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Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25

PioNEGg PREACHERs.-The W estern Chris
tian Advocate says that there wera large
number OF Pioneer Methodist Preachers at
Greggs camp meeting, near Moscow. Cler-
mont county Ohio. Among them, George
Gregg, now in his sixty-ninth year, who has
been over fifty years member of the Meth
odist Church; Obadiah Winans, brother Of
Rev. William W inans, d. D., lately deceased,
now in his seventy-tourta year. Peter Fish
er, aged seventy; Robert Brown, aged eighty;
Christopher Harmcost, Ill his nlnetieth year
Rev. John Meek, aged seventy-e ght, and
still actively preaching; and Rev. VIM.
rhompson over nlnety-one years OF age, and
wuo for sixty seven years has been herald
of the Gross.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25
Fire In Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, Sep. II.
"A destructive conf1agration occurred this
morning at o'clock, on Front ST., between
Broadway and Ludlow.
The lire was first discovered in large
building occupied as lard oil factory, and
before The flames were subdued, destroyed 5
buildings tenanted respectively by j. S. Che
noweth d Co., Com. house Edwd. Knight,
Mattress factory; French & Wilson, Com.
house Briggs & Murray, Paint depot; w.
H. Fee Co, ard Oil works. Some 3 or
houses besides these were damaged, but not
to any great extent. The loss will doubtless
reach $4,000.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25
Fox River Improvement,

The Neenah C2nSeyUator contains the fol-
lowing notice OF the present condition Of the
Fox River improvement
Navigation between Lake Wiunebago and
Green Bay is now in perfect order. The Wa
ter in the River is as low as it was at any
time last season, still there is an abundance
for the largest boats with full loads OF freight,
and the locks and canals are all in fine condi-
ton. J steam dredge, Gov. Seymour, Ief-
Menasha ,no 22d inst for Portage City, TO
assist i'll completing the work at that point
When completed, which viii be this Fall, it
will constitute one OF the most important
thorou5 hiares in the country.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25

In this Interesting and important case,
Judge Lakeland rendered decision this
morning in favor Of the application Of Mr.
Blair, and peremptory order was given on
the Clerk of the Court to produce. without
delay, true and full copies of the ballots in
question.
Previous to rendering his decision, Judge
Lakeland gave carefully prepared digest an
sgleas0 Of the laws Of Congress on the sub
ject, ana Of the arguments Of counsel IN tie
case. the great length OF which precludes Us
from favoring our readers with copy Of it il
this days issue. The Jadge assumed that he
had full power To order an examination OF the
ballots and to cause the same to be spread
upon the records of the court, and declares
tie action Of the county court in refusing &C
cess to the ballots to be illegal without au-
tlority. The application of Mr.. Blair, as
well as the POSITIONS assumed by him, were
5us aimed in every particular.--S. Louis
Eceasnag .Segus.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25

New York, Sent, 20.

New YORK, Sept 20.
The temporary buildings erected by the
Health Commissioners outside Of Quaran-
tine for the accommodation of sick islanders
from the infected district, were burned last
night.
The cabinet factory of Ben Woodhouse, on
Renwick street, was burned last night. II
occupied three six story buildings which,
with their contents were destroyed. several
adjoining buildings were damaged The loss
OF Mr.. Woodhouse is 000o.
Sr. GATHERINGS, Sept. 20.
The mansion of Hon. VIM. Hamilton Mer-
rift wus Iurned yesterday it is supposed to
have been the work of an inceudiary. Loss
S25 600; insured for s. 5000.
ST.. LOUIS, Sept. 20.
A destructive fire occurred at Weston.
Mo, on the night of the 18th, destroying the
furniture warehouse Of John Diety & Shaw
and the new house and grocery of Z. Kauff-
man, the court house and one or two other
buildings. The loss is upwards of $4,000 !;
insured for $4,000.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25

