10th day of the second moon.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-16
Arrival of thc Europa.

HALIFAX, May D.
1t is said that the propositions submitted
for settlement of the long pending Nenfeha-
tel difficulty has been accepted by the Prus-
sian and Swiss ENJOYS at Paris, subject to
the appreciation of their respective govern
mcnts.
The Earl of Elgin, the newly appointed
British Plen potentiary to China, had left
England for the scene Of bis labors.
The political interest in England was in
crossed on the approaching of the meeting of
the new Parliament.
large meeting of merchants and manu-
facturers was held at Man chester for the
purpose O. forming an association Tor pro-
noting the growth of cotton all over the
world, and particularly to the British colo
MES, called the Cotton Supply Association. 4
FRANcE.-A review of $4,000 troops will
take place at Paris about the 9th of May, in
honor OF the Grand Duke Constantine.
SPAIN.-A treaty settllrg the frontier be-
tween France and Spain is 10 be lard hefore
the Cortez at their first meeting.
Marshal SerIino had eft Paris for Madrid
to smooth the way for the Mexican An.bas-
sador.
The Chinese in Sarawak, Borneo, rose on
the 18th Of February, and massacred several
Europeans.
Sir James Broo'e, the Rajah, saved his
life by swimmi: g across the creek.
The Yanks have avenged the destruction
of their settlements by killing 200 Chinese.
The progressionists and members of the
liberal party are laboring to effect coalition
against the government.
Troops for Cuba leave Cadiz at the end Of
this month.
By telegraph from Trieste, dates from
Hong Kong to March 18th, Calcutta to 2lst
and from Bombay to April Goth, have been
received.
The Europeans on board the British steam
cr Queen under the Portuccse flag, had been
murdered by the Chinese and the steamer
with its valuable cargo carried off by the
government contractors.
The storehouses at Hong Kong had been
burnt down by Chinese inccndiaries and
700 barrels of flour destroyed.
The total exports of tea from China to
Britain in June, is estimated at seventy mil
lion pounds.
Persian accounts of the battle of Bushre
stating the English advanced until meeting
the main body of the Persians, they set fire
! to the British camp equipaee and retreated
towards Bushre, where being reinforced the
| battle began, lasting four days, both parties
retiring in confusion, amid torrents Of rain.
The Persians left some guns but afterwards
recovered them /; the Persians estimated the
British loss at COO, their own at 400.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-16
Great Cave I'm Grant County.
(From the Grant County Wis. Herald,)

We write the following from information
received of Mr.. c. NJ. Gorham, who resides
near the cave discovered last week i'm the
town of Millville. The cave is on lands OWL
cd by Mr.. Bliss, section 13, Z. 6, X. A..
These gentlemen with several others, dis
covered and partly explored the cavern.
While out on walk for pleasure and OBJ
servat on, one of the men called attention to
a curious opening which showed signs of be-
ing resort for wild animals. The sides ap-
peared Worn and the ground near the mouth
resembleG long deserted door yard. We
have since been told that the Indians inform
ed our old settlers of cave in that vicinity
used 10y them as a store house for valuables:
farther eXplO! ations may prove this to be
that Indian depository.
The external opening is some two or three
ieet IN width by the same height. A boy
first entered who came out and reported that
he saw large room. Lights were then sent
iol and the company soon went in, without
any difficulty, as the opening widens within
the mouth. Six feet from the entrance they
passed intoa small room; proceeding 25 feet
further they came to an arched oval room
about 10 feet in diameter, height feet, and
containing an abundance of lead colored and
white spar, curiOusly formed by water
Then passing through narrow hall between
walls Of lime rock for about 20 feet. they
entered much larger room, height l6 feet
and beautifully ornainented with varieeated
spar-soine OF it resembling pearly white
marble, and some was found transparent and
crystaised. On the sides are tall fluted col
umns and carved like pictures in carbonate
Of lime, much resembling stucco work also
small stalactities of every hue and FORM
The work of nature in this room might pass
for the samples of fancy chselincs wrought
10y some wild master artist, whose progress
in the fanclful led him into a sphere of blum
dering perfection. Thence through mar
row way as before they entered room fur
nished in great splendor-morc like nice
temple than cavern. This splendid room,
Mr.. G. says, would pay for days tide to
see. There is the altar, and above the beau
tiful curtain work of marble, and on the
sides, TIE inches and panelled work-whicl
the Imagination cannot avoid making into
rich palace Of some great untutorcd lord
Every move of the light in this grand tenn
I,le like room reflected upon a new set OF
shining gems which spa.klcd as an orchstra
of dancing stars.
Other rooms were visited which rresen-
ted similar beauty and richness. The ex.
plorers think they went about 200 feet and
were prevented from going further by a
small waterfall for which they were unpre-
pared. 1t must be one of the most beauti-
ful sights in the country and will probabl,
be visited soon by thousands.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-16
Mormon POlygamy...HOwi 1t Arose

