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Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10
Voting by Ballot in England.

Voting by ballot is not favorably regarded
in England, as appears from debate which
occurred lately in Parliament, on a PROPOSE.
ton to dispense with the viva voce system.
and to introduce into England the system Of
voting by ballot. Mr.. Berkely, who repre-
sents Bristol, (the constituency of the famous
Burke) advocated it, and in doing so remark
ed that our eighteen Presidents would COM
pare favorably with any eighteen successive
Kings of England. The proposition encoun-
tered strohg opposition, and in opposing it,
Honorable Lords manifested much ignorance
of our institutions and laws. For instance.
Beresford Hope pointed to the Sumner out
rage and the Dred Scott descson as fruits of
the Ballot. Beniwick had the Ballots &C
countable for the Baltimore Plug Uglies.-
Lord Palmerston alluded to the PHILADELPHIA
frauds as showing the work of the Ballot
Another memter remarked that Franklin
Pierce was nominated by Ballot. Lord John
Russell closed the debate by inquiring wheth-
er anybody would exchange such liberties as
were enjoyed in England for such as we had
in America? The ballot was voted down by
294 to 1877.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10
Railroad Convention.
BUFFALO. July l

BUFFALO, July L.
The railroad convention adjourned sine die
at nine o'clock last night, after passing the
following resolutions -
Resotced That the New York and Erie r.
R. Co. be requested to advance on its passen-
gers to the prices prior to the recent reduc-
ton, which rates shall remain unchanged till
the 18th of July next.
Resolved, That a committee OF three be ap-
pointed by this convention to inquire into the
difficulties between the Erie and Central
Companies.
Mr. Moran, President of the Erie Company,
protested against the action of the conven-
tion, declaring that the Erie company would
not be bound by it, or the Erie Company
would endeavor to work for its interests, in
dependent Of the action of this convention.
Although the Lake Shore, Cleveland and
Toledo, Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati,
and other roads were represented in the city,
no delegates from them took part in the pro-
ceedlngs of the convention, and consequently
are not bound to its acts. ----
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10
THE GRAVE OF WASHINGTON.

Disturb not his sumbers, let Washington sleep,
Meath the boughs of the willow that him weepi
His arm is uuneryd, but his deeds remain bright,
As the stars in the dark yaulted heaven at night.
Oh! wake not the Hero; his battles are DER,
Let him rest undisturbed, on Potomac's fair shore:
On the rivers green border, so lOwery drest
WIKI the hearts he loved fondly, let Washington rest
Awake not his sunbers tread lightly around!
'Tis the grave of a Freeman, It's Lberty's mount:
Thy name is immortal. Our Freedom he won,
Brave sire o. Columbla,-our own Washington!
Oh wake not the Hero,-his battles are DER
Let him rest--ca,mly reS-on his dear native Shore
While the The stripes of country shall wave
Ger the land that boast, of Washingtons grave.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10

ity of the good people of these colonies, SOL
emnly publish and declare, that these colo.
nies are, and of right ought to be, FREE and
INDEPENDENT STATES that they are absolved
from allegience to the British crown, and that
all political cOnnexion between them and the
state of Great Britain is, and ought to be to-
tally dissolved and that, as FREE and INDE.
PENDENT STATES, they have full power to levy
war, conclude peace, contract alliances, estab-
lish commerce, and to all other acts and
things which INDEPENDENT STATES may of
right do. And for the support of this decla-
ration, with a firm reliance on the protection
of DIVINE PROVIDENCE, we mutually pledge
to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our
sacred honor
JOHN HANCOCK, President.
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q T. L H L L 9 /,

Is it any body's business,
II gentleman should choose,
To wait upon lady,
III the lady don't refuse?
Or to speak little palmer,
That the meaning all may know,
Is Il anyhody's business
II lady has beaur
Is 1t anybody's business
When the gentleman does call.
Or when he leaves the lady,
Or if lie leaves at all?
Or is it necesS ry
That tie curtains should be drawn.
To save from further trouble
The outside lookers-on?
Is it any body's business
But the lady'S if her beau
Rides out with other ladies',
And did Lot let her know?
Is it anyboIy's BUSINESS
But the geatleman's, if she
Should accept another escort,
Where he DOESN'T chance to bef
The substance Of our query,
Simply stated, would be this;
Is it anyboty's business
What another'5 business is2
If it is, or If it isn't,
We would really like to know,
For we're certain, If 1t isn't,
There are some who make 1t SO.
If tits we'll join the rabble,
And act the nobler part,
Of the tattlers and defamers,
Who throng the public mart.
But II not, Wen act the teacher,
Ontil each meddler learns,
IL were better in the future,
10 mind mis- own concerns,
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10

