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BOmbshc.!s of SebastOpOl Still Explod-
f,.g---I1ight Men Killed.
,da,ca If fhoR Rccf

SsBAsroroL, March /.
The hombshtlls strewn about the city 1u
ring the siege are still doing their work of
eatli. No less Than eight deaths. think
have been canscl by explosions Of these .,is
sis since my arrival, hardly year ago. On
~ a few days ago, two seann, belonging to
to the Eneli-h steamer Bcyrou, came on
shore near our >hip-vard, and for a few mo-
ments were corversing with Mr.. Gowcn-
They then started for walk to the Redan,
quite near our residence, and on reaching the
breastwork, one of them picked mp an cxplo-
ded decorating s. ell, intending to keep it as
a relic, but find ng it rather heavy, threw i,
down. when it instantly exploded and kille |
him. almost severiug the head from the b'd, ,
and completely cutting off his right leg
The remains were brought to our yard.
whence they were buried. Ills companion
escaped with slight scratch upon the lip
On the following day two Russians were
killed in a similar manner, while picking out
the stcpper of shell. The lock hy which
tho conclusion icnited the powder Of the shell
is curious affair, being small cqnilateral
cross. with capsule at each point, ard fnu,
little hammers held by human hair. A sud-
den jar breaks the hair. causing the hammer
to strike the cap, which exp!odes. After the
shells are charged. the locks are enclosed in
copper tubc and inserted within the hole OF
the shell. upon which plug is placed. The
shells, thus prepare !, are placed IN box the
size of an ordinary chronOmctcr box, which,
fox SAFETY, must be handled ",hiS side up
with care
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-15
WASHINGTON, Nav Z

SENArE.-Mr. Mason, of Virginia, presen.
ted the credentials OF Mr.. Clineman, as Sen
ator from North Carolina in place of Mr.
BirgS.
HoUsE.-The postponement Of the vote or
the Minnesota bill was the result Of the sug
gestion of Henry Winter Davis, looking
toward general concentration of the oppo.
sit'on against the Administration.
On motion of Mr.. Stephens Of Georgia
the vote on the Minnesota bill was postponed
till Tuesday.
On motion Of Mr.. Benham, the House ad
journed. No reason was stated therefor, but
it was in consequence of the death of Scna
tor Evans of South Carolina, which occurred
very suddenly last night. He was in his
seat in the Senate yesterday, and apparently
iE very good health.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-15
From Forney's Philadelphia Press.
A Dark and Fatal Friday.

If we had ever been animated by a par
tlsan feeling, We should row be rejoiced at
the action of the Congress of the United
States in the passage of the great fraud, con-
summated at the city which bears the honor
ed name of WAsTIScToN, on the 3Oth day of
April, 1858, on FrMag, the most omnious
day of the week, according to a supersti-
tion, still oheycd even in the most intelligent
circles.) This wicked deed of prohigate
politicians will stir the moral sense of the
country to its profound depths. 1t will
awaken widespread Indignation. 1t will
call out emotions which have been stiled
because such deed Was believed to have
been impossible; and it will hurl into utter
obscurity and shame those servants of the
people who have sought this opportunity to
assist in a betrayal, as wanton as it was
causeless and unnecessary To see these
men gibbeted and transtixcd before the eyes
OF the world may lie melancholy satsfac-
tion and to this extent the black business
of the b!ackest Friday that ever this coun-
try has seen. may be full Of compensation.
We saw in the Kansas business, when it
assumed its new shape, last autumn, the
seeds of fatal dcmoralization. Previous to
that period it bore the aspect of eminent
fairness Mr.. Buchanan appeared to US, in
all his early movements in regard TO it, to bs
inspired with Washingtonian PATRIOTISM
1t had been difficult problem to Others; to
him it was as clear as a sunbeam. lie felt SO
himself up to the moment when he suppos-
ed he could change his course, and be sus.
by the country. That was the weight which
pulled him down. The whole nation stood
appalled, at the transformation. His very Of
fee holders hesitated, and there was not a
Northern Senator and Representative, within
our circle of acquaintance, who did not, at
first doubt or denounce the unexpected and
extraordinary example. The only interest
that applauded his course was that extreme
pro-slavery cabel, (known to desire dissolu
ton of the Union,) which hal induced him
to leave those true and gallant spirits who
had so long upheld his standard, and to sur
render the holy principle without which be
would be reposing in honorable quiet al
Wheatland.
From that moment TO the present, wha
have we witnessed? Nothing but success
sion Of personal and political degradations
The principle of the will of the majority
had bec"me overwhelming. The principle
Of fidelity to sworn pledge, anil to a conse
Grated creed, had sunk into all hearts. Th,
President, the Cabiret-all men had me
upon this patriotic platform. 1t was bull
upon honor, and rivited and clnched by /.
thousand solemn assurances. To destroy i
required herculean exertions, and series 0
operations, before which all the efforts o
past Administrations, have paled their inef
tectual fires. 1t stood ont full armed. .befor,
the nation, instinct with energy, and resis
less from the associations that surrounded i
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Washington Items.

