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Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-12
Congressional.

WASHINGTON, June I.
Mr.. Savage of Tenn, said that as the
friend of Mr.. Hughes in the difficulty b.
tween him and MIR. Harris, of ILL.,, growing
out of language used during the debate N
the Minnesota election case, had met Nr.
VIM. II. Polk, the friend of MIR. Harris
They had come to the opinion that no bs-
tile meeting was necessary, and stated tiat
the matter had been settled on terms hoor-
able to both gentlemen.
The House passed the bill provdingfor
keeping and disbursing all public documnts
through the Secretary of the Interior.
On motion of j. G. Jones. the House vent
into Committee of the Whole on the stat, of
the Union on the Senate's Ga amendments to
the miscellaneous appropriation bill.
SENATE.-Mr. Hunter, from the Finance
Committee, reported bill, making appropri-
ations for carrying the trans Atlantic mails.
Mr.. Hunter also introduced resolution re-
ating to the expenses of the next fiscal year,
the purport which was that the Executive
shall instruct the heads of Departments to
confine their estimates within the limits of
$64,OO0OOO.
Bills were passed granting pensions to the
widows of Gen. Jones and Gen Gaines. Con-
siderable discussion followed the proposal of
MIR. Slidell to linn it the pension tc their wild
owhood, which was not agreed to.
Mr.. Toombs, of Ga, bitterly opposed the
pensions, while Messrs. Davis, Houston and
Others paid warm tributes 10 the men orv of
Gaines, and charged want of gallantry on
the part of the Senator. Mrs. Gaines was
in the gallery, and was doubtless edited by
the debate.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-12
Proper subjects for Immediate Legisla.
ton.

tiOn.
RIcEs Ship of State should be purchased
at once brought home and housed for pre-
servation. This splendid monument Of naval
architecture properly belongs to Minnesota.
and is an honor to our State. We trust the
Legislature will make liberal provision for
securing this relic.
Next is Sibley's Ballot Box Regulator.
The ingenuity and delicacy of this machine
evinces great talent of a peculiar order indi-
genous to Minnesota, and should be preserv-
ed for the benefit and admiration of succeed
ing generations. We commend this machine
to the Democratic caucus, and solicit their
earliest attention to its welfare. Delay might
be dangerous, for in California where they
put in motion such an instrument, the Vigi-
lance Committee handled it rather severely,
and we think injured some of the springs.
Then the Pacific Railroad Company would
like to have, and ought to have, few thou
sands of State Bonds for pocket money to
begin with. This should be attended to at
once. They are rather hard up just now
but exceedingly rich in promises, and nc
doubt members might make very good
thing of it perfectively by supplying little
Of the needy in time of need.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-12
The Delegate from IS Dacotah. .,

Our news heretofore published did not
contain the final disposition of the question
concerning the admission of a Delegate from
that portion of the old Territory of Minneso-
ia, which was not included in the boundaries
of the new State, familiarly known as the ter
rtory of "Dacotah."
On the Sd inst, the House considered the
report of the Committee on Elections, con-
cerning the right of Mr.. Kingsbury to seat
as delegate from the territory outside the
State limits of Minnesota.
Mr.. Harris of ILL.,, said that Mr.. Kingsbury
was elected under the forms of law, and that
for Mr.. Fuller to claim the seat as delegate
from Dacotah, when no such territory was re-
cognized, was piece Of presumption and i'm
ncrtinence which ought not to be tolerated
for moment.
Mr. Washburn of Me-, remarked that the
question was whether there is existing the
territory of Minnesota ? II not, and it is alb.
sorbed or destroyed by the admission of a
state OF that name, then Mr. klngsoury Is
not entitled TO retain his seat.
The House then, by % majority, settled
the question by the adoption Of the resolu'
ton of Mr.. Hughes, that the admission o.
Minnesota into the union operates as disso.
luton Of the late territoria! organization
and so much of the late territory as lies with
out the limits of that State, is without any
distinct, legally organized government, and
the people thereby are not entitled to q dele
gate in the House until that right is conferred
upon them by statute.
So this ends that bubble for the present
Mcssrs. KINGsBURY and FULLER can now re.
turn home, the latter, we should hope, wis,
er man.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-12
Mike Cummings.

This individual, who a month since was the
Democratic nominee for the Office of City
Treasurerin this city, and who then resided in
and voted at the Fourth Ward poll, swearing
in his vote, took his seat in the House yes
terday as member of that body from Sibley
County. Now, considering the fact, that
there is a provision in the Constitution re-
euiring each member of the Legislature to
be resident Of the district which he pur-
ports to represent, which Mr.. Cummings
swore to support, and which each member of
the House is sworn to support, we think the
House owes it to its own dignity and its sense
of justice, to promptly, without party di-
vision, to declare the seat vacant.
Mr.. Cummings was either resident of
ST. Paul, on the 9th of May last, or he was
not If he was not then he swore falsely
when he voted; if he was, then he can not
represent the district which he was elected 10
represent, any longer, having ceased to be a
resident thereof. 1t may be said that MIR.
9. moao resides in the district, having moved
back after his inglorious defeat at the hands
of the people of St. Paul, and for aught we
know to the Contrary. this may be true, but
does this help his case? After voluntarily
abandoning his seat by moving out of his dis
trict, can his subsequent moving back, re-
store him to the seat which he pretended to
fill during the last winter, without re-eec-
tion? We think not.
We confidently hope that the House will
take action on this matter Immediately. and
purge themselves of the contempt into which
they are brought by allowing this Mr.. Cum.
mings to remain by sufferance member Of
that body.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-12

WEALTH OF WIN. b. AsroR.-Thosc who
have any kind of facilities for forming an idea
about the wealth of William B. Astor, esti-
mate that it amounts to $40,000,0OO or
S5O,OOOO0O. 1t is mostly in real estate
He lives plainly, but still is not niggardly.-
He has five children, three sons and two
daughters. The two daughters married rlch,
as also did the eldest son. The youngest
SO son asU is mentally H weak. AstOr himselfs is now
in paris he and his eldest son divide their
ii time I,' in living between this country and Eu-
rono Mrs. +; m. B. Astor is benevolent
iady, is practical Christian, and is an active
MANAGER in a ladies' benevolent institution
in New York, and the chief support of ano-
tber in Dutchess County, where her summer
residence is.-AIbany Argus;
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-12
What the President thinks of Senator
Douglas.

