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Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-10-16
New YoRK. Oct s

NEW i ohh, W.. ~ 8
The Crystal Palace with all its contents
was entirely destroyed by fire this afternoon
The fair Of the American Institute was being
held there at the time. A large amount Of
property was destroyed, consisting of me-
chanical and agricultural implements, melo-
deons, pianos, steam engines and other kinds
of goods that were on exhibition.
The fire broke out in the lumber ROOM
which was filled with empty boxes and a
large quantity of old lumber, and it is believed
to be the work of an incendiary When first
discovered the Palace engine was brought out,
but the hose was so full of holes as to be use
less.
The flames spread with astounding rapid
ity, creating intese excitement among the
visitors, who were estimated at upwards of
1000. 1t is feared that many were killed.
One dead body was taken out. The heat
was intense The firemen's services were of
no avail
The whole building is now in ruins, and
very little of its contents saved. Two only
of the many fire engines on exhibition were
got out uninjured The building was crowded
with articles on exhibition, of every posi-
BILE description. 1t is impossible to estimate
the loss with any degree of accuracy. The
building itself is estimated at $150,000. The
contents must have been worth double that
amount.
Later from Europe---Arrival of the
IAarmOnia.
New YORK, Oct. ).
The steamship HarmOnia from Hamburg,
arrived here this morning bringing London
dates to the Dist. News unimportant The
City of Baltimore arrived at Liverpool on the
GOTH The London corn market had declined
l02s.. Money abundant at per cent
Consols quoted 97dD974. Money 975@97s
for account.
The question OF the regency in Prussia is
settled The Queen withdraws her preten-
sions in favor of the Prince Of Prussia, who
assumes tho titie Of Court Regent. with I'M
limited powers.
The Times Paris correspondence says the
ports of Tahite and Marquesas are about be-
ing declared free.
The States General of Holland was opened
by the King in person on the Goth. In his
address he expressed the hope that the States
General would receive favorably the measures
concerted to abolish slavery in the Dutch col
OnieS.
SPAIN-A dissolution of the COrtz had
given great satisfaction to the Liberals.
The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1858-05-15
Trouble Among the Sioux.

We find the following in the Dacotah City
Herald of April 2Sth;
The SIoUx.-Mai. Vaughan brought down
the intelligence that the Sioux We're in arms
at point on the Missouri above Fort Pierre,
to the number of three hundred, prepared
to make war on the hostile tribes of Indians,
rs we'll as on the whites. Maj. Vaughan
himself had a narrow escape from the red
rascals, bis boat having been fred upon by
a large party rs he was passing down the
river. 1t will be recollected that the awful
atrocities at Spirit Lake last winter were
committed by band of this lawless, treach-
erous aud blood thirsty tribe. There is
scarcely doubt that'the entire Sioux nation
is Mt heart thoroughly hostile to the whites,
and it is pretty evident that nothing will
bring them to right state Of feeling, but
n summary chastiscment at the hands of our
Government. Gen. Harvey, at Ash Hollow,
three or four years ago, commenced a good
work, which ought to be completed at the
earliest practical moment.
The chiefs of the different bands of Sioux,
to the number of about thirty, are now ut
Washington trying to treat with the Govern
mont for the sale of large tract Of their
lands, but we learn from private sources
that their demands are so exorbitant that
there is little prospect that a treaty will be
concluded. They are undoubtedly instiga-
ted to this course by Frenchmen. who have
married into the tribe, and give them advice
from interested motives. Whether the
treaty is concluded or not, we hope the bor-
der settlements will come to the conclusion
that they have suffered enough from their
close proximity to this treacherous, sneak
ing tribe, and hereafter keep them at a
respectful distance. ,r--T
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The End Not Yet.

