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the Clayton Bulwer treaty, arguing that
there is no particlar emergency which re-
quires it. The treaty when made prevent
ing collision between Great Britain and
the United States, and preserved the peace.
1t was dictated by good sense and good feel
ings on both sides. The difficulty between
the two countries amounts to nothing. 1t
arises merely from technical Interpretation
Of the treaty. He could see no reason for
the abrogation, except desire on the
part Of the United States to seize Central
America.
Mr.. Clingman said we ought to be free
from the treaty, so that when we want to ac-
quire that territory We may have it lawfully.
Mr.. Ritchie replied that its abrogation
would open the conflict for the possession Of
that country. He was sorry that Mr.. Cling.
man quoted the Ostend Manifesto with ap.
probation, a. he looked on it as an evidence
Of covetOusness and imbecility.
Mr.. kelsey, Of New York, moved to table
the resolution, TO be reported on Tuesday
from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, pro
posing the abrogation ofthe treaty. Mega
iyed by Al against 1872.
Mr.. Sackles, of New York, moved the
postponement of the subject until Tuesday,
when be wished to express his views but
this motion was cut of by the House second
ing the demand for the previous question,
under which the resolution was ordered 10 be
engrossed, by 81 against sc.
Without final action, the House proceeded
10 the consideration OF other business.
Mr.. Haskin, of New York, offered reso-
luton, which was adopted, setting forth that
as Robert W. Nathan, who has been sum.
mOned before the committee to investigate
the circumstances attending the sale and
purchase Of Wilkinson Point for forti6ca.
tion purposes, had failed to appear, there.
fore,
ResOired, That the Speaker be directed TO is
sue his warrant to the Sergeant at arms, To
take the body Of the said Nathan wherever he
could be found, and bring him before the bar
Of the House to answer for contempt Of its au.
thority.
The House resumed the consideration OF
the Senate bill for the admission OF Mime.
sofa.
Mr.. Smith, of Pennsylvania made speech
against the bill on account Of the suffrage
clause in the Constitution.
Messrs. Nilsson of Virginia, Phillips ol
Pennsylvania, and Bliss of Ohio, denied the
right of Congress to interfere with the rights
OF electors in the States.
! .s;jjJninei.
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public from imposition. The markets OF many
cities are pointed TO with pride by the citizens,
and surrounded a. We are by Q fertile region,
with abundance Of material zt hand, 1t Ia highly
important that Saint Paul should establish her
own markets and that they should be Of such
character - would be creditAble to the city.
Recent losses and disasters by FIRE also de-
monstrste the necessity Of organizing an effect
i've fire department which viii not only protect
our citizens from loss bat serve greatly to d.
minish the exorbitant rates Of fire insurance
now charged. The city has already contracted
for two fire engines with hose and appropriate
apparatus, and provided for the expenditure
necessary for this purpose. ] think, however,
that II would be advisable TO procure an add
tional fire engine 30 that they might be better
distributed through the city, and the force Of
our fire department would be more effective.
Appropriate sites and buildings should also be
provided for this purpose, and the ire depart
ment carefully regulated by ordinances.
The Inconvenience Of procuring water for the
use Of our citizens and for the extnguishment
Of fires has been felt for some time, and IL q
subject which deserves the serious attention
and energetic action Of the Council
The Legislature, at its present session, au
thorized the city TO build suitable water works,
limiting the expense TO $200,000. Our amended
city charter also gives this authority to the city.
proposition In either case, however, il to be
Tor their approval or rejection. think 1t high.
ly expedient that the city should take steps to
carry into effect these provisions, and that the
proposition should be submitted to the vote Of
the people without delay, under the directions
OF the authority conferred by the Legislature,
OF contained IN the charter.
II 10 PLAIN that our Fire Department will be
still inefficient until proper provisions are
made to supply water throughout the city, and
II IL my opinion that 1t would be TO the interest
Of the public and true economy to commence
the construction OF such water works AS would
be adequate to this purpose as well as sufi-
eient Tor the wants of our citizens, and also
credit TO the city.
lfeel that recent occurrences have shown
the defects OF our city prison and discipline.
Our CITY Hall, As at present arranged has been
found insecure. ! think II advisable also to
concentrate the principai city olhcers al That
point, 40 that they could readily be found and
consulted by the citizens, and our CITY records
ana hies be more securely Kept and better ar
ranged the present building Is also Inadequate
Tor this purpose, and would recommend that
an addition to the same be constructed, the
lower portion 20 be built with suitable mum
ber Of stone cells for prisoners, properly gra-
ted and secured, and the upper portion be ar.
ranged for public offices Tor the Mayor, City
Clerk. Justice. Sc., Hc,
would also recommend that the public
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1858-05-13
From Ari10nia.
WASHINGTON, n