DOuSlaSs
The New York Times, of the Sd of June
furnishes us the following piece of political
gossip:
The rupture between the President and
Judge Douglas has been rendered more dur
able by recent occurrences. A number oi
very extreme Southern men, not yet prepar-
ed to break with the Northern Democracy,
waited upon the President last week, and
represented to him that they could not af
ford to drive Mr.. Douglas into an alliance
with the Republicans, or to permit him to be
crushed by them. 1t was, therefore necessa-
ry to the cause of the South that Mr.. Dou-
glas should be returned to the Senate, and
that event might depend upon the patronage
of the Administration. Mr.. Buchanan in
stantly betrayed strong ard vindictivc ieel-
ings. He declared that he would not stay
his hand that it was no longer desirable to
keep terms with Douglas; that he had failed
the Democratic party on critical occasion,
and was no more to be trusted by them than
John P Hale, and that he should proceed to
turn out of office all his followers whom he
could reach. lie, therefore, resumed the
work which he had suspended in March, and
Immediately removed three of the most eE
fective and able friends of Mr.. Douglas as a
Senatorial and Presidential candidate in the
Northwest"
What do our Lecompton friends think OF
the example the President furnishes for pre-
serving harmony in the Democratic party =
Pioneer Of the Oh.
And yet Mr.. Sibley speaks rapturously Of
our wise and patriotc President" of the
wisdom of man of "vindictive feelings n'-
of the patiotsm of an official who cares moth
ing for the interests of the country SO he can
crafty his individual hate
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-12
The Railroad Commenced.

Yesterday, laborers commenced the grad
ing of the road between st. Paul and st.
Anthony at point back of the Mission, near
where operations were begun last fall. As
yet, only limited force are at work on the
line, but more are to commence as soou as the
shanties for their accommodation are erected.
This the Company do at their own expense,
allowing the men to board themselves as they
choose. The work on the line between here
and St. Anthony is light, and will be finished
this seasQp without difficulty. Beyond st.
Anthony, operations will be commenced soon,
as the road has been let to Sub-contractors
as far as Rice Creek, and other contractors
are waiting to get contracts awarded on the
remainder of the so miles.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-12
From Washington.

u, AsHINGTON, June 4.
Inc Secretary of War TO-DAY received a
Geographic dispatch from Gen. Harnev. dated
Leavenworth, IN which he says the express
has arrived, and reports that Gov. Cnmming
had been driven out of Salt Lake Citv The
dispatch does not obtain full credence for the
reason that Gen. Harney merely repeats a re-
port and does not communicate as from di-
rect intelligence to himself 1t is believed
as probable that Gov. Cumming has returned
to Camp Scott, for 1t is known to the Gov
ernment that when he left there, contrary to
the advice of Col. Johnston, he promised to
be back in two weeks.
The following officers have been ordered to
report on board the sloop of war Saratoga
on the 10th inst, now at Norfolk, preparinp O
to join the home squadron.
Commander Turner, Lieut's. wainwright.
crosby, Gamble, Jessee, Taylor and Hamil-
ton; Surgeon, Wheelright; Assistant Sur
Emery.
1he court martial ordered by the Secreta-
ry OF the Navy to convene here On the 10th
inst, to investigate the charges against Com
modore Boutwell,. consists of Com. String
ham, Captains Brirge, Louder, Glynn, Nc
keon, Mercer, Lownder, Marston. Wieks.
Glendy, Purveyance and Commander Rob-
erts and TillOn.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-12
Methodist Episcopal Church South.

The General Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church has stricken out the Gen.
eral Rule on the subject of Slavery. The
dominion of the man.stealers over the Church
is not complete. The doctrine that Slavery
is not merely no moral wrong, but a d.
vinely appointed institution, is now estab-
lished.
1t is worth of remark that the subject agi-
tated just previous to the opening of The
slavery question, was the sinfulness of wear
ing golden ornaments about the person of
prfessed Christians. Gold spectacles, eye
glasses, sleeve buttons and finger-rings, were
sent to keep company with the golden rule,
do unto others as you would others should do
to you. Ali golden things are eschewed by
these Atheists who blaspheme in the name
of God Chicago Tribune.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-12
A1mes' Washington Correspondence.

New YORK, June 3.
In the House Postal Committee today.
MIR. Davis reported what is known as the
barney Project; providing for three European
mall steamship lines from New York. and
one from New Orleans and Mr.. English
submitted several propositions, intended as
the basis of a general bill for the ocean mail
service.
MIR. Engish's plan embodies the views of
tne Administration on the subject; and pro-
/ vldes for selfsupporting system. The
whole subject was postponed till the next
session.
Private letters from Sonora intimate that
the Dominant party there have determined
to declare their independence, and apply for
annexation to the United States.
The steamer Cahawba, from Havana. Nav
SOth, arrived this morning.
The English officer who boarded the Amer
can vessels at Sagua Lagrande, has been ar
tested and sent to Jamaica One account
says for exceeding his instructions; another,
for allowing himself and marines to be driy-
en- from the deck of the ship Cratic.
The bark Reliance was boarded off Cuba
by boattrom a British steamer.
The