The Democratic party is untiring in its
efforts to find subjects for Sectional agita-
tion.' Long before they are out of the woods
in regard to Kansas. another subject of the
most exciting character is on the tapis.-
Already some of the Administration papers,
knowing Mr.. Buchanan's ardent desire to
purchase or steal Cuba, have broken ground
in favor of its annexation to the United
States, even at the cost of war. The prin-
ciples put forth in the Ostend Manifesto are
fresh in the minds of MIR Buchanan's demo-
cratic friends, and they do not hesitate there
fore to speak as if by authority from him.
The Cincinnati Enquirer, in the course of
m article on the subject Of our relations
with Spain, takes the broad ground that
that Government should be treated as
France was under the Administration of
General Jackson, which vigorous action
found in President Buchanan, then in the
United States Senate, prominent adv ocate.
The Enquirer says:"A new United States
Minister will be sent to Spain, in place OF
Mr.. Dodge. He will probably 60 out with
an ultimatum upon the part of our Govern
ment, that Spain shall, within q limited pc
Rod, grant pecuniary indemnity for the
ontrages she has inflicted upon our COM
merce, and also make an ample apology for
the insult offered to our flag. If she refus-
es, as she probably will, then our national
honor will demand declaration of war,
and the prompt seizure of Cuba and its an
ncxation to the United States. A few
months ,or perhaps weeks, will see this Span
ish difficulty broughtto crisis" We shall
The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1858-05-15
A Weather Item.


1t is well-known that the strange freaks
of the weather have put out of all complai-
sance with themselves those who generally
manufacture weather items for the press.
All prognosticating has now ceased and the
"locals" of newspers con6ne themselves to
history. One of the sscity editors'' of the
New York Tribune, thus describes dull
day:
"Yesterday was ALPHABETICALLY horrible,
liquescent, lympathic, oozy, humid, balnea-
tic, drizzly, sploshy, rainy, stormy, regur-
gitatory-in fact, wet. The heavens were
adumbrated, obumbrated and obtenerated
with caligeneous clouds through which NO
scintillation, coruscation, fulguration or even
slight lucidity could reach US from the luc.
ulent aad effulgent sun, eclipsed as he was
BY the opacity Of penumbratic phenomena.
1t was beautiful day for the study Of n.y.
drodynamics, and the rearing of juveniles
Of the genus anser but for any anthropo-
morpheus being, except mermaids, it was
uncomfortable. All day long it was immanely
stormy; every breeze brought the food, as
though the earth was to be converted into
an aquarium rs complete as that which dis
tinguished the days Of Noah. Late at night
the storm was keeping it up and pouring
down dismally.
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A Heavy Shipmcnt Of Furs.

The Chicago Press says :--"Yesterlay
morning leading firm of hatters and fur
riers in this city, Messrs. j. A. SMITH 4 Co.,
shipped via Michigan Central Railroad d.
rect to London, England, by way of New
York city, a single lot of eighteen thousand
coon skins. The skins were made up in
sixty compactly pressed bales, of three hum
dred skins each. At the average Of City
cents apiece the shipment reaches the total
value Of $4,000. A very good item CON-
mercially speaking, but, otherwise, will our
readers think of the awfulIy desolating
slaughter Of those eighteen thousand eoons.
How terribly the families Of the syarmints'
must have suffered, and what bereavements
must have taken place. What On amount
Of sport, too. is epitomi.ed and packed up
in each Of those sixty bales, what barking
of dogs, and shoutipgs echoing among the
tall trees, and clamoring with axes at hol-
low butts, and random shots, and oil the
wild scenes and wilder music of the coon
hunt. Who knows but "that same old coon''
may, afer all his escapes, be among the VIC
TINS" sag i# @78E'' ga'}s.4 h&as& d g.
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Bright. q, 900 Acre. Of Public Land.

The Washington correspondent of the
New York Erening Post, says
More specific information shows that
Bright had partners in the speculation, to
wit, Mr.. English and Mr.. Foley, two waver-
ing and apparently tickle minded anti-Le-
compton Democrats, from the same State
rs Mr.. Bright. The junior organ here, the
Star, admits that these warrants were sent
out from here BY the Commissioner of the
Land Office, for Mr.. Bright. What was the
consequence? From the moment when
Bright's warrant and his list of designated
lands arrived, those lands were taken out of
the market, and though the act Of entry
might not have been perfected for six months
no actual settler, or any number of them,
could enter an acre Of that tract. The or
gan justifes the act rs legal, but nobody
believes that, had not this trio of specula-
tors been members whose votes it was nec-
cssary to have, they would have been thus
allowed to step between the settlers and
their rights. They would have been COM
PEELED to 60 themselves, or send agents, and
to take their chances with the settlers in get
ting these lands. Upon the whole there is
little doubt that this extraordinary privilege
was accorded to these men as a bride.
Whether Foley and English would have
been converted to Lecomptonism, without
the bride, is question they may discuss
With their constituents. t ~
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An alarming rumor comes from Fl. Smith,
via St. Louis, on appsrestly reliable author
thority, to the effect, that twenty thousand
Indians are congregating on the Plains, with
n view of making descent on the frontiers
OF the United States. In some quarters
hostiities had already commenced, and the
belief is that the movement has been insti-
gated BY Brigham Young, with view Of
diverting the army destined for Utah. This
news, now, may all be true; but there are so
many "jobs," and "contracts," and "spec-
ulations," depending, out West, upon army
outfits. that it may be only yarn got up to
promote private ends. As such stories have
been circulated before, we cannot help being
. little incredulous now. The 10000 Indi-
ans, a. like a. not, are but %, 900 army con-
tractors and jobbers.
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Trustees Sale!

