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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-03-14
Municipal Election In ChicagO.--Re
publican Triumph.

publican Triumph.
The election for Mayor, Aldermen and
other city officers, came off in Chicago on
the 3D.. The home of Douglas has again re-
buked his insolent dictation to Northern
Freemen. Wentworth, the Republican NOM
inee, {" long John ~ was elected Mayor by
large majority, and the Republicans have
full control of the legislative branch Of the
city government. Last March, everything
went the other way in Chicago. This is a
triumph we'll worth rejoicing over. The
Garden City is bound to stick to her Repub-
lican principles.
There was considerable rioting and fight
ing in some of the Irish wards, as usual; but
we cannot learn from the papers that any
one was dangerously hurt. The /" Dimi-
Gratis" generally came off second best in
the several engagements, although of course
they were the first to disturb the peace.
Since the above was written, we have re-
ceived Chicago papers Of the 5th, from which
we learn that Charles Seiffert, German
who was brutally assaulted by Irishmen in
the Seventh Ward of Chicago, on the day
Of election, has since died of his wounds.
Much exc tement prevailed in regard to the
matter among citizens Of all parties.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-03-14

The House passed the Senate joint reso-
luton directing appropriatiate medals to be
presented to DR.. Kane and his Arctic COM
panions as testimony of the high estima-
ti.n in (which Congress held their merits and
services.
Mr.. Aiken offered a resolution that the
thanks of the House are due, and are here
by rendered to Mr.. Banks for the able, i'm
partial and dignifed manner in which he has
discharged his duties during the past Con-
gress.
After considerable debate, the resolution
was adopted-1l9 against Is.
House, amid deafening confusion, passed
s, veral compensation resolutions and bills.
Other business attempted by fifty or more
members.
The Speakr, at near - o'clock, resumed
the Chair, and at that hour, delivered brief
but eloquent address, in acknowledgment of
the honor bestowed upon him, and wishing
all the members a safe journey to their
homes.
The address was loudly applauded.
Adjourned sine die.
The Senate was engaged principally with
the appropriation bills.
Adjourned sine die.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-03-14
Minnesota q State Elect.

Our readers, We presume, are all aware
that bills have been passed both by Congress
and the Legislature of this Territory, fixing
the performances to the admission of Mime
sofa as State. There are some discrepan-
cies in the bills passed by these bodies, but
we trust the matter will be so arranged as
not to embarrass the contemplated and most
desirable step. TIE chief discrepancy re-
lates to the boundaries of the new State
Congress fayoring north and south line of
division, the Territorial Legislature an east
and west line. We decidedly favor north
and south line of division.-Loke City 1Tib.
Our neighbor of the Tribune is slightly
mistaken. No bill passed our Legislature in
reference to this matter, and it was proper
that none should pass. Congress is abun-
dainty able to attend to her own business in
this respect, and she has done so in the case
of Minnesota by passing an act which is a
complete system of itself to enable our peo-
pie to elect delegates, hold Convention and
form State Constitution.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-03-14
IS Revolutions

Some of those members who were deter
mined all the session to forestall" Congress
in its action in providing ways and means to
allow the people of Minnesota to hold a con-
stutional convention, we understand have
determined to take no part in the election of
delegates under the congressional act. They
will perhaps change their minds before the
first Monday in June. If they do not, it
makes but very little difference with the
great mass of the people. We have no doubt
the election of delegates will be held in pur-
suance of law; the convention will also be
held, and all things will 60 on smoothly.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-03-14
North shore Towns.

