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Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-05
Pleasurer of the Wealthy.

In the latter part Of the last century, there
fourished in Paris a very wealthy banker
named Nicholas Beaujou. BY his liberality,
churches and hospitals were endowed and
established, some of which even at this day
bear his name. He was also at one time, the
owner of the celebrated Elysce-B long
the residence Of princes and persons of note,
which he enlarged and embellished and which
subsequently became royal palace. The
fame of his magnihcence was such, that an
Englishman, jealous of his reputation was
determined to satisfy hims If of the fact
He called at the bankers res. .dence, and was
shown into the diningroom. The table was
covered with tempting dishes.
"Your master lives well, at all events,
said the scepticalson of Albion.
"Alas, sir" the attendant replied, "my
master never sits down to table he partakes
Of only one dish of vegetables"
We'll, he has wherewithal to crafty his
eyes," continued the visitor. as he looked up
at the pictures.
"Alas, sir, my master is nearly blind"
al suppose" muttered the astonished En-
lishman, as he passed into another room, che
comforts himself by listening to beautiful
music"
Alas, sir, my master has never heard that
which is played here be goes to bed early
in the hopes of getting few moments re-
pose."
"Well, but your master, at all events, en-
joys the pleasure of walk
"Alas, sir, he can no longer walk
So from question to question alas to alas,
the Englishman found that the millionaire
Beaujou was the most miserable of men.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-05
A Hard Witness.

The following dialogue, which occurred Sc
veral years ago between lawyer and wit
ness, in justices court, not a great many
thousand miles from this place, is worth re-
lating.
1t seems that Mr.. Jones loaned Mr. Smith
horse, which died while in his (Smth's)
possession. Mr.. Jones brought suit to re-
cover the value of the horse, attributing his
death to bad treatment. Duriug the course
of the trial witness Mr.. BROWN was called
to the stand to testify as to how Mr.. Smith
generally rode horse p
Witness with very merry twinkle in his
eye, otherwise imperturbable)- A straddle
believe, SIR
Lawyer with scarcity perceptible flush
of vexation upon his cheek, but still speaking
in his smoothest tones, )-"But, sir, what
gait does he ride 2"
"Witness-"IIe never rides any gate, sir
His boys ride all the gates.
Lawyer (his bland smile gone, and his voice
slightly husky, )-"But how does he ride
when in company with others q
Witness" Keeps up, il his horse is able
if not, he goes behind"
Lawyer (triumphantly, and in perfect fu
ry,) How does he ride when alone, sir p
Witness-"Don't know-never was with
him when he was alone"
Lawyer-'I have done with you, SIR"
This last remark of the disciple of Black
stone was given in that peculiarly fearfu
whisper, indicative of suddenly checked and
temporarily subdued anger and mortificatiur
anger at the imperturbation and knavery o
the witness, and modification at his tota
failure to elicit anything beneficial to the eli
ent He still continues to aver, with many
emphatic expletives, that Brown is tht
greatest scoundrel alive, and hasn't senst
enough to answer plain question correct
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Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-05
Sketch of Luther, by Carlyle.

A coarse, rugged plebean face it was, with
great crags of cheek bones-a mild amount
of passionate energy and appetite But in
his dark eyes were floods of sorrow and
deepest melancholy sweetness and mystery,
were all there. Often did there seem to meet
in Luther the very opposite poles in mans
character. He, for example, for whom Rich
ter had said that his words were half battles;
he, when he first began to preach, suffered
unheard agony. "Oh, DR.. Stauptiz, Dr. Staup-
II cannot do it, shall die in three months.
Indeed cannot do it,"
Dr. Stauptiz, wise AMI considerate man,
said upon this. "Well, sir, Martin, if you
must die, you must but remember that they
need good heads up yonder too. So preach,
man, preach, and then live or die as it hap
pens" So Luther preached and lives, and
he became, indeed, one great whirlwind of
energy, to work without resting in this world,
and, also before he died, he wrote very many
books in which the true man-for in the midst
of all they denounced and cursed, what touch
es Of tenderness lay. Look at the Table
Talk for example.
We see in it little bird, having alighted
at sunset on the bough of the pear tree that
grew in Luther's garden. Luther looked up
on t and said: ''1rhat little bird, how it cov-
ers its wings, and will sleep there, so still and
fearless, though over it are the infinite starry
spaces, and tue great blue depths Of immen-
sity. Yet it fears mott is at home. The
God that made it too, is there" The same
gentle spirit of lyrical admiration is the 9TH
er passages Of his book. Coming home
from Lepsic in the autumn season,he breaks
forth into living wonder at the fields ofcorn.
How it stands there" he says "erect on the
beautiful taper stem, and bending its beauti-
ful golden head with bread in 1.-THE bread
of man sent to him another year." Such
thoughts as these are as little windows.
through which we gaze into the interior OF
the depths of tempests and clouds, a whole
heaven of light and love. He might have
painted--he might havo sung-couid have
been beautiful like Raphael, great like Mich
ael Angelo"
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-05
More Bloody DOings in Kansas.
LEAvENwORTH Cry. Ma

