The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-03-07
NEWS ITEMS.

and Know Nothings coalesced, and sinking
differences Of principle, have gone in for the
spoils. Neither have gained any strength
since last fall, but by coalition. they are en-
abled to carry several towns that went fol
Fremont. There could be no better evidence
Of their weakness. than this abandonment by
both factions, Of the principles which they
profess to uphold, and their fusion with those
whom they have professed to regard as the
enemies of Civil Liberty. And there could
be no better evidence of the enduring strength
of Republcanism than its triumph in several
counties over both combined.
SUGAR CANE EXPEDITION WASH
ington Union says: ga letter dated Nov q,
1856, has been received by the Secretary OF
the Navy from the commanding officer of the
expedition which was sent to South America
few months ago, for the purpose of procur
ing supply of sugar cane cuttings. The
expedition had then reached Georgetown,
Demerara, after prosperous voyage, and the
objects Of the expedition were likely to be
speedily attained
AN ARAB MAEE.-The Kentucky Stock
Importing Company have recently brought
over veritable Arabian mare, which is now
i'll New York. She is long, we'll knit, shapely
creature, of grayish color, about the average
size, with very large and muscular thighs.
and marvellous elasticity in every move
ment. Her value is estimated at ten thou
sand dollars. This is the second mare of the
Desert which has been brought to this coun-
try. The first, also imported by this same
kentucky Company, came by way of New
Orleans.
DOUGLAS ON "LIBERrY."-Ilon. Stephen
A. Douglas had accepted the invitation to
speak to the principal toast at the dinner to
be given at the Astor House, N. Y, by the
association of the friends of civil and reli-
gious liberty, on Feb. 23d. His remarks on
the subject of civil liberty" will be worth
reporting.
STATE AID FOR KANSAS committee of
the Massachusetts Legislature is consider
ing the constitutionality, expediency and
propriety of appropriating sum of money
for the protection or relief of the citizens of
that state in Kansas. All the members.
with one exception, favored the appropria
ton one doubted the constitutionality of
such grant, although, he said, he would
otherwise be in favor Of granting one. Gov.
Robinson earnestly urged an appropriation.
1t will probably be made but Gov. Gard
ner, it is said, will veto it.
SUDDEN DEATH.-Hon. Albion X. Paris.
a prominent and distinguished citizen of
Maine, died at Portland recently, in a very
sudden and unexpected manner. He was
sitting by the fire, and in the act of moving
forward to stir it, when he dropped upon
the floor dead, without groan or sign of
suffering. lie had been suffering from dis
ease of the heart for some time.
SCIENCE ON CRuIsE.-The New York
Sunday Atlas says that twenty students of
Williams College, under the direction of Pro-
fessor Chadbourne, the naturalist of that in
stitution, are about sailing from that port in
the schooner Dewdrop, on a scientific cruise
in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean
Sea.
E2 The "Garroters" get speedy justice
from Judge RUSSELL of New York. The first
one caught was Immediately tried and sem
fenced by him to State Prison for life. Three
more were brought befi re him on Friday,
and by Saturday night they were on their
way to Sing Sing, one for ten and two for
fifteen yeaIs.
E Washington letter in Saturdays
Tribune says Judge Daniel has intimated an
intention to resume his seat this week on the
BENCH which las been vacant since the ia
tai accident that befel his wife. As soon as
he appears the court will at once proceed
with consultations in the Missouri case.
which has been suspended, owing to his alb
sence, and deliver the decision within few
weeks. The day of adjournment for this
term is not yet named, and will be between
the 4th and 10th Of March.
While the Chaplain of the U. S. Sc
nate was performing his duty on the 9th
man evidently insane, mistaking him for
the presiding officer, approached his desk and
held out his hand, as if subscribing to the
oath of office. The prayer concluded, the
stranger, usurping seat, was prepared to
enter upon legislation, but the officers elected
him, Notwithstanding his earnest protest
against the violation of his Senatorial rights.
EEThe Montreal Gazette saws great
curling match between all the world against
Scotland, came off on the river, opposite the
city, on Tuesday last. Notwithstanding the
stormy weather, at the hour appointed five
rinks turned out, and stuck to the game
many at the expense Of frozen ears and noses.
The game resulted in Scotland coming off
victorious by IA shots.
| EWm. c. Redfeld, the senior propri-
etor of the Swiftsure Transportation Line,
died at New York on the 18th inst. Mr..
Redfield was an active member of the Amer
ican Association for the Advancement OF
Science, and took deep interest in subjects
of Natural Historv had n fine uoo0ro rh;co I