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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1858-03-13

The Cleveland Leader says that the pros.
poets ola big fruit crop along the lake shore
next season, are excellent. Fruit trees
made strong and healthy wood last season,
and all kinds are set full of blossom buds"
IT is expected that new army bill will
be introduced in the Senate containing a
provision for the disbandment of the new
levies after two years.
WHILE party Of Boston ladies and gen.
tlemen were skating, one day last week, at
Jamaica Pond, young lady promised any
man who could beat her in skating across the
pond, a kiss. As the young lady was rather
pretty, all present started of, and at the end
of the race it was found that young "dar-
key" was the winner.
DURING the six months ending December
l, 1857, there were LAB fires in New York,
causing loss estimated at $4S9. 264-on
which aggregate sums amounting to $685.
GIG were paid by insurance companies. Sew
enteen Of the fires were kindled by incen-
diaries.
A BILL to suppress the issue and circula-
ton of small notes, has passed to its third
reading in the New Jersey Senate, with an
amendment that the bill shall not become
operative until similar acts are passed in New
York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Della
ware.
AT the recent election for Trustee Of Pub
lie Schools in ore Of the "fi reign wards
n New York city, Mlsther Michael - re-
ceived majority Of all the votes cast. lie
can neither read or write. Mr.. Nc,
another trustee in the same ward, can read
and write, but niver sends his children to
SIGH schools"
REMBRANDT PEALE, the veteran painter Of
Philadelphia, says that Washington's hight
was six feet and one eighth Of an inch his
weight 22O pounds; his complexion ford,
ewes deep blue, and hair dark brown. H.
was sinewy rather than muscular. moving
with an easy majesty. He was handsome
man.
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Wright County Speak ing Out.

Pursuant to notice the citizens Of Monticel
10 met at Wright's Hail on Wednesday eve
nin-, Feb. Oath, 1858, for the purpose Of dis
cussing the merits of the S., 100000 Loan Bill,
now pending before the Legislature. The
meeting was called to order by Charles
KING.
On motion, John Spanlding was called to
the Chair and VIM. III. Helm was chosen Sec
rotary.
The object of the meeting being stated,
the following gentlemen were called upon TO
act as dsputants, and responded to their
names as follows.
.4Grmatire.-B. Smith, L. Lathrop, 7. NJ.
Jordan.
Negatiue.-J. G. Smith, VIM. B. McCrory,
A Nickerson.
j. F. Bradley then offered the following
resolutions
Resolced, That.we are opposed to the pas
sage of the $5,OOO,OO0 Loan Bill now pend
ing before the Legislature, for the following
re aSOns
LIST. The preamble asserts what is false
when it declares that the speedy construction
of the Land Grand to Railroads is essential to
the developu ent of our resources and the
maintenance of our prosperity as people.
md. The bill proposes to loan the credit
OF the State to irresponsible corporations; cor
porations so hOpelessly bankrupt, that during
the five months of unexampled pecuniary
prosperity which interviewed between the pas
sage of the bill donating them over 100000
OF acres of land and g anting al unreasonable
exemption from taxation, aud the commence
ment of the present financial crisis they have
been unable to raise funds sufficient to com
plete even the preliminary surveys of the
roads.
! 3d. The only security offered by these
; pauper companies for the S5,OOOOOO which
they unbi>hing'v ask of tie State, consist :
IF mortgage IN lands to which. as YET, they
ave n, title together with pledge OF tue
'etr profits ufroad, not yet located.
4th. The bill contains within itself all the
details .. legislative act, and is tn r.f 'rt
unfit to become part of the organic law 81
the State, and Is moreover u palpab!c evaSio.
ul the clause IN the COnsti.uii II which re.
qu.cs two.th,ri vote # the lie IS atme 10
pas, any law providing ioc tue creation III d
state d. BIT.
9th. We drnounce the proposed law As a
qiqantic scheme of SPECULATION and
BANKING-',ased upon tie ISSUE Of S., OW,
900 OF State stocks, ami under the direction
anil control of the Land Grant Railroad Com
panes, the result of w,ich will be to CON
SOLIDATE the RAILROAD and BANK
ING INTEREST of the State, and thus
build upa HUGE MONOPOLY, whose long
arms will reach anil disastrously affect every
interest Of the people, and whose overshadow-
ing influence will he be able to control and
direct the future Legislatures Of our State.
Resolved, That the Representatives IN the
Legislature from this county be requested
to vote against the passage of the said bill.
On motion, the above resolutions we're &C
cepted and unanimously adopted.
On motion, it was voted to have the pro
ceedings Of the meeting published in the Mon
ticeilo Times.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
JOHN SPAULDING, Chairman.
VIM. HELM, Secretary.
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The Ice Gorge In the Missi, ssippf.