MEssRs. EDiToRs believing that few
lines in regard to the general interests of
that portion OfMinnesOta including the coun-
ties of st. Louis and Lake known as the
North Shore" would be acceptable to you
and OF slight interest to the readers of the
Chronicle, venture TO make few remarks
to inform you that, Notwithstanding the ex-
treme depth of the snow and the incemency
OF the weather during a greater part Of
the winter, we, as a people, have not been
idle.
| returned, short time since, from En-
campment, and was agreeably surpri ed to
witress such decided improvements as have
been made by the several town proprietors
along the shore.
At Burlington about ten acres of trees
have been felled, and active measures are be-
ing taken to construct pier, and also for
the erection of steam saw mill, to be COM
pleted the ensuing summer.
Considerable demonstration is being made
at Buchanan. A hotel, dwelling house, and
Land Office, have been erected within the
last two months and dock is to be built
Immediately. The greatest obstacle in the
way of it's progression, is the fact that it has
no harbor, nor protection from northeast
WIS. HC vi SuDSldUtldl
breakwater, however, would afford desirable
shelter for boats
At Sucker river the same enterprising
spirit is manifested. The citizens appear
perfectly contented, and decided upon ma
king permanent residences there.
The town Of Clifton is also progressing,
in the way of local improvements, in man.
ner worthy of notice. A large piece Of
ground is. being cleared; and it has the APP
pearance of becoming quite town. in
short time.
At Encampment, preparations are being
made for the erection of a saw mill, and 9TH
err necessary Improvements. Twelve acres
were cleared at this place last fall, and sew
eral buildings erected upon and around the
town site. Adjoining the town is an abun-
dance of excellent pine, and rich mineral de-
posts are found in the range that partially
encircles the town, not more than one mile
distant. A well defined vein of copper has
been discovered in this range, which will be
examined during the coming summer If it
yields well it will prove of vast Importance
in advancing the interests Of the place
spirited contention for superiority ex-
lists between towns on the shore, for which
there is no cause, as there will be men and
an enterprise sufficient to build them all.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-03-14

A WOMAN SHoT.-A man named John
Tucker had an alteration with the wife of
an Irishman, at the residence of the latter,
about five miles below St. Paul, on Tuesday
afternoon, during which Tucker drew a pis-
tol and shot her through the head. The diff
ticulty was about some wearing apparel of
fuckers who had been boarding with this
family, upon member of whom he commit
ted the murderous assault. The woman is
not expected to survive. We can give no
further particulars until Tucker is arrested,
which will probably be ere he has chance
to escape from this vicinity.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-03-14

Mr.. Bennett moved to lay the resolution
on the table. Mr.. Davis, of Md called up
the resolutions in case Of Mr. Welch.-
Considerable debate of q conservative char
acter ensued. Sc
WAsH1NoroN, Feb. %.
Continued-After long debate,
Smith, of Va, offered the following as sub
stitute for the Committees resolution:
SENArE.-Evening Session, Friday.-.De-
bated five hours, and adopted amendment
authorizing Post Master General to contract
the conveyance of the entire letter mail from
Mississippi to San Francisco, in four horse %oe
coaches, at a cost not exceeding $500, GOO
per annum for semi-monthly, $45O,OOO for
weekly, or $500, 900 for semi-weekly service.
Contractors to have the right of presumption
to 24O acres of land at each point necessary
for station, not nearer than ten miles from
each other.
Among amendments adopted was one ap-
propriating $23, 900 for inland mail trans
portation.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-03-14

Our reports of the last days proceedings
of our Legislature, and the Interesting pro-
ceedings in Congress, preclude this morning
editorial comment upon the unwarrantable
action of the majority in the Council up to
the very hour when the statutory limit of
the session expired.
Our reports show the final proceedings in
both Houses. Suffice it to say, the Capital
moving bill is not laac, 6n any shape on form.
The news from Congress is important
Our Railroad bill had not passed the House
up to the adjournment on the 28th; but the
Senate on the 25th passed the act allowing
Minnesota to form State Constitution in
precisely the same shape which the bill was
received from the House.
This is glory enough!
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-03-14

VOLUNTARY JAIL DELIvERy.-Our re-
nowned county Jail emptied itself on Mon
day night, owing to the wilful efforts of a
criminal from Wabashaw county, named Ru-
fus Dresser. This man was arrested last
fall, charged with the murder of Mr.. Wiles
in one Of the lower counties and was at
that time conveyed to the Territorial pris-
on, from whence he escaped. Recently. it
will be remembered, Mr.. Weston, of Wa
bashaw, was shot through window at night.
and has since died. Dresser was found Turk
ing in the premises, and was re-arrested for
the old crime, with strong suspicious, owing
to circumstances, that he was also guilty of
shooting Weston. He was lodged in tho
st. Paul Jail until he could be conveyed 70
Saltwater; but not being fool enoy oh to
stay inside of such frail walls and bars. he
is now-nobody but himself, perhaps
knows where. A negro confined for netit
larceny escaped with him.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-03-14
The inaugural.