WASHINGTON, May 6.
The Colorado now fitting out at Norfolk
as flagship of the home squadron, viii
touch at 81. Domingo for the purpose of in
qniring into the condition of our officers il
that island.
The Senate has confirmed the following
appointments:
S. w. Dearbone, Marshal of New IIamp
shire NJ. P. Deadly, Associate Judge o.
Oregon Territory E. Bannister, Postmaster
at Worcester, Mass and J. S. Sisco, As
sistant Treasurer of the Assay Office, New
York.
In the Democratic Caucus of the House
members, on Tuesday night, Mr.. Stephens
offered resolution, to be made tie basis OF
a bill, declaring that hereafter no State shall
DC admitted into the Union until it has a
population sufficient Cor one Representative.
Mr.. Black offered an amendment that Kan.
sas be excepted.
This amendment was opposed by Stephens
and others, and strenously supported by two
majority.
Steph, ms then withdrew his resolution.
The anti LecomptOn Democrats who stood
out to the last, are preparing an add.ess to
the reople in vindication of their course.
The President has not yet designated his
acceptance of the second VI lunteer regiment,
| nor isi' probable that he will do so until
Congress shall make necessary appropriations
| for their support. This determination of the
President has caused great disappointment
to Western men, who were led to believe
that the regiments would be accepted as soon
as the Deficiency bill passed.
The Committee on the nominations Of the
American Medical Association reported Lou
isv'lle, KY, as the place of holding the next
meeting.
Com nander W. Hunter has been ordered
to the command Of tie receiving ship at
Bait.
1t is represented that some of the old Mex-
ican Gubernatorial seals have been used tu
forge private land deeds in Calit rnla. and
hence the Senate to day passed the bill to
prevent and ,nish frauds Of such character
in California.
Mr. Clingman's speech on Foreign Affairs
is regarded j., the main as semi-official eX
preston of the views of the Administrations
There is no prospect Of the passage of the
general Bankrupt Law.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-15

UNITED STATES DISTRICT CorRr, County
OF RAMsEY.-This Court convened at the
Court House in this city on Yesterday. Mon
dav. the 10Th inst, at 10 A. NJ. His Honor
Chief Justice Welsh pre>i'ling.
The Court announced to the I>ar that he
had received Letter from Judge Nelson,
the Judge Of the said Second Judicial Dis
tr'ct, requesting him to be in attendance at
ST. Paul, at the opening of said Court, and
then and there to hold the same or adjourn
the term, as to him shall seem best, and
proper. And also stated that his other judi
cial duties would prevent him from holding
this term Of said Court, and that he should
be compelled to adjourn the same to some
future date. Whereupon, the said Court
was duly adjourned to 18th day of June
next 1858, 10 o'clock A. NJ.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-15

STILL ANOTHER RESCUE On Saturday
afternoon, officers Bresett and Fitzgerald ar
rested an Irshman in Lower Town for riot
GUS conduct, and were conveying him to Jail.
TIE prisoner resisted and fought against the
arrest, and when passing by Minnesota street,
appealed to q crowd Of his countrymen to as
sist him. Of course it was done. How dare
an officer arrest an Irishman, sure? Such
presumption could not be tolerated. They
are the privileged class; and c.owd of SO
or more of the barbarians bcset the officers,
and accomplished the rescue, and conveyed
the prisoner to shanty, daring his re-arrest
Two or three more officers then came up, and
some citizens volunteered to assist in taking
the man at all risks. The crowd of ruffans
had now increased to over hundred, and as
they began arming themselves with stones,
ETC., the officers unwisely as VIC think, de
clined risking the arrest. and agreed to take
the man afterwards by warrant, together
with the ring leaders Of the mob Let it be
donc without delay, and the miscreants pun.
ished to the last extent of law. If the off,
GERS neglect this, the public will hold them
responsible.
1t would seem as if the cup of outrage was
never to be full, and we only wonder at the
forbearance of the people. Time after time
these most unlawful crimes against law are
repeated, each time embo'dening the perpe.
traitors to renewed violence. Shall these
things be? Shall it come to pass that an
officer dare not arrest one of this Glass;
will not every citizen who values lrw justify
an officer in shooting dead the first man who
darcs attempt rescue hereafter I? Weawait
the decision of the public.
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NEW ORI.F