New YORK, Sept. 20.
We have San Domingo dates Of the 9Th,
giving some additional particulars Of The re-
cent revolution there.
Santa Anna marched into Santiago on the
LIST of September and Immediately TOOK pos
esson o: the fort, which had been abandoned
by the troops OF Valverde.
President Valverde together with the col
lector of the port OF Santiago and several 9th
ers, had fed ito Monta Christie, were they
would embark for Turks Island.
At the latest advices there was no respon-
sible government at ST. Domingo.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25
LATEST NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE ,iNNEsorIAN J
Yale College.

as New HAyEI, Sept. IL.
The corporation of Yale College appoint
ed last evening, Rev. Noah Portts to be Pro-
lessor of Didactic Theology, in pa ice Of Prof
Nathaniel w Taylor, deceased. Mr. Porter
has not yet decided to accept. lie is at pre-
sent Prot. of Moral Philosophy and Meta
physics. The corporation also appointed
Key. Timothy Dwight, to be Asst. Professor
OF Sacred Literature Prof. Gibbs is at the
Ii ad of that department. Mr.. Dwight is a
grandson Of the celebrated Pres. Dwight.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25

RICHARD ADAMS LOCKE, a Government Of
fetal. and notorious as the author of the moon
hoax, has been held to bail in the sum of 81.
600, for an alleged violation OF the Quarantine
laws in landing Mr.. Ray Tompkins, in fed
eraI barge, within the Quarantine inclosure.
when the mob were engaged in the destruc-
ton Of the buildings.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25
AerOnauts Heard From,

DETROIT, Sept. q.
The balloon which carried off Thurston,
the seronaut, Oh Thursday last, came down
four hours afterwards near Baptist Greek, c.
w. Thurston was secured, and is probably
now in the marshes near Lake ST. Clair.
Search is being made for him and great ex-
element peryades the whole country.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25
From Springfield.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Sep. L.
1t has raned here all day, and all proceed
nss of the exhibition have been at stand.
The weather is now fair, and the exhibition
will proceed tomorrow and conclude on Sat.
uiday according to the programme.
This evening. brilliant l.r...""""d", eo.,-
cert anu bail has taken place, attracting a
large number OF citizens and strangers.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25

SINCE Judge Bowlin, of Missouri, had an
interview with President Buchanan, we have
been eble TO learn the general character Of
the demands which will be made upon the
weak little power, Paraguay. In the first
place, an explanation and an ample apology
for the indignity Offered to the American flag
will be required. In the second place, full
indemnity will be demanded for the South
American Navigation Company for the losses
sustained By them; and in the last place, a la
Csinois, ratification of the Schenck and
Pendleton treaty will be insisted upon. A
refusal to comply with either Of these de-
mands viii subject the poor little Paraguay
to any superfluons shot that may be in the
magazines on board Of our little feet.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25

John Burns, executed at Wheeling, Va,
for the murder of Mary Ann Montony, an
abandoned woman, confessed the deed, which
was one of the most brutal on record. The
parties were on hill near Wheeling, with
other degraded persons. The deceased had
formerly been mistress of Burns,
HIS SPEECH.
They were all sitting around in one place
and another 1t had rained some. | went
off some distance with Mary Montony. She
came back first, believe. When we came
back, several of us were lying down around
the fire. was not standing up, when stab
bed her with the knife as was testified. |
suppose l stabbed Aer about thirty times.
l carried my pocket knife. It was a large
sized one. She didnt move or say word as
stabbed her. 1t didn't appear to hurt her,
She didn't try to get away. Last time hit
her against her rib. l. made nv blood run
cold Myers and / went to the mill to dry
ourselves. Wetalked the matter over there
Myers said that he would get into scrape,
and that we had better go back and kill her.
He proposed that we should take shovel
along This last I refused to do. Abont
five o'clock Myers and I started up the hill
We found her standing mp beside the fire.
she seemed to be trying to dry her clothes
commenced talking with her. She said
that she was IN misery, and wished that she
could get down to the river SO that she might
drown herself / asked her if she would like
to get rid of her miserya She said she would
SAYS |, eff had pistol, I'd put her OUT
When was talking with her, Myers was sit
ting down. He spoke up and said I was
id fool for talking with her. Said lie,
." kill her at once, and let's go down" | still
kept on talking TO her-say about fifteen
minutes. Myers kept on urging me; said it
would be too late, and somebody would come
along. l then picked up Stone and hit her.
She saw me pick up the stone and put her
hands around her head. | stunned her SO
that I could XIII her at one blow. She fell
at the fourth throw; | then took up heavy
sharp pointed stone. Hit her twice with
this. Didn't say word while was killing
her Myers was sitting back laughing ard
telling me to hurry
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25
Maine Election.

