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Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-15

st. Paul Female Boarding Seminary.
We call attention to the advertisement re-
lative to the new term of Rev. Mr.. Riheldaf-
fer's Central Presbyterian Church School.
This school has been in operation for four
years past, with highly satisfactory results to
those parents who have patronized it.:
We notice that the Rev. gentleman is
building large addition to his residence on
the bluff at the head of Wabashaw street, and
designs opening about the first Of August,
the ST.. PAUL FEMALE SEMINARY AND BOARD
ING ScHooL-an institution much needed in
our midst, and which under such auspices
cannot fail to be largely patronized not only
by the people Of St. Paul, but from other
parts of the territory. The location is a
beautiful one. To Mr.. Riheldaffer is due
much credit for his unpretending exertions in
the cause of education in St. Paul. With
the Inauguration of this Female Institute, he
will have accomplished by his individual ef-
forts, a work which cannot but rebound to
the advantage of the whole community, and
we trust somewhat to his own.
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lZc,IoI
Excess OF liabilities over assets II ,425 81


Excess OF liabilities assets. ,425 so
These assets do not include the Real Els
tate, embracing the City Hall, but simply
those items which are due or to become due
in money, and will be collected from time to
time the sums owing for delinquent taxes
being assessed upon Real Estate, is, of course
abundantly secured, and is bearing the heavy
interest of twenty five per cent. per annum.
The amounts due from the First and Second
Wards are amply guaranteed by the ward tax
prorided for in the charter the debt due by
the st. Paul Bridge Company which accrues
by reason of the loan to that Company of the
bonds of the City in aid of the construction
of the Bridge, is carefully provided for in the
act OF the Legislature authorizing this loan,
and secured by mortgage on the Bridge
and there is little fear but that the principal
and interest upon these bonds will be promt-
ly paid out of the large profits which that
enterprise promises to furnish.
1t will be seen also that the liabilities of the
city embrace the sums due the Third Ward
and the Board of Education these items
amount to twenty-five thousand one hundred
and forty-four dollars and sixty cents, (S22,-
IA 64) and are due by the city merely to
different departments of our municipal gov
eminent. This is not strictly a city debt,
for if deducted from the general liabilities of
the city, it will show balance of assets over
liabilities of four thousand seven hundred
and nineteen dollars and ten cents ($4,719
10)
1t will be observed also that the liabilities
of the city enumerated by the Comptroller,
embrace the bonds issued by the city, amount
ing together to the sum of $3.50 including
therein So 900 90 bonds loaned to the Saint
Paul Bridge Company. None of these bonds
will fall due before the first of Apsil 1868,
nearly ten years hence therefore it appears
that there will be a large surplus of valuable
assets to provide for the liabilities of the city
now due With the exception of what is
due the Board of Education, the Third Ward
and the sum of thirty-five dollars, to James
Stinson, it will be seen, by reference to the
Comptrolers report, that the liabilities of the
the city, including the outstanding orders and
Scrip, amounting in the whole to $3O.49I II.
of which the sum of $25, 466, 90 is in small
orders or Scrip, which have been used and
are in circulation as a currency
1t will be perceived that the Street Cert.
ficates alone, held by the city, which have
been exchanged for this Scrip, amount tc
the sum of $31, 1s2, 55, which is far greater
than the amount of outstanding scrip or city
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-15
Foreign News.
WASHINGTON, April

WASHINGTON. April ii.
The royal mail steamship Persia, from
Liverpool on the morning of the LIST, arrived
this morning.
The screw steamer Glasgow, from New
York, arrived at Glasgow on the 18th.
GREAT BRlTAIN.-On the 29th, in the
House of Lords, the Earl of ALTERNATE pre-
senied numerously signed petition in favor
of restriction of the King of Dude, and gave
notice of a resolution pledging the House to
abandon the annexation policy.
A debate took place on the Cagliary affair.
in which Lord Mamsbury said that the
Government had no intention to abandon
Sardinia, but he had advised her in case of
the demand of Naples to leave the matter to
the mediation of some friendly power.
Lord Derby added that the French Gov
eminent concurred in the recommendation.
Lord Derby's remarks at meeting of his
followers, made the inference that he would
not resign in case of the defeat of the pend
ing Indian resolution.
The experiment with the new paying ont
machine for the Atlantic cable demonstrated
its perfect success on the Both. The Aga
memnon had 1850 and the Niagara 900 miles
on board. The Directors had decided to or
der 100 miles more cable so that there will
be on each ship surplus of over 500 miles.
meeting has been held at the foreign Of
hce, 10 examine proposal made in behalf OF
Prof. Morse, for remuneration for the use
made of his telegraph system used IN Europe.
On the lst of April 10000 rebels tried to
raise the seige. but wer. defeated VITA the
slaughter of 1900 men. On the second the
town Notifications were captured; on the 9Th
the garrison escaped in the night time, were
pursued and 5000 cut up. Six British Off
GERS we're killed.
Another account says that on the 4th of
April, after severe struggle, in which the
British loss was heavy, the town was stormed
and taken.
CHrNA.-Mr. Reid, the American Minister,
was at Manila.
The new Viceroy of Canton is believed to
be friendly to intercourse with the British
Government.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-15
From the South.