w no o.
Col Sayles Of Rhode Island, and Mr.. Aus
tin, MS private Secretary, have just left the
city Tor Arizonia. Mr.. Sayles is intrusted
with important duties connected with the
Post Office, Interior and Treasury Depart
ments. In company with Mr.. Sayles is
Prof Pierce, Mining Engineer and Geologist
and S Burtin, who go out in the employ Of
the Lapre Land and Mining Company to
place in operation the mines Of that Com
pany, taking with them the most approved
appliances for silver mining.
Mr.. f. +. Dunbar has arrived from Ari-
zonia. He confirms the great value of the
silver Operations in the centre Of that Ter
ritory, and represents the condition Of the
Territory as distressing in the extreme. He
brings the proceedings of public meeting
held by the citizens Of Santa Cruz Valley,
addressed to Congress, praying urgently for
relief. The memorial has been placed in the
hands Of 1t. Mowry, Delegate for Arizonia.
The KaLsas bin will be effectually des-
patched tomorrow, to Governor Denver,
with instructions designed to secure fair
vote on the proposition to be submitted to
the people.
The estimates for the three volunteer
regiments for 1858, is said to amount to
S450,OO0. They will positively not be called
into service until the appropriations are
made
Lieut.. Gen. Scott has arrived here in
persuance of the orders OF the Secretary Of
War.
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The Army for Utah.

ST. Louis, May s.
Cen Smith has issued elaborate orders
relative to the movements OF the trains and
troops of the Utah force. The trains are
to be separated into divisions of 226 wagons
each. The troops are to be organized into
columns, each colums constituting an escort
of division OF the general supply train.
The first column, under cOmmund of 1t.
Col Andrews, Is already organized and
ordered to march.
The sacond column, under Col. Monroe,
composing the escort Of the first division of
Supply, will march from Fort Leavenworth
on the 18th inst
The third column, under Col. May will
march on the 20th. The 4th column, under
Col. Morrison, wilmarch on the 18th. The
9Th column, under Col. Sumner, will march
on the Goth. The 9th column, under Maj
Emory, will march on the lth Of June.
These columns, for the present, constitute
the First Brigade of the Utah Amy, under
Gen. Harney.
Each column will be supplied with 4
months provisions, which will bc repenshed
on passing Forts kearney and Laramie.
General Smith is yet in this city, the state
Of his health being such as to require his re-
naming here short period.
-Four companies OF the 9th Infantry lett
Fort Leavenworth on the 9th inst, and one
company of Infantry from Fort Riley will
join them at Fort kearuey.
John Heartnell, Secretary Of Utah, left
yesterday for Leayenworth
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1858-05-13
CITY NEWS.

RsIaRauos TO DAEOrA.--It seems that Min
nesota's " bctter.hAIf," a. the embryo Terrific.
ry Of Dakota claims TO be, is already the recip.
lent Of q healthful tide Of immigration. The
Upper Missouri presents quite lively scene,
this Epring, from oil aeeounts-with her nu.
meroua steamers crowded with 'settiers" for
Dakota and Nebraska; while those going more
directly 10 tho central part of Dakota enter In
trains through Iowa and Minnesota. Several
trains left st. Paul during Last week, and we
hear Of others lifting out that will probably
start by the last of this week, all bound for the
rich lands ia the Valley u the Big Sioux.
Trains that are fitted out in st. Paul ship the
greater part Of their freight by steamers to
New Ulm or ~. Hidgley, on the Minnesota
layer, from whence tho trains take Col. SoBLE's
Pacific Wagon Road. entering Dakota at Mors'
rAls Pass, and reach Medary u miles beyond,
on the Big Sioux the next day.
This Road 10 said to be insxeeilent condition.
heavily laden teams passing over 1t daily with
out being mpedod by sloughs or other bad
places, common on Western roads In the spring
of tbe year.
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Washington Gossip.
W AsHISGroN, May 4, 1858.