A certain old lady who had been famed for
sour looks and not very sweet words touch
ing the accidents Of life was observed to be-
come very amiable.
"What happy change has come over your"
asked neighbor
"Why," said the transformed, "to tell you
the truth, have been all my life striving for
a contented life, and have finally determined
to sit down contented without it."
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10
Bishop Bayley and those Secret Socei-
ties.

The Romish Bishop Bayley, in that curl
Gus discourse of his, Sunday, at the Hobok-
en- coronation of the Virgin, told his hearers
that the Church of Rome was opposed to all
secret societies-so much so indeed, that
''the very act of joining secret society Sc
parates the person who so joins from the
Catholic Church."
This is pure unadulterated Jesuitism-or
pure and unadalterated sophistry, which is
about the same thing. Bishop Bayley knows
everybody knows-that the Romsh Church
is itself the greatest Secret Society of the
age. Its confessional is far more secret
than anything the dreadful "Dark Lanterns
ever dreamed Of The secrets that are whis-
pered into the ears other priesthood through
the orifice of that little square box, are held
to be far more inviolable and far more sac
red, than even any Odd Fellow, or Mason, OF
Know Nothing ever uttered. Then, again
we should like to know how his New Jersey
Reverence can reconcile his statement at the
coronation of the Virgin with the alleged
fact that other secret institution of the
Church-we mean the " Circles of Jesus."-
Popery opposed to secret societies, indeed
Was anything ever more preposterous.-
Morning Eupress.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10
From Washington.

New Y YoRK, June 80.
The Times Washington correspondent
says:
Orders have been issued for the re-disposit-
ion of the troops originally destined for Utah.
Gen. Johnston is to retain command of that
portion remaining in Utah, while Gen. Har-
ney is to return to the command of the de-
partment of the West. These arrangements
are made under the belief that the Mormons
are sincere in their pacific protcstatons, but
should it prove otherwise. it is made scre-
tionary with Gen. Harvey to abrogate the
present and enforce the previous orders. A
considerable body of men is to be pushed
forward Immediately to Fort Shalla in Ore
gOn, to act against the Hostile Indians.
The Times correspondent states further,
that the Peace Commissioners left Camp
Scott previous to June 5th, for Salt Lake
City.
1t was ascertained, beyond aoubt, tn at
tie Commissioners had no authority to
prevent the army from pursuing its march,
but on the contrary that its entrance into
the valley would be insisted on as sine quo
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10

RATHER SINCULAR.-A curious lawsuit is
going on just now in Berlin. A rich banker
of that city, who is i'll Of the smallpox, has
had two actions brought against him, one by
his barber and the other by his uphoIsterer,
who claim damages because he communicate
ed the malady to them. They demand COM
pcnsation for the doctors expenses, and at
the time each of them have lost.
According to the Russian law, the banker
was bound to hang up outside his door no.
tice with the words-"There is person here
ill of the smallpox"
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10
Indian News from Oregon.

NEW YORK, June ~.
The Times Washington correspondent
says:
The Oregon war rumors are an undonbted
fabrication. Mr.. Mullins letter was not Off
cial, and it is believed here that he was i'm
posed upon.
Cupt. Swords, Quarter Master at San
Francisco, states that he had received infor-
nation of the troops, and that he had been
requested to hurry forward reinforcemen ents
and supplies.
The Oregon steamer arrived at San Fran
cisco only few hours before the sailing of
the Panama boat.
Gen. Clark sends nothing to the Depart
ment but his adjutant. Capt. Mccall states
that the rumors of the disasters arc unfound-
ed.
The small steamers of the Gulf squadron
are ordered to return Immediately. The
large ships are ordered to rendezvous at San
Juan.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10
Shock of an Earthquake.
New HAVEN Or limo 2C

NEW Haven, CT., June 80.
The shock OF an earthquake was observed
in various parts of this city at II o'clo> X
last night 1t wa. "a light one, yet causeL
crockery to rattle, and was distinctly felt
by man persons who were walking out.
+. S.-The earthquake was observed in
Woodbridge. seven miles northwest from
this city /; in Nashville, two miles distant in
the same direction and in North Haven,
nearly seven miles northeast of the city,
where second but slight shock was felt
The direction of the vibration seemed to he
from South TO north. Tile SHOCK was ulsv
felt in Waterbury.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10
New York Items
New York, June 80.

