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Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03

The officers of the steamer Minnehaha,
from st. Joseph, last evening, bring intelli-
gence that Mr.. Stoter, editor of the Lexing-
ton mo Enquirer, was killed on board the
steamer A. B. Chambers, by man named
Clark, supposed to be professional gamb-
Ter.
The particulars, SO far as could be learned
at Hills Landing, when the Minnehaha pas
sed down, are these 1t seems that Mr..
Stofer and Clark had been playing cards on
board the boat, and Stofer had won portion
OF Clark's money after which, he (Stofer)
declined playing more. Clark was anxious
to get his money back, and told Stofer so,
using threatening language towards his ad-
versary at the table. TO avoid a quarrel,
Stofer left the table and went out upon the
guard of the boat, near the barber shop
Clark followed, and asked Stefer again if he
was going to continue the game, telling him
that if he did not, he would kill him then
and there. Stofer replied, that he would
play no more whereupon Clark presented q
pistol at his adversary's head, and fired. The
shot took effect in Stofer's temple and he ex-
pired instantly.
Clark was caught and secured with ropes
on board the boat, to be delivered over to
the authorities at Lexington. The body of
Mr.. Stofer will also be taken to that place
st. Louis Republican.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03

The Anti-Lecompton resolutions which
were introduced in the Senate the other day.
by Senator Cook of Rice, were yesterday In
definitely postponed by that body, by strict
party vote. The vote stood Is to l7-sena-
tors CARLTON and HALL absent.
These resolutions were similar to those
passed by the House, for which so many Anti
Lecompton Democrats voted and carried so
triumphantly in that body. But in the Sen
ate if seems there is not one of them has the
courage to stand up, and by the honest ex-
preston of his sentiments, to face the music.
Is it possible that the petty office of Deputy
Post Master, which many of the Senators hold,
has any influence on their judgment2 What
will the Democratic neighbors of Senator
SKINNER say Of the vote of that gentleman
against the resolution endorsing his fellow
townsman, Gen. SHIELDS? We shall see.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03
Cause of the Explosion Of the Pennsyl
Vania.

cause O1 the EXplOslOu Oh INC FeunSy1-
vania.
The Memphis appeal of Saturday says:
s'We now learn that John H. Campbell, oil
the firm of J. H. Campbell & Co., merchants,
of New Orleans who died at the Gayoso
House on Thursday, made statements con-
tradicting that of the second engineer. Mr..
Campbell was formerly an engineer on the
river, and on Monday last he was visited at
the Gayoso by Mr.. John A. Hoffman, of the
steamer Daniel Boone, who was engaged on
the steamboat Scotland some years ago when
Mr.. Campbell was engineer on that boat
Mr.. Campbell made statement to Mr.. Hoff.
man on that visit, the substance of which was
as follows:
On the morning of the explosion, Mr.. Camp
bell was up early, and, having an acquaintance
among the deck passengers who was sick, he
descended to the main deck to pay him a
visit. On reaching the engine-room be found
that the engineer was not at his post. So
struck was he at this instance of negligence,
and its possible consequences, that he was
about to try the water, but desisted, knowing
the engineer would look upon the act as dis
respectful. He then discovered that the en-
gineer was aft, where he had been in company
with some women. AS he advanced, the en-
gineer approached, as to try the water. At
that moment the catastrophe occurred. This
statement we learn, is supported by that of
persons among the deck passengers"
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03

New ORLEANS, June 26.
The steamship Tennessee from Vera Cruz
arrived to-day, but is detained at quarantine.
Her dates from the City of Mexico are to
the 10Th inst.
Admiral Zenman is among her passen-
gers.
The forced loan to the Government had
caused great excitement.
Foreigners refusing to comply, are ordered
to leave the country, and goods belonging to
American citizens have been seized for nom
compliance.
Mr.. Forsyth U. S. Minister, has demanded
and received his passports.
The liberals are everywhere Strengthening
their positions.
Zaloga is about going to Tampico.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03
Later from CALIFORNIA;, Central America
and Oregon.