NEW ORLEANS, May G.
The Black Warrior, from Havana the Sd,
has arrived.
She reports considerable excitement at Ha-
vana on account of the insult and detention
of American vessels by English cruisers, and
some American masters have determined to
resist.
The crevasse continues, and all efforts to
stop it seems to have been abandoned. The
town of Gretna is entirely submerged AL
gers partly SO. 1t is reported thai thee is
hope of stopping the great crcvasse 70 miles
above.
There are several banks below in the sugar
country.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-15
Poisoning Case.

CnsrER, N. Y. May.
Mrs. Phebe Westlake, a widow in this
place, was yesterday arrested on suspicion of
poisoning several persons in this village, and
last night destroyed herself by taking arson
ic. Before the suicide she confessed that she
had administered poison at different times 10
Mrs. Fielder who died about two wee s
since very suddenly. She also confessed that
she had administered poison to Mr.. Tuthel, O
merchant, who has recovered and is doing
WE'LL Mr. Puthel and Mrs. Merrick are
now very unwel with every symptom of
having been poisoned.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-15
Railroad Accident.

UTICA, n. Y, May II.
A railroad accident occurred this morning
at half past o'clock, on the Central, by the
crushing of bridge over the Sagnoit Greek,
near Whitesboro. Seven or eight persons arc
already dead, five or six others are barely
alive and 90 or more are injured.
The killed Area. Moore, Of Rising Sum-,
Irdiana, head CT ushed two children of Abram
Mack, of Cincinnati and unknown man, ly-
ing in the baggage room at Utica an Irish
man, aged apparently 60, jammed in-he
seems to have died instantly; a negro whose
legs are cut off and an iufant child of Carl
Hoover, St. Louis.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-15

A BosroN editor heard young gentleman,
while affecting to be excessively refined, MUIR
der Queen Victoria's English most cruelty,
exclaim at the Atheneum exhibition the 9TH
er day, while contemplating an ideal por-
trait, "What beautiful burst What a
calm, beautiful forward %
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-15

AN old suit, commenced nearly % years
ago by the United States, against Gen. Har-
rison, upon an official bond which he had
signed for public officer,was recently order
ed to be struck from the docket of the Unit
ed States Circuit Court at Cincinnati.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-15

A VERY fat man, for the purpose of quiz
zing DR.. -, of N, asked him to
prescribe for his complaint, which he declared
was sleeping with his mouth open "Sir,"
said the doctor, "your disease is incurable.-
Your skin is too short, so that, when you
shut your eyes your mouth opens.'
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Departure of the Salt Lake Mail.

ST. LOUIS May I.
The weekly Salt Lake Mail under the new
contract left st. Joseph on Saturday, last
week, with about 800 pounds of mail matter
and several passengers. The liue connects
Salt Lake with tie Shasta City, California,
line. The service to Salt Lake will be per-
formed in % days. Thence to Chasta City
in II DAYS.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-15

that point, so that they could readily be found
and consulted by the citizens, and our city re-
cords and files he more securely kept and bet
ter arranged the present building is also in
adequate for this purpose, and would recon-
mend that an addition to the same be con-
structed, the lower portion to be built with a
suitable number of stone cells for prisoners,
properly grated and secured, and The upper
portion be arranged for public Offices for the
Mayor, City Clerk, Justice, etc, etc.
would also recommend that the public
grounds of the city be properly graded, and
Ornamented with suitable shade trees, and en-
closed with neat fencing This would great
ly improve the city, and would afford health
full and pleasant places of resort for our cit
liens.
am convinced that our ordinances want
complete revision, and the Common Council
have already taken action in this matter. L
strongly urge the prosecution of this duty
upon the gentlemen who have been appointed
to report upon mot only with view to clas-
sify and arrange the ordinances so rs to con-
form to our new charter, but to revise them
thoroughly so that they may be effective and
lust in their operations. These ordinances
should be strictly enforced, SO that the mu-
HlClpdl dulnOTlly NIL UC Aoiy ASoPSeS" VA sAAS
one hand, and that all offenders will be as
sured of the certainty Of punishment on the
other
These, gentlemen, are the subjects Of pub
lie interest which at present suggests them
selves to me, as worthy Of your attention
upon the commencement of another fiscal
year. l firmly believe in the destiny of our
cherished city as great mart of commerce,
and feel sensibly the importance of laying
the foundation of our future growth, with
care, judgment, and public spirit. Divine
Providence has favored us NTH prosperity
and plenty, and with his blessing, trust we
shall continue to advance until our beloved
St. Paul shall become the Queen City Of the
North West.
NORMAN w. KITTSON.
St. Paul, Mimi, May IL, 1858.
A thousand copies were directed to he
published in pamphlet form in the Ameri-
can. and 500 copies in German Languages.
The various City officers elect, having
been qualified by subscribing the oath OF Of
fee, assumed the duties of their various sta
tons.
SALARIES OF OFFICERS.
Tho Colo r;oo If tho vor;oue Citv Officers
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-15

