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Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-01

Both the local and ed torial columns OF
the Times, are filled with abuse of us.-Mn-
neSotida.
A rotten egg is n rotten egg, and pick
pocket is pick pocket Above has no effect
on ether.-Daily inns Of yesterday.
An honest confession is good for the
soul. From the above we learn, that the To-
cal Of the Times is "rotten egg" and the
editor "a pick-pockct y Weare at the same
time solemnly assured that our remark "has
no effect on either.m Since the editor c. H.
fessod his gin bill to have been $3.50 during
the past winter; and since this last confession
of his practice of the art and mystery of fell
oniously abstl acting the contents of his
neighbors pockets; VIC live hourly in the ex-
pectation of seeing him come out and also
acknowledge, that the charge of Laying black
mail upon citizens, as made by Senator VAN
ErTEN, last winter, is also true! As we have
reason to know since that time the Senator
then spoke under the sure conviction, that
the evidence could be produced to sustain
this allcgation,-in the gravest which can be
made against the editor Of public press
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-01
The Telegraph to st. Paul--MOre InfOr-
nation.

kENosIIA, WIS. April ~.
To the Editors eftae Nimnssotian:
DEAR SIR: A few days since " Prairie
du Chien Leader" accidently fell into my
hands, AID in it noticed proposition from
a Mr.. A. Bates, COPIED from your paper to
costruct telegraph line from Prairie du
Chen to your city fox $500 per mile, and to
furnish SIC, 700 Of the stock himself, if he
could secure the contract.
Perhaps the best and most regular mode
Of proceeding in an enterprise of that kind,
would be to consult first the owners of the
Geographic patents in common use--for a
telegraph line could not be of much use
without the right to use Tie necessary in.
struments or apparatus. Judge Cation, one
of the Supreme judges of Illinois, is the
owner Of the House, Morse and Hughes pat
ents for portion Of Illinois, and the whole
Of Iowa, and the whole of Minnesota, ex-
cept one route TO St. Paul, which is secured
to us. SholeS, Simmons, and their associates,
are tie owEers of tic patents for Wisconsin,
and ono route for st. Paul, and now have the
control of lines in Wisconsin.
This state for public information. Now
as to the matter Of building a telegraph lire
to st. Paul, our programme is, not to build
from Prairie du Chen but from La Crosse
under contract with the L. & NJ r. r. Co.,
We have built line and now have it in op-
Grafton from Milwaukee to Portage City, and
will build to La Crosse as soon as the road is
completed. We shall be able to reach your
city from this point in haif the distance sug-
gestcd by Mr.. Bates, and we will agree to
build and maintain perpctually for $3.50 per
mile, taking one,ffh Of tie stock ourselves
thus giving you a continuous, unbroken con-
necton 10 New York, a, well as 1--WE trust)
to Europe. We shall be ready to make
contract to this effect at any time.
The principal object Of this letter is to
post your citizens on this subject, SO that
when they act they may do so understand
ingly. AS a matter Of public interest, will
you please publish this. Yours respectfully,
c. c. SHoLEs,
Prest Wis. State Tel. Co.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-01
The Vote on the 18th of April--.yyhat
il Indicates!

Our contemporary, the Pioneer, quotes in
full, the vote on a motion in the House OF
Congress to go into Committee of the Whole
to consider the Washington city extra police
Bill which motion was agreed to by Yeas
III to Nays 60. This vote, it insists, was
vote against our admission, because Mr. STE
THEAs, OF Georgia, gave notice just before
the question was taken that if voted down.
he proposed to consider the bill for the adj
mission of Minnesota into the Union. The
House, however, thought it better to dis
pose of the Police Bill first as it was in order:
and we do not see, and would be 10th to be
leve, that there is majority of FORTY EIGHT
against Minnesota in the House of Represcn
tatives, when on Kansas they are nearly
equally divided Our impression is, that no
fair issue on that point was made up when
this vote was cast. Other and various mo-
tiyes doubtless actuated members in giving
to another important bill,-urged as requ-
site to restore safety of life and limb to the
streets of the federal captol,--th preference
Of consideration at that time.
If, however, this was, as the Pioneer con-
tends, test vote, and forty eight is the anti
Minnesota majority in Congress, we call its
attention to the fact, that along with those
Republican members who voted in the ma,
jority, are to be found nearly every Douglas
Democrat, including HARRIS, ENGLISH, MoNr-
coNERY, ii. 7. CLARK, MARSHALL, &c., with
quite number of Lecompton Democrats
besidesl
Has the disgraceful conduct of Mr.. RICE
and our Congressional delegation, disguised
and inspired with distrust, all parties at
Washington
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-01
ssBack her on the Cook House Wheel 80