NEW YoRK, June q.
The steamer Moses Taylor arrived at an
early hour this morning, with California mails
and passengers of June 5th. She brings ST..
800, 900 in treasure.
The Jamestown, from Greytown, touched
the same day and sailed Immediately ly for Ha-
wanna.
The Moses Taylor brings intelligence that
President Paez had capitulated to Santa An
ma, and was to leave San Domingo on the
18th for Jaimaica. Most of his adherents
left the same day. Previously, General Santa
Anna had given to Commodore Mcintosh the
strongest assurance of protection to Ameri.
can citizens, and desiring him to express to
his government his wish to maintain the most
amicable relations with it. It is said the
Commodore succeeded in obtaining from
Pl resident Paez all the documents for which
he had been sent.
The excitement concerning the Frazer
river gold mines continues. Three thousand
persons have already left San Francisco fol-
that region. The California grains were
yielding very largely. Accounts from every
section were highly favorable. Agricultural
prospects in the State were never brighter
and full harvest is confidently anticipated.
| A fire broke out at Nevada, on the 23d ol
May, destroying nearly all the business part
of the city. Loss $4,000. Sanandras, il
Calaveras county, was entirely destroyed by
file on the I'd of June. Ten buildings were
burned in San Leon, on jackson street, May
3lst. Loss $4,000. The papers contain
more than the usual amount of murders, as
sassination, casualties, &c.
| Advices from Oregon to the Oath of May
announces general Indian outbreak there
Col Steptoes command, on Snake river, wa!
attached on the 10th of May, and forced K
retreat with loss Of so privates, three off
GERS, two howitzers, baggage wagons, an(
nearly all the animals. Three companies O
dragons and one of infantry were engaged
with l 500 Indians. OF the officers killed
were Capt. Winder and Lieut.. Gasson. Th'
name of the third is not given.
The schooner Laura Keene, from San Pc
dro, bound to Santa Barbara, has been los
at sea, with, it is supposed, all on board.
The San Francisco markets were general,
dull. Financial matters were satisfactor,
and easier.
The Legislature of Nicaragua have refusoc
to accept the will of President Martinez fo
law, and rejected Mr.. Belly's application 70
an inter-oceanic railroad from Granada t.
Realejo.
Gen. Lamar is about to leave Nicaragua.
Carrera has been elected President for life
Martin Kotsza died recently in Gautemal
in INDECENT circumstances.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03
From New York.

New YORK, June %.
Advices from Sierra Leone, May 25th, state
that the brig Caroline Gibbs, fiom Boston,
arrived on the 18th, in tow of the British
steamer Electa, captured as a SLAYER, but re-
leased as lawful trader. The schooner
Gen. Scott, captured as a SLAYER, was also
brought into port since the first of April
The schooner Wimtemojeh, for Boston, the
brig r. M. Charlton, for Savannah, the brig
Almeda, for Boston, and the bark Minneton-
ka, for New York, have been captured as
slavers
Since Saturday morning, "a deaths from
sun stroke have occurred in this City and
Brooklyn. To-day has been the hottest of
the season.
Henry Dwight, the Wall Street Broker,
connected with the Alton Road, was released
by Judge Russell on his own personal recog-
nizance.
During the thunder storm last evening the
house of Jas. Post, Rosyln, L. l.. was struck
by lightning, killing one daughter and badly
injuring another.
Dyer Ames, a Wall Street broker, was
drowned last night at Yonkers, while bath
ing. Mr.. A. was, until recently, cashier of
the Farmers Bank at Bridgeport, Conn.
Hon. Robt. Il. Conrad, ex- Mayor of Phila-
delphia, died at Lancaster yesterday.
Hon. Job Tyson, ex-member of Congress
from Pennsylvania, died in Montgomery Go.
yesterday.
The steamer Empire City from Havana
22d, arrived at this port at midnight, bringing
as passenger Mons. Belly, the French Agent
at Central America. The Empire City pass
ed the steamer Arctic cruising outside the
harbor at Havana.
The frigate Wabash was to sail for Key
West to await orders.
Capt. Dunham was dangerously stabbed on
Saturday night at Blanchard's Hotel, Broad
way, by young lawyer named Edward An
derson. Both parties, with their families, are
boarders at the Hotel. Jealousy is said to
have been the cause. Mr.. Dunham's wound
is said to be of dangerous nature. He is
one of the firm of Durham & Dimon, ship
ping merchants. Anderson is arrested and
bail refused.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03
Executed.