BANGOR, Sept. 70.
The vote for Congress in the 9th district is
very close; so far as is known, Foster, Rep,
has 865 majority in Hancock and 900 in
Washington county, while the Democrats
claim for Bradbury 1000 majority in Aroos-
took and 43 in Waldo, which is probably cor
rect. This allows Foster AZ majority. An
error is alleged however in the footing Of
Hancock and Washington in favor OF Brad
bury, so that the official account Can only de-
termine the result.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25

LFAvENwoRrH, Sept. |

HfhFTNWUhfH H. sStPt' u.
A. number Of officers from Utah arrived to
day, among them Colonel Alexander and
Lieutenant Grover, commander 10th Infantry,
and Captain Marcy 9TH infantry No news
of Importance. The general impression seems
to be that further troubles With the Mormous
may be expected that the difficulties have
only been postponed, not settled.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25
TEA-PLaNrs FOR THE UNITED STATES.

TEA-PLaNTs FOR THE UNITED STATES
The North China Herald says
Some weeks back notice of Mr.. For
tunes appointment as agent of the Govern
ment Of the United States in China, was COP
led into our columns from New York paper
Mr.. Fortune arrived in Hong Kong about the
9Th oflast month, and after remaining in Chi
ma for year and procuring supply of tea.
plants and seed, will then, we understand
proceed to the United States, there ia sur er.
intend the enterprises in which he is now en-
gagged.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25

CHARLESTON, s. c.. Sept. 20.
The deaths of fever during the past week
are 2lS.
$50 Of the Africans on board The schooner
Echo and of the crew have died since her
arrival.
The Savannah papers say that yellow fever
is n yet epidemic in that city.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25
u / T. d.

At the residence Of his son. George L. Becker, Of dis.
ease of the heart HIRAM BLOCKER OF Ann Arbor.
Michigan, aged IS years
The friends Of the family nvited to attend the IN
neral, which viii take place st two O'Clock this (Thurs-
Isy) afternoon from the residence OF Geo. t. Becker
the saltwater Road, near Trout BROOK
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25
NJ ARR.TED.

In the City of Davenport, Iowa, the 18th inst, at
The Burtss House, by the Rev James D. Mason. L. X
sTANNARD, of rayior's falls Minnesota, 10 Mss
HARRIET n. STEVENSON, Of BlooInfeld se.
At Belle PLANE, Mnnesots, ut the residence Of the
BRIDE, on Monday, sept. 2Jth by Rev. g. y. Williams,
CHARLES LUCAS, Jr, to MISS Harms McNsLLIs.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25
OswEGo, Sept. 90.

The American bark Chieftain, Capt. Wal
War from Liverpool, which the press censur-
ed for approaching too near the Agamemnou
and Valorous, when the former was paying
out the cable, arrived here this forenoon
The brig Black Hawk, from, Liverpool for
Cleveland, Ohio, accompanied the Chieftaiu
from Montreal to this port.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25

JUDGE MEGRATH, of the United States
District Court at Charleston, has delivered
his decision on the motion for discharge, on
habeas corpus, ofthe crew of the SLAYER brig,
Gen Putnam. He refused the writ, deliver
ing an elaborate and heightened decision
Tie prisoners were then remanded TO the
custody of the u. S. Marshal
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25

TuE 0 gle County Reporter, Ill, states that
there are now eleven prisoners in their coun
ty jail, six OF whom arc under the age OF sew
enteen years. Que Of them escaped before
bis preliminary examination Was commenced,
but was recaptured.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25
WASHINGTON, Sept. II, 1858.

