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Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-07-24
Important from the Cable.
BosToN, July 16.

l. DoSToN, culy Io.
Through the kindness of Capt. Joseph
Cummings, of the ship Alice Munroe from
Liverpool, arrived off this port, We received
the following: At sea, Sunday, June 9th,
lat. 52 degs. min. north, long. 33 dcgs 15
min. west, wind light, weather hazy, saw two
ships heading to the eastward. On looking
with glass, found them to be the U. S.
steam frigate Niagara, and II. B. M. ship
Gorgon, of the telegraphic squadron, and as
they were lying still, at once tackled ship
and stood towards them at ii a. NJ, and
was boarded by Cyrus w. Field, Esq, aud a
Lieutenant from the Niagara, from whom we
received a letter bag and the following COM
munication: viz: That the squadron had ex-
perienced very bad weather from its leaving
port, and was sixteen days in reaching its
destination, and that they had made two un-
successful attempts to lay the cable. On the
second attempt, on the Goth, they succeeded
We're '1'gt' going along finely, when the communi-
cation suddenly ceased, at 1855 A. NJ, Sun
day, June 9th. The ships then returned to
the starting point, and were waiting for the
return of the Agamt mnOn and Valarous, and
as soon as they met, splice would be made,
and another attempt made to lay the cable
lney lost SIghC Ot the Niagara at o.oO P.M.,
and as the fog set in soon after, the Captain
of the Munroe does not think the squadron
met before the 2Sth. The weather for some
days has been fosgy and unsettled.
Mr.. Field seemed to be in good spirits, and
thought they should yet succeed in laying the
cable. The stormy weather had interfered
much with the success of the enterprise.
One of tho ships had sustained slight in
jury. A coal bunker broke loose, by which
a sailor had his leg broken, and another his
arm,
All were we'll on board the Niagara. Her
machinery worked well, aud the ship perform
ed well.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-07-24

THE tops of Jerusalem artichokes, cut of
about six inches long, and boiled like other
greens, make capital dish, which partakes in
some degree of the flavor of the root.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-07-24
Railroad Accident.

New ORLEANS, July 16.
A collision of mail trains on the jackson
at Bahala, wounded several persons
None killed.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-07-24
Important from California - Frazer
River Gold Excitement Oh the In.
crease.

cfe0Scs
The steamer Star of the West arrived at
New York, on the 14th, with two weeks later
dates from San Francisco. The steamer
brings $l,400,000 in treasure.
The Frazer river gold excitement was in
creasing in consequence of glowing accounts
furnished by the miners who have returned
from that region.
San Francisco was crowded with people on
the way to the Ffazer river mines; and
throughout the State, parties were making
arrangements for the same purpose. The ef-
feet Of the excitement was beginning to be
felt in the State. L Dor was scarce, and
wages had gone up twenty or thirty per cent.
/ is estimated that 5000 people had already
left for the diggings. Six steamers had been
put upon the route, besides ten sailing YES
sells.
Several American newspapers are project
ed in the British possessions, and one, the
.Norh dmelican, had already been announced
at Victoria. The steamer Cortes had taken
1,50O passengers for that place, and every
berth in sailing vessels was taken for days in
advance
The Hudson Bay Company has stationed
armed vessels on Frazer river to prevent en-
igrants from carrying goods into the interior
to sell. An American vessel, with merchan
die, it was reported, had entered the rivei
in spite of the blockade, the British com
mander not daring to fire upon her.
The defeat of Col. Steptoe is fully con-
firmed. His troops fell into an ambuscade
when they were attacked by large number
of Indians, and were forced to retreat with
loss Of seven killed and fifteen wounded.
A fire at San Andrea Calavcras county,
had destroyed property to the amount Of
5000, 600.
A large portion of the business part of Ma.
rposa was burned on the 18th of June loss,
$3.50, 600.
Copies of M. Belly's contract with the
Central American governments had reached
Panama from Europe, causing great aston
ishment and surprise there
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-07-24
New York. july 16

This morning six companies of recruits for
the Pacific army, will be despatched on the
Goth on the St. Louis, which is to depart on
that day for Aspinwall.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-07-24