BosroN, June Is.
James MCGEE, alias Mckee, was hung at 10
o'clock this morning in the Rotunda of the
Jail, for the murder of Deputy Warden and
Jailor Walker, in the State Prison, about l8
months ago. Three or four hundred persons
witnessed the execution. Mckee was at
tended by Rev. Stickney, who offered pray
er, and read the service of the Episcopal
Church appropriate to the occasion. Mckee
remained stolid, as he has been since the SEN
tence. After being pinioned and seated up-
on the trap, Sheriff Clark read the death
warrant, and informed the culprit if he had
anything to say, an opportunity was now Of
fered. He remained silent Inc black can
was then adjusted, the drop fell, and he died
without struggle.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03
Gwyne & Day in their Detector, thus speak

Gwyne & Day in their Detector, thus speak
of the New York money market =" The
money market continues uncomfortably easy;
at least the banking institutions so speak of
it, and it is likely even to become more so.
We hear of no change in rates money is
plentiful at IS per cent, and is obtainable all
the way down to 4 per cent; according to
the standing of the parties wanting it. It
has been quoted on call as low as to 81 per
cent upon first class collaterals ,-s.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03
Later from Utah and Kansas.

ST. LOUIS, June n, 1858.
A despatch from Leavenworth on the oath,
by the U. S. Express to Boonville, says that
an express from Camp Scott, bearing dates
to the 10th inst, five days later than by the
mail, has just arrived. Garrison letters by
this arrival report Col. Hoffman within one,
and Capt. Marcy within two days march of
Fort Bridger. 1t is stated that Gov. Cum
ming felt considerable distrust of the Nor
mons and their promises. The army would
break up their camp and march on the capital
by the 18th inst. There would be an efficient
and we'll armed force of 5000 men. Provis-
ions were plenty, and the men eager for the
command to march.
The testimony in the case of Gen. Lane
was concluded, and tomorrow is fixed for the
argument. Public opinion is too much d.
vided to predict the result.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03

Let it be remembered that the above amount
is to be taken out of the State Treasury, for
the purpose of paying the members of the
Legislature per diem during the recess there
of. between the Goth day Of March and the
I'd of june This fact was shadowed forth
by the passage of resolution through the
House yesterday, instructing the Chief Clerk
to give any member of the House, who should
so desire, certificate of attendance on the
session of the Legislature during the interim
Can recklessness, extravaganza and imbecility
90 much farther?
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03

NOVEL MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES AT "AsH1NG-
roN.-On Saturday night last, young man,
named Fancett, was married on maryland
Avenne and while the occasion was being
celebrated by few gathered friends, some
some ten or twelve gentleman came in, unin-
vited, and with characteristic playfulness,
struck the groom over the head with a slung
shot, and blowing out the lights proceeded TO
make merry after their own fashion, by break
ing the furniture, and frightening the ladies
present: After remaining as long as they
chose, they retired outside, where they re-
manned till about o'clock A.. NJ, throwing
occasional stones and brick bats at the house.
1t is said that the groom knows the CAPITA in
(?) OF this pleasant party, but having a due
regard for his life in his new dom mestic rela-
ton, refuses to inform against him.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03
From Washington.
WASHINGTON. June %. 18s

WASHINGTON, June %, 1858.
A decided stand has been taken in regard
to Central American affairs. The govern
ments of several States will at once be in
formed through our Ministers that the Ad-
ministration is determined in any event to
sustain all the routes and interests which
have been secured to our citizens by grants
and charters in that quarter.
The Secretary OF the Interior has rendered
an important decision in the case of the al
legged proprietors Superior City in the ques-
ton involving conflicting pre-emption claims.
The contestants failed to show that they had
settled on any improved lands.
Major II. @. Mann, asst. quartermaster of
the army, died this morning with hemhorage
of the lungs.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03
M. A. n. w. IL. R. CONS. ..R edfvivus

This old chartered corporation, which has
lain dormant for the last two or three years,
and has only been heard of except in Courts,
has lately walked up. By reference to CON-
munication sent to the House in the early
part of the present session, by Mr.. SIBLEY, in
obedience to certain resolution, it will be
recollected that this Company was one Of
those men toned as having signalized its in
tention of avaling itself of the benefits of the
$4,000 900 loan act. Latterly a bill has been
introduced into the House for an amendment
to the charter Of this Company, which was
Yesterday, on motion of Mr.. WATRoUs, referred
to select committee of five, as will be noticed
by a perusal of our Legislative reports.
The proposed amendment is to the effect
of releasing the Company from their obligation
to construct their road and telegraph line
from the Iowa boundary to st. Paul in con-
sderation of which release the Company will
relinquish its claim to any Of the lands grant
ed on said line to the Root River, Cedar Val
Ter and Transit Railroad Companies.
This is certainly fair business transaction.
If this Company is not required to build the
road and telegraph, it will relinquish its claim
to other Companies that will build such road;
and inasmuch as the Cedar Valley Company
have a charter to build a road that will run
nearly parallel to that of the Northwestern
Company, Ii. e., that part between St. Paul
and the Iowa line,) and as both roads are not
needed we can see no possible objection to
granting the request asked for.
But we are fearful that this ostensiblyjust
amendment, will meet with some opposition
from certain members who require spectacles
to see into q milestone that has a hole in it,
from the fact that it would be considered by
them as recognition on the part of the Leg
islature of the claims of the NJ. & n. W. r.
R. Company as Land Grant Company, and
lence entitled to share of the $4,000 600
State Bonds.
The passage of the bill would have tend
ency to settle all difficulties which might
arise in Southern Minnesota in consequence
of the conflicting rights of these companies.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03