site owners
WASHINGTON, Sept II, 1853
A recent decision OF the Secretary of tue
Interior recites that preemptions to town-siies
on public lands are to accrue to the benefit
of actual occupants naturally drawn to the
point by the course of business and trade.
This breaks up the old routine practice of
the Land Department, which has made many
land spectators mllionaires by recognizing
their bogus occupants as really so in conten-
plation of law. Hundreds of speculative sites
and thousands of spectators will be headed
of by this policy Of Mr.. Thompson. Though
it is assumed by the spectators that the old
practice had the sanction of Mr.. Gushing,
am authorized to state that he has personal
~ approved of the decision of the Secretary
of the Interior. 81 ~
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25

BosToN. Sent. II.

The 228th anniversary of the settlement
of Boston was observed to-day as part al
holiday. The firing of national salutes, the
opening of the new City Library, grand
concert on the Common BY four bands Of
music, accompanied by the guns of the Light
Artillery, and parade by the first regiment,
constituted the main demonstrations. In the
evening the first regiment practiced street
firing, attracting an immense crowd to State
street and vicinity. There were also iilumi-
nations in front Of the City Hall.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25
Cyrus w. Field at Montreal.

MONTREAL, Sept. l8.
Cyrus w. Field, Hon. e. l.. Archibald,
Baron Boyu and party arrived this morning
from Kingston, and are at the Doneganna
House. Mr.. Field has quite recovered from
his illness. They remain here till Monday.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25

OK the 4th inst, David Newman stabbed
Thomas j. Bise, in New Albany, Miss, kill
ing him instantly. The murderer was secur.
ed, but during the night some persons I'M
known hung him.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25
RATE OF TAXATION IN CrNcTNNATI.-The

RATE OF TAXATION IN CINcrNNATI.-The
Commercial says
The rate of taxation levied upon the as
sessment Of real and personal property in
Cincinnati for the current year, and which is
to be paid under the law prescribing the
semi-annual payment of taxes in December,
1858. and in June, 1859, is sixteen mills and
six-tenths on each dollar of valuation. The
ate last year was fifteen mills. Increase one
nd six-tenths mills.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25

New ORLEANS, Sept. Is.
Deaths by fever yesterday, 81.
SAVANNAH, Sept 20.
The sickness aba ing and there is no fever
in the hospital. The weather is favorable
for health.
MOBILE, Sept. 18.
The yellow fever Vas declared epidemic on
Wednesday last.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25
Death Of bred Scott.

ST.. LoUis, Sept. 20.
bred Scott died in this city, on Friday
night last.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25
Stocks.

New YORK, Sept. II.
State Stocks firm, but Rail Road dull and
dropping. Money and exchange have not
changed since our last
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25

ST.. JOINS. n r. Sent. 19

Dr. JOHNS, N i. Sept. 10.
Twenty i've houses in this place were des-
tfoyed by IRE last night. One man persisted
in the flames.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25

tory that the last was equally If not more 50.
TIE meeting adjourned little before eve
ming animated with the greatest enthusiasm
for the cause.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25
Town~Site PreempaiOns.

The following from the ". Y. Tribune. of
the 18th, will be slightly interesting to town
site owners
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-25

s22.sa.iia n - & 81.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-07-31

We have Just been shown letter from a
gentleman in Corsicana, well known mere as
reliable, giving the names OF the clan ol
thieves us given by the individuals taken Up
in Navarro county.
The writer states they we're examined sepe-
rate and apart from each other and the descr'p-
tions of dress was the same, and the hrst lofty
names given by them was exactly the same
The names correspond with the list hereto,
fore published by us, with the exception o.
some Sight differences in the spelling OF some
few Of the names: for instance the name
Willis. instead o. Wills in the former list
The writer says!
IAN those whose names were given in thl;
county have left"
Description of dress J
"Generally wear shirts, if the bosom Is te'
the body is green; if the bosom is green th
body sired; If ruffied the ruffie is OF one colo
and the bosom of another, frequently hav
rockets on the lef, breast. Pants general,
made open with rows of buttons and ribbon
the bottom coat generally made josey tashlo'
lin summer Of calico, in winter OF difierer
kinds of cloth and different CO ors' sometime
wear hunting shirts, ruf1ed round the tail an
lup before - Frontier Nerrs."
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-07-31