New YORK, July II.
private dispatch from New Orleans, da-
1ed yesterday, says that General Quitman lay
lax at the point of death at Natchez. He
could live but q few hours,
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-07-24

THE Police have presented Alderman Nc
Grorty gold headed cane, in honor of his
opposition to the reduction Of their wages
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-07-24

BY reference to our column of Telegraphic
dispatches, will be found some interesting
news from the Atlantic Gable.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-07-24

REAL friends tie purses with cobwcb
threads.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-07-16


Mrs. Weed, the. esteemed vile of Thur.
low Weed. of the Albany Evening Journal
died in that city On Saturday.
A letter from Gibson county, Ind, says
that not only are the hogs dying from chol-
era, but it has made its appearance among
horses and cattle, among which it is very
fatal.
CHICAGO, July l2.-Mr. Lincoln address
ed a large coneonrse of people on Saturday
night, in reply to Senator Douglass speech
of the night before. The number in atten-
dance is estimated at about five thousand
There was Considerable enthusiasm mani
Tested.
A rich widow, who moved in the first cir
Giles of Chicago, was on Tuesday caught in
the act Of stealing at a dry goods store
She confessed her former pilier:ngs, and
compromised the matter by paying $500.
On Tuesday laat Mr.. James McAdams,
residing near Cadiz, Ohio, hitched up bis
horses to take a load of wood to town.
Leaving his horses standing he went into his
barn. While he was gone into the barn his
horses started. He started after them, and
while trying to stop them, struck his head
against something, which killed him instant
w
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-07-16

TnE sFxf PKEsIDENT.-The following
Gentlemen have already been named in con
%neciion with the next Presidency: Howell
Cobb, Senator Bright, Senator Hunter, Of
Virginia, Senator Cameron, of PennSyl7a-
MIA, Speaker Orr, John Slidel, Senator
Grown, of Mississippi. Postmaster Genera
A. V. Brown, Jacob Thomson, c.. s. Dick
son. John fletcher. Vice Presideht Breckin-
ridge, s.. A. Douglas, r. G. Wifthr5Y, u.
J. Walker, Gov. Wise, Critteudes. Pelh and
Fillmore VIM. L. Yuncy, Seward, Banks.
Chase, Senator Trumbs4f,- of Illinois, G. A.
Grow, of Pennsylvania! Judge Mclean,
Mayor Swan, of Baltimore, George Cadwal-
lader, Humphrey Marshall and Samuel
Houston.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-07-16

HORRORS OF THE MIDDLE PAssAGE.-A
correspondent of the New York Journal OF
Commerce, writing on bord the United States
frigate Powhatan, at St. Helena, Feb, LIST
gives an interesting account of a visit 70
a slave vessel which had been captured by
the British cruisers. and taken to St. Hele-
nas The shaver was a brisaRtine: bttilt a
bout four years ago, at New Eondch, COIN.
and admirably constructed for speed. She
measured about $40 tons, and her slave deck
was only four and a half feet high, yet nc
less than six hundred and fifty Africans had
been crowded into this small vessel. The
utmost compression compatible with life
was resorted to, and, had not "a large portion
been mere children. they could not have been
slowed away. The writer says The follow
in gmethod was employed 20 econumize
space:
"The Africans were placed ia rows, face
10 face5 l~ensthwise of the deck, and each
one rrnIf1g one leg between the legs of the
one sitting opposite. Another row was plac-
ed back 10 back against the exterior row Hrst
seatedi and thus the whole deck was a solid
mass of living human flesh. To keep them
sill and powerless, and prevent Instruction.
a ring was put on one ANGLE, to which an
iron bar was attached, which reached up to
the body. and to which the manacles were
fastened, which were put on thier wrists
Ihas situated, row facing row, and legs Ia
terlaced with legs, a long ircn bar ran over
the line of ANGLES, to which lions were at.
tached which fastetei The feet. Thus near.
~ all motion CT the body aud exercise o.
The limbs was impossible, men in stocks hay
ing as much liberty as they had, with the al.
vantages of light and air. Even for a aas
such a position would be painful aud Amos;
intoleFables and what, then, a pussags ffon
continent to costiheGf; oser the Broad AT.
%lantic, amidst storms, and caltns; aud suffo.
~eattotHi ana sccaPyirg often si9ty days anc
more
Occasionally, the slaves are taken or
deck in gangs, where.they may breathe The
geee air a short time, and where they are
washed by having buckets of salt watel
thrown upon them, their letters and manacfel
remaining on them, and the salt after wash
ing the sores and raw flesh whqeh their sit
ting position on the hard planks, their pres.
sing against each other, together with The
Calling irons. have made. Both men ant
women are either utterly naked, or else hav,
hardly the equal Of a fig leaf apron for thet
protection, The stencil and filth are ne
cessarlly horrible and indescribabIe, which
stable or siye can hardly exceed, and seldom
equal. II is not strange that a frightful NOR
tally soon broke out, which ended the woes
of many, and would have done of all, BIZ
for the ProvidenliaI ca pture.n
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-07-16
Mob in Lexing tom Diabolfcal Murder Muir
d~rcr Hung by the sisb.
LExrNeTos, July 10. 10

