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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-12-12
The Cabii ct and the Kansas Question
"A New Commander Against the Nor
mOns-The Cost of the Army for Utah.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 81. 1855


Governor Walker had no interview with
the President today The second interview
is fixed for tomorrow MORNING. The Cab
met was in session until late hour. The
Kansas difficulty was, of course, the theme of
discussion. The President submitted all the
facts, and expressed his views firmly. His
position had been taken, and high sense of
public duty admonished him to adhere strict
ly to it. In this view the Cabinet were
unanimous, and after protracted discussion
of the probable result, the meeting adjourn
ed without arriving at any conclusion.
General Smith is still here, consulting with
the government relative to Utah affairs. 1t
is not improbable that General Joseph Lane
will be commissioned to proceed to Califor-
mia and conduct the war against the Nor
mons. Near two millions of dollars will have
b. en expended on the expedition. They
have two thousand men, fifteen hundred wag
ons and thirteen thousand animals and more
quartermasters than the English had in their
Crimean expedition. Look to the army esti-
mates.
The Secretaries reports are all complete,
and copies are being made. They will not
be very lengthy.
The Presidents message is finished, except
that part relating to Kansas. The President
will recommend a considerable increase in
the army. Senators and members are COM
ing in slowly.
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islature. 1t is composed of about twice as
many members as q Territorial Legislature
would be entitled to-was elected contrary
to the provisions of the Organic Act, and
meets on different day, and under altogeth-
er different circumstances than the rules pre-
scribcd by that instrument Supposed this
Legislature composed Of q House and SEN
ate, instead of House and Council,) should
attempt to pass law. The Constitution re-
quires that the style of all laws shall be-
"Be it enacted by the Legislature of the
State of Minnesota" The enactment is pre-
sented to Governor Medary, and he gives it
his approval over the signature of ssSamuel
Medary. Governor of the Territory of Mime
sota." Wouldn't that look we'll, spread out
on the record ?
Suppose again, that the Legislature (and
here is the secret Of this haste) should to-
morrow resolve to go into an election of two
United States Senators. Suppose Messrs Rice
and German, or Gen. Shields, should be cleo
ted Senators for the State of Minnesota for
three and Six years, while we are yet Ter
ritory-beforc Congress knows officially that
we have even adopted a Constitution, or
whether that Constitution is Republican in
its character as is required of all States when
being admitted into the Confederacy-who
is to give them certificate of election Will
Governor. Mcdary, or Secretary Chase p
They are merely Territorial officers, whose Ct
fetal positions expire with the expiration Of
our Territorial existence, after which they
"will know no more for everD %
Should our Constitution prove to be anti
Republican in its character, or should Con-
gress refuse or neglect to accept us for any
other reason, the gresent Legislature, Of
course, would be of no account-ts enact
ments of no force or avidity. If this be true,
by what system of ledgerdemain or hocus
pocus can their actious previous to such ad-
mission be rendered good or valid ? The
thing looks to us as piece of absurdity.
In such an event on the part of Congress,
we would have no Legislature, neither could
we have one until another ear which would
have to be elected under the Territorial regu-
lations. But there is no danger of such con-
tingency. The dominant party in Congress
will be anxious to see two Democratic Sena-
tors among them, and will not be likely to de-
lay action upon our constitution.
Until that action is had we do not believe
that the Legislature can either enact laws or
elect Senators, or that Alexander Ramsey
can be inaugurated Governor of the State OF
Minnesota
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Later from California and Central
America.
NEW York, Nov. 80.

NEW ORK, NOV. ~.
The steamship Northern Light, from Aspin-
wall ON the 31st inst, with the California
mails to Nov. 5th, brings nearly one and a
quarter million of specie and freighting ar
rived here yesterday P. NJ.
The news from California is interesting
An immense meeting of the citizens of San
Francisco was held on the first to give ex-
preston to the sense of the public on the
loss of the Central America. 81
A project was on foot in California to Gre
ate new territory Of the Great Basin, be-
tween Greek Mountains on the east of the
Sierre Nevada on the west, and between the
Oregon and Utah line on the north, and Col
orado on the south.
A card has been published in the San Fran
cisco papers, stating that the travel would
be resumed on the Nicaragua route, and that
on arrival of the mail on the Goth of October,
the sailing day would be announced.
The advices from Central America are i'm
portant. Under present circumstances war
had been officially declared between Nicaraa
qua and Costa Rica, and President Martinez,
of the former republic, was preparing to place
himself at the head of the army.
His proclamation announces determine
ton to maintain the right OF the republic, to
the territory claimed by, and now in posses
sion of the Costa Rica. Col. Candi had po@
session of the River and Lake steamers. No
important operations have been undertaken
by either party.
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER s, 1857.