w aShiN'ioN, my ,, 1910.
An unpleasant affair has recently oc-
CARED here, which causes no little excite
ment in diplomatic and fashionable circles.
An aitdoie OF the Spanish Embassy has long
been an admirer Of the only daughter of a
retired banker of Washington The father,
for reasons easily conjectured by all prudent
parents. forbade the Spanish cavalier his
house. On Tuesday night last, the banker
was dining with Mr.. Slidel who occupies
the next house to his own on Lafayette
square. While partaking Of Mr.. Slidel's
hospitality, his servant came in, and in
formed him that two persons were hanging
about his house in suspicious manner. The
banker, whom We will call Mr.. g., requested
his friend, Senator Bright, who was OF the
party. to accompany him, and proceeded
with that gentleman to his own residence.
As he entered the house, he met his daugh-
ter in the hall, and proceeding to the picture
gallery, which was lighted only by the hall
lamp which shone through the doorway, he
found man snugly ensconccd under the
pianoforte. Seizing him by the collar, hc
dragged him from his hiding place, and dis
covered him to be no less parsonage than
the Spanish Git0che lie discovered that
the aforesaid Spaniard was armed with
six.barrelled revolver, which be took from
him, and then kicked him incon,nently into
the street.-Cor. n. J. EIpres
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1858-05-13

DsArn FRoz iIYDaorHoglA.--A gentlemen
named SoAkas, reading at Northheld, In this
state, reosntly died Of this disease Mr.. soM'
sgs Was bitten by dog In the month oi Febru.
ary iast, but until recently did not experience
any unusnal symptoms. AT last, finding him
self unable TO restrain from biting, he implored
his friends 10 secure him 40 that he could not
infIct any injury upon those who were trying
10 minister to his wants agreeably 10 his 70.
qacst, he was thus secured, and shortly after.
forwards he WAS taken with convulsiens, and
after suffering for three days, death released
him from his misery. Mr.. y. was q brother.in
Law Of Jons W. Noarn, ESQ, and il spoken Of
~ most estmable man. We understand he
leaves a wife and family. to mourn his sad and
untnely departure.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1858-05-13

MoHTGAGE SALE.-peiauN has been ral- in lhs
Asi payment Of he sum u tye hundred and seven Dol
srs aud afeea cenis tJl l5. ~hich Is claimed 10 be
dne a. no d.ie ot ihis notice. on mortgage
eeattng date he eighteenth day Of september A. y
ls5', sNscgied By sarah H. Bishop and Gsnrse II Bah.
%. o. nsAmao, Waseca county, Ninpeso,s Territory 70
=. White krps. Of Chicago state Of Illinois, and
recorded the 0es q The EegSief of Deeds n .ni for
Nas@ea county siNressii In Book of N0rt1a pa.
gr- tarsr hundred snd toWr aai three tuniTed
ani oghy ave the ,arnly sceoad dsy oi ,epismber
\ u l'Ss, a. sFe nciork 2. VI N,w therefore u,i4ce
u hereby given hat IN p0s Of sale
,s!nei N the tAi gaze Aaa = he statute IN .uch
c.se male sai provided he premise. described In and
severed ~ SAii mortgage ~ lot No eight 10
Block NJ 0oe ~ Ia ias town II Oxanaa la Was.ca
county hnas sots Territory, according tn IA recorded
plot % sali iosn together wis me building thereon will
De sud a. public l0n the tic@ af Register
Deeis a. ion, "a SAD IGiy a. Waseca, oa ths 9Th
ity OF Jane \ D ls,s Al t~u o e.Drk IN the forenoon
Dated his - tay o. May, u. lNs%
:, y, WHITE BROo. Mar-sagecs.
sArHxibfs HvcsHAs, Aungnrys Tor Nartgsrees
nsylSw6~
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1858-05-13

A Coon EsAsrLE.- Tbs most liberal propo-
sition NO have seen this year, is made by Ed
ward Murphy, Esq. lie offers to donate town
lots in Minneapolis for tho next sixty days, to
all who will erect suitable buildings thereon
These lots, he says, are worth from $500 10
81 900 each
Now, 1t may be asking too much Of our large
property holders to donate lots in ST. Paul, for
-Aalldi1g psssaea- lut ve a,s-.are lhs n~nats
Of vacant lots would do themselves and tho
sity benefit II they would adopt the plan o
dIsposIny Of dwelling house iots on n reasona
bic time 40 that n working man, with $500 or
tl GOO, could get himself comfortable house,
and pay for his lot by the savings of his labor.
II there Is ever To be u stop put to the erection
Of shantics an all the vacant spaces in the city, +,
u must bo When the lot owners become more
liberal in their terma. Terms ono third cash,
aud balance within the year, are not such as to
invite mechanics to buy aud build
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1858-05-13