WHEREAS. on THE FIRST DAY OF NAY
" A. D., 1857, was executed unto Thomas Jefes
as Trustee, certain Deed Of Trust conveying to Vi
Trustee. the following described premises, to vii; y
number One ~ and Two (s) in Turkeys subdisisisa
Out Lot number Seven az in Jackson's addition y ~
Town Of Council Bluffs, in the county Of Potts~attas
and State Of Iowa. which said Deed Of Trust rsc
ed in the Recorders Once Of said county. the os
day Of May. A. D.. 1857 in book D, page $40, and w
made by the said ". w. Robinson, for the purpose =
curing the payment Of Pfomissory Note, signed u
said N. v. Robinson, dated the first day OF NAY, ~
payable TO James v. yeheris order for EIGHT Wy6
DRED DOLLARS, 4months after date. And said ~
having fallen due and payable, and the said r. ny
nson having failed TO pay the same, Thomas Jesa
Trustee as aforesaid, do hereby give public notice. s
by virtue Of the power which is in me vested By n
Deed Of Trust, will on the Eighth Day Of u
ISIS. between the hours Of II O'Clock A. n, sd1
O'Clock, P. NJ, Of said day, at the Pacific House
Council Bluffs. sell at Public Auction, to the AsAss
bidder for cash, the premises above described, @s
much thereof as shall be suicient to satisfy snd r
the amount Of said Note, with interest and the expense
OF said sale. Upon the completion Of such sale, -
will be given, in accordance with the sipuations OF W
Deed Of Trust. Dated Nay I'd, 1856. 4
THOMAS JEFFERIS, Trustee
poo
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Women In Congress.

The Washington Star explains the item.
of Congressional expenditures for ladies'
retlcules, scissors and other female toggery,
by the statement that many of the members
are unable to use up the allowed sum TO,
stationery, and that the amount may not be
lost to themselves, take the balance in these
fancy articles for their wives and swcethearts
at home. The Star considers this perfectly
proper, and blames the papers that have made
a fuss about it or ridiculed the practice
We should like to see list Of the members
who scrupulously exc out their share OF
public plumber in this way, with the descrip-
ton Of articles that they take. It would Be
an instructive and amusing catalogue. --'-
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We understand the Republican Congress
sional Committee for this District have de-
termined to hold n Convention ut Oskaloo-
sa, ON tho It'll Of July next, for the purpose
of placing in nomination candidate for
Member of Congress, to be supported at the
ensuing October election. The ratio of re-
presentation will be the same rs that of the
State Csnv ention to be held in June.
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GA man who sold popcorn, in the hall
Of the Chicago post office, not agreeing with
Mr.. Buchanan on the great National Demo-
cratic questions of the day, hos receivd no.
tice to quit. The popcorn individual must
be Buchanan Lecompton-Democrat 1t is
exceedingly proper that he should be of this
faith; and the sagacious servant of the Pres
ident who discovered the detection of the
popcorn man aforesaid, is worthy of oil
commentator. sa- ~. .z- : ..s 1,,: 8
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s.. J,,e,h .na Co.ne,, Bluff. R.ilroad.