LEAvENwoRTH CRY, May "a.
The stage has just arrived from Lawrence,
bringing an Extra Republican containing let
ter dated Maneka, May 2Oth, saying that on
the 10Th party Of pro-slavery men, from Mis-
souri,, came into trading post, situated on the
road from Fort Scott to Leavenworth, where
it crosses the Usage, taking two men named
Andrews and Campbell prisoners further on
th"y captured Mr.. Stillwell, recently from
Iowa, and a man named Reed. They contin-
ued on the road towards Kansa, City till
they had taken IL men. The party then hal
ted in deep ravine, and the prisoners, with
The exception of Andrews who had been dis
missed from custody, where formed in line
and fired upon; five were killed, viz: Stlwell,
Ross Colchester, Robins, and Campbell; six
others were wounded. The ruffians then
rode off.
The affair has created intense excitement
at lawrence and vicinity, and force is being
organized to pursue them. Lane was at Law
renee it was not known whether he would
participate in the pursuit. The sources of this
information are CONSIDERED entirely reliable.
The contested Probate Judgeshp was de-
cided to-day 10y Lecompt, in favor of Gard
ner and adversely to Perkins
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-05

Minstrel, thy farewell song,
Sad as a drge heard through the midnight IAN
Falls on my heart-and loves dear years ssaiu
On memory Thong.
The music of the past
Comes floating round me-and young fancy Sf'nss
Sweet dreams of love and glory on her wings
To bright TO last
The bow that spanned the years
In life,s Young morning gows with blessed ray,
But SOON, too soon, its beauty meis away
In clouds anu tears.
may not hear that tone
or mournful minstrelsy again. IT'S well!
Alas that earthly tones should ever swell!
So wild and lone.
Minstrel, l love thee now
As first loved thee. In this raven hair
l twne, as then, thy favorte howers-out where,
Oh where art thou!
The solitary star
That rose Sc sweetly DER yon mountains brow
On that blest eve Of love-'is rising now
But thou art far.
gaze on ycn dear moon
As erst We sazed ere loves young dreams were dull
Aud wetp that dreams so passing beautiful
Should fade SO soon.
wander on the spot
Where first met. The notes of early birds
Still doat upod the air, but thy sweet words
near them not.
l am alone, and fast
Ny life Is ia ling from the earth-ths breatn
Is falterng now ), and the low wind of death
Seems meaning past.
'Tis well and have come
To bear in silence. l can calmly see
Lies pale blossom wither on the tree,
Then seek my home.
Minstrel, this mournful token
or love is thne-it is my hearts farewell.
leave thee soon-Ch, keep il as d spell
OF love unbroken.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-05
Westward, HO

Not day passes by at the present time
but what more or less emigrants can be seen
going through our town. Some are stopping
in this county, others seeking homes in the
boundless prairie farther West. They as a
general thing are not coming to this country
empty handed, but are bringing with them
quantities of horses and cattle, and fully
equipped to open up the rich and fertile soil
of the wide extended plains" of the West
ern world. The emigrants of this season
will not be of that class which are ever on
the move, but will consist of those who are
seeking permanent homes, and of that class
which constitute the body and soul of every
country and make it prosperous and happy.
Those we have seen which have passed
through this spring look ent erprising and in
telligent, and upon every brow can be seen
the stamp OF industry and thrift.-Rochester
(Minn.) Democrat.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-05
The Troops for Utah.