NEW ORLEINS, May ..
Advices from Tampico TO the 26th ult., are
received.
Garcia was still firing on the city with
much destruction of life and property. He
held possession Of the fort and was stopping
all vessels He had fred on the American
brig n. Stent II, and also detained the Vir-
gina and Ant"inette thirty ha,s alle-in. that
their outward duties were not pail. On the
arrival OF the Unired States steamship Full
ton, they We're allowed TO proceed.
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CHILDHOOD MEMORY

l. IA ~ IL VI ~ xS L
Oh George, well love to sit,
And let memory roam
Der many year, long past and gone
When we were girls at home.
Life then was q sunny way,
No care OF grief e'er came,
To cloud our path or chill car hearts,
When We were girls at home.
All no; We lived In sweet content,
Nor thought of years to come,
When We no more shculi gather meath
The old roof-tree NJ home.
But time hath fied, the band is broke
Afar We all now iaam,
And strangers own the dear ed place
Our happy girlhood home.
All !, sister mine, We little thought
That we should e'er become,
As stsid and matronly as now,
When We were girls at home.
That tine should thread our hair with grey.
she uij roo oar cheeks of bloom,
And I'LL our hearts with many q care,
Neer known whsn girls at home.
But life hath many a changing way,
AID all meath heavens blse dome,
We knew and loved in days gone by,
Whea We were girls at home.
Have felt with us times changing hand
And when We think of some
That shared with us full many giee,
When We were girls at home.
We can but weep to think they died,
In al. their girlhood bloom;
Bat, ah we've lost those dsarer far,
Since we were girls at home.
But, sister, life hath nothing sure
Joy, toll or grief may Gomez
I've learnt To meet with patience all,
nee We were girls at home.
AMI ever as the spring II ne comes,
Or summers flowers bloom,
My memrry wanders sweetly back
To our loved girlhooi's home.
In thought, 1 see it all again,
And DER each l,v'd sport roam,
As We were were wont to do years gone,
When We were girls at home.
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a Washington correspondent Of the Phil
ade'phia Iress writes
Mrs. Douglas has opened at the Eastern
end of the CITY "a White House, which is
constantly visited by thousands, representa-
tives of the fashion, beauty and intelligence
of our country, and by all the distinguished
fore gners who visit our great Repubic.-
Can It be possible that the fair lady SO vcrscd
in all the clegancics of refined society, has
never yet been invited to participate in the
rointment of the other White House at tie
Western end Ol the avenue
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KOWdyisln.
PHILADELPHIA, Nav

HIIsADEI.PHIA, May D.
There were several disturbances in the city
to dav, during the morning, apparently of
row,lies assauting a number of persons in
the Peoples Head quarters, on Seventh
above Chestnut Street aud in row down
town, in the aitern oon, Bill McAluten, who
was elected Alderman of the 4th ward yes
terday, was shot in the arm. There were also
many other diturbanccs between politicians.
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Mu nicipal Elections.

CHTcaGo, May 5.
Bv private dispatch we are informed that
NJ. S. Henry, the ant -Lecompton cand da' e
f,r Mavor of Philadelphia, was elected over
Hon. R. vaux, the present incumbent, by
over 1000 majority. In the Council the
Democrats have majority of one.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-15

THE CRFvAssE OPPOSITE New ORLEANS
The New Otleans Crescent OF tie ed ult.,
says of the crevazse opposite that city:
The crcvaese is still monarch of ali s sur
vcys The battle with it progressed yester-
d., bat the crcvasse progressed quite as
well. The fcol lack Of McDonoughvlle,
rose yesterday a. the rate of an inch in fur
hours, and it is within two squares OF tho
river,
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The Crevasse.

