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CO-PARTNERSHIP- UNDERSIGNED FAVE
~ this day formed copartnershp under style Of H. W.
CONNER SON for the transaction of General Exchange
and Banking Business in this city Office No. Camp street
Il. W. CONNER,
Y H. W. CONNER, Jr. 4
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-02-16
General RELIEF Committee.

'A''' THOMAS H. SHIELDS, Secretary o. F. Res.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16
Lake City Items.

The Lake City Tribune talks right out in meet
in," For instance, hear it compliment the hotel
at that place.
ssOur Hotel, under its present management,
is simply an abominable nuisance, and one which
for the credit of the town calls loudly for spec
dy abatement. With fine roomy building at
command, the landlord contrives to keep confess.
edy the most miserable apology for hotel to be
found on the whole line Of the river. It is liter.
ally Kissing and by-word in every ones mouth.
The regular boarders manage to exc out an exist
ence through the kindness Of friends and BY lib
eral patronage of the groceries, but the traveller
whose i'll wind has blown him hither, has no re-.
source but world of anathemas and hungry
ride to the next stopping place."
The editor adds in ssP. S.," that the man.
agement of the hotel had that day been transfer.
red to MIR. Frederick Mack of Red Wing, and
says again;
"There is no possibility of its being worse ken,
than heretofore. The late landlord is now al
liberty to thoroughly lubricate himself with the
remnant of his butter and hog fat and ssslide."-
The butter alone is strong enough to lift him owe,
all the rough places he may meet on his road ia
.Jordan.'
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16
Organization of the Ctty Council

The Council convened yesterday at half past
2 O'Clock, and after disposing of some unfnlsl-
ed business, Mayor Becker rose in his seat, and
thanked the members of the Council for the cour-
tesy which they had uniformly extended to him
while endeavoring to discharge the duties OF his
Office. He congratulated his successor, Mayor
Brisbin. and wished him abundant success in his
new station.
Mayor Becker then administered the oath OF
Office to Aldermen Taylor, Maroni and Larpenter,
elected for the term of three years.
John B. Brisbin, Esq, then took the oath of
Office as Mayor of the city of St. Paul.
He then took the vacated chair, and said that,
on assuming the relation of Mayor, it was Gus
tomary for that officer to make some remarks
proposing to the Council the course Of policy he
thought it advisable for them to pursue. These
suggestions he should defer till another time.
A vote was then taken for President of the
Council, and Alderman N. W. Kittsou having re-
ceived majority of the votes was declared
elected.
ELECTION OF CITY OFFICERS.
The Council being declared organized, proceed
ed to ballot for City officers with the following
result
Clerk-L. p. Cotter.
Attorney-C. j. Pennington.
Printer
Comptroller-A. I. Chamblin.
Surveyor. P. Halsted.
Physcian-Dr. Wren.
On motion the Council adjourned.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16
Rotten Officials.

During the past year We haye been busily en-
gagged gathering facts concerning some Of our
rotten officials, and at the proper time will lay
them before the public. The recent ungentleman-
ly conduct of Coroner Goodrich towards the Times
has only caused us to turn back leaf or two in
the book of memory, to recall other acts which
totally unfit him for the position he occupies
Hitherto, we have not felt disposed to inform the
public, all we knew respecting this man Good
rich, in hopes that there would be reformation,
but we now pledge our readers that we shall
make every sxertion in our power to defeat him
for any Office he may aspire to in the gift of the
people, and we do SO solely on the ground that
he would disgrace any position, no matter how
humble. We want men of character, men of
ability, men Of moral worth to occupy response
BILE stations, and whenever the Republican party
or any other party brings forward a man whose
reputation will not bear inspection, We shall op-
pose him.
We had occasion, about two years ago, to ex-
pose the corruption in our county matters, which
resulted in great gain to the people of Ramsey
county. Now we have an excellent Board of
County Commissioners and the money of the peo-
pleis cared for. We have also had occasion to
expose the villainy of one Sheriff, and may have
occasion to expose the conduct of another. There
is need for some such a course. There is need
that the people should know who the men are who
walk our streets s'dressed in little brief author.
ity," and who silently carry on their schemes of
corruption. No such men shall receive our sup
port. let them be nominated bv whatever no rtv
they may.
We want men whose moral characters will bear
inspecton-not those whose very touch is con-
taminating- We want high.toned men-men of,
their word-men of truth-men who will not dis
grace us either at home or abroad. And such
men must in future be selected or the strings of
party will not be sufficiently strong to prevent us
from advocating the claims of those who will
honor, not disgrace their positions. Above all,
our rotten officials must be laid on the shelf
We have had enough of them, and it is time for
q reform, and ve ,ciH haze II.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16
Hardy Trees and shrubs.