We notice 10 the Pioneer of yesterday, that
WIN. P. MURRAY and r. A. SMITH Commit
tee, have taken the backtrack, and amended
their call for the Democratic City Conven-
ton to nominate municipal officers, so as to
meet on SATURDAY evening for that purpose,
instead of on the Monday afternoon preced-
ing the election.
This is much fairer; and is one good effect
already produced by the movem, mt for a
Peoples Ticket.
That the wire-pullers would, however, have
consented to this change unless they had all
the traps set for the accomplishment of their
individual purposes. may we'll be doubted
They think they have a sure thing of it, and
therefore can afford to be liberal. Perhaps
the Committee will now explain the reason
why they fixed the time for the nomination,
at first in the way they did Was it not tc
stife the fair expr' sslon of the popular voice,
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-01
The Minnesota Railroad Loan.

There was considerable opposition to this
scheme, on the ground that it would be bad
policy for the State to assume such load of
deot Tor the special benefit of spectators and
NONRESIDENT stock brokers, and that the mo-
ney would be spent without ever accomplish
ing the objects for which it was to be raised.
1t seems, however, that the sloan men,
have carried the day. But it is very likely
that when the people will be REQUIRED to nav
up the interest bill of half million dollars
every year, they will look upon the matter
in doubtful light.-DIuqse cypress and
Herald. f'''' "''''
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-01
Agricultural and Mechanical Coll eyes

Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges.
In our Congressi nal intelligence yester-
day, it was stated that Mr.. MERRILL's bill
donating lands to the several States, for the
benefit Of agriculture and the mechanic arts
had passed by vote IF l05 yeas, to 10l
nays.
This important bill grants c, $40 900 acres
of land to be appropriated to each State
in amount equal to 10000 ACRES for each
Senator and Representative in Congress, to
which the States arc now respectively enti-
tied. To the money derived ON the sales is
to be invested in Z. S. or other stocks yield
ing not less than 5 per cent. The amount
thus invested is to constitute a perpetual
fund, the interest of which shall be inviola-
bly, appropriated to the endowment, support
and maintenance of at least one College, where
the leading object shall be, without exclu ling
such branches of learning as are related to
agriculture and mechCnic arts, in such manner
Us the Legislature of the State may pre-
scribe, in order to promote liberal practical
education of the industrial classes in the
several pursuits and professions in life. Among
the conditions on which the grants are ma lie,
is one that the State shall provide net less
than one College within five years.
If this bill should also pass the Senate and
become law, Minnesota would be entitled
to $4,000 acres of land-a very pretty en-
dowment for the State Agricultural College
which the recent session Of the Legislature
located at Glencoe in Mcleod county.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-01

The Office of Mayor under the amended
City Charter is very important one. The
veto power with which it IS now clothed, is
prerogative that should be out into unsullied
hands. The Mayor too under the new
Charter, has the entire ecntrOl of the Police.
and the peace and safety of the City depend
upon the discretion with which he exercises
this control. We know of no person better
fitted by his personal character, and by the
responsibility of his antecedents, for this
office, than Judge Shcrburne, if he could be
induced to accede to the general wish of citi-
zens of all classes, and accept nomination.
81. Paul .4dyertiser.
The AdceTiSer does not eXaegerate the
importance Of the Mayors Office under the
new Charter There are number of citi-
zens who would make good Mayors-and
among them we conccde Judge SHERBURNE
occupies prominent position. The Judge
resides in the Third Ward, but has large in
terests in the FIRST and thus from location
and interests would probably be acceptable
t, both upper and lower ST. Paul. Mr.. KIT
SON has been mentioncd-but his unscrupu-
iouo 'Outo DC 'to IuepeCtoi VI VIC OSoo"u " "a"
Election last fall, shook public confidence in
his integrity--which his concurrence in the
Bench Street contract, had before somewhat
impaired. Besides, he is MCGRoRTY's candi-
date; and from his we'll known weaknt IS of
character he would only be a tool in the
hands of that arch demagogue, as he has
been before GEORGE CULVER Of the firm OF
Culver & HARRINGTON been named ; and is
good man, who would doubtless if chosen,
discharge the duties of the Office in a salts
factory manner. WEI. p. MURRAY is candi-
date for the Democratic nomination, and is
an enemy not be despised in such contest;
and the Peoples party should look out and
put up their best man. WM. r. MARSHALL
has been also suggested; and, for obvious
reasons is our first cLoce for the May orally,
if he would consent to run.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-01
Fort Snclling--A Military COmmisslon
..Distinguished STRANGERS, ~