ARCHBISHOP Widely disputed the existence
of Napoleon b napart, Della Bacon denied
tnat Shakespeare was reality, and now one
Charles Hudson surely not him of Congress
sional and legislative reputatioL) has written
book of doubts concerning. the Battle of
Bunker HILL"
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orders. In addition to this, the delinquent
taxes amounting to 81, 259,7S, both Of which
are now bearing heavy interest, must in
short time absorb the outstanding orders and
Scrip, which, under the Charter are, re-
ceivable in payment Of taxes and assess
ments.
This statement compares favorably with the
state of our finances in May, 1857 BY the
Comptroller's report Of that year, it appears
our assets and liabilities stood thus:
ASSETS
paid. ...........:.... 3is,512 6
Balance In hand Of Treasurer 4O3 o.
Marshal "a ~
Due from First Ward ............ 62 10
1902 81
LIABILITIES
Due on town orders. .............. &69t 40
City orders outstanding. ........... 749 20
Sl,443 %
Add city bonds for levee improve. a.. a. 40, 40 ~,
ments. ....................$ So'VvV VV-s'i'1'' 90
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-15

DETROIT, May 8.
The brig Blackhawk, Capt. Taylor, sailed
from here this evening for Liverpool direct.
Cargo, slaves and lumber.
Other vessels in the same trade are loading
and will soon follow.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-15

PETITIONS are in circulation at Rochester
for the communication of the sentence OF Ira
Stout-connected with the murder of Titles
to imprisonment for life.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-15

An attempt was made to nix the commis'
sions of City Treasurer at two per cent on
all receipts, but it was not carried.
LIQUOR LICENSES ovERHAULED.
Aid. Branch moved that licenses for all re-
tail liqnor vendors be 500 each, and whole
sale $50.
A lengthy discussion ensued, in which
some queer views on the liquor traffic were
expressed. AID. McGrorty thought the pro.
posed scale was unjust, and that putting it SO
high would cause evasion and illegal sale.
He wanted to see it $50 for all classes of re-
tailers. The resolution was unjust for the
poor man who does small business. APP
plause from the barbarian outside the bar.
Aid. Taylor moved the reference of the
matter to Select Committee, which was ef-
fected after lengthy debate.
A number we should judge at least fifty
petitions for license were presented, and
referred to the Committee on Licenses.
ALIBERAL MOVE.
Aid. Larpenteur offered resolution d.
recting the Clerk to have new chairs fur
nished for the Council, and to have table set
on the floor, in the centre of the area, for the
use of newspaper reporters Hurrah for
Aid. Larpenteur. The rights of tho note
book and pencil fraternity are recognised.
TIE UP YOUR DOGS
A resolution was passed, ordering the Chief
of Police to strictly enforce the "dog ordi-
nance" which has been long inoperat;ve.-
This law requires the owners Of all dogs
within the corporation to have them regis
tered, paying the fee rs cts. we believe) and
having brass collar with their name and
residence stamped thereon, around said dogs
neck. If any dogs are found in the public
streets not so equipped, the Chief of Police
and assistants are to execute said unfortunate
canine forthwith, with pistol, club, or pizen.
A friend assures US that if the fee is paid On
every dog in St. Paul, it will be a splendid
revenue. He says there are 1921 dogs in
the city, of all species. We believe it.
CITY BONDS TO BE ISSUED.
Aid. Branch offered resolution that the
bonds of the city be issued to the amount of
$4,000, to bear interest at IL per cent. per
annum redeemable in one year, in sums not
less than 800, in anticipation of the incom-
ing tax revenue.
Alter some discussion the resolution was
passed, unanimously.
This will have the effect, it was stated, to
bring up the city scrip to par, or nearly so.
The Council then adjourned.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-05-15
Inauguration Of Mayor Henry.