Mr.. Buchanan's chart of principles for
the government of his administration does
not look very well in print, if we are to
judge of it by the meagre telcgraphic report
published yesterday. We will not pass final
judgment upon it. however, until we get in
full, under his own sign-manuel. We see it
stated that the South" and the Of
fice-seckers applauded vehemently while the
document was being read. This is not to be
wondered at when we recollect who elected
its author.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-03-14

The, following is the Cabinet of the new
President, as confirmed by the Senate on
the 9th instant:
Secretary of State-LEwIs CAss, Of Mich;
Sec'y of the Treasury-IIowELL CoBB, of
Georgia :~-------.-.-.--ss---..
Secretary of War-JoHN B. FLOYD, of
Virginia s5s& .t9gsk@ 8'sss SCI.
Secretary of the Navy-IsAAc ToucEY, Of
Connecticut;
Secretary of the Interior-JAcoB THoMP-
SON, Of Mississippi; lflt.t
Attorney General-JuDGE BLACK, of Pa;
Postmaster General-A. V. Brown, Of
Tennessee. as f5srat s.s5#s
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-03-14
Later from Utah---One Hundred and
Twenty-Five Persons Perished on the
Plains.

Later from Utah.-One Hundred and
Twenty-Five Persons Perished on the
Plains.
The Utah correspondence of the New
York Tribune of the Oath ult, under date of
Dec. 4, contains the following intelligence
concerning the Hand Cart trains. 1t will be
seen that the intelligence that they had ar
rived sail right published in the N. Y.
Mormom-is contradicted:
Another of the hand cart trains arrived
here last Sunday in condition which beg
CARS all description. Winter caught them
in the mountains, destitute of clothing and
provisions, and had not the relief which was
sent from here reached them, every one of
them would have persisted. AS it is, one of
the 500 which started, one fourth have died,
and more than 100 of the remainder have
st their hands and feet from the effects of
the cold When they arrived there were
not fifty in the train who could help them
selves the rest were slowed away in the
bottom of the wagons which had been sent
for them, ragged and filthy beyond descrip-
ton; helpless and despairing, they could not
or would not get out of the wagons to obey
the calls of nature, and if the weather had
not been intensly cold it would have bred
pestilence. l never imagined such scene.
Heaven preserve me from witnessing such
another.
And yet, the Deseret News has the eff
frontery to tell the world that they came
through well.
1t is said that there are yet hundreds of
these poor deluded wretches in the noun
tains. few days ago an express reached
here from an OK train which is encamped
on Green river. Their cattle had given out,
and they were bare of provisions, being
obliged to feed on their dead cattle. Some
forty wagons, with provisions, had gone to
their relief, to endeavor, if possible, to get
them into Fort Bridges.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-03-14
Signed.

The Governor has signed the protested
" copy OF a copy ".of the bill to remove the
Capital. He has not, however, so informed
the Council, and we presume he will not.
The document, so far as its validity in law
is concerned, is not worth the paper it is
written upon, and no man knows this fact
better than Willis A. German. But we
suppose, to use his own polite language, he is
now "a rich man, and the Territory is as poor
as hell" He will gouge some green-horn
Spectator, and dispose Of his st. Peter stock
at high premium before the rotten concern
is visited with g general smash-up.' "Good
enough Morgan till after the election"
Governor.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-03-14
WELL SAlD.-Mr. Wheelock, in his local
column of the Advertiser, has the following
merited notice Of the Fuller House