A correspondent Of the Missouri Repnb-
lican writing from Cairo under date of the
End inst, says:
Some gentlemen went up to look at the
ice this morning. There is considerable ice
about three miles above Cairo, which is said
to be gorged to the bottom, but there are
openings through it, and the water makes
mill race through them. The river has risen
about four feet at Able's. The real gorge
commences some eight miles above that place,
and the river is gorged thence to the Sisters,
where the boats are Lying. The prospects
for break up are poor it will need rise
to move the ice. A week of such days as
this would hardly have any effect. The rise
in the Ohio deadens the current in the Mis-
sisslppi to the extent of about ten miles.
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"NerO Ffddled while Rome was Burn.
ing!,

We could not help recalling to mind the
above historical fact, when o: ening the Trea-
sury Grab organ Of Saturday-the Times
and witnessing the jublant manifestations of
that sheet over what we believe to be the
most disastrous event that could possibly be-
fall our young State. The editor annou' ces
the passage of the Loan Bill with cuts and
EXPLANATIONS, display type, adjectives and ex-
pletives, such as circus company would
employ to announce their advent into back
woods village. We trust the Times may not
be disappointed in its pretended anticipated
benefits to itself and tie State but we think
a flag at halfmast would be more expressive
of future results.-Stulwwter Messenger.
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Breckenridge Snubs Douglas.
WASHINGTON, March

W ASIIINGTON, Warcn z.
Judge Douglas attempted to call up his
Kansas resolution of inquiry to-day, and was
proceeding to discuss It's necessity, and com
menting upon Gen. Calhouns course in not
having declared the result of the elections
two months after they were held when he
was interrupted peremptorily by VicePresi-
cent Breckenridge, who announced that the
hoilr tor the special order had arrived. Mr..
Douglas observed that this was not the prac-
tice Of the Chamber, and asked if there was
serious purpose to check bis remarks; to
which Mr.. Breckenridge replied in the affir.
native with much emphasis of manner. There
is an evident purpose on all hands to bear
down on Mr. Douglas with every element OF
power.-Specia Dispatch ofN. Y. Tribune.
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Later from CalifOrnia-Arriva1 of the
Moses Taylor.
New YORK Feb. q.
The Moses TAYLOR brings 316.4O,OOO in