SENATE.-At 10 o'clock the Senate was
called to order, and opened by the Chaplain
with an address, followed by the prayer.
The roll was called, and the journal read
and corrected.
Mr.. RICHARDSON, at the suggestion oi
Mr. President, moved the Senators come for
ward in alphabetical order, and sign the Con-
stitution. Carried, and it was accordingly
done.
STATIONERY, FURNITURE; NEWSPAPERS, &c.
Mr.. STREETER OF Houston, moved the
reconsideration Of the vote by which the
Seer etary was ordered to subscribe for 20
copies Of daily papers for each SENATOR
Seconded.
He advocated the strictcst economy we
we were the first Senate of the new State,
and our acts would hereafter be referred to
by our successors.
On voting, it was rcconsidered, and an
amendment adopted substituting 10 in place
of 20.
Mr.. VAN ETTEN of Ramsey, offered a
resolution requiring Secretary Chase to pro-
cure locks for the members desks chairs,
water coolers, &c.
Mr.. BATES wanted key only he had
d lock on his desk. He offered an amend.
ment inserting the word eys.
Mr.. McKUNE moved to amend by insert
ing "spittoons." Both amendments were &C.
cepted.
Mr.. FOLSOM thought resolution passed
yesterday covered the whole ground. Mr..
LINDSLEY concurrcd.
The resolution was adopted.
Mr.. RICHARDSON moved that the Sec
retary be instructed to procured wood for the
use of the Senate. Carried.
Mr.. COWAN of Nicollett moved that the
Secretary direct the publishers of the news,
papers TO have them put up in wrappers, ana
that he have the same laid on the members
tables. Carried.
Mr.. HULL of Fillmore moved that COM
mittee of two be appointed to act in conjunc-
ton with a similar committee from the
House, to wait on the Governor, and inform
him that both Houses were organized and
ready to rccievc any communication from
him.
Mr.. NORTON moved that the Senate ad-
;ourn until tomorrow. Lost.
Mr.. FOLSOM of Chisago County moved
the resolution be laid on the table.
The yeas and nays were called-yeas It.
nays 10. .- ..-.-...o -.
Mr.. SMITH moved call of the Senate,
JIG yeas end 19 nays. - --." -@ :
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FROM MALAGA DIRECT.-Yesterday an in
voice was received by j. H. Dunham & Co.,
of cargo of fruit and nuts on the barque
Rambler, now on her way from Malaga, on
the Spanish coast, one half of it for them
selves, the rest for ST Louis. This is the
first instance of direct iinoor.ation, Of this
kind, for this city. The cargo consists of
some $24, 900 worth of raisins figs hard and
soft shell almonds, Zante currants. &c. There
are about 5000 kegs of raisins alone. The
barque left Malaga on the 18th ult., and was
at Gibraltar on the 22d. She will come to
New Orleans, the cargo to be re shipped there
on steamer The inuoice came by the last
foreign steamer Ariel, and ten days hence the
goods may be,here.-CAScago Journal.
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Effect of the Niagara's News on the
Stock Market.