Correspondents VI The louisville Drnocratl
LExINeTos, July 10, 1858.
MEssRs. EDIToRs:-An event has hap
pened IN our usually quiet city, which, | feel
assured, will be of interest to your readers.
The laws have been again grossly violated.
aud again an svenging mob itaye wrought .
swift reiribuiion on the murderer. DIR. Io-
seph Beard, the City Marshal. a gentleman
esteemed, aud desersediy so, by all parties,
was in the market this morning in the dis
charge of his duties, when a man of the
name of VIM. Barker, a notorious r~uffi4n,
bal!y ,sand thief, forced Dir. John McChes-
ney iuto a difficulty. MIR. Beard iateriereG
and toId BaFker that he must goto the watch
fhouse. Barker walked off some twenty
PAGES with him then drawing a small bowie
knife, siabbed him in the side, throwing him
off The curb. AS he struggled to rise his
murderer took hrs hand and assisted him
partly to his feet, and then struck him again
in the side with the knite, turning IL around
in the wound until it made a gash into which
"a mans fist might be thrust. Barker was
in ulediately arrested and conveyed To iail.-
In the csurse of half an hour the eiiy wac in
u ferlnent.
Al about seven O'Clock, two hours and a
half after the murder, the court-house bell,
and all the bells in the city. rang This
seemed to be the signal. In an incredible
short space o. time The court house and yard
were filled With people. A motion WIS eaade
and seconded to hang the murderer immedi-
ately. The response was a rush 10 The jail.
The j%ailor, Mr.. Biincae, was seized, und the
| keys forced from hiisl, and Barker taken to
the courthouse. Here an effort was made
by Mr.. Jas. o.. Harrison, Judge Thomas,
and Mr. Roger Hanson, " induce the mob
10 wait and let the p~FisoRe. be tried and hung
by the action of the law, but their voices
were drowned in the shouts Of ''Hang him!
hang him.'' A beam was thrown out OF the
second story window. and a rope being
placed around their ~victiIp'E neck, he was
asked if be Did not wish TO pray. He replied
with an oath, asking what be was to pray
for, uttering threats ut the time, as to what
lie would do with the questioner if released.
The rope being attached TO the beam outside,
be was tossed from the window. falling some
six teet. The rope breaking, he fell upon
the pavement, fractnriDg his sknll.
He was again taken up on o ladder and
thrown over. This time the rope beld and
he was lett swinging for two hours in the
broad bright light OF a July sun. in full view
Of the must p~opnIuEs street, crowded, with
men women and children. 1t was the in
~tention of the rioters to leave him until sig
O'Clock, p. d., but he was cut down at the
end of the tine have mentioned and cars
ried away.
The crowd generally dispersed as soon as
the hanging was finished. In an hour eve
rYthing was as quiet as usual; as quiet as if
two gross violations of the law Of God apd
man had not occurred within a few hours.
Very many Of those who are considered
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-07-16
p-osas,s Indian War in WASHINGTON and