Fort Snclling..A Military Commisslon
- istinguished Strangers. ~
We understand, that a Military Commits
sion, consisting Of Gen. HARVEY, Col. J. G.
JOHNSON, Major MAcRAE, Major SHERMAN,
Captain PLEAsoNToN, Captain HUMPHREY and
Major CHAPMAN have been appointed to visit
Fort Smelling, and report upon the expedien-
cy of retaining it as Military Depot to sup
ply the q. S. advance posts on the north
western frontier. They arrived Yesterday
morning on the I:aska. Z
Aside from the objects of those who dc s.
gnated them for this duty,-of which we
confess to some suspicion of new lob to
feather some people nests-we recognize in
these gentlemen men who have been more or
less distinguished in the history of the coun-
try.
General HARVEY is the same who lately
commanded in Kansas, and more recently
lost reputation by his unsuccessful attempt
to court-martial the gallant Col. SUMNER for
trifing and technical affairs. He has the
character of being hard harsh man brave
enough, but not with refined courage cele-
brated in the Mexican war, especially for
having sworn so hard at officer LoRING IN the
C>r FRO Gordo fight !! Col. j. q. JOHNSON is
an able officer of the Typographical Engi-
neers; whose mertorious conduct when re-
connoitering in very exposed situation at
Cerro GOrdO has won for him a reputation
for GOODNESS and determined bravery not sur
passed in the army he did not relinquish bis
spy-glass until he received third wound
from the Mexican sharp-shooters Major
MAcRAE is of the Bird Infantry, and must
have seen service for he sports but one
leg, the other having probably been life
legacy to his country. Major SHERMAN is
our old acquaintance of the 3rd Artillery
for some time stationed at Fort Smelling, who
bore gallant part in the terrible victory Of
Buena Vista. Captain HUMPHREY belongs
to the Typographical Engineers an Capt
PLEAsoSToN. is Aid du Camp to Gen. HAIR.
NEY, and Las seen hard service in the 2nd
Drag IONS. Major CHAPMAN is attached to
the Quartermaster's department.
1t is not to be doubted, that these gentle.
men will perform their duty honorably and
to the best of their honest judgment.
Yet, we have an inkling of the purpose Of
the spectators in the old Fort Smelling ope.
ration, in having them sent here If they
report in favor Of the government retaining
lie Fort as Depot, the buildings and about
hundred acres will then be re sold back to
tie United States; and in consideration
therefor, our dearly beloved Uncle will kindly
allow the spectators to keep the balance Of
the 5000 acres of land, without paying any
more of the $4,000 for which they origin.
ally bought it through the corrupt contri
vance of the War Office officials, not exclud
ing, as there is reason to believe, even Secre
tary FLOYD himself
We hope differently; but cannot resist tn,
CO nviction, that there is another speculatin,
wOo!ly -hcad under this new movement!
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-01

PRIVATE REsIDENCEs.-Notwiths
it would seem from the "Hard Times" &C..
that there are but few buildings being erect
ed, a walk through some of the quieter
streets of our city will convince any one Of
the fallacy of such an idea. If but few bus.
siness houses are being put up, it is fully
made up for, by the number of dwellings,
most OF them fine and comfortable residences,
or tasteful cottages. Some quarters of our
city are becoming fast changed in appearance
by the number of these, and other improve
ments.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-01

"A United States Senate-Democratic
"A House of Representatives Demo
cratic;
1.-Two Minnesota u. S. Senators-Dem-
ocratic; -.--a.-------e-..-.-..----
Three Minnesota Congressmen-Demo
cratic;
And that nevertheless Minnesota is not
yet admitted into the Union,
Is it not Therefore plain and undeniable
that the Party which thus surely has the
po'Oe, to admit us but does not, is the Party
responsible for the delay, if any party is re
sponsible ?
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-01

The Oldest clock in America is one in the
Philadelphia Library, which is nearly two
centuries old. 1t was male in London, keeps
good time, and is said to have been owned by
Oliver Cromwell.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-01

A SURGICAL operation was performed re-
Gently, by Dr. Gibson, of Richmond city,
Va, by which rib was taken from a Mr..
Simmerman.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-01

THE scarlet fever prevails in many parts of
Burlington Co, n. j.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-01

ny thc SECRETARY OF the Navy to confer with
the Turkish Admiral as to the prelimipa, les
for the three decker to be built by the Otto
man Porte in the United States.
The Baltimore MARY land) Patriot men,
tons the fact that an insurance COMPANY in
that city now take risks on rents. Owners
OF property, therefore, in addition to the ia
cll''ieS oil insurance against loss by fire and
flood, can insure against want of tenantfy.
WHEN the Hon. Edward Everett was re.
celved in Charleston, on tie 10th instant, he
was addressed by Mr.. Yeadon as Mr.. Eve
rett, Orator, Patriot, Sage, Cicero Of Ameri-
ca, Laudator of Washington, Apostle of Cha
rity, High Priest of tie Uncn and Friend Of
Mankind ~
In tie last tlantic Monthly, DR.. Holmes
restores as gracefully as he borrowe the CON-
paris N Of Tom Moore, that the mind Of tho
bigot, like the pupil Of the eve, contracts the
more with increase of light. The Doctor
pleads not guilty to the charge of intentional
theft, alleging that the idea was spontan.-
Gus suggestion, or had crept into his mind
unawares in his poetical readings.
THERE are now in course of erection, in
st. Louis, two spacious hotels which will cost,
when finished, four hundred thousand dollars
each.
IHE French Government has imposed a
duty of one Genuine IN nercussion cans which
1t is said, will produce a revenue of 100000
francs.
The revivals in Portsmouth, Va, are still
earnestly upon the increase.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-07-21
:farnurf!s' Golumll.
DOUGH RAISED By SPONTANEOUS PERMENrA.
Tim