A letter to the Democrat, dated Leaven-
worth, May ODD, says there is no intermission
in the preparatory labors of the troops con-
sequent upon recent intelligence from Salt
Lake and Judging from the movement at the
Fort, no countermand is anticipated. The
headquarters will not move for fifteen or
twenty days. 1t is understood, however, that
Gen. Harney may proceed in advance of his
staff. passing the several columns on the route.
Harvey ordered Col. Crossman, Quarter
Master General, to proceed with the 4th
column under Col. Morrison. Adjutant-Gen-
era, Babbit is to be stationed at Fort Lara
mic whittier he goes Immediately.
LEAvENwoRTH, May 26.
Four companies of Second Infantry, from
Fort Randall. arrived at the Fort this morn
irg. They remain at Fort Leaven orth to
garrison the post. Col. Mays ,lumn will
positively march on Friday.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-05
THE OLD GREEN LANE.
RY ELIZA CONk.


Twas the very merry summer time
That garlanis hills and dellS,
And the southwind rang fairy chime
Upon the foxglove bells;
The cuckoo stood on the lady birch
To bid her last goodbye
The Lark sprung over the village church,
And whistled in the sky;
And We had come from the harvest sheaves,
blithe and tawny train,
And tracked our path with poppy leaves
Along the old green lane.
Twas a pleasant way on a sunny day,
And We were happy set,
As We idly bent where the streamlets went,
To get our fingers wet,
While the dog-rose here, and the orchis there,
And the woodbine twining through,
With the broad trees meeting everywhere,
And the grass still dark with dew,
All . We all forgot, in that blissful spot,
The names of care and pain,
As we lay on the bank by the shepherds cot
To rest In the old green lane.
oh. days gone by 1 can but sigh,
As think of that rich hour,
When my heart in its glet but seemed to be
Another wood-si lie flower;
For though ths trees be still as fair,
And the wild bloom still as gay
Though the south winds sends as sweet an air
And heaven as bright day;
Yet the merry set are far and wide,
And We never shall meet again.
We shall never ramble side by side
Along the old green lane.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-05
Margaret as he poured out coffee for him with
the bright, cheerful, trusting look of twenty

the bright, cheerful, trusting look OF twenty
years before. Il .la of :, ..l
"Ah, Margaret" he continued, laughing
81 declared that were you faded, worn and
weazen, l would still be true but you have
not frettcd for me, you have not the assurance
to pretend it. Am Il absolved ?"
Margaret raised here eyes with malicious
glance, sigpifying, Et tu Brute
ayes, know,'' he added, surveying rather
ruefully his own ample person. "We have
both much to forgive" There was no ex-
planation asked, for none was required, they
both felt supremely happy.
Shall we leave them so ? All, young low
ers would you believe it possible that that
happy, handsome, comfortable looking woman
is Margaret Merton, who, score of years
before, was condemned to separation, uncer.
tainty, and working for her daily dread or
that good man. so jovial, rank, portly, should
be the exile lover. Take courage-'men die,
and the worm eats them, but not for love-
They had each done their duty not sadly and
sternly, lut merily and we'll. and the tree
of love blossoms, though late in life. Perhaps,
one of the things we love to see, is the gen.
tie, grave beauty Of some autumnal flower
which, gladens our eyes when the summer
has fled, and the unkindly drip of the winters
rain is at hand, and the sky is ashen gray and
our mother earth brown and lileless.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-05
Foreign NeWs...By the Africa.

NEW YORK, May ~.
The steamship Africa, from Liverpool on
the 18th inst, arrived this morning. She
has about 20 passengers and $4,000.
On the 9th of May the House of Lords
rejected the resolutions censuring the Minis
try by 9 maj. The debate was still pending
in the House Of Commons.
The British government grant steamer as
tender to the frigate Niagara in place of the
Susquehanna.
1t was rumored that Lcrd Stanly would
succeed Lord Elenborough as President of
the Board of Control, and Bulwer Lytton
take the Colonial Office
Bombay mails of the oath are telegraph
ed. News unimportant. The Commander
in-Chief was about starting for Rohilcund.
The bulk of the army remains at Lucknow.
Plenipotentiaries were assembling at Paris,
the Conference would open about the 22d.
The Spanish Ministry had not yet organi-
zed.
The Austrian fortifcations in the Italian
Provinces were progressing with great ener-
gy.
The dispute between Turkey and Monte
gro is claiming the affection of France and
England, and they have resolved to send a
Commission
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-05
Another Account.