ST. LOUIS June &c.
The Republican has just received intelli
gence that the Salt Lake Mail, with Camp
Scott dates to June 5th, was received at St..
Joseph on tn 22d.
Mr. H. F. Mayer, who accompanied the
mail party, furnishes the following memoranda
of the trip: They encountered heavy snow
storm, LISTING three days, from Independence
Rock to Platte Bridge. They met Col. Hoff.
man twenty, and Capt. Marcy fifty miles from
Camp Scott. Gen. johnson intends to pro-
ceed to Salt Lake City as soon as they arrive.
Gov Cumming, the Peace Commissioners and
the Post Master, had gone into the city.
The supplies which Col. Hoffman dispatch
ed in advance of his train, had reached Camp
Scott, and provisions were plenty.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03
Iowa Republican State Convention,

The Republicans of Iowa assembled in
large numbers at Iowa City on Thursday last.
The proceedings were enthusiastic and har-
monious.
The following nominations for State Off
GERS were made with great unanimity:
Secretary of State-ElJah Sells, Muscatine
county.
State Auditor-James W. Callett, Cedar
county.
State Treasurer-Wesley Jones, Hardin
county.
Register Of Land O@ce-Amos B. Miller,
Cerro Gordo county.
attorney Generai-Samuel A. Rice. Mahas-
ka county.
Commissioner of Des Holmes Rioer I'M
provemea-William G. Drake, Wayne county.
The Convention adopted a platform Of
principles embodying the time honored Re.
publican doctrine, and we doubt not glori-
Gus victory for our cause in October next.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03

AN American gentleman at Manila, writes
to his friends in Philadelphia that the United
States ship San Jacinto and Minnesota, steam
crs, are there, the Portsmouth having sailed
for home. He adds,"th Portsmouth is a
perfect wonder here and in China, and the
English officers say there is not another ship
in the world to match her."
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03
Later from Europe.

HALIFAX, June %, 1858.
The steamship Arabia, from Liverpool 10th
arrived this P. NJ. June Esd, noon, passed a
sloop-of-war, supposed to be the telegraphic
expedition, standing west in lat So deg. 36
min., long. 80 deg 8S min., possibly the Nj
agara. From her position it would appear
that the spot for uniting the cable had not
been quite reached. The Arabia reports a
gale from w. S. w. on the 25th, and the
weather not so moderate as usual in June.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03
Steamboat Accident.

VINCENNEs, June 81.
The steamer Kate Sargent was wrecked
and literally torn to pieces in attempting to
run over the dam at the lock, 25 miles below
here, on the Wabash all on board were
saved. The boat was owned by the Messrs.
Dusorchette Brothers, Mt. Vernon; and val
ued at $4,000 no insurance. About $2,-
600 worth of freight on board-totally lost.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03
LATEST NEWS.
Later from Europe. -. Arrival OF the
Ariel.

Later from Europe. -. Arrival OF the
Ariel.
ST.. JOHNS, N. F., June 26.
The Vanderbilt ship Ariel, Capt. Ludlow.
from Bremen, via Southampton on the 10th
instant.
Her news presents no feature of an unu-
sual character, except the loss of the screw
steamship New York, which sailed from Glas-
gov on the 18th for New York, and was
wrecked the same day on the Scottish coast
The passengers and crew all saved.
The Paris Moniteur denies that any extra
ordinary preparations for war are making in
France.
Nothing had been heard relative to the
Atlantic Gable enterprise.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03
Republican Congressional Nomination.