New ORLEANS May 5.
The crevasse opposite the city continues
in full force, and the water is still spreading,
doing much damage to the crops.
There are no signs of the river falling.
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LAFAYETTE. Ind. Nav

The municipal election to-day was warmly
contested. The Republican ticket is probab-
ly elected by small majority. The city has
heretofore been largely Democratic.
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Gov. Walker Set Right.

The following is special dispatch to the
n. Y. Tribune, dated April %:
The statement that Gov. Walker is for the
English fraud is untrue. lie was at first in.
clined to 60 for it under the impress on that
it was substantially the same as the Critten-
den-Montgomery amendment. But after ex-
animation, he declares to-day that it IS mean
er aud more detestable than Lecompton
Naked
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INDIANAPOLIS. Nav d

INDIANAPOIfS, May f.
At the municipal election to day, the en-
tire Republican ticket was elected by from
200 to 800 majority five out of seven coun-
cimen.
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AFTERNOON SESSION.

THREE O'CLOCK.
The House met and was called TO order.
after which several motions to adjourn were
put and lost.
A joint resolution in relation to the pro-
curing of paper for the enrolled bills was laid
on the table.
Several bills were then read first and
second time, and the House went into Com
mittee of the Whole for the consideration
Of the House File Of Bills, and the follow.
Ing were reported back with the accompa-
nyiDg recommendations.
A bill authorizing the Register of Deeds
Of Olmsted County to copy from records OF
Mower County--ordered eDgrossed.
A bill To amend the Charter OF Browns,
vile ordered engroesed,
The report of the committee was adopted
by the House.
On motion OF Mr.. OTIS, Senate bill pro.
viding for the proof, Acknowledgement, and
recording Of deeds and other instruments in
writing, was taken up and passed
RESOLUTIONS.
BY NJ. GROVER That tie members
OF this House who may absent thems,v
without good aud suificien, cause, leaving
this body without sufficient number TO
transact business, are Justly liable to the Sc
we're censure not only Of this House but OF
thu people OF the State Adopted,
Also, that every member OF the House
who absents himself without leave or good
ard sufficient reason, be fined s. for each
and every day he may be absent
After considerable discussion, the whole
subject was laid on the table.
By Mr. BURGE SS That committee
be appointed to investigate the charges
made in relation 20 the election at Pembina,
and that they have power TO send for persons
and papers.
Pending the consideration OF the above
resolution, the House adjourned.
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A NovsL SrGGEsrroS.-A merchant Of
New York has written a letter to Gen.
Cas-, suggesting q method by which he
thinks, satisfactory arrangement could
be made with Great Britain for enquiring
into the nationality Of suspicious vessels,
Tie recommends that an imerioan Lieutenant
should be placed on board Of every British
crulzer, and that British Lieutenant should
be placed 90 board Of every American cruz
PER. on the lookout for slavers. and that any
suspected vessels should he visited and her
papers examined by the cticer whose nation
al flag she nigh, carry. In this way, he be-
heves. all feelings OF national honor and pride
nigh. be respected. and the ends Of 4 visi,
attained wi,hou, any possibility Of national
oten@
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and the bill referred TO the committee On In
corporation.

cOrpOfstioD.
COMMITTEE o9 THE WHOLE.
The House resolved itself into Commit.
tee OF the Whole for the consideration Of
certain bills, and reported the same back
with accompanying recommendations:
A bill TO establish township organizations
in the county Of Goodhue-erdered to be
engrossed.
A bill TO authorize the Commissioners Of
Brown county TO borrow money for the con-
struction Of bridge across the Cottonwood
river-ordered engrossed.
A bill to authorize the Registers Of Deeds
TO make redividend Of the school funds in
certain cases Referred 10 Committee on
Education and Science.
A bill proposing amendments TO section
"a Of article 4 Of the Constitution, and cub
hitting the same TO vote OF the people
Referred TO the Committee on judiciary.
A bill TO facilitate the conveyance Of real
estate amended and ordered engrossed
The Commute then rose, reported, and
the report was accepted by the House.
The House again resolved itself into q
Committee OF the Whole for the consdera-
ton Of the Senate file Of bills which were
reported back az follows:
A memorial for donation OF township
Of land for the construction and endowment
Of an institution Of learning In Waseca
count, ub;rd re.a;,, or,lars,l
~ ;e a. .. NJ
~ p'ii W mcotPofa'c .ne Wwh VI 'Neo-
nah--re'erred 10 COMMITTEE on lncorpora-
tons. . -,
The Committee rose and reported and the
report was accepted;
Mr.. PECkHAM offered the following
resolution which was adopted
As'acsd, That the Judiciary Committee to
w. "Dna r ~ Cans,i,,,,"n a.. 1900 g.. ~.
go. ur',,.r ,gi,h IN. w. snrp,,aa II. -,
,hs s,rna ~ ,hs f:nvsrnor's oa,rs ~ ..per,.in
al 1sanar, - ,be,e arc a,v n,nis.;ons ia A.,
in said printed copy.
Mr., GROVER offered resolution which
was adoptea, authorizing the COMMITTEE on
Judiciary IA renort Ia the Uouse whether
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THE WEEKLY PIONEER AND DEMOCRAT.
RAILROAD COMPAuIRs.