WELL SAID-Mr. Wheelock, in his local
column Of the Advertiser, has the following
merited notice of the Fuller House:
The FULLER HOUSE, ST.. PAUL-Not-
withstanding the urgent demand year or
two ago for a new hotel on a scale common
surate with the growing Importance of our
city, it was generally predicted that the mag
nificent structure erected by the Messrs.
Fuller to supply that demand would be a
failure. 1t was alleged, with some show Of
truth, that immense as was the then con-
course of visitors that flocked to our hotels
dur ne the summer months, and insufficient
as their accommodations had proved to be-,
nothing in our present circumstances would
warrant this bold attempt to rival in the ar
chitecture Of our hotels, the palatial edifices
which make Broadway the wonder of the
world, that considered as an investment it
would not pay and would involve all the par
ties to it in ruin. The result has shown
that as an investment, the Fuller House is
the best speculation in the country, both to
landlord and tenant. 1t cost $4,000. 1t
was furni she'd and fitted up for $4,000
more. 1t yields nett revenue to the pro-
prietors of 81 900 per qceek. From the first
W. NOoA0 "OlC OpCuCu W viz PuoAS ~
has been decided and complete success, al
though it opened nearly at the close of nav
igation, and after the business season was
over. In the dead of winter the Messrs.
Long have seated 200 persons at their tables
every day.
This splendid building fronts 12O feet on
Seventh. 1t is five stories high. Its apart
ments and saloons are spacious, high and
airy. 1t is heated throughout with steam,
and furnished with sumptuous elegance of
upholstery, which is nowhere equalled in
the West, and scarcely exceeded in New
York. The arrangements for the accommo
dation of private families are complete. Lux
urious suites of rooms tempt luxurious occu-
pants. The parlors of ladies and gentlemen
might be the drawing-rooms of an aristo-
cratic mansion on Fifth avenue.
The Messrs. Long are themselves the most
obliging of Minnesota landlords. They are
bound to make the Fuller House the crack
hotel in the West. The editor of the Lon
don Times put up at better hotel in Chi
cago than is to be found in all London. Ifl
Mr.. Delano will come to st. Paul we can
trust the Messrs. Long to put him out of
conceit of Chicago.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-03-14

FROM PEMBINA.-James McFetridge, Col
lector of the port Of Pembina, arrived, in
company with his lady, straight through
from the frozen regions of the North" on
Saturday. The journey was made to Crow
Wing in eleven days-a feat, considering that
lady not used to the winter climate of that
hyperborean region was one of the party
we regard as unequalled. Mr.. McFetridee
brings no particular news, save that the
Pembinese and the Selkirkers have had
their full share of cold weather. The ther-
mometer was as low as 50 degrees below zero
at Fort Gary. Snow about seven feet deep.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-03-14

Nor so FAST The editor of the St. Croix
Union makes the statement that majority
of the Democratic members IN both branches
of the Legislature voted against the removal
of the Capital. We have already once cor
rected this false impression, and will do it
again, for the especial benefit of the editor
of the Union. Out of the twenty members
in the House who voted for the removal, ten
were Democrats, regularly elected as such,
and another, making eleven, although elected
as an 'independent," voted with the Demo-
Gratis, on every occasion during the session
except one, when party tests ruled the vote.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-03-14
New YORK, March. 9.

The latest Havana papers say it was again
reported that naval expedition would be
made against Mexico, and that frigate and
four steamers would sail for Vera Cruz.
The Ecodel Fuego, of San Domingo City,
of January 18th, says that the government
OF President Baza was taking energetic meas
ures against onsfiracies which are suppos-
ed to be maturing.
General Santa Anna has been conducted
to the capital, under an escort of 300 men.
and Immediately put into prison.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-03-14
New YORK, March 4

New YORK, March 4.
The Tribune has received by the last mail
a number OF letters from Oregon, containing
the information that this Territory will in
all probability present herself to the next
Congress for admission into the Union. with
Constitution legallzing Slavery. -.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-03-14

THE WHEAT CROP IN MIcHIGAN.-The
editor of the Jackson (Mich.) Patriot has
visited different portions of that town since
the snow disappeared, and ys:-We new
er saw the wheat look better; if present ap-
pearances continue, it will be the best crop
we have had for years. oi t.-l
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-03-14

NEW BANKING FIRM.-Messrs. Bostwick.
Pease d 20. have, opened bank for loan
and discount purposes on Third street. next
door above Whitney, Caldwell & Co.'S
They are gentlemen well qualified and with
abundant means to carry on this business
fact which our public will soon find out
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-03-14
BOSTON. March 4

The brig Ellen Maria, of Frankfort, from
Cardins, went ashore Monday at Cape Cod.
Capt. and two men lost. She had on Cap
tain Preatt and crew, late of the bark T..
Churchill, of Frankfort, lost near Cardinas.
Capt. Preatt and five of his crew persisted.
VIM. Clark, Vineyard pilot was also drown
ed.
Both branches of our Legislature to-day
passed resolutions of sympathy with the
friends of DR.. Kane.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-03-14
New YORK, March. 3.