Dough, as it contains both gluten and sugar,
when moistened, is capable OF fermentation
without adding another substance. Ii simple
-four and water bc mixed and set aside III
warm place, after tue lapse Of several hours 1t
will exhibit symptoms of internal chemical ac-
ton, becoming sour from the formation of tactic
acid, while minute bubbles appear, which are
owing to gas set free within the dough. These
changes are irregular and uncertain, according
to the proportion and condition of the constit-
uents of the -four. They also proceed with
greater OF less rapidity at the surface or IN the
interior, according as the parts are exposed to
the cooling and oxidating influence of the air.
Bread baked from such dough, is sour, heavy
and altogether bad. Yet the true vinous fer
mentation may be spontaneously established in
the dough by taking measures to quicken the
action. If a small portion of -four and water
be thus mixed to the consistency OF batter, (itS
half fluid state being favorable to rapid chemi-
cal change,) and the mixture be placed in jar
or pitcher. and set in vessel Of water kept at
temperature from 100 to ITO deg, in the
course of five or six hours decomposition will
have set in, with n copious production of gas
bubbles, which may be seen by the appearance
OF the batter when stirred. Ii this Is mixed
and knesded with large mass of dough, nodded
into loaves and set aside for an hour or two in
warm place, the dough will swell or rise to
much larger bulk and when baked will yield
light spongy bread. a little salt is usually
added at first, which promotes the fermentation
and hence raised in this manner is called salt
raised bread.' Milk is often used for mixing
the -four, instead of water the product is then
called milk-einptyingS bread.'- YeoTmns. :
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-07-21
ACTIVE MASURES.

Gardeners and producers lor tie market desire
some quick, forcing fertilizer: in order to be
early in the market, with their products. Many
apply guano, poudrette, the pL"sphates, the
muriateS and the sulphates, according to their
judgment. But generally in the vicinity Of a
city like ours, the great dependence is on night
soil, composted with loam or other alsorbents,
the propotion being four or five parts of the
latter to one of the former. Hereabouts, many
are anxious to secure as much as possible. All
such have their might CARTS" and when they
can, gather an abundance Of the material for
improving their land, or at least Of forwarding
their crops. So anxious are men to obtain it
that they take it from vaults without compen-
sation, and indeed, without permission.
That it gives start to vegetation which no
other fertilizer will give, is undoubtedly true
but whether it is the best application for land,
is very questionable. Its effects are immediate,
but not lasting. 1t will not last through sin
gle season, if we can rely on the testimony Of
those who have used it. Corn manured with
it grows luxuriantly, for good portion Of the
season, but does not frequently till reN Veg
etables designed for market are forced onward
rapidly with it, but those for autumn and win
ter use are quite as good with slower growth,
auu Cel tdillly heep iuuCu octlei, "Aeu houfinueo
by less active manures.
1t is supposed by some experimentors that it
has tendency to exhauste the soil, an evil
which should be most diligently guarded against.
Night soil should be used sparinsly- for
the purpose Of giving an early start, than for
the main fertilizer The chief dependence must
be put in stable manures, or permanent COM
posts, rather than night soil, guano, or any spe-
cial fertilzers.-Grani.e Farmer
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SP ECIAL CARD !!
GRAY & TURLEY.
AUGUSTA, GA,

ETAVE just received from New York, another
IN lot of those FINE WHILE BRILLlANTS
at Ia1 cents per yard.
Also, Isabella, Jouannah and Caroline White
PRINCES;
Lalies' Mars, lilies COLLARS and SETS, both
white and Colored;
birmingham and Metropolitan Extension HOOP
SKIRTS;
t;lack Silk NlITTS, both long and short, with
and without fingers;
An entirely new and handsome lot Of RIBBONS,
for Ladies' Ronnrts;
Fifty pieces fine IRISH LINEN, to be sold by
the piece only, at extraordinary low prices;
-DAMASkS, DOYLlES, NAPKINS;
TOWELS. crash and linen;
SHEETlNG, at prices that cannot fail 10 CON-
mand quick sale.
Those iu want of such Goods would do well to
cal soon.
Augusta. June IA If %