10 the Edltor the Timss
Sir.-Having lately written an article for the
Times in regard to the hardshps of Trees and
Shrubs in general, now propose to particular
ize somewhat, and name a few of the hardy and
tender kinds, beginning with the fruits.
OF all the fruits cultivated in our country, the
apple is the most desirable, not only for its many
good qualities, but also on account OF the facli-
ty with which the trees are grown. Peaches,
pears, plums. cherries, &c., are all held in very
high estimation, but they can all be dispensed
with much more readily than the old familiar ap-
nile. that so many of us have feasted upon "with
the old folks at home," not for few weeks at
time, but for ten or eleven months of the year.
And this same old apple, although so easily and
so largely cultivated south and east OF us, cannot
be so easily grown in this locality, from the TACT
that so many kinds too tender for our severest
winters. From the experience of the last two
winters, we do not believe that over one fourth
of the kinds usually propagated east, and nearly
or quite as far north can be relied upon for this
climate.
More than 100 kinds, including nearly all the
leading apples of the country, east, west ana
north, have been pretty thoroughly tested in our
grounds during the past six years, and we cannot
recommend over twenty of these at most. In
fact, we do not intend to continue the culti-
walton of more than fifteen varieties on large
scale, as we are not certain OF their beng sum-
ciently hardy; nor do We consider it necessary
to have so many kinds as are usually cultivated,
in order to have good and abundant supply OF
fruit. If we can have no more than i've kinds
of apples, we think there is no reason to aban-
don fruit culture in Minnesota, and we think there
is no risk of safety in calculating on fifteen vari-
cites at least. In order then to have good sup
ply of fruit. we must reverse the present order
of things: that is, instead of planting few of
many kinds, plant largely of the few hardy kinds.
1t seems rather difficult to make up list without
the Baldwin, r. l. Greening, Esoyus, Spitzenberg,
&C., but others can be substituted that will be
very acceptable.
Currents, Gooseberries and small fruits, in
general, may be relied upon, but We do not think
it safe to invest much in pears, plums, ounces,
peaches and the sweet cherries. The last two
winters have killed, We may say, all these, to the
snow line.
The common garden or marela cherry, and the
Kentish seem to be perfectly hardy, while the
Dukes, Hearts and Biggarreans, are killed out
right.
In regard to pears and plums, we discover no
material difference in the kinds as to hardships,
nor with peaches and ounces. few dwarf
pears, cherries, and ounces may be protected in
some wav we think so as to cost but little, but
such a course will be adopted only by ANA
teur fruit growers. l.. NJ. FORD w.
GpoUrI.Nn Nav 6th :57
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16
..Dred Scstt Case.
Harrisburg, Nav /

Harrisburg, May l.
The majority of the select committee of the
Pennsylvania Senate. on the resolutions in the
Dred Scott case, have made a lengthy and able
report, accompanied with resolutions declaring
that the opinion of the Supreme Court announces
principles in palpable opposition to the Judicial
history of the Union, and in violation of the plain
provisions of the Constitution of the United States
that the opinion, except the question of juris-
diction, being delivered on case over which the
Court admitted it had no Jurisdiction, may be just
ly regarded a. o6iter dieta corxm non judice, and
no imperative as law; that the Eve judges who
cOncurred in the same opinion make vsnson at
tack upon the sovereignty of the Free States, and
an impotent attempt to nullify the established
laws Of the country, and BY extra judicial action
caused unnecessary excitement in the public mind
in regard to the subject Of Slsvsy, and thereby
forfeited the confidence and respect due 70 thsir
exalted station. =
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16
To Emigrants for Mime sofa