Especial dispatch TO the n. Y. Tribuue1
WasHlseFoN, Jnly 4. 1858.
The news from Utah is by no means salts
factory. Although Official dispatches make
10 mention OF any disagreement between
Governor Cumming and The army officers,
the TACT is notorious, and forms the staple oi
most of the private correspondence from
Camp SCOT. Gov. Comming Wac not salts
fed with the course indicated by the Peace
Commissioners, nor altogether with the pol
icy of sending them at all. He thought the
Presidents p5ociamallon should have been
sent To him direct.
The Peace Commissioners have no auth
orny to supersede Cumming power as Gov
ernof, OF to control the movements OF the
army. They were appointed with the ex-
PeetaJion offinding the Mormons in rebellion
aud taking their submission on certain Con-
ditions, and with no belief that Gov. Cum
ming would be established at Salt Like in
Hthe administering OF civil functiens. Hence,
u such extent, SO mncil of their task is al
ready fulfilled. HOY far they may deem it
necessary 10 proceed beyond this point has
tube descioped
Geu. ~Johnstonas command, numbering IN
aiT about 3 o o nsen, was to have started on
abe I2tll of june for the military resery alton
Beyond Sail Like. Ne new orders have
been issued, and his marcb is now directed to
the destination saarEed ont before the trains
v ere burnt and animals stampeded last iall.
So he is only obsying his original ,nstrec-
tions.
Private letters 10 officials here state that
there is every probability OF a serious Indian
" al in Oregon and w ashinstou. and the Ad-
minis.ration is much exercised at the pros
pest which presents itself.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-07-16

GEN. Lane AoQbIfrED.-The e&anYfufng
dor Of Col. Jenkins, Consisting or three Jus.
tees, after a patient and full investigation
of twelve days, rendered an unanimous YER
dict of acquittaL. The decision of the Court
was TO this effect
In making out a case against the defendant
it was necessary, first, to prove that a mur-
der had been committed; and secondly by
Sen. lane. The prosecution had failed to
establish the first. Fhey were una nimously
of tire cDfnion that no mardey bad been COM
united; and as the Territory had failed to
establish this primary fact, the only charge
confirmed in the affidavit, the defe ndant, Gen.
lane, was accordingly ischarged; H.
THIS announcement caused loud and gen.
eFal stampihg eff feet among the crowd and
other demonstration of approval, which
lasted Until checked by the Court.
Sen. Lane rose. and said that he felt it
due5 and be demanded II as 8 rfsht to himself
end family, TO be allowed 70 enter into Eei
eognizance for his appearance at the U. s..
District Court, in the event of an indictment
by the Grand Jury, to answer any charge
connected with the homicide, that might be
preferred against him. Their Honors were
Free State men, and this fact. however un-
justly, would be charged 10 have Influenced
his acquittal. He desired to be tried by a
Pro Slavery Judge, and a Pro-Slavery Jury;
and he, therefore, hoped the Court would ac-
cept his recognizance.
Tbe Court decliued acceding TO his re-
quest. owing to a doubt as TO their power so
to do alter their decision
Gen. Lane then retired and was warmly
received by his friends outside.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-07-16

A mdfderods affray occurred in Anderson
county last Friday. Two young men by
the name of Miller, residents of Washing
ton county, went to Lawrencebufg, and
there came in contact with others by the
name of hurcy, tesfde hts of Anderson
Te4ooF fire hurcey's we're shot Dead and
another MORALLY wounded W tiPe Millers.-
A third man whose name We did not hafn,
Vas also shot eead by the Miilers. The NIL
lers are now III Jail at Lawreneeburg, and
the Jill is guarded BY "a large ebd4. Of zen.
Intense excitement prevails. Thefe was
fear of an attaee npoH The JaIf.-EIcuisfile
Courier, 18th.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-07-16

TERRIBLE ACCIDENT FROM a Mo%IEe
MAcRlNE.-A young man named Healy,
residing in Falsington, Bucks county, Pa,
was almost immediately killed "a day or two
since, by a rrowfng usachire5 which be was
operating. II appears that something had
got wrong with the knives, in attempting to
fix which, Mr.. Healy sat down in front of
them. The machine was in gear at the
time, and something occurring which started
the horses, the rpsorlsaate mar was literally
cut to pieces in an instant. Both OF his
legs were cut Of above the knees. After
the machine had passed over him he cried
ont twice, ekich called the attention of d
boy working in another part OF the eefd.-
The boy ran for help, but before any had
arrived the unfortunate man was dead =
The machine was one that had been in use
for the last three years.--tPhiladelphia Bull
Ectints
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-07-16