1t has been said that Mormon Polygamy
has been engrafted on Mormonism recently.
1t is true, polygamy is not one of the origi-
nal institutions of Mormonism. 1t did not
originate at Kirkland but, it was originated
by Joseph Smith at Nauvoo, fourteen years
ago. The Deseret News has published the
journal of Joe Smith-in that the Mormon
impostor says, that on Wednesday, the 18th
day of July, 1912, in presence of his broth
er, Hiram L. Dayton, he received revela-
tion from heaven, which revelation, clothed
mostly in scripture language, announced the
doctrine Of sealing wives and concubines :;
but confines it to the priesthood. This vile
piece of profanity and impiety declares that
the spirit seals such persons, and when seal
ed it is all right. The object of this revela
ton was to add concubines to the family,
with his wife Emma, and to get over her
scruples and in order to make it appearjust
it is also revealed that the wife and children
must not be deprived of the property. Ac-
cordingly, on the same day, Joseph made
deeds Of lots to Emma and her children; and
thus polygamy began among the Mormons.
The ground classification was precisely the
same with which some Doctors of Divinity
have justified Slavery. The revelation to
Joe Smith, quotes Abraham and the Patri-
archs as holding concubines, and it was ac-
counted to him for righteousness In order
that some divines who defend Slavery, may
know what excellent company they have
got into, we quote the following paragraph
of the revelation made to Joe Smith:
Abraham received concubines, and they
bore him children, and it was accounted to
him for Righteousness, because they were
given unto him, and he abode in my law; as
Isaac also, and Jacob did none other things
than that which they were commanded; and
because they did none other things than that
which they were commanded, they have en-
tered into their exaltation according to the
pr .aises, and sit upon thrones; and are not
a,sels, but are gods. I'D 3o tf a
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-16
Col. EcntOn...Li(e of Jackson.

Col. Benton, in addition to his abridgnent
of the " debates" has also in contemplation
tse continuation of his Thirty Years View
so as to bring it up to the present time. lie
moreover has been urgently solicited by his
publishers to undertake the work of writing
a ;,op,.ler life Of Jackson: This is thing the
country needs. There is no life of the great
hero Of true democracy, save that which is
written in the upheavinss of the country,
from day to day, against misrule, and against
aristocratic tendencies. Such a work is a
necessity of the times and if he, who was
the stay of jackson in his administration,
should undertake it. and labor at it, and
complete it, the country would owe him q
great debt of gratitude. 10 do justice to
the subject it would be necessary that he
should revive old associations that he should
throw himself back into the past that he
should return to his native State, and there
foreeather with those who treasure the trs-
ditions Of the great man, and thus bring
forth his life fresh from the mint Of private
love-E LoyiS Oeaocsn.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-16
Superficial Area of Iowa.

According to the following note from the
Hon. B. Hem, it seems that the area of
Iowa, in square miles, is, by several thou
sands, greater than was before supposed
FAIRFIELD, Iowa, April 25, 1857.
His Excelency JAS. w. GRIMES, Governor
of Iowa:
Dear Sir: While at Washington City. in
making the selections of lands for the rail-
road companies, | learned an important fact,
which l desire to make public through you
1t appears, on investigation, that the area
of the State of Iowa is larger to the extent
of 5, i66 square miles or 1896 ,240 square
acres (more than the size of the State of
Connecticut,) than has been heretofore COM
puted.
Previous compu,at;o ;ons, carried into all she
public documents, have placed the area of
Iowa at 6O,9l4 square miles, Or 32,5S4,96O
acres.
Mr.. A. r. Parker, craftsman of the House
of Representatives, and a very accurate
computer, has just finished an estimate made
from the official surveys, as far as computed,
and from official data of that portion not
surveyed, from which it appears that the ac-
tual area of our State is 36,0SO square miles
or IS ,891 200 res-exceeding the previous
computations SIG square miles, or 1897 )
240 acres.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-16