New YORK, March,.
Proceedings were commenced TODAY in
the Surrogate's Court, in the matter of DR..
Burdell. Mr.. Marvine fully identified DR..
Burdell as the person he married to J r..
Cunningham.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-03-14

& A new Mormon dance, which tick
led the fancy of The Gentiles much, has been
introduced in Utah, and is all the rage.
Each gentleman has two ladies for his part
ners, and it is denominated the Mormon
Cotillon, or Heaven upon Earth"
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-03-14
Democratic State Convention at Harris.
burSh.

HARR1sBuRcH, March, 2
The Democratic State Convention assem-
bled here this morning
Mr.. Forney, Chairman of the State Com
mlttee, alluded to his defeat for the Senator
ship, saying the usages of party had been
violated, and the facts of great Presiden-
tial victory permitted to rot away under
their feet
Mr.. Phillip johnson, of Northampton was
elected permanent President.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-03-14
CINCINNATI Feb %

Mr.. Slough has handed Mr.. Hosea his GER
tificate of election, with letter to the Spea-
ker, admitting that Mr.. Hosea is legally
elected, and that he (Slough) shall make no
claim to the seat. Mr.. Hosea goes up to
Columbus this morning, to be sworn in.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-03-14
Hosea Gets his Seat.

Our neighbors of the Pioneer will please
note the following which is the latest news
from Cincinnati. 1t appears, after all, that
we did not "crow until we were out of the
woods:''
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WASHINGTON, March 3.

w ASHINGTON, MARCH D.
The Senate bill, granting land to Minneso-
ia for Railroads, was taken up as amended,
giving land to Alabama for similar purposes,
and passed.
The Senate has agreed to the House
amendment to the Minnesota land bill, CIV
ing 20, 900 acres to Alabama for railroad pur-
poses. The bill avoids nearly altogether the
range of lands proposed in the bill herereto-
fore repealed by Congress. Minnesota is to
have the entire disposal of them.
This is the Minnesota bill perfected by
the House Committee on the Public Land,
and in connection with which subject cor
ruption was alleged.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-03-14
THE LAND GRANT PASSED


The Chicago papers of March fourth bring
positive news of the passage of our Railroad
grant. 1t passed as it came from the Senate,
only with the amendment mentioned be-
INV
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-03-14

Below we give a list of all'the Acts, Me-
MORALS and Joint Resolutions signed by
the Governor during the late Session d the
Legislature, and deposited by him in the
Cocroforv,s of3;co.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-12-23

TIE Broad GUAeE.-We understand
that the Directors of the Atlantic and
Great Western Railway met at the Phil;
lips House on Tuesday evening to hear
the report of Henry Doolittle, Esq, who,
as the Agent of the Company has been
spending some months in Europe, negotia-
ting for iron, and the means for compile
ting the entire line of the Railway from
Dayton to a connection with the New
York and Erie. We are informed that
Mr.. Doolittle, has succeeded in effecting
an arrangement with English capitalists,
the papers being all "signed, scaled and
delivered" by which tho iron for the whole
line, $50 miles in length, has been secured
and the means besides to lay the rails and
put the track in running order. The
quantity of rail is 81 600 tons-5,000 tons
of which are to be shipped on the LIST of
April, and afterwards, 2,oCo ton per
month until the contract 10 filled. With
in the twelve months ensuing, 60 miles of
the line, covering the distance from the
N. Y. s. Erie, across the marrow neck"
of Pennsylvania which borders upon the
Lakes to Akron in Ohio, will be compile
ted.-Dayton Empire.