LATE AED INTERESTING FROM UTAH
Mouemeats Of Iroops.--Further Utah news
is received by The arrival of the Salt Lake
mail to the I2th nlt., at st. Ioseph's, Mo-
General Johnston was to start Tor Salt Lake
City, on the 18th of June, with three thou-
sand men in colnmp. Col. Hoffman and
Capt. Marcy had both arrived at Camp Scott.
A diversity OF opinion existed at the Camp as
to the course the Mormons would pursue in
regard to the troops entering the valley.--
They have not gone either TO Sonora or to
the Russian possessions, but have it is now
ascertained, with certainty, merely removed
their families to Provo. It is not known
whether Brigham Young accompanied them
or remained in the city.
Commissioners McCulloch and Powell had
started for the city in company with Coy.
Cumming and Postmaster Morreil. Col.
Hartnett, Secretary of the Territory, left
Camp Scott on the 10th inst, for Salt Lake
City.
The mail party passed about three hHndred
Mormons, with horses and mules, well arm
ed, but they would give no information where
they were going or what they intended doing
Fifty Mormons had escaped from the Valley.
but were met at Platte Bridge, vending their
way towards the States.
Twelve companies of cavalry or dragons
were met near Fort Laramie. The mail party
passed General Harvey and Col. Mays com
mands, e~ncamped on the Pawnee Forks Of
the Little Blue. A large number of troops
were e%ncamped on the Big Blue. Col. Nor
rison and his command were epeamped on
the Little Blue.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-07-16

Hon. John n. Bernhisel, delegate TO Con.
gress from Utah, publishes an appeal to the
public, in relation to the march of the army
towards Salt LAX City. He declares that
the Mormons profession Of desire for peace
is honest, aud expresses . fear that the mis-
statepents which he charges upon the press
oflhe country will have the effect of p~rejudi-
cling the public mind against the Saints.
He adds a threat tibet was will yet ensue ii
the army persist in the pursuit Of the Nor
mons.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-07-16

The Republicans of the St. Louis Con-
eress,onal district nominated Hon. Frank P.
Blair, Jr., for reelection TO Congress by ac-
elamation. Resolutions were pas sed re-af-
frming the doctrine OF Thomas Jefferson
~denouncing the administration, opposing ne
gro equality, advocating he extinction OF
slavery in Missouri, and the remov>loi the
negroes from the State. Three full tickets
are now in the feld-American, Democratic
and Republican.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-07-16

Siubenville, Ohio, stands upon q coal bed
The Herald, of that place. says a shalt has
been sunk in Market ST., and coal reached
at the depth of 22o feet, The vein is 70 ur
feet thick, and the coal is of q superior quail
ity for h~ousehold,~ mechanical manufacturing
and gas purposes. About ] 900 bushels are
raised daily, and the amount viii soon be in
creased to 1900 bushels. The Herald very
aptly winds up it's account by hoping that the
coal bed viii never take fire; if it should.
SteubenVille will have a hot time of it,
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-07-16

WARREN CoUETY-The Republicans oil
this county met in Convention at Lebanon
on Saturday, at which the follwipg fesolu-
ton was adopted:
Resotued, That VIM. H. P. Denny, who
has devoted the best energies OF his life TO
the cause, and for the triumph OF the prfnci-
piles we advocate; who has been in the fore
front of the battle for q quarter of a century,
end long and fayorably known as toe veteran
editor of the District, is worthy Of the fullest
confidence ofhis fellow citizens, and eminent
ly deserving TO become our standard bearer
in the coming Congressional canvass; and
having the fullest evidence of his fidelity TO
the cause, we heartily reg ommend him TO
The people Of the Seventh Congressional
District as every way worthy Of their support
that in his hands and keeping We feel as
snred our principles will never ~spfer--his
constituents never be betrayed,
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-07-16

The Maine (Kcnnebec) Journal gives Tie
off cial vote of the people of Maine on the
liquor laws, in the several counties in the
State. 1t appears tn at every county has de-
cided in favor of the Prohibiiory law vi 1853
except Aroostook, where there is a small ma
prity in favor Of the License law. The
footings are for License 5,9l2; for Prohibi-
ton, 2 ,S64.