RAILROAD COmPAUIE6.
A communication was received from the
Governor TO the effect that the several Rail-
road Companies had scceded TO the provi-
sions Of tbs Constitution relating to the
Land Grant.
NOTIONS, REsoLUTI0Ss, ETC.
Mr.. EAMES moved that the House pro.
coed TO the election Of an Enrolling and
Engrossing Clerk. The motion prevailed.
Mr.. STEVENS moved that the House
proceed to the election Of an Enrolling
Clerk first.
Mr.. KEITH moved to amend by taking
up the election Of Epgrossing Clerk first.
Amendment lost.
The motion Of Mr.. STEVENS was then put
and carried.
The election was then proceeded with and
resulted in the choice Of Mr.. l.. A. PECK.
HAN, be receiving 80 votes, and Mr.. j. Ii.
CRAIG 20 votes.
On motion Of Mr.. PIERCE the election Of
an engrossing clerk was then taken up and
resulted in the election Of Mr.. HlsBURG, he
receiving 80 votes.
The enrolling and expressing clerks were
then sworn in by the Speaker.
Mr.. CHASE moved that the House pro-
coed to the election Of Messenger pro TEN.
Mr.. 7. +. TALBOT was elected.
Mr.. KEITH offered a resolution that q
committee Of three be appointed by the
House to oct in connection with q similar
committee, to draft such law or laws as may
be necessary to carry out the provisions Of
the amendment to the Constitution in refer
ence to leaning the credit of the State to
certain Railroad Companies. Carried
ayes 80, nays 8.
Mr.. CASE offered resolution dispens-
ing with the services Of Fireman. Adopted.
Mr.. DAVERN-That the Chief Clerk
be requested to wait on the Senate and ask
that body to return II. f. No. 50.
Mr. THOMPSON-That the Sergeant
alarms be required to discharge the du.
ties of fireman.
Mr.. DAVERN moved to lay the resou-
tion on the table. Lost.
Mr. OTIS moved to amend that the Ser.
geant-atArms shall keep the Hall clean and
in order.
Mr.. SEELY moved to amend that he be
allowed fer said services 81 90 per day.
Mr.. CHASE amended that he be allowed
50 cents.
Mr.. GROVER moved TO strike out $50
cents"
Mr.. SEELY moved to amend by making
it IS cents
The question then came up on Mr.. Gro
vER's amendment. Lost.
The question then REQUIRED on the origi-
nal resolution. which was adopted.
Mr.. McGRORTY-That the services of
81. ALLBRlcnr, as Reading Clerk, be dis
pensed with.
Mr. PIERCE moved a. a substitute Il at
the office Of Assistant Clerk Of the House be
declared vacant.
Mr. CRlTTENDEN moved the indefi-
mite postponement of the whole matter
lost ayes 81, nays 80.
The question then required upon the sub
stitute, which was lost--ayes "a, Lays q.
Mr.. SiiEETZ moved that q committee
Of five be appointed by the House to confer
with similar committee of the Senate, to
make such revision and amendment to the
banking law as may be necessary. Messrs.
KEITH, OrIs and PIERCE were appointed on
said committee.
The House adjourned to meet at three
o'clock u. NJ
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The New York Herald Of the lat inst
states that the recent action Il several O.
the ward school trustees in stopping the
reading OF the Bible in the schools is Great
ing much excitement among the Order Of
United Americans who are all Proses,ants.
and who are pledged to uphold the Bible
under all circumstances.
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4 TREMENDOUS hail storm passed over q
portion of Orange county, y. T., one day
last week, which beat down vegetables, dam
aged the grain and literally riddled the win
dows Of the farm HOUSES. The damage Is
estimated at $4,000.