New YORK, June 30.
Twen.y inquests were held yesterday in
cases of deaths from sun stroke. There were
also several cases in Brooklyn.
The New York and newfoundland, and
the American Telegraph Companies have
consented to hold open their liles till mid
night, on and after tonight, Wednesday,
until something definite shall have been heard
from the Atlantic Gable. For a few days,
and subsequent to the arrival of the cable,
the use of both lines for inquiries connected
with the subject, will, we learn, be free to the
public.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10
Superior City Land Case:

The blundering confusion of the telegraphic
dispatches, relative to the recent decision of
| he Secretary of the Interior concerning this
land disputed case, must have been noticed
Ivy our readers generally. A letter from New
York, under date of June 3Oth, gives us a
little clearer idea of the position of things
The letter says:
"In the contest Of Brunson, Slaugh ter and
others, claimants of Superior City, under ..he
town eitc law, against the Half Breed Pre-
cmptors thereof the Secretary of the Interior
has decided dd0erse to both parties He saws
the HalfBreeds cannot hold it, not being cit
izens, and not being bona .fde pre.emptors.-
AS to Brunson ct nl., he says, that before an
entry is permitted by them under the act of
1874, it must be shown that one or more of
the legal subdivisions of the public lands up-
on which the town plat is laid, are actually
occupied by the town, and the nature and ex-
tent of the suficiency of such occupation
must be determined by the facts in each par
tcular case. After giving his views of the
law of 1874, he adds, that the application of
Brunson ct aL., for the benefit of the act of
1914, not being in consistence or in accord
ance with the views expressed, it is therefore
also rejected.
"The adverse judgment of the Secretary
turns evidently on the idea that Brunson, ct
ol., have made the application through the
County Judge, and have been permitted to
prove, before the Register and Receiver ofthe
Land Office, the nature and extent of the i'm
rrovements on which they relied for their title,
at the time of the application. This is not
the case, as understand it; the Land Officers
having declined, as the case then stood before
them, to permit such application and proof to
be made. AS the case now stands, however,
the Half Breeds are entirely out of the ring
the decision is final against their claim; and
all the town site proprietors have to do, is to
take the necessary steps, under the law of
1874, to establish their claim to the occupa-
ton of the land by its survey and improve
ment as town SITE"
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10

A letter was lately found in which one
friend spoke so freely of another that it led
to an irreconciabie quarrel.
" am surprised" observed W., I" that
such bitter hostility should arise out of so
trivial acausew
81 am Lot at all, replied !; al it is quite na-
tural; for friend becomes fend if you drop
q letter.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10
ST. Louis. June 30

Dispatches from Leavenworth on the 29th,
by U. s. Express to Boonvile, says that a
well founded report is in circulation, to the
effect that Gov. Denver intends vacating the
Gubernatorial Chair soon after the election
in August. The reason which prompted his
Excvllency to determine on such course is
not stated,
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10

A minister once gave reason for not ex-
changing with his profession, which is worth
reading.
elf a man better than 1 supply my place,
my parishioners will thenceforth be discon-
tented with me but if my pulpit be sup
Piled with a worse preacher than l am verify,
he is not fit to preach at all.''
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10

LOVE AND SUIcIDE.-An Irish girl, aged
seventeen, named Margaret Tracey, drowned
herself in the bayou at Memphis short time
were published three times in the Catholic
Church, but when the day appointed for the
marriage arrived, Stokes was not to be found.
Afterwards another day was appointed by
agreement of the parties, but Stokes was
again missing, and positively refused to mar
ry her. This was more than the girl could
endure, and she then drowned herself
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10
Fire in New Orleans.
w ASHINGTON, June