SO4eH0
Pursuant to previous notice, the citizens
Of Council Bluffs met at Concert Hall, on
the evening Of the 18th inst, for the pur-
pose of appointing delegates to attend the
Convention to be, held in this city on the
18th inst, preliminary to the organization
Of a company to build road from this city
to the Missouri line, to connect with the
road running North from St. Joseph.
The meeting was called to order by Frank
Street, on whose motion c. E. STONE was
called to the Chair.
On motion, W. W. MAYNARD was appoint
cd Secretary. 81" @1 ....''5
The objects of the meeting, were stated by
A. v. Larimcr, Esq, after which,
On motion, it was determined to appoint
twelve delegates to attend the Railroad Con-
vention, on the 18th. The following NOM
nations were made and confirmed:
4. V. Larimer, j. p. Casady,
ID. C. Bloomer, Frank Street,
Thos. Officer, j. B. Stutsman,
Horace Everett, I. II. Benton, Jr.,
F.. A. Tritle, r. l.. Douglas,
S. II. Craig, Samuel knepper,
After an animated discussion, in which "A.
II. Palmer, J. D. Test, r. L. Douglass, and
Sam. S. Curtis participated,
On motion of j. d. Test, the number Of
delegates was increased to twenty-five, and
the following gentlemen appointed to Gil the
delegation E'
DR.. S. II. Williams, j. NJ. Palmer,
Col. A. Cochran, Jas. A Jackson,
Geo. Doughty, A. S. Bryant,
John w. Ross, VIM. Garner,
S.N. Porterfeld, Sam. s. Curtis,
S. S. Bayliss, Henry Allon,
j. D. Test.
On motion, Mcssrs. A. P. Bentley, D. W.
Carpenter and W. W. Maynard, were added
to the list of delegates.
On motion, the delegates were instructed
to meet at Concert Hall, on Saturday, 18th
inst, at 4 O'Clock P. NJ, for the purpose Of
consultation, and to agree upon some mode
of procedure. After a warm debate,
On motion of 7. II. Benton, the meeting
proceeded to appoint FIVE delegates to repro
sent Crescent City and Rocky Ford town
ships, in the Convention on the 18th, Provi-
ded, those townships had taken no action in
the matter, and were without delegates Of
their own appointing.
The delegation appointed under this order,
is rs follows:
VIM. Rel, Noah Harris,
R. McGayrin, A. j. Williams,
Samuel S. Eggleston,
On motion, the Secretary was directed to
inform these gentlemen of their conditional
appointment as delegates.
j. D. TEST, offered the following resolu-
ton, which, after q warm debate, by Messrs.
Test, Craig, Dagger, and Street, in the af-
frmative, and Messrs Bloomer, Smith and
Benton, in the negative, was adopted by a
decisive vote:
Resolved, That it is the deliberate convic-
ton of this meeting, that should the Swamp
Lands of this County be used to aid in the
construction of any Railroad, the Southern
Road, to the Missouri line, should receive
the benefit thereof.
On motion of 7. H. Benton, Jr., it was
Resolved, That the proceedings of this
meeting be published in the Bugle, Clarion,
Nonpareil, and Crescent City Oracle.
On motion of ID. c. Bloomer, G. +. Stone,
was added to the list of delegates to the
Convention.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
c. Z. STONE, Chairman.
W. W. MAYNARD. Secretary.
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c. Major Vaughan, government agent
among the Biackfeet Indians, passed down
the river last week in Mackinaw boat
The majors post is near Fort Benton, about
900 miles above here. lie has been absent
nearly four years, and in the meantime had
heard no news from the civilized world
OF President Buchanan's election he was
Of course ignorant. We are happy however,
to be able to ado, that the Major is "sound
on Lecompton. Dakotah City Herald.
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Rcpnh!ican Csnven iiss.

We call the especial attention Of the Re-
Fublicans Of this County to the call in an
other column for meeting to nominate del
egates to the State and Congressional Con-
<entions. The time is short, but in view Of
the Importance of the work on hand, we
hope there will be very general turn out.
Remember the time!- Friday, May 2lst, ut
Up NJ
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tiers for an Emigration Company and Lit
crary institation for the benefit Of the Yam
KEGS. The bills we're choaked to death, and
threats made, that when the Yankees arrived
they would be served likewise. There is
strong probability of the election next fall,
of two Free State Members to Congress from
WooDsoN's and ANDERsoN's (Lecompton
Americans) districts. / see that the Re-
publican is in favor Of the Democracy
joining hands with the Leeompton Ameri-
cans, and re- electing the two dark-ldntern
members. Wonder what the unterrifed OF
Iowa would say to that? All! good ~ old
Democracy, how art thou fallen! ....,
noticed that all the boats bound up the
river, we're loaded down to the guards with
freight, and the decks crowded with passen-
gcrs-especially those bound for your city.
If the tide of emigration continues at this
rate, the Missouri Valley will increase in
population this season, beyond oil others.
Yours, &c. JEHU.
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-. 1A11lTT 4 ROSS.
Council Bluffs, May l5-v2n3. asz- ...,...a ,...s
MILLINERY l. FANCY GOODS.