The excitement on the Stock Exchange
continues, and was to-day Of a more varied
character than yesterday. The extraordina-
ry rise of Monday and Tuesday, amounting
on the average of the whole list to sal per
cent, and some instances to 10 per cent.
very naturally created pause this forenoon.
and rs some of the least favorable heads Of
the Foreign news by the Niagara, at Halifax.
were communicated soon after the Board of
Brokers met, the vacation was made onite
decided on the aor-dvidend paying shares.
and eisc Affected 10 come extent tie higher
cless Of stoc!cs, except Missouri State SKIES,
which advanced to and sold at 80 per cent.
At t,io opcning of the afternoon board, still
lowcr quotations were made on the printed
sales, y:hich close st o'clock. But before
tie dis-a-s;c': c. ths brokers, the demand
im2roveG a:la prices vent up sgain lsl per
cent. leaving off generally steady, and on
Fe: Zo.k Genital and Reading frm.-N.
7. Times, 18Th -...
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New York City Matters.
New York. Nov. g

NEW YORK, NOV. 70.
The Academy of Music was crowded last
night to overfowing with an immense and en-
thusiastic assembly of citizens, to ratify the
nomination of Daniel F. Tieman for Mayor.
VIM. F. Havemeyer, presided. Speeches
were made by Mr.. Havemeyer, Hon, Robt. j.
Dillon: Hon. Jno. McKeon, U. S. District
Attorney D. E. Sicklcs, Erastus Brooks, of
the Ezpress; Hon. Jas. E. Cooley, and men,
bers of the different parties.
Three burglars last night broke into the
U. S. Bonded Warehouse in Greenwich
street, near Beach. The police pursued the
thieves, and officer Fields shot one before he
would surrender. The two accomplices es-
capped. The rascals had 2O2 gold and silver
watches selected all ready to bag.
The workingmen, yesterday, assembled in
the Park, and Tompkins Square, and resolv-
ed to ask work of the Central Park Commis-
sioner. a dcputation waited on the Board
in session, but no notice was taken of it.
The Office was strongly guarded by police
men, to prevent an outbreak.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-12-12
THE HUSBANDS SONG.

Rainy and rough sets the day
There's a heart beating for somebody;
/ must up and away
Somebody's anxious for somebody.
Thrice has she been to the gate
Thrice has she listened for somebody;
Midst the night, stormy and late,
Somebody's waiting for somebody.
There'u be a comforting fire
There'n be 4 welcome for somebody;
One in her neatest attire,
Will look TO the table for somebody.
Though the stars fled from the west,
There is star yet for somebody,
Lighting the home he loves best
Warming the bosom Of somebody.
There'll be coat on the chair,
There Will be slippers for somebody,
There'll be wife's tender care
Loves fond embrace for somebody +;
There'll be the little ones charms
Soon twill be wakened for somebody;
When have both in my arms,
o. but how blest will be somebody!
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A "CAP1rAL" ExpEDIENr.-The bogus
Democrats of Kansas are experts at juggery.
In setting up bank at Lecompton last sum-
mer it was necessary, according to the char
ter, to exhibit $4,000 cash capital, as actu-
ally paid. The parties accordingly provided
themselves with $4,000 in two bags, and
presented themselves before the Governor to
make the required exhibition. AS one of the
bags was counted out, it was taken away and
the other presented, this operation being
continued until had passed in review twenty
five times to the entire satisfaction of the
innocent Governor 1t is supposed that this
trick was learned from the experience in vot-
ing. -,--.a.-4 r..-..- ., a.f
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Later from Mexico.

NEW ORLEANS Nov. "a.
The Tennessee from Vera Cruz the 2lst,
with date from the city of Mexico, has ar
rived
The country is in a very distracted cond-
ton, another general revolution impending.
Negotiations are pending between the revo-
Iutonists and Santa Anna, whom, undoubt-
edly, they intend making President.
Tie Tennessee brings % political exiles,
among whom are President Sofas, Jose
Washington, and Col. Roomers.
VIM. Moran, the editor of the Eztraorli-
nary, was imprisoned for publications against
the Government of Zacatecas.
Comonfort's fail is considered certain. 1t
is doubtful if his life will be spared, if he re-
mains in the country.
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.
The administration are considering the
Mormon rebellion and the steps to be taken
in regard to it. 1t is proposed TO capture
some two thousand Saints now located in
California, as we'll as DR.. Bernheisel, Brig
ham Young's delegate to Congress, and hold
them as hostages until it is ascertained what
the Prophet designs doing. Gen. Cass seems
to think this cannot be done under the Con-
stitution, but the President thinks different
ly. A state of rebellion, he says, actually ex-
lists, and martial law must prevail.
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Important from Washington.
WAsH1yCTOy. Nov. "a.