ST.. LOUIS, June 20.
The Republicans of the st. Louis Congress.
s'onal District Convention, yesterday nomi-
dated F. P. Blair, Jr., for reelection to Con.
gress by acclamation.
Resolutions were passed re-afirming the
doctrines of Thos. Jefferson, denouncing the
administration, opposing negro equality, ad-
vocating the extinction of Slavery in MISC
surf, and the removal of negroes from the
State.
Three full tickets are now in the field, Am.
erican, Democratic and Republican.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03
Firemen,S Riot--Murder.
PHILADELPHIA. June 90

PHILADELPHIA, June ~.
At an alarm of fire last night, fight oc.
CURED between members of the Moyamens.
ing and Shif1er fire companies, in which
Samuel Cam, a member of the latter was in
stantly killed by pistol ball through the
head. Two other men were wounded.
A fracas occurred, in the evening, on board
the Gloucester Ferry Boat, in whi;h Mr.. v.
Heull was killed; the murderer escaped.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03
Movements of the Troops.
ST.. LOUIS, June 29.

ST.. LOUIS, June 29.
A despatch from Leavenworth, 9th, BY
the steamer Platte Valley to Boonvile, says
that two companies of the 4th infantry were
coming to garrison Fort Leavenworth, togeth-
er with two companies of the same command
now at Fort Scott, and one ordered to Fort
Randall. They will be accompanied by 26O
recruits who will arrive within a few davs
from the Eastern States. This movement is
reported to have reference to the reported
hostile Indians in Nebraska.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03
OFFICE SUPREME Court UNITED STATES,
WASHINGTON, June Z, 1858.

DEAR SIR: In reply to yours of the 4th
instant, have to inform you that am not
aware of any recent decision by the Supreme
Court that lands sold by the United States
are not taxable until the patents therefor
have been issued. Indeed, feel confident
that there has been none. Of course, you
recolect the decision in Carroll VS.. Stafford,
(3 Howard Rep.) which is directly the other
way.
Very respectfully, your ob't serv't.
VIM. d. CARROLL.
THOMAS A. HENDRICKS, ESQ.,, Com'r.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03

MEssRs. j. II. INGHAM & Co., formerly OF
Chillicothe, O., are about starting..a paper mill
at or near Hastings. One of the great wants
of our State will thus be supplied.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03
Mrs. Littles Convicted.

ROCHESTER, June 26.
The jury in the case of Mrs. Littles have
returned verdict of "Guilty of manslaugh-
ter in the second degree" The court prompt
ly sentenced her to Sing Sing Prison for the
term of seven years.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03
Congressional Nomina natiOn.

INDIANAPOLIS, June 90.
At the Democratic Convention in the 4th
Congressional District to-day, w. S. Holmes,
anti-Lecompton, was nominated for Congress.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03

Self.love is at once the most delicate and
the most vigorous of our defects q nothing
wounds it, but nothing kills it.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03
New York Items

New YORK, June 49,
Several deaths from sun-stroke are reported
this morning, and there are some 20 cases on
the Coroner's books, waiting inquiry. The
weather is 3 or 4 degrees cooler than yestor-
day.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03
Taxing United States Lands.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
WASHINGTON, June 9, 1858.


WASHINGTON, June 9, 1858. (
DEAR SIR: Having had several letters of
inquiry from indianapolis in regard to an al
legged decision of the Supreme Court of the
United States, declaring all lands exempt from
State taxation until the patent issued, the
paragraph in regard to which had been float.
ing through the press, and which, of course,
if true, would entirely derange the whole sys-
tenn of taxation, 1 asked Mr.. Hendricks, the
Commissioner of the General Land Office, if
it could possibly be correct. He replied that
it was not, and that he would forward me an
authoritive denial of it, which he suggested
should be published You will find this cor
rcspondence enclosed, and if Mr.. Hendricks
has not written directly to the Sentinel I
would suggest that it might be we'll, by pub.
fishing it in the Journal, to make the correc-
ton.
Yours, truly, SCHUYLER CoLFAx.
EDITOR OF INDIANA JOURNAL.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03

A shock of an earthquake was felt at Col
umbus, KY, on the 18th.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03
GENERAL LAND OFFICE,

June 3, 1858. !
SIR: have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt of yours of the 4th inst, enclosing a
slip from the Weekly State Sentinel of the I'd,
which states that the United States Supreme
Court have made the following very import
ant decision, to-wit: THAT, as the Govern
ment parts with its title to lands only when
patent issues, that public lands are not there
fore, taxable by States or Territories until
the actual issue of the patent" In reply l
have to state that on the 4th instant | ad-
dressed the Clerk of the Supreme Court of
the United States on the subject, and here
with enclose copy of his reply, dated on
the 7th instant.
With great respect, your ob't serv't.
THos. A. HENDRICKS, Com'r.
Hon. SCHUYLER CoLFAx, H. of r.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-07-03
HE WEEKLY MINNESOTIAN
8 Amt p AUL:
Anti.Lecompton In the senate.

MORNING. JULY 3, 1883.