New YORK. Feb. q.
The Moses Taylor brings $4,000 in
specia.
She left Aspinwall on the 18th and King
ston, Jamaica, 2lst inst.
The U. S. steamer Fulton, Lieut.. CON-
Almy arrived at Aspinwall 11th from the
18th on cruise in Chiriqu tie mouth of the
Lett at Aspinwall the U. S. ST. op of war
jamestown, also the British screw ship Of the
line Brunswick.
The main topics of news for the past fort
night have zen the proceedings of the legs
!atnre. A multitude of suicides and bloody
affrays and severe storm.
The Legislature has done very little worse,
as yet no important bills is passed.
Mr.. Ferguson offered in the Senate on the
lst inst. series of resolutions approving OF
the position taken by Douglas in regard to
the Kansas question.
The resolutions have been made the special
order for the 18th.
violent storm visited the State about ten
days ago, and lasted three days. Along the
coast aud in the valleys a large amount of
rain fell. In the mountains there was snow,
hail and !r.'st.
Tw" brothers, named Robt. and Francis
Rrubaker were shot on the 9Th ult., near
Stockton, by J. C. Gem. Robert was
killed outright and Francis MORALLY wound
ed
A shooting ARRAY occurred in Or willie on
the 9th ult. aud resulted in the wounding of
| five persons, namely:
Constable Mclaughlin, Justice Berry,
Jack Hunter, Albert Clark and Mr. Brooks.
The affair occurred in the Office of Berry,
Justice of the Peace.
An attempt was made on the night of the
26th ult. to assassinate Mr.. Folger, local re-
porter of the Sacramento Union, by striking
him with stun" shot. Though severely out
on the head he managed to escape.
Gen. Clark has sent two companies of artil.
lerv to San Bernardine to remain there as a
protection against any possible inroads by
the Mormons, until instructions are received
from Washington.
The news by the South American mail is
not important.
troops, who left their dead upon the field OF
battle.
The contract for supplying the United
States with guano has been given to the Pc
ruvian house of Searacondequi & Co.
! The Peruvi n revolution is regarded at
about close.
The news from Chill and Bolivia is unin-
teresting
Later dates have been received frem the
various Central American Republics. The
cholera had ceased in Guatemala. w. Carey
Jones was at last accounts at Realigo, await
ing the arrival of Gen. Lamar. The new cot
fee crop of Costa RIGA in coming, and is re
ported below an average in quantity. There
is none in the market.
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A DIVORCE MANIA prevails among the ac
tors and actresses in New York. Madam.
Poinisi, divorced from her husband James 70.
said James misconduct, married MIR. W alIi>
a manager, next day. Mrs. Annie Jordan,
know as Miss Annie Walters, obtained d,
vorce from her husband George, for various
delnquen cies with other females He ha>
sine" married another actress Miss Thone.-
Mr.. A. Ii. Davenport obtained divorce iron,
his wife Lizzie, famous IN the matrimonial
line, charging va iou- acts of delinquency
the last with Mr.. Charles Mathews, tn,
comedian. Mr.. Matthews married tn
the lady next day. The News asks its reader s
what they think of persons who thus out
rage decency and morality, and twits Dr.
Bellows with his famous endorsement of the
atricals
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The Times now threatens to diuide the Re-
publican Party We thought it was to
e write its e, itaph and leave the Minnesota"
and its hackers to bury it, How imp"ten-
cv labors to show itself of consequence
The most fatal stab its hackers gave the Re-
publican Party was, their aiding the passage
of the Loan Bill. They then shot their last
arrow at its heart. We defy them to DO
worse than that!
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Born TO BE LAwYER.-At recent term
of the Circuit Court of Tazewell. Tenn, a
fellow was arraigred for stealing raw-hide
He alleged that he had purchased it from
negro The attorney for the commonwealth
admitted his statement, and he was dischar-
ged, but was Immediately indicted for trad.
ing with negroe. Thereupon the accused
introduced two witnesses to prove that he
had stolen the hide, when be was of course
discharged; and having already been tried
for st. aling, he could not be tried second
time for the same offence, and was thus turn
ed loose unpunlshed.
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Arrival Of tho America-Ihroe Days La.
ter from Europe.