WAsHNGroN, Nov. "a.
Orders were issued to-day from the War
Department for two columns of troops, one
from California and Oregon, to proceed to
Utah, as soon as the necessary subsistence
could be obtained
The President, in conversation today
with gentlemen on Kansas affairs, stated un-
equivocaliy that he endorsed the action of the
recent Convention. He stated fact that is
not generally known-that forty three out
of the fifty-three members of the convention
signed the Constitution, and those who re-
fused to sign it were ultra pro slavery men.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-12-12
Money Matters in New York.

New YORK, Nov. 24.-Money rather mac
tive The Addison Bank, Stcuben County,
ard Elm;ra Bank, both in this State, were
thrown out to-day by the Metropolitan.
Stocks dull and prices tending downward.
The engagements of specie for to-morrow's
steamer reach Sl50.O0o, Of which nearly
$500 900 go on account of the creditors of
the North American Trust Company.
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Affairs OF the Michigan Central -ec-..
road Co.

Weu understand the MANAGERS of the s.ich-
igan Central Railroad, at Boston, hare ~ccopt-
ed bills to the extent of Sbout $s2,f5o 900,
first mortgage 8 per cent. bond, .hc cs.cct
average not known, but the p7oess.,,@ 20 II
derstood to be about s~s2, ,Jc1,oIo ne., - n,
making the average ebout rs pcr oon.. 70
bonds have since been reso!d IN core.'3- ,5ie
parcels at 80ae23 FER cent. Gao =. Gle
mortgage is for 2S,cco, 900. To ->1cct
issue leaves $5,350,Gc0 to cover, .. ~. -r;ty
or by previous voluntary COLTS -r:ar, IT., o-t-
standing bonds Of the co=pasy, d,e tsr
Jciy 1853. Port Of the a7ai's :: e, 7iessat
negotiation is to pay ssso2,0O0 Of f',e old
bonds due in January and July, I5sS.-N
T. TINS, 10Th. '-'---'~y Co.. 80 ------ -''
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MONDAY, DECEMBER Z. 1851.

SENATE.-Senate was called to order at 3
o'clock +. NJ, by the President pro tenn.
Prayer by the Chaplain pro tenn.
The Journal of Friday was read
The Committee on Credentials presented
the following report of the names of those
Senators entitled to seats
First District-H. s. Thomas, end J. R. Rener.
Sec0nd-Isaac Van Etten, Charles s. Cave, and Will
Liam Sprigg Hail.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-15
SENATORIAL ELECTION.

The declination Of Ex- Governor HAMMOND to
become candidate for this post cf honor, has
somewhat disconnected his numerousf friends. E1'
Gov. HAMILTON announces in q letter to the Times
his willingness to serve if elected. Hon. r. B.
RHErr is personally spoken Of as the candidate
around whom the friends Of HAMMOND are likely
to cluster The contest will probably lie betwe en-
him and Col PlcEENs. For our part, We would
rather see some younger man tried. We do not
think the Legislature could do better than to
elect Senator out of the following list: Hon. l..
NJ K,E1r, Col JAMES CHEsNuT, Hon. W. PoRcHER,
MILES, Hon. W. W. BoycE. They are all in the
prime of life, able and illing to undergo the To-
Dor, and devoted friends of the South. We have
said on former occasion that dignity is not in
sepafable from age. There is no reason why a
man in the full vigor Of manhood cannot fill the
post of Senator more efficiently than one who has
fallen into the as sere and yellow leaf" We are
willing. atleast, to try our young men, to encour.
age them to elicit talent wherever it may be
found, and to honor those who show readiness to
defend the interests Of the South.
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FRLLOWSHIPS,

The idea of endowing fellowships in the South Ca
rolina College has more than once been suggested
to the public mind. Every lover Of his country
and his country's literature has regretted the
want of literary society and Of professional lit
terati The consequence Of this deficiency, is
that the highest efforts have been but the amuse.
ment of idle hours and the ephemeral productions
of exuberant but truant fancy. But of such, a
nation cannot justly be proud; they add but little
to its glory and fame, they exercise no strong and
elevating influence, they enamel no noble resolve
upon the heart, nor do they immortalize the he
roes whose names reflect splendor on their tran
sient existence. They pass away like summer
birds with the partality of friends which give
them temporary ecat. The flashing wit, the bold
idea, the flight of fancy-sll that Art would en-
shrine and consecrate-become transitory as the
breath which gave them birth. No splendid monu-
ment of genius, sublime in austere grandeur and
enduring severity, nationalzes our literature md
gives us an example worthy of admiration and
imitation.
Many causes We know may be assigned for this
want of artistic excellence. But they all relate
to the past and cannot influence the future. The
rapid growth of our country, the railroad velocity
at which we live and move, the want of libraries
and leisure. the inducemept Of more tempting
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Columbia Market.