PHILADELPHIA, May II.
Mayor Henry was inaugurated to-day in
Independence Square, and made brief adj
dress to large concourse of citizens, in
which he promises an economical supervision
of the business, and the organization Of the
police, retaining only such as deserve it, and
are worthy, and dismis>ing those whose
habits unfit them for service.
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PROCLAMATION.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, MINNESOTA.
St paul Nav 18th ISIS

IN pursuance Of an Act proposing amendment to
Section Ten, Article Nine of the Constitution and provl
ing for the submission of the to the people, approved
March 9n. 1853, CHARLES l.. CHASE, Acting Governor
cf Minnesota. do hereby proclaim that have this day
canvassed the in the several precincts of this
State for the approval rejection by the people, said
amendment which have been returned to my office and
appearing that majority Of the voters present and
voting said election have ratified the proposed amend
ment Now therefore, be it knnwn that hereby declare
that said amend ent has been adopted and approved by
the people, part Of the Constitution of the State
Minnesota and that have caused the to be incor-
porated therein, as part Of said Constitution.
In Witness Whereof have hereunto my hand, and
caused the Great Seal of Minnesota 10 TO
hereunto attached at the city of St. Paul, Oh
the day ami year first aforesaid.
CHARLES l.. CHASE,
r A.x.x n
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THE ANNUAL MEETING OF II III f
l. Members Of the Northwestern Pioneer Land Com
pany for the election of Officers is called the 18th Lay
of May, at the office of the President at Shakopee.
By order of the Directors,
CHARLES A. UPHAM, Secretary.
May 7th, 1S5S-w2t.
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LATEST NEWS.
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Great Railroad Accident!

THE saND SOVEREIGN STATE OF THE UNION
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An attempt was made to fix the commits
sions of City Treasurer at two per cent on
all receipts, but it was not carried.
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and that they should be of such a character
as would be creditable to the city.
Recent losses and disa sters by fire also de-
monstrate the necessity of organizing an ef-
fective fire department which will not only
protect our citizens from loss but serve greatly
to diminish the exOrbitant rates of fire in
surance now charged. The city has already
contracted for two fire engines with hose and
appropriate apparatus, and provided for the
expenditure necessary for this purpose. l
think, however, that it would be advisable to
procure an additional fire engine so that they
might be better distributed through the city,
and the force of our fire department would
be more effective. Appropriate sites and
buildings should also be provided for the pur-
pose, and the fire department carefully regu-
lated by ordinances.
The inconvenience of procuring water for
the use of our citizens and for the extinguish-
ment of fires, has been felt for some time, and
is subject which deserves the serious atten-
ton and energetic action of the Council.
The Legislature, at it's present session, au-
limiting the expense to 100000. Our amen
ded city charter also gives this authority to
the city. A proposition in either case, however,
st. Paul, for their approval or rejection.
think it highly expedient that the city should
take steps to carry into effect these provisions
and that the proposition should be submitted
to the vote of the people without delay, under
the directions of the authority conferred by
LEGISLATURE or contained in the charter
It is plain that our Fire Department will be
still inefficient until proper provisions are
made to supply water throughout the city land
it is my opinion that it would be to the inter
est of the public and true economy, to com
mence the construction of such water works
as would be adequate to this purpose as vel
as sufficient for the wants of our citizens ant
also credit to the city,
feel that recent occurrences have shown
the defects of our city prison and discipline
Our City Hall, as at present arranged ha:
been found insecure. think it advisable al
| SO to concentrate the principal city officers a
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perhaps she debut there was no cores
ponding glow on her own bright, pretty face,
as she inquired, in the calm, dignified tone OF
one having the right to question, and who
might als' have been aware Of the inequ H.
ty of position between herself and him she
addressed:
Eugene, is everything prepared for our
departure 1t will not do for oar boat to
spring leak again, as it did coming down
the Kanawha-for it will not be safe for us,
l am told, to touch either shore between the
different forts and trading posts on our route,
this side of our destination-the Falls of
the Ohio"
"No, indeed !" rcjoined her aunt, quickly
1T will be as much as your lives are worth
to venture foot from the main current of
the Ohio-for news reached us only the
other day, that many boats had been attack
ed this spring, and several lost, with all on
board"
{" No one feels more concerned about the
safe passage Of Miss Bertrand than myself
replied Eugene, ia deferental tone "and
since our arrival here, have left nothing un-
done that thought might possibly add to
her security and comfort"
"That is true, to my personal knowledge"
joined in the uncle of Blanche "and thank
you, Mr.. Fairfax, in behalf of his fair kins-
woman. There will, perhaps" he pursued,
be no great danger, so long as you keep in
the current but your watch must not be
neglected for a single moment, either night
or day and do not, most solemnly charge
ard warn you, under any circumstances, or
on any preterce whatsoever, suffer yourselves
to he decoyed to either shore"
IL hope we understand our duty better,
Colonel" said one of the men, respectfully.
81 doubt it not,' replied the commander of
the Point I" I believe you are all faithful
and true men, or you would not have been
selected by the agent of Colonel Bertrand,
for taking down more precious freight than
you ever carried before; but still the wisest
and best men have lost their lives by giving
ear to the most earnest appeals of humanity.
You understand what mean2 White men,
apparently in the greatest distress, will hail