HALIFAX, Feb. q.
The steamer America from Liverpool, Sat-
urtlay 18th inst, arrived at this port at IL
p. NJ.
She passed the Europe from New York
Tor Liverpool, July l4th.
The North America arrived out on the
18th. On the morning of that day she came
in contact with the bark Leander of Bath,
Me-, bound from Liverpool to New Orleans
with small cargo of salt. The bark sunk
in five minutes. Mrs. Curtis, the captains
wife, the I'd mate and eight seamen were
drowned. The captain and eleven Others
were saved by the steamer, which was only
slightly damaged.
The proceedings of Parliament were gen.
orally of an unimportant character. Lord
Palmerston had moved in the House of Com
mons for leave to bring in his new India bill
to transfer the government of India to the
crown. 1t was proposed he said to abolish
the Court of Directors and establish Coun-
cll,to be mainly composed ofper"ons who had
been in India, or who were acquainted with
Indian affairs. lie explained the provisions
of the measure and urged the House to con-
sent to its introduction. The matter was de-
bated at some length without any result
Bank of England reduced its rate of dis
to 3 per cent. The movement had been an
ticipated and its effect was slight.
The applications for discounts slightly in
creased after the reduction.
At a meeting of the Directors of the Illinois
| Central shareholders, resolutions were passed
recommending the Directors not to enter in
to any fresh engagements without previously
submitting them to the shareholders in pub
meeting.
The only news from France is that the
Neps Paris correspondent believed that Mar
shall Valiant, Minister War, has resigned and
will be succeeded by Gen. Neil. He also
thinks that Count Walewiska will resign the
Portfolio of Foreign Affairs.
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KELsEv1LLE, n. Y, March .


Spencer's row. in this village, took fire last
evening and burned to the ground. The
principal losers are Messrs. Mould & Tai
madge, booksellers and druggists; Agate &
Spencer, merchants; Prescott. jeweller; w.
Lansing, proprietor of tue Northern Standard
Most of the property destroyed was insured.
The Standard Office of which there wa no
insurance, was totally destroyed. The Post
Office with the letters and valuables was So
ved
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SENATORIAL HARaCTERIsTICs-The Brit
ish Minister, Lord Napier, gave his opinion
several Senators in the following W. rds,
whic, are valuable as characteristic of his
l,rdShip, as we'll as convey ing the general
opinion Of the public in regard to the men he
mentioned. He said:
Of the Senate, Mr.. Seward is the most
astute politician-Mr Hunter the profound
est thinker-Mr. Davis the ablest debater
and Mr.. Sumner the deepest scholar.
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st. Paul NIinnesoti.n.

The MinnesO'ian is good newspaper, an
,hle and earnest advocate of the int rests OF
the Northwest. 1t is not biased in its views,
but defends alike the interests Of each and
every locality. We commend It to those Of
our citizens who wish st. Paul daily
a,erior Chronicle.
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Republican State Convention I'm In
diana.
INDIANAPOLIS, March

INDIANAPOLIS, March 3.
The Republican Convention which is to
assemble tomorrow for the nomination of
State officers, promises to be very large
one.
A large meeting is now being held in the
State House, and addresses have been deliv-
cred by Messrs. Dunn, Cuubark, Henry,
Sloan, Morton and others.
INDIANAPOLIS, March 4.
The Republican Convention assembled at
the Masonic Hall at 10 O'Clock this morning
The Convention is very large and enthusiast
tic.
Hon. o. p. Morton is Chairman. Address
es were delivered by Hon. Henry S. Lane
and S. w. Parker.
Nominations for State officers will be
made this p. NJ.
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The full requirements for a printing Office
were lately sent from Paris to Egypt, for the
use of the ladies in the harem of Grand
Pacha. The fair Georgians and Circassans
are to set types, do the press work, and all
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Fillibuster Walker.

NEW OkLEA ~o, "1saSh A'
General Walker arrived here this morning,
and has take" possession of his old quarters.
General Henningsen is here. Walker volun-
tarily gave bail to-day in 1000 to appear On
the fourth Monday in April.
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rl3-wow. A. L. WILLIAMS, Plaintiffs Attorney.
OF MINNESOTA. DIS
i TRICT C0IIRT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT

i
i TRlCT COURT, THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT,
STEELE COUNTY-Amos h. Norris agan,t John T.
Baker and Newell Buckand. Summons for Relief. To
the above named Defendants You and each of you
hereby summoned and required the complaint
this action, copy Of which has been duly filed the
office the Clerk Of the District Court for the Third Ju-
dcia District, Steele County, Owatona in said
~ and to serve copy Of your to the said COM
paint the subscribers at their office, in Faribault IN
the County Of Rice and Territory of Minnesota within
twenty days after the service of this you,
exclusive Of the day of such service; and fail to
answer the said complaint within the time aforesaid TIE
ntf in this acton will apply to the Court for the re-
lief demanded therein.
Dated Faribaut, Dec. 5, 1857.
BArcHRLDER 4 BucKnAN, Plaintiffs Attorneys
mar12-7t
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TERRITORY OF MINNESOTA. RAM