Cotton.-It will be recolected that our last week
ly report of the Cotton market closed on q dull
and inactive demand for the article at very irreg
ular and unsettled prices. This state Of feeling
extended through the operations Of the first three
days of the week now under review, and at the
close Of business on Wednesday evening it was as
certained that prices had receded p cents q ID.
from the highest point Of the market ten days ago,
the general ruling rates having settled at l23@lS
cents. On Thursday, and indeed, up to the close
of the week prices were more steady, although
there was no advance, except in some rare instan-
ces and for some choice lots fraction over our
highest would be paid. This state Of market must
continue as long as it is so difficult for buyers to
obtain money from the Banks to purchase the ar
ticle, as long as exchange sells so, and is so diff
cult to negotiate for there can be but little doubt
if these two obstacles were removed Cotton would
soon rally. The sales Of the week comprise about
500 bales
Corn.-There has been no material change In
the Corn market if we except that prices are o
mere shade higher. We now quote Old 90@95,
New s5c. y bushel.
Cow Pcas.-There is moderate stock Of Peas
on sale, and the market is quiet but steady at 80
@95c. y bushel.
Seed Rye-There is no inquiry for this article,
and S1.121 seems to be all it will bring.
Oats.-There is a very moderate demand for
Oats, and the little that has been sold was taken
at 50c u bushel.
Hour.-We have no quotable change to notice
in the price of Flour the supply is fair and the
demand moderate, we still quote S6.5O9S626
for common to superfne brands. Extra family
Flour 81 y barrel.
Fodder.-There has been no material cnange in
the price of Fodder since our last report and there
fore we continue to quote for new 95 to 10oe. y
100 tbs. according to quality.
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For the Yorkville Enquirer.
THE MONEY PANIC.

Msssrs. Editors We are now experiencing all
the evils of financial crisis. To what extent we
are to suffer in our commercial transactions, We
are not prepared to say; but trust the panic will
soon be dispelled, and the commercial world COM
mence operations with renewed confidence. There
can be no doubt, but that our banks, and present
system of banking, have been the cause Of the
whole difficulty. I; will be remembered by many
of our citizens that during the canvass for the
Legislature in 1854, our present distinguished
Representative VIM. C. BLACK, Esq, in reviewing
the operations of our Banks, in most mastery
manner, foretod the very state of things that now
exists. We will expect him to introduce some
measure ut the ensuing session of the Legislature
to rcmdey the evil. Nor will we be satisfied with
any temporising e1pedents. The axe must be
laid at the root, and the whole evil, with its train
of consequences, completely e1tirpated. See to it
that our banks are restricted to the legitimate bu
siness of banking, and they will always be in
sound and solvent condition.
MANY VOTERS.
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LACONIC.

We subjoin the graphic report Of the state of the
Jail made by the Sheriff of York District, and the
equally graphic comments of his Honor, Judge
O'NEALL. They have all the vigor of the true
Spartan style. We could not give more striking
panegyric on the healthy influence of the Sons o:
Temperance:
SOUTH CAROLINA
YORK DIsrIcT. ] To the Hon. Jno. B'ltOn
ONeall, Presiding Judge cfthe Court Of Common
Pleas and General Delivery at York Court House,
Fail Term, 1857:
respectfully report that no person is now con
fined in the Jail of York District.
S. c. YOUNGBLOOD, s. T. b.
Oct. 10Th 1857.
The following is the endorsement of Judge
ONEALL:
"Let it be filed and published as beautiful
commentary on the healthy condition of the Dis
trict."
JOHN BELTON O'NEALL, Pres. J"dg'.
Oct 18th, 1857.