. Tie following paragraph from the Phila-
deiph'a Enquirer gives some striking illus
trations Of the prevailing land fever. To
prudent men, it is sufficient to note these
facts. There never was land speculation, i'm
this country yet that did not result disas
trously So solid is the prosperity Of this
country now, that this may be less SO; bat
that there is to be reaction cannot be de-
MED: r
The fever prevails to far greater extent
than most persons imagine. We have heard
IF several counties in the interior of the
State, in which from one hundred thousand
to three hundred thousand dollars have been
raised by agents and. Others, and sent west
ward, for the purchase Of lands. In some
cases, old farmers have gathered their fami-
lies, sold their property, and directed their
footsteps to Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas or Ne
braska, under abelief that they would speed
~ secure a large fortune, In others, farms
and othe:. property have BEEN -niortsreed,
and the money raised in this way has been
invested IN land warrants, and with SINH
lar expectation.
The reader may we'll imagine the evil re-.
suits CT this wild and speculative spirit
Already, bitter fruits have been realized in
various stances. The whole thing may be
regarded as lottery, in which the chances
OF receiving prize are as one to thousand.
The New Hampshire Statesman informs us.
that ill one of the valley towns in Grafton
county, Connecticut, no less than S3O,OuO
lave been collected within a single year, for
the purpose of investment in Western Lands.
The most of it was remitted by men who
did not emigrate, but merely for speculative
purposes. Other towns have followed tie
fatal example. A desire to make large gains,
or in other words, to snake haste to be-
c'me rch," has So bewildered some people,
that no ordinary prosperity is at all satislac-
tory TO them.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-16

SPEED THE PLoUGu.-Among the hundreds of
Immigrants whom We see daily landing on our
wharf, while in pursuit of ''river news" we
feel like giving none heartier welcome, and
God-speed, than the hardy and Industrious
farmer, who, with his family and household
"plunder," wagons and plougs, horses and
COWS, and poultry, has came perhaps 1900 or
1000 miles to settle in the great and fertile North
west. These are the class of emigrants more
valuable now. than all others. They do more
to civilize the country, develope its resources
and fulfill its great destiny than any other
class They are the pioneers in every direc-
ton, after whom follow travel, business, wealth
ana luxury. There are many such, daily land
ing here, and spreading abroad with the inten-
ton to make new homes in this land of PROM
ise by the side of our lovely lakes-on the
verge of clear ripping streams, where the
white man had scarcely ever trod.-on the edge
of picturesque and fertile prairies. or in the
cool and shady grove, the cabin will be built
and the fresh turned soil receive the seed of fin.
ture harvests. All over our beautiful country
those "homes of the people" are thickeninr.
In few years, it will be dotted with tasteful,
and elegant farm houses, and smiling with cul-
tivated fields, reclaimed from the wilderness by
toll and privatiou. This is the class who are
making our territory great State, as every
where, the world over, upon an intelligent,
hardy, and virtuous agricultural population,
the greatness Of the entire nation mostly de-
pends The merchant, mechanic, the profes-
slonal men, all are useful. indispensable in So
ciety, but none SO much so as the farmer All
success, then, to the immigrant farmer! We
give them hearty welcome, and to all who
will come to this land which promises SO much
to those who 'follow the good old plough"
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-16

A New YORKER ARRESTED ON SUSPICION
OF BEING AN ABoLITIoNIsT.-A man named
McIlwee, from the State of New York, was
arrested on Sunday night week, at Lynch
burg, Va, on suspicion of being an Aboli-
zionist. He had been staying at the Hop
kins Hotel for near three months, ostensibly
engaged in no business whatever. During
his temporary absence on Saturday his trunk
was opened and ''letters of an incendiary
character, grossly inhamatory" were found
in it. The last Lynchburgh Virginian says
of him: Son the night of his arrest, he had
returned to the Hotel, entirely unconscious
of the evidence that had accumulated against
him in his absence. He was promptly ap-
pretended and placed in Jail for trial, which
will occur on Thursday next. The matter
will be thoroughly investigated, and his te-
merity meet its just reward. We would
warn the people of the country against all
strolling Yankee peddlers, and other suspi-
cious characters, no matter from where they
hail"
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-16
COMETs.--A writer in the National INTEL

CoMETs.--A writer in the National Intel
ligencer says: While comets are them
selves subject to the most powerful attrac-
ton, they exercise no appreciable influence
on other bodies. In 177O comet was ac-
tually known to become entangled among
the satellites of Jupiter, and have remained
there nearly four months, yet no apprecia-
BILE variation was observed in their move
mcnts.
Comets have, in all ages, been regarded bv
superstitious peopls as the harbingers of dire
calamaties, such as wars, pestilence, or fam
inc; and it must be admitted that experi-
ence and observation have not tended to dis
sipate this illusion, for even in our own dav
we have seen how the beautiful comet Of
1858 preceded the desolating siege of Se-
bastopol, and the consequent prostration of
commerce throughout half tine civilized
world. But such condolences, however re-
markable, are nothing more, and Can there
fore take no hold upon the establishes nrin.
ciples of science and truth, which alike lis.
card all false conjectures and rest foreve.
upon the basis Of eternal wisdom and Om-
npOtence.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-16
NUMBER. 35..