Sr. LOUIS, May q.
1.-THE St. Louis Republicans Westport cor
respondent gives a totally different version to
the affair reported from Lcavenworth, but as
it is from that lying border ruffian H. c.
PATE, it is not worth cumbering our columns
with. The Chicago Tribune of the Goth re-
marks concerning this fellow ::
''lt is only necessary to say that the dis
patch from the st. Louis Republican, in re-
gard to the pretended outrages of Montgom-
cry and his men, is furnished by Ii. Clay
Pate, as miserable, cowardly, sneaking two
cent thief as ever was permitted to go ont
side the walls of prison. He has furnished
the Republican, for the last three years, with
the most Infamous hes, which are written at
an extremely remote distance from their pre-
tended occurrence. The coward dare not 90
within fifty miles Of Kansas He will 20 up
suddenly one of these days"
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-05
A CHESS STORY.
ILLUSTRATIVE OF A PICTURE.

"a mute "a mate ,''-a maiden cried,
One pleasant summers day,
When, with her lover by her side,
They ioine in rival play
In rival play at glorious Chess
The noblest of all games
Whose ivory Images possess
Such very royal names
"a mate "a mate ."-she wildly said,
As, with impetuous haste,
Her Queen across the board she sped,
Aud by his Monarch placed.
So confident she seemed to be-
Such boldness in her mein,
He did not, for a moment, see
His King could take her Queen!
"A mate "a pat last he cried,
"Yes, tits mate l see,-
But only such, my darl ng pride
AsI would have from thee!"
He said, ana round her lovely form,
His manly arm he pressed,
Till she, unto his passion warm,
An answered love confessed?
"A mate "a mate r'-young Cupid sang,
As through the room he flew,
"Ths may be Chess, tut yet guess
'Tis nothing very new!
The olien game-what e'er 1t, name,
Is still the same, see,-
When woman sweet and man compete,
There's sure mate to be /!
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-05
Later from Kansas.
LEAvENwoRTH CITY, May q

LEAvENwoRTH CITY, May 2G.
The Board of Commissioners appointed
under the act of May 4tb, convened at Lc-
compton on the Oath. Present.. w. Den
yer, Governor Hugh S. Walsh, Secretary
G. w. Babcock, President Council George
w. Betzler, Speaker of the House, and Mr.
Weir, District Attorney. The members OF
the Board were sworn in by Judge Cato.
The Commission was organized by the cleo
ton of j. w. Denver as President: Walsh
Secretary. A committee of three was ap-
pointed by the Chair to prepare programme
for conducting the election, and report to the
next meeting of the Board, which takes place
on the 3lst May.
The motion of Mr.. Babcock was unanimous
ly agreed 10 that the election ordered by
Congress be fixed for the first Monday IN
August next. Adjourned.
Governor Denver arrived here this evening,
and proceeded to the Fort Rumors are in
circulation of battle on the southern border
between Free State force and party Of
Missourians. in which 81 were killed and IL
wounded. News not authentic.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-05

.r.H e- a, ST. LOUIS, May %.
Santa Fe papers of the 9th of May, are
received. .t. a. ..,,t..... ,. r.-.--- q
On the 17th of April party Of Mexicans
from Mesilla, attacked camp of Apache In.
dians near Fort Thorn, and butchered indis-
crlmiDately men, women and children. 1t.
Howard Of Fort Thorn, captured the Mexi-
cans and held them prisoners at the fort. ..
On the 9th Of April tremendous storm Of
rain, hail and snow occurred near Turkey
Creek, flooding the prairie to the depth Of
one or two feet, stampeding the animals, and
involving heavy losses to the traders. p, O.
Jas. NJ. Hunt, whose death was reported
yesterday, was a resident of Albany.
The Republican learns that MoDtgomery's
band OF robbers in Kansas have in contem-
platiOn the robbery Of the Indian Agent,
Timony, WHO is about distributing annuities
to the amount of $4,000 among the Sac
and Fox Indians. The robbers are now con-
centrat:ng OH the Usage river about six miles
from the Sac and Fox agency Mr. Timony
has asked a military escort from Gen. Har-
uey to conduct him from Kansas City to the
agency, and to protect all parties during the
distribution of the money.
TIE officers of the steamer Polar Star"
report that strong force bad surprised Mont
gomery's band near Fort Scott and killed IL
of them, but this needs confirmation.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-05
Eric Railroad War.