WASHINGTON, June 80.
Private dispatches from New Orleans state
that destructive fire occurred there ycster-
day.
The steamer Empire, schooner Minnie
Schiller, and Spanish brig, were burnt to
the waters edge, and the ship Hannah
Crocker and Fanny Fosdick slightly injur-
ed.
Other dispatches say that duel was fought
yesterday, between Mr.. Hanton, of the
True Delta, and Mr.. Gilbet OF the Crescent,
in which the latter was shot and fatally injur-
ed.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10

Two young men were examining a case of
perfumery, one remarked that Harrison of
Philadelphia had realized considerable for
tune by his manufacture"
"Yes," said the other &" no doubt he has :;
but Mr.. Eau dc Cologue must have made
a great deal MORE"
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10

FATHER Shebane; an old Unversalist pas
tor in Alabama, is called "Walkins Bible"
by the people. In county court it was
discovered, on certain occasion, that there
was no Bible in the house to swear the ju-
rors or witnesses upon. The Judge, casting
his eyes on the venerable preacher, aaid,
"There's Shebane he has the Bible in his
head, they can lay their hands on him, that
will answer every purpose"
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10
Railroad Convention.

BUFFALO, June 80.
An important Railroad Convention con-
vened at Clarendon House this morning to
endeavor to settle the difference between the
New Y York and Eric and the New York Gen.
trail Roads. Alarge number of delegates
are present representing all the principal lines
east and west. The Convention organized by
appointing j. w. Brooks of the Michigan
Central Railroad, Chairman.
The session to-day has been unharmonious
and the debates very Stormy.
An evening session is now being held, but
as yet, with no prospect of an arrangement
being effected.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10
PORTLAND. Me- July !

The Democratic State Convention, at Au-
gusta, yesterday, nominated Hon. Manassah
II. Smith, of Warren, for Governor, who ac-
cepted the nomination in a speech of consld-
erable length. -.
Resolutions were adopted complimenn!ting
the administration, endorsing the final ADJUST,
ment of the Lecompton Constitution, and
denouncing the opposition and its measures
Nearly 700 delegates were present.
The Convention was presided over by Hon.
w. S. Littlefield, of Brdgeton.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10
Going to Sleep.

The music sang itself to death:
The lamps died on in their perfume.
Abassa on a silk divan,
Sat in the moonlight in her room
Her landmarks loosed her scented ho,r
With lily fingers; from her brow
Released the diamond, and unlaced
The robe that held her bosom's SNOW.
Then she laid down upon the bed,
With folded hands, happy maidi
And slumber kisse1 her on the eyes,
And led her to the Land of Shade.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10

In one of our city schools, not long ago,
member of the committee asked the members
OF class which was under examination,-
"What is the cause of the saltness of the
ocean 2" Some one little girl raised her head,
flushed with the discovery which had flashed
upon her mind. " You may TELL" said the
committeeman ''Salt fish, sir, said the pu-
pl."
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10

AN advertisement in a provincial paper
states that an active servant is wanted, "who
must be plaid cook, and able to dress lit
tie boy five years DID," Are the advertisers
cannibals And 1--WE ask for information')
with what sauce do they eat little boys i've
years old.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10
From New York.

New YORK, July l.
A despatch from Washington te the Ere-
ming Post, states that Mr.. Comstock, the
agent for the Collins Company, has returned
from Europe. He has contracted with par
les in France for the sale of the three Collins
steamers for the sum of $1,OOO,O00.
A letter to the agent of the Glasgow line
of steamers, received by the Arabia, states
that Iortion of the cargo of the wrecked
steamer New York had been saved. Most
# the passengers would remain over for the
Edinburgh, which was to sail en- the Oath.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10

IT is related that lady made a COM
plant to Frederick tie Great King, of Pru-
sia.
= "Your Majesty" said she, "my husband
treats me badly"
"1hat is none Of my business said the
King.
''But he speaks very bad of you," said the
lady.
That" replied he "is none of your bust
moss"
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10

Did you not tell me, sir, you could hold
the plough p said the master.
"Arrah be aisy now" said Pat, show the
deuce can hould it, and two horses draw
ing it away from me but give it me into
the barn and by jabers III hould with any
bo1,y
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10
Drowned.
PoRT JERvIs, n. Y.