The recent Indian troubles on the Blue Earth,
in Minnesota, along with the rumors of 'smassa-
cres " and Z" "wars" and ssoutbreaks" which have
for the past week startled the public, may have
the effect of deterripg somewhat the stream of
emigration that was destined to flow into that
truly magnificent country the present season. Blu,
there is no true reason why it should be so check
eG.-Depend upon it, that however much of real
ity there may be in the accounts that have reached
us from that Territory, its recurrence is not likely
ever to happen. The Indians will receive lesson
from this transaction which will no doubt effes-
tuaily subdue them. No further trouble need be
apprehended. There are three forts in the Terri
tory; Fort Smelling, Fort Ripley and Fort Ridg.
ley; where efficient troops are at all times sta
toned; while there is efficient militia ready at
all times to turn out with their trusty rites.
Let the stream Of emigration flow on to the
Northwest. By the close Of this season the Iu-
dians will be so enveloped by the hives of indus
trial settlements that will spring up along its .iv-
ers and BY its lovely lakes, that they will nstinc-
lively bend their course still further towards the
Rocky Mountains. Let not one pioneer look
back. Remember Lots wife.'-Chi. Dem. Pres.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16
City Printer I!

The Minnesotian (through the vote of Mr.. Nc
Grorty,) has been chosen the official paper
Well-we didn't try for it, nor did we wish it,
but we are much obliged to the gentleman who
gave US his vote. By the way. it is reported that
McGrorty is to run for next Mayor and that the
Minnesotian is to support him. Wonder if he will
be elected?
QUEER !---Our City Council yesterday elected
j. w. Pennington to the Office of City Attorney
a worthy man enough, but who has only been in
the Territory about one week Verify verify !
this is fast age---a very fast age!
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16

The manner in which the business was conduct
ed in the House yesterday was disgrace. In
fact no business was transacted-it was a mere
hoge-podge of nothing. And then, the members
adjourned in huff! We were in hopes that at
the expiration Of this week we should be able to
chronicle something done, but it does not look
like it now. Thanks, however, to those GENTLE
men who have endeavored to facilitate business !;
their constituents will reward them.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16


lqafb New York, May 8.
In the Burdell case to-day, Snodgrass was the
principal witness said he went to bed at eleven
o'clock; did not hear particle of noise on the
night of the murder perceived no offensive smell
the following morning.
Nothing important in the evidence.
Young George Cunningham testified that Eek
el was at breakfast the morning succeeding the
murder. Snodgrass stated directly to the oppo-
site.
Helen Cunningham said she had no knowledge
Of the way of Dr.. Burdelps death the way he
was killed, or who committed the homicide.
Augusta Cunningham made similar state
ments. asiaw '.s
Case closed for defence. sos
The District Attorney said he should not intro
duce rebutting testimony.
The Court said it would allow four hours for
each counsel to sum up. Adjourned until Satur.
day.
The Judge pronounced that the testimony on
both sides will be finished tonight.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16
THURSDAY, MAY IA, 1857.


seeg pardon of Mr.. McGroty for placing him
in the company we did yesterday, and extend to
him our thanks for his vote for the Times as the
oinoiai paper. 1t is quite proper that the pub
lic should know that man by the name Of Tay-
lor, Alderman of the Third Ward, voted for the
Minnssotian. ALI right-tbe TMEs will see that
this said Taylor performs his duty while occupy
ing his present position. fA fst
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16
On motion the Council adjourned.

The POLICE ARE ASLEEP - Officer Morton and
the Policemen of the Third Ward, came down
into the Second Ward on the evening of the mur-
der, and whisled for assistance their way to the
Progress, but only single policeman could be
found The rest of our vigilant " stars' were
either regaling the inner man at some saloon or
gone to sleep in q convenient alley. Officer Nor
ton did probably all he could under the crcum-
stances. He boarded the Progress, arrested two
men and lodged them in Jail. He then went up
to the Cave--after obtaining permission of the
Mayor---and arrested two more, then returned to
the Progress, ordered the men all out of their
hunks and arrested three more, making seven
men in all whom he retained either as accompl-
ces or witnesses. But somebody ought, in response
to many and earnest solicitations, to have gone
after that fugitive canoe--,chy didn't hey2 And
where were the End Ward Police just at the time
when they were most wanted? Where were they
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16
New Hotel.