CoNfIsskp.--The Apostolic Rite" OF con.
hrmation was formally administered 10 eleven
persons. by H. Rev. hshop kxxrss, Al the
Church OF Gethssmsne. in Minneapolis, on sun.
day morning last. Ia the evening thttcca per.
sons persons were confined by the bishop a,
tho Church OF the Holy rriui,y in ~, Anthony,
The Churches we're well attended.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1858-05-13

ias,15l %
ENee>s M liabilities over Assets, HAS SO
These assets DO not include the Real Estate,
embracing the City Hall. bat simply those
tens which are due or to bee ONE due in mon.
~ and will be collected ftom time TO time :.
ho sun owing for delinquent taxes beng as
sesscd upon Heal Es,ats, ia, Of cour,. shun.
dainty secured, and ls bearing the heavy inter.
est OF tweniy ave per cent per snnum. The
amounts due nom the First and Second Wards
are amply guaranteed by the ward tax proyid.
ed for ia the charter; the deb, due by the -.
Paul Bridge Company whieh Aecrass By reason
OF the loan 20 that Company of the konas Of
,ae eiy IN AID oi tae construction Of The Bridge.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1858-05-13
WASHINGTON. MAY {


SEy,IE.-Thc Senate is crowded TO ex.
cess,
Mr.. Hammond pronounced briei eulogy
upon MIR. Evans, narrating The history of his
life and the circumstances attending his
death. lie said the arrows OF death OF late
had entered often among the high places Of
honor in his own state. He otierd the
usual resolutions, requesting senators to
wear Grape on the lett arm tor 30 days, and
10 attend the funeral of Mr.. Evans.
Mr., Benjamin followed in strain OF co-
quert culogy lie spoke of the deaths Of
Mr. Butler. Gov. Hamilton, who was drown
ed ami the deceased.
Mr.. Hale followed. saying that It was not
often he mingled bis voice with those who
delivered funeral culogies. He then paid a
high tribute 20 the character OF Evans. who
be said remincsi him OF his idea Of Ro-
man Senator. Like shock u corn. fully
ripe, be bad been gathered ircm the scenes
OF hie. and had sunk down full OF hoaors.
Mr.. Wilson next added his tribute 10 the
virtues and character Of the deceasei-say.
ing. his long association with him in com
mittea brought out the beautiful qualities
ami traits that be was the possessor OF, and
which he WILSON, could more fully appre.
clate there in open Senate.
The Senate bcre tc,k a recess until two
O'Clock. the hour for funeral.
Hocsx-The House acted on the various
amendments TO the legislative, executive, and
Judiciary appropriation bill, and it was hnal'
ly passed
Mr.. Richie, Of Pennsylvania. spoke ayains,
the resolution opposing tho abrogasion "
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1858-05-13

PoLios CSuKr.-i.xoPoLp yoSx, Who com
mi,,cd the assault upon y. ORruwxi>, Al the
Lager Beer Saloon, corner of Washington and
ST. An,hony Streets, on Monday night, was
brought up before Judge sIaoss, aud Ailer sx
animation Of several witnesses, and the argu.
men, Of counsel, the Judge dned Mr.. vosk hny
dollars aud costs, ior the offence.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1858-05-13

CerrSG.--A vein Of this metal has been DIS
covered On henncpIn Island. by the men en-
gagged IN cNcaSat,ng the canal for the st. An
thony Water Power Company The vein Is
too Insignificant 10 operate on--bu, II may be
in sufficient quantity TO permit IL being work
.N
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1858-05-13
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, May 6

SENArE.-Mr lIamlir objected to Mr.
Gays snccr that the fisheries are merely a
local interest; they are 40, he said, but no
more than sugar growing. The fisheries
have, however, national Importance, no na-
tion ever having been prominent in mari
time affairs that did not recognise mpor-
tant relations between IFS marine and its
fisheries.
The Senator from Alabama ) line OF argu.
ment was a revival of Mr.. Benton's IN his
report OF 1916.
Mr.. llamlin would admit that when the
bounty was first granted, il might have been
regarded US identified with the salt duties
that the present system of bounty is based
on a departure from that principle. and is
no, now dependent in any manner on the
quantity OF salt but on the tonnage.
Yesterday. Mr. Bayard, chairman of the
committee, made report from the majority
OF the Judiciary Committee. asking to be
discharged from the consideration of the
subject Of a uniform banking law, "a the
majority coald M, agree upon the terms OF
the bill
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1858-05-13

TuE VorE rog ClrT JusricE. The Boards of
Election ot the FITS, and Fourth Wards, made
out their Official returns yesterday. In the First
Ward Que or two additional votes were found
for some of The candidates, but the vote as pub.
hshcd yesterday, for city Justice, was correct.
The contest being 80 close hetweea Simons and
Howard, grca, anxiety was manifested to
know which Of them was the successful candi
date The correct returns from the Third and
Fourth Wards have made change of i've votes
In favor Of Mr Simons which would elect him
by three majority over Howard
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1858-05-13