1ERA. MCDONALD, RESPECTFULLY An
Vl nounces TO the Ladies OF Council Bluffs and Oma-
ha City and vicinity, that On h-''' 81 '-1-5
so Saturday, May lse., iese.
She will open on Broadway, three door, west fostes
sstins Fancy Bonnets Csapss Lsces and Leg
horns Braids; Rutlsnds Neopclitans. Yreaeh Gimps,
Gessassers, English Stnws &C; Lss1oM Aass' .nIsnt
Flowers Rushes Qnilinss, farlton Straw frtmminss,
and . variety Of 6osds zoo numerous 70 mentioe
hsye selected my Gseds carefully In New fork and
and hSpe BY strict attention 70 business,
70 merit share o. youf patropase
Pinkng Of li6brsut Patterns dous 70 ctder, Of H.
ahsstsst setass. s8Ea gsA .aEaFs d tysaa-se.
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The President has sent by special agent,
proclamation to the people Of Utah, tender
ing an amnesty If they will return to ale.
glance. The whole power Of the Govern
ment will be ueed to reduce them to spbor-
instion, if they do not. ssIasa
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CTThe Buchanan organ Of this city, says
that it is With sfeeling Of mingled COM
misseration and contempt" it reads the
"frsedom- efusious'' &C., addressed to the
opponents of Lecompton. If it feels any
more sseommisseration, and contempt" for
ssBlack Republication and it's cognate ilks"
than ee do for the advocates of pro-slavery
Lesonpton, veil care, that's oil. 81
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aeEOur exchanges from every part Of the
eosatry note, thus far an exceedingly favor
aba appearance Of the wheat crop. The
prospects Of an abundant harvest, according
70 Tie general rspsrt, were never fairer
than hey now are. Vegetation generally j.
farther adya,esd th1a usual.
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Hosiery.
are well selected and cannot fail please the most
fined taste.
Our SKIRTS are of all qualities. from the plant. light
and airy NeeI Esfe"stoR to the more cumbrous Scar
let Bal Moral.
Our assortment Of Ladies, Misses and Children's
Shoes will be found worthy of particular attention In
Of garment for ladies' foot re new and elegant
artice--the Scarlet Shanshe-is amongst stock Of
Our stock Of Gcntlemen's Fine French Calf and Con-
sress Boots. Ties, Pumps, Slippers &C. 10 very large
and elegant. ~ -, -
We have also very fine assortment Of Gentlemen.
Youth and Boys Hats and Caps-every thing from the
commonest Palm. to the hne, broad-brm Plantation
the fashionable Silk and Cashmere, and the elegant
business Hat
We have opened, also, a very fine lot Of superior
Capetinss to which would invite special attention
Our window Shades and Drapcries, Wall Paper and
House Furnishing articles, are in perfect keeping with
the remainder Of stock.
We have = very large assortment OF
Fresh Teas, Rio and Java Coffce's
Pulverizcd, Crushed,
Clarified brown Sugars;
Aolasses and Syrups: &
Cod Fish,
- white Fish,
-ga Mackerel. .- .-..- 49,
g.. Herrings in all size packages;
Also, Figs, Raisins,
~ .s.tsA aEl- Currants, PTunes. Aastd Candies
Also . lot Of superior Western Reserve Cheese
Oh stock o, Soaps and Candies il very large and well
We keep constantly on hand all the various brands Of
Missouri and Iowa Flour-aiso very superior Hams
Shoulder and Side Meats. ~
Our Of building material II very extensive
embrac Shingles, -..- gE
Doors, Sash,
Glass, Nails,
Spikes, Butts Screws,
Door Locks, &c.
To the FARMER, We wonld say that our Stock Of Az
ricultural Implements is complete. We have large
stock Of the most approved FLOWS, besides
Hoes,
Shovels '"
t-.r ..s ~. Rakes, .- .-. .. l..
+ -... t....s Forks,
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Republscan Csn.re .sional Convention.

Republican Consre ssionaI Convention.
full attendance Of the Republicans Of Pottawattamie
County is respectfully requested at the Council Cham
Der, in the City Of Council Bluffs, on
FRIDAY NEXT, MAY 2ist, AT P. NJ,
purpose selecting Delegates attend the State
Convention ut City the 18th Of June and also
Delegates to attend the Congressional Convention be
held at Oskaloosa, On the 7th Of July next
By Order Of County Central Committee,
C. STONE Chairman.