DGArH OF "OLD iANSisAL. THg ELi ..,.
The following We copy from the Ch l.#
Plaindval,r;
This old aud justly distinguished el .ala
! died at Canf' ID. on Monday. lie wa lur
: old-eytremely so, We have heard ags
stated yariouSly az from five hundred o
thousand years. At times, ilannibl ss-
mther wild. Domestic troubles may has.
been the cause Of THIS. We believe hi hg.,.
were Of the head, however. and not 5 Ly
heart. lie never used tobacco in any .1rr
and in all his nayels was never for u
"Spout" his trunk for his hotel bills. Naa,
other Snowman Of note can sag as muaf '--
Sill, the fact caa't be disguised, Hanni Gus
up some hard capers during his life. In Ala r.
years ago, he was one nigh. shut up in . sl.l
In the morning he was found three G. 4ui
miles of, with the roof OF the shed 'a hl
back.
When connected with June & Titus eirg,
and menagerie, he had a falling out will r,l.r
Of the performers, and one day Wills obey
were making their grand enirce IN the ring.
on their high mcitled and gorgeously cara7is-
oned horses, Hannibal burst his fasteuIars
rushed into the ring aud unhorsed every u,or
of them. After tossing them arou io,
awhile he returned to his accustomed asJ
and permitted his keepers 10 lie him up gam
Going from Boston to Salem, some yea. a-a
he became enrag'd a, something or othri nal
made terrific work on the road-tcarinc '.,ga
fences, tipping over wagons, and ,ossire lne.
and horses into the air.
Travelling from enc small town 10 another
one Sunday afternoon, ia New Hanpsl,y.
Hannibal met a long line of carriages il,ai
with people going home from church pae
man in the head carriage struck the e.cr' Fa.
a smart blow W tn his whip as he pas.,d ---
Hannibal Immediately unlooded the en'r lao
of carriages. Mo- one was seriously irw-aa
One night as his keeper was drivirg hu
through strip Of woods in Vermont, d v..
lent thunder storm arose. a tree was struck
by lightning, and one of the shattered branch.
es struck the keeper and killed him ins,go's.
All night long the elephat watched tn 'r9t
man closely and tcndery, even as a rs.l.rr
would watch the corpse Of her child ucv.
n from that moment left him until he was ~.
lied. Hannibal meant we'll We dor. hear
Nha, allied probably it was oil agc
We unnerstaud that he cost his lost owners,
Van Amburg s. Co, $4,000, "Peac. TO hi.
ashes
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-07-31

YIELD OF THE MINES OF CALIFORNIA AND
AUsTRALIA-Th San Francisco Alta Calltor-
MIA furnishes comparison between the gold
productions of California and Australia, the
statistics from the latter country being derived
from the report published in the Melbourne
Herald,
The whole amount of gold Produced from
1851 to 1856 inclusive, is as follows: From
California 1898 7l2,567, and from Australia
1869 597 76O., ,-balance in favor OF Calitor-
MIA, S69. .O74,7O7. This should set at rest the
omparative richness of the two countries IN
the precious metals, which has heretofore been
disputed point since the product of Callor-
MIA has been made by mining population lar
smaller than that of the colony Of Victoria.
We have here a total OF over six hundred
millions of god that have been added to the
wealth Of the world in the past six years, lex
elusive Of the amonnt produced in Calitornl'
prior to 1871 as is shown by statistics IL
Australia and shipment statistics in California
1t is reasonable estimate TO say that at leas
two hundred millions in value Of gold IN ad
diton has found its way in the world, througI
other sources, from the soils Of California an
Austral,a-or, in round numbers, making
eight hundred millions Of dollars in solid gol
as the grand total.