GRASp rnarlAks,-rhe Grand Lodge Of the
independea, Order Of Good Tsmplars, meets
at Hastings on the 18th inst. A full repressn.
taaon Of all the Loases in the Territory is ex
peeted.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1858-05-13

RusAwAY AND ACCIDENT. A team belonging
10 SsAIgg lIRO., ran away on Third ST., yes
terday morning, aud u man named MELAsEy, f,
who has ior sometime been in their employ,
was considerably Injured. Nj. N. being una
BILE to stop the team, and portion Of the wag
ON giving way, he became entangled In It's rig
ging In such manner that he could not cktri.
cato himself. The horses ran TO the corner OF
Third aud Minncsota streets. where they we're
stopped by coming in contact with II load OF
wood, aud the driver, wagon and horses were
thrown into a boap-all together. When Mr.
MgLASEY was picked up from the ruins, all
thought him to be Killed he was taken into
the ONCE of iIrsWy MckESrv, Esq, where his
wounds were dressed by pr. forrs, and on
yesterday afternoon he was walking about IN
better condition aud worth more in every way
than sixty dead mcn. II was the fastest run
ming and narrowest escape from q violent
death which wo have ever witnessed, even in
this city, whore tunning horses abound, aud
accidents Of this nature are of almost daily oc
cuTrence
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1858-05-13

IAture authorizing this loan, and secured by .
mortgage on the Bridge, and there Ia little fear
but that the principal and interest upon these
bonds will be promptly paid out Of the large
profits which that enterprize promises TO fur'
nlsh.
II will be seen also that the liabilities Of the
city embrace the sums due the Third Ward and
the Board Of Education these items amount
10 twenty two thousand one hundred and forty
four dollars and sixty cents, tI2, lA 60) and
are due by the city merely to different depart
ments Of our municipal government. THIS Is
not strictly city debt, for u deducted from
the general Liabilities Of the city, IL will show
balance Of assets over liabilities Of four thou
sand seven hundred and nineteen dollars and
"A will be observed also that the liabilities Of
the city enumer ated by the Comptroller, en-
brace the bonds issued by the city, amounting
together TO the sum Of tTj3s0 Including therein
f2j 900 90 bonds loaned to the saint Paul Bridge
Company None Of these bonds will fall due
before the first Of April 1868, nearly ten years
hence therefore it appears that there will be
q large surplus OF available assets to provide
for the liabilities Of the city now due with the
exception Of what Is due the Board OF education,
the fhird Ward and the sum Of thirty.ive dol.
lars, TO James Stnson, 1t will be seen, by re-
ference to the Comptroller's report, that the
liabilities of the city are included In the out
standing orders and Scrip and amounts In the
whole TO $50. t9l II of whichthe sum Of s25 isG,
90 Ia In small orders or Scrip, which have been
used aud are in crc ulation rs currency.
twill be'perccived that the Street Certificates
alone, held by the city, which have been OK.
changed for this Scrip amounts TO the sum Of
t3l ,ls2 IS, which is far greater than the amour.
Of outstanding scrip or city orders In addition
TO this, the delinquent tax amounts to ett 2j3 IS
both Of which are now bearing heavy interest,
and must in q short time absorb the outstand-
ing orders and Scrip, which under the Charter
are receivable In payment OF taxes and assess
ments.
This statement compares favorably with the
state of our finances in May, 1851. By the
Comptrollers report Of that year, II appears
our assets and liabilities stood thus
ASSETS.
Taxes Of ls56 and former years, un.
paid tls,5l2 G5
Balance in hand Of Treasurer i0j %
" '' Marshal q a.
Due from First Ward 81 10
LIABILITIES.
Due on town orders t6ot ~
City orders outstanding 7to ~
tlt,4i3 90
Add city bonds for levee
improvements tJ0Wo W-sjl,'io w
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sS3,JJT -
city Bonds due Nuvrn.
Der ~, lS1l. 5000 10
city Bonds due Noyem.
Der - lsI3, 6,000 90
city Bonds due Ncvcmber
>, ls5s, 5000 90
city Bonds due October |,
ISIS, i,ooo o.
City Boads due October |,
is76, 5000 90
city Bonds due February
Is, 1859, ,o76 90
city Boais due February
Il, 1870, t0Is %
city Bonds due February
il, 1871. io;e O.
city Bonds due February
Is, is,s, Le,G 90
City Bonds due February
u, iSTs, io;s 90
city Bonds due April I,
ls6s. ?S.ao %
$3.50 cc