FLATBoATs still continue to 60 down the
river, loaded with wood and lime. Present
appearances indicate, that there will be
greater demand this season, for the Shakopee
lime, than any before.-Valley Herald. -
Quick TIME.-Last week one of our river
pilots made bet with one of our citizens
that he (citizen) could not cross and recrOss
the Mississippi river in a certain twelve foot
yawl, in less than half an hour. Our citi-
zen crossed and recroesed the river in the
short space Of eighteen minutes and a half.
This exploit reflects much credit upon the
man who performed It, as we'll as upon our
Wabashaw boat builder, who constructed the
yawl.-U. -erea.a sro 7 sr,7
Busy TIMEs.-Last Monday was one of
the busiest days we have ever seen in Wa
bashaw. A number Of steamers were ly-
ing at the levee-the shore piled full Of
freight, and in the streets was erlect
crowd of people-mostly strangers.-Jour-
nal. --f
OwAToNA.-The first school, in Steele
County was taught in Owatona, TWENTY-FIVE
months since, when there were but five hum
dred inhabitants scattered over the whole
extent of the county, and all but some fifty
of these had come in that spring. Then
there was but six log houses in sight at this
place. For the school edif:ce, a few upright
crotched posts were set in the ground 1.-THE
name of Is Oatona" signifies uprght) Gross
sticks and the whole covered with hay. c. M
pletcd the structure. A yong lady from
Wisconsin was the teacher. The number of
scholars was about dozen.
The county is now divided into large
number of School Districts, ;nd we hear
from every quarter the dete. m nation to
have good schools established. There seems
to be universal feeling that this is mat
ter OF the first Importance, and not to be ne
elected.
Large numbers have come and made their
homes here, with this express object in view,
for here the settler can pre-empt and settle
by the side of each other, on their quarter
sections, open their farms and help each other
to bui roads and bridges, establish schools
and churches, aid each other in thousand
neighborly Offices, and naturally benefit each
other pecunlarily, by their Improvements
Register.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-16

PROGRESS OF CArHoLoCIsM.-The New
York Herald says that it is only little less
than half century ago that the Roman Cath
ollc Church in the United States had reg
ular organization. There were in 1908 one
diocease, two bishops; sixty-elght priests,
eighty churches, two ecclesiastical institu-
tions, one college, and two female acadc-
mics. In 1857 they are forty-one dioceases,
two apostolic vicarites. two thousand eight
hundred and eighty-two churches and sta
tions, nineteen hundred and two priests,
thirty ecclesiastical institution, sixty
two male and one hundred and seventeen
female religious institutions, fifty-eight liter
ary institutions, &C., &c. There are no ex-
act statistics as to the Roman Catholic pop
ulaton of the country, but two and a hall
millions is tue best estimate that can be
made
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-16
From Washington.

New York, May 5.
Washington correspondence Of the Daily
Times, May 4th 1t is reported here that
the causes of the British refusal to ratify the
treaty relative to the affairs of Honduras,
are mainly its still unsettled condition, and
that the English government will insist, at
all hazards on their rights to receive the
stipulation of the Honduras government for
the perpetual exclusion of slavery from their
Territory, and to make it matter of atso-
lutte treaty obligations.
The Administration have been engaged to-
day on Central American affairs, and espe-
cially on the question whether our govern
ment shall interpose for the relief of the FL
libusters in Nicaragua by bringing them
away. 1t is conceded that Walkers career
is ended, and all that can well be done is to
aid his men in reganing their homes in the
United States
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-16
New YoRK. Nav G

A despatch from Adrian says that train
was thrown off the track on the Michigan
Southern Railroad yesterday, and four men
were killed.
The Lennon slave case has been post
poned till the September term of the Court
The New York Conference of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, commenced its sess-
ion this morning, at Newburg; the Rev.
Bishop Baker presiding.