| sEY COUNTY, DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JU-
,,atilda C. Chapron, Defendant To the above named
defendant. In the name Of the United States you
hereby summoned and required answer the complaint
In this cause, copy whereof is herewith served upon
you and to serve copy Of your the said
plant on the subscriber at his Office in the city of Saint
Paul. in said County, within twenty days the
vice OF this Summons upon you exclusive the day Of
such service; and If you fail to the said
plant within the time aforesaid the plaintiff In this
ion will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in
said complaint
marl3.wnw T.. WILLIAMS. PLAINTIFF Attorney.
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We are informed by a gentleman direct
from Was hington, that the Lecomptonites
call the Doug las men the "mulatto Demo.
Gratis"
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An Act to amend Article 9, Chapter 8, of
Revised Statutes. To be passed.
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ROCHESTER,, N. T., March ..
At city election yesterday, Chas. n ~ Clar' ;
dem, was elected mayor. by about ooo ma
iOritv
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Pennsylvania Democratic State Com
ventfOn.
HARRISBURG, March 5.

The Democratic State Convention re-as-
sembed this morning. The Committee on
Resolutions unanimously reported, declaring
that the principles involved in the repeal Of
the Missouri Compromise, and asserted in
the Kansas-N ebraska Act, that the people OF
the Territories shall have the exclusive con-
troll of their institutions, is the only sure
guarantee against agitation in the nation, in
regard to the local institutions of the States
and Territories that 10y the uniform alpi-
caticn of the Democratic principles to the
organization Of Tue Territories and the admis-
sion Of new States, with or without slavery,
as the people may elect, the equal rights OF
all States will be reserved the original CON-
pact of the Constitution maintained, and the
nvinlatc harmony aud perpetuity of the
Union preserved.
Tic resolutions are very long, and full.
sustain the Lecompton Constitution and
President Buchanan.
Mr.. Stokes, of Westmoreland, offered II
substitute, presenting the views of The minor
,ty Of the Committee, and declaring that the
acceptance Of the LecomI'tUn Constitution
III be Congressional usurpation. and that
members of Congress v,,tng for the Lecomlr
ton CoEstlt. ton would be guilty of moral
treason. 1t also indOrses Gov. Packers
course, especially his inaugural address.
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OswEGo. March 3.

o.
The charter election resulted in the cleo
ton Of Croker, dcm., for mayor, by small
majority.
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Buchanan Meeting at Tammany Hall.
NEW YORK. March 9.


Notwithstanding the intensity of the cold,
Tammany Hall was, last night, we'll filled with
the friends of the adminst. alton. Hon.
John A. Dix presided. Speeches were made
by Hon. Robert Mclean, of Baltimore, John
Van Buren, and John Cochrane.
MIR. Dix, in his opening remarks, took the
grou that Kansas ought to e admitted at
once, without regard to allegation Of fraud
or irregularity in the foundation of the Lee
compton Constitution
Mr. Van Buren, took the same ground, ex-
pressing his dissent from Douglas position OF
popular sovereignty.
MIR. Mclean could oppose the ADMINISTERS
ton if he believed that frauds and violence
had been committed to the extent charged.
Resolutions were adopted sustaining the
Administration.
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Resolced, That the proceedings of this
meeting, together with the Resolutions be
printed in the .NinnesOtian and Pioneer and
Democrat.
On motion of G. B. PETITE,
Resolred That We adjourn until We learn
e the passage of the Plumber Bill, at which
time we will be on hand again.
VIM. STAPLETON, Chairman.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-08-07

PUILDING LOTS. FOUR OF THE
- best building lots in town. situate Walnut street, will
be sold cheap by the subscriber L. KIRKLAND.
Feb. Q, 1855. TIC