The Committee having in charge the erection
OF the new hotel in the upper part Of the city,
inform us that the building will be pushed for
ward as soon as Contractor can be found to take
the job. That such hotel is needed none will de-
ny-that it would pay we'll, there is not the slight
est doubt, as at this moment, all the houses are
crowded, and large number of strangers are
obliged to sleep upon the parlor floors. The bo.
nus offered by the committee is certainly liberal,
(SO,OOO) and the site is doubtless one of the best
that could be selected.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16

GTWe clip the following items from the Can
non Falls Gazette-interesting, especially th.
large fish story:
GAxE-Mr. Dow of this place, has shot 81 wa
ter fowls this Spring-78 duck, 4 geese, and 4
looms. Yet, the wild game on the Cannon is SO
thick that one can scarcely get q boat up OF
down.
FARCE FIsH.-On Monday last. two large fish
were caught in the Cannon near town, BY Mr..
May. The larger one measured four feet and
four inches in length, and weighed % pounds
The smaller one weighed IA pounds. He sold
that.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16

GV 1t is now believed, says the New York
Mirror, that not less than seven hundred persons
have been seriously and dangerously affected by
the National Hotel poison at Washington and
some twenty or thirty deaths have occurred in
consequence. There are still several persons
very seriously ill in that city, whose recovery is
doubtful. Among others, the Hon. Robert j.
Wal ker is not yet entirely recovered from his se-
we're attack. Senator Hale of New Hampshire
has become thin, lean man under its ravages.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16
The Sdorrors'' Of Minne sofa. "a

Illustrative of the terrors of our rigorous win
ters and springs in this Territory, we would in
form our eastern friends and all others interested
that we ate somo new potatoes for dinner yester-
day! Not the sickly vegetables reared under a
glass house or in a reeking hot bed, germinated
and nourshed and protected by artificial appli-
ances, but the real, genuine, healthy shannocks,
grown on southwark slope near the city, with
no other hot bed than Minnesota soil, and no
other glass house than Minnesota sky and air.
They were raised by Mr.. j. W. Pennman, on the
bluff. They looked healthy and hardy, we're
about two-thirds grown, and were as sweet and
pa,atable as any new potatoes we ever ate
''Can't raise anything in Minnesota" eh?-
"Things won't mature here" eh 'sToo near
the North Pole," eh?-and potatoes raised and
matured before the Spring has glided into Sum-
mer! The fact is, that though our winters here
are cold our summers are prolific in proportion.
The transition is quick wheat bursts through
the soft soil along the borders of the frozen Pc
pin, and young flowers bud and bloom beside q
snow-bank. This is 'fast' age, 'fast' country
and fast territory it is not surprising that
plants should partake of the contagion and grov
Sfast.' How many of our eastern friends have
had new potatoes?
ca The Innominata-- that ininitesimal spec
linen of steamboat that has been hidden for
the last week behind stump at the Upper Levee,
has crept slyly out of sight somewhere. Rumor
says she intends to ply between this city and Ano.
Ia, over St. Anthony Falls. She has royal
orew'--the captain, fine fellow who takes care
OF things generally, the pilot who keeps the log
book and stands at the wheel, and a little black
boy about as big as a pepper-box, who acts as
clerk, steward, d,porter, ,chambermaid, engineer and
boot-black, besides running for two large hotels,
and whistling ten minutes before landing. The
boat stops every night under a cabbage leaf to
avoid getting mildewed.
P.s. The little craft has just arrived-hav.
ing made xery quick trip to Minneapolis. She
is making coed spec for her owners.
GT Thanks to Mr.. Henderson, bar.keeper Of
a u
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16

Gy We learn from Mr.. Shaw, that evidences of
coal have been discovered about four miles south
west of Anoka, on the west side of the Mississip-
pi river. Parties are digging and prospecting.-
specimen of coal has been procured and burn
ed. The depth dug for it is about fifteen feet,
and parties are sanguine that large beds of coal
can be found in this neighborhood.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16

has given up bis idea of going home to die with
the blues on the shores of Italy, and is again
giving concerts and delighting the souls of the
down casters.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16

bayfield, MERcURY.-This is the name of q
new paper to be published at Bay6ed, Wisconsin,
by Hamilton Hatch, of Cannon Falls. Mr.. Hatch
left here few days since for Bayfield,, to com.
mence his duties in that connection. That paper il
to oestrictly neutral, advocating as the prospect
shts forth, Western Interests, estern Measures
and Western Principles.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16

CTDr Charles Jewett, of the Legislature, has
been speaking on Temperance over to Saltwater.
lie is stirring and effective speaker-we remem-
Der his appeals years ago in the HOld Bay
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16