New YORK, May 26.
The Railroad war in Erie county, Penn
sylvania, has commenced again. Large NUM-
bers of the citizens of Harbor Greek having
turned out one day last week and forcibly
removed the rails from the Buffalo and Erie
Railroad from all the highways in that vicin-
ity. The Railroad Company had commenced
relaying the track, and further disturbances
were anticipated.
CLEVELAND, May p.
The Railroad track which was removed at
HaIbor Creek was not the one on which
trains were running. There has been no in
terruption of travel, trains still run on curved
track as during the past two years. They
only removed few rails from a straight
track, which was being re-laid.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-05
THE MOTHER.

10 where yon cottage whitens through the green,
The oveilest feature of a matchiess scene;
Benes-th its shading elm, with pious fear,
An aged mother draws her children near;
While from the Holy Word, with earnest air,
She teaches them the privilege of prayer
Look How their infant eyes with raatuee speak!
Mark the flushed lilly on the dimpled cheek!
Their hearts are filed with gratitude aEdloye,
Their hopes are centred in a world above.
Where, in choir Of angels, faith portrays
The loved, 9eported fatqer of their days
RUFUS DAWES
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-05
S. HSWEET SIXTEEN. -
BY CAROLINE MAY.

Ger tyy brow have sixteen Summers
Wreathed the lovelest flowers of youth
Sweetest of the Spring-tide comers-
OF the days of love and truth.
Free an I wild as any fairy,
Romping in shady dell;
Blith,ome, gladsome, gectle, airy
Who could help but love thee WE'LL
Sweet sixteen i-there's music In it
Whe, the heart is free from care
Ere the world has tried to win it,
Or life seems less bright and fair;
Ere the earth grows dark and dreary,
Ard its guile and sin are rife,
And the heart becomes aweary
or this bitter toll and strife.
Sing on, maiden in thy gladness,
While the world is bright to thee
While the heart knows naught of sadness,
And its every throb is free;
Danish every thought Of sorrow,
And be happy while you may,
For We know not of the morrow,
And thou art sixteen to-day
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-05

A WITTY P. NJ, celebrated for his bon mots,
has said that, in the late discussion in Parlia-
ment on the bill for legalIzing marriage with
a deceased wife's sister, all the speakers had
forgotten to urge that which, in his opinion,
was the best, ifnot the only argument in its
favor-namely, that by marrying your de-
ceased wife's sister, you can have only one
mother-in-law instead of two -.--.s...
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-05
THE COMMON-SENSE LOVER.

/ never yet could understand
How men could love IN vain;
/ hold it weak and wrong to love,
And n IT be loved again.
For me, must have heart for heart,
Deny me that, and We n ust part
There be who owe, or think they love,
Without return, for years:
They waste their days in fruitless sighs,
Their nights in hopeless tears.
Not such am I my heart is free,
love not her who loves not me !-.StOdddrd
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-05
PHILADELPHIA, Nav 81

The Episcopal Convention balloted all day
for Assistant Bishop, but without arriving
at any result. On the 9Th ballot DR.. Vinton,
of Boston, received 60 votes DR.. Bowman
of Lancaster, &c scattering 10; no election.
The name of Dr. Vinton was withdrawn. and
that of DR.. Stephens, of Philadelphia, SUBJ
stituted On the 9th ballot DR.. Bowman re-
ceived So, DR.. Stephens 81, DIR. Vinton 10;
no election. Adjourned.
PHILADELPHIA, May %.
The last ballot stood Vinton, 70; Bow
man, SO; scattering, 4. The Convention then
adjourned till evening. 5..i
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-05

THE New Orleans papers report that Billy
Bowegs, the Seminole Warrior, has been on
''big spree" since his sojourn in that c;ty.
Billy is said to be one of the biggest drunk
ards alive, and beggar withal. There's
greatness for you.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-05

Mr.. PAULsEN of this city, has concluded a
chess tournament at Davenport. He played
ten games at once, being blindfolded. He
was successful in winning eight games out of
the ten. The Davenport papers report that
be intends to 60 and reside in that city.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-05

The wages paid to wagon-masters and
teamsters, in the Utah expadition to $3.50 a
month, and found.
, 1858-10-22

scarce. A fourth advantage is the vicinity Of
Fort Steilacoom, where alarge amountof military
stores arc used, all having to be landed ut Stella
COON, and thus going to increase its trade. The
fort is also the centre Of number of military roads
running north, cast and south, all bringing tribute
TO Steiacoom. A fnh advantage is its position
in bend Of the Sounu, so that no railroad can
pass it without passing through it,