PoRT JERvIs, N. Y, June %.
Col Sam. Fowler's eldest daughter Laura,
while bathing in the Neversink river, near his
residence, together with her youngest sister
and servant, were accidentally drowned Mon
day evening. The bodies were found about
three hours after they went down.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10

Said one friend to another: "Brown, see,
has shut up shop. His number is an unlucky
one. Whom did he succeed ?"
81 don't know" was the reply, "but it
seems he didn't succeed himself"
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10
HARRY AND I.
By JOSIE s. HUNT.

By JOSIE s. HUNT.
We stood where the snake-like ivy
Climbed over the meadow bars,
And watched rs the young Night sprinklet
The sky with her cream white stars.
The clover was red beneath us
The air had a smell of June
The cricket chirped in the grasses,
And the soft rays of the moon,
Drew our shadow out on the meadow,
Distorted, and lauk and tall;
His shadow was kissing my shadow
That was the best of all.
Ny heart leaped up as he whispered,
81 love you, Margery Lee"
For then one arm of his shadow
Went round the shadow of me.
"I love you, Mary, darling,
Because you are young and fair;
For your eyes bewildering blueness,
And the gold of your curling hair,
Mcqueen has hands that are whittier,
No lark has a voice so sweet,
And your ripe young lips are redder
Than the clover at our feet,
"My heart will break with Its fullness,
Like a cloud o'ercharged with rain;
o tell me, Margery, darling,
How long must love III vain Z"
With bushes and smiles l answered.
q will not tell whatl-just then
saw that his saucy shadow
Was kissing my own again.
He promised to love me only
promised to love but him
Till the moon fell out of the heavens
And the stars with age grew dim.
Oh, the strength Of mans devotion!
Oh, the VOWS woman speaks!
IT'S years since that blush of rapture
Broke redly over my cheeks.
He found gold that was brighter
Than that OF my floating curls,
And married a cross-eyed widow,
With a dozen grown up girls.
And did pine and languish?
Did l wipe my blue eyes sore?
Or break my heart, do you fancy,
For love that was mine no more2
] stand tonight in the meadow
Where Harry and 4 stood then.
And tie moon has drawn two shadows
Out over the grass again.
And a low voice keeps repeating
So close to my startled ear.
That the shadows melt together
81 love you Margery, dear.
"'Tis not for your cheeks rich crimson,
And not for your eyes soft blue,
But because your heart is tender,
And noble and pure and true"
The voice is dearer than Harry's;
And so l am glad you sec,
He married the cross-eyed widow
Instead of Margery Lee.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10
Vermont Republican State COnven-
tiOn.

MONTPELIER, y une 0O.
The Republican Stat Convention, held here
to-day nominated Hiland Hall, of Benning-
ton, for Governor Bart Burnham Martin, of
Chelsea, for Lieut-Governor and Henry NJ.
Bates, for State Treasurer Senator Collamer,
Hon. William A. Howard, NJ. G. from Michi-
gan, and others addressed the Convention,
which was largely attended and enthusias-
t;o
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10

Mistress-"I think, cook, we must part
this day MONTH"
Cook-(in astonishment. )-"Why, ,ma'am?
I'm sure I've let you have your own way in
most everything r.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10

JOHNNY, spell cat, rat, hat, with only
one letter for each word 2" 1t can't be
did," What, and can't do that +? Just
look here 80 cat, r 80 rat, h 80 hat, so
hat"
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10

In New York twenty-five hundred dogs
have been drowned by the Police, since the
Dog Law has went into operation this sum.
mer.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10

There are now three steam fire engines in
the Philadelphia Fire Department
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10

heretical opinion, that we asked no further
questions, but took our leave, much gratified
with our novel and interesting experience in
the dead letter Office at Washington.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10
Hon. Schuyler COlfax Re.nominated.
South BEND, Ind, June 80.

SOUTH DEND, Inu, j Juue 0U.
The Ninth Congressional District Repub-
liam Convention of Indiana, met at Plymouth
Yesterday, to nominate candidate for Con-
gress. The convention was very largely at
tended. Hon. Schuyler Colfax was nomina-
ted for reelection, unanimously.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-10

RIPE peaches are beiug eaten in South
Carolina.