GEy The report that the Dam at Anoka had
been carried away is incorrect. 1t is still firm
and likely to be. The place is growing finely and
the people are in good spirits.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16

O. We are glad to learn that live Temper
ance Society is doing vigorous work in Lake
City. The Tribune says that the first grog-shor
attempted to be started there will find itself tax.
ing ride free gratis down Lake Pepin.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16

O. The Saltwater Messenger says that man
was drowned in the Lake at that city while at
tempting to cross in small bateau. Five others
were with him, who were rescued.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16

AccDEST.-As Joseph Sanjorge and another
French laborer, were engaged yesterday in tear
ing down the old building in front of the new M.
=. Church, they mounted the roof, when it gave
way carrying both Of them with it. The men
reached the ground FIRST, and the roof and rafters
fell upon them, injuring one slightly, and the
other, Joseph Saniorge, so severely that last eve
ming it was thought he would not recover. His
face was very badly lacerated, and bis skull on
the left side appears fractured. He was carried
home on dray, and his wounds properly Dress
ed BY French surgeon from the Hospital.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16

Gy The Post Master at North Pepin calls on
the P. NJ. at Galena to mail himself with his way
bills so that he may interpret the figures on the
same.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16

n Four free negroes in Chicago were prose-
cuted last week for stealing lot of poultry
They filed demurrer taking the ground that un-
der the decision of the Supreme Court in the D..
Scott case they are merely chattels or merchan-
die, and not persons, and consequently couldn't
commit crime. f rs V0f
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16

W We learn that the clerks of the boats,
having ascertained the intention of the papers
here to print the manifests, have decided pretty
generally to hereafter furnish copy of that
document for publication. If they will do SO,
the reporters will doff their hats when they pass,
and sign themselves" Yours trulY.''
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16

GV little son of Mr.. Mugle. of Saltwater,
was recently backed off an embankment about
fifteen feet high, in dray, breaking his arm in
two places.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16

ca Mr.. Manuel's Drawing Room Entertain.
ment the other evening, was success. He will
give another Tomorrow night with an entire
change of programme, and assisted by other gen.
tlemen and ladies.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16

CO Costello has fine assortment of Groce-
ries, to which be invites the attention of his Gus
TONER'S See adv
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16

aa NEw YoRK, Nay 9.
The jury in the Burdsll murder case rstissd u
7o'elock this evening, and ip half IN hour retsrn-
ed sysrdiet Of acauitssl. Mn. Cunnisghsn wss
discharged from custody, and Mr.. Eckel was dis
charged on his own recognisanee. The greatest
excitement prevailed ct the Court Heusr-
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16

Mrs. ]. Lygo opens to-day for the inspection
of the ladies of st. Paul, a large and splendid
array of Millinery and Dress Goods, Just received
from New York-the neatest and newest STYLES,
jackson street,nsar the Fuller House. Call'rou nd
ladies. .ta ...l ~
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16

CONDENSED ARcuxENr.-A very celebrated
Scotch divine says: t
ssThe world we inhabit must have had an ORR
gin; that origin must have been intelligent that
intelligence must have been ultimate that ulti.
mate power must have been Supreme; and that
which always was, and is Supreme, We know by
the name Of Godn
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16

Oh The difficulty between the Root River VAL
ley Railroad Companies has been adjusted, and
the bill for their road passed the Council by q
large vote, Notwithstanding the rawlings of the
Minnesotian. Glad so much has been accom-.
plished.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16

a. The physicians who attended Hon. j
Montgomery, who died of the ssNational Hotel
disease" do not hesitate to say, that every fea-
ture Of his illness indicated the presence Of arse
mic in his system. i rs. aes
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16

u Since the inaugurstion of the movsmspt
iR RMissouri in fsvor Of snsacpasion, il i stated
that the vslue Of Real Estate in 81. Louis has
greatly and rapidly advanced.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16

STILL ASosH1 1--WE didn't hear Of anybody
eeesans drowned yesterday, fstrangs y bat deck
hane, whose name We we're unable to learn, fell
fr'm tns upper deck Of the Kate Frsneh, striking
upon his head on the side nearest the shore. He
was injured pretty severely, but not dangerously.
Minnesota weekly times., 1857-05-16

Frank Lsslie's Illustrated Newspaper for
last week has magnificent view of st. Antho-
ny falls' eoyssing Two pages. Boy copy at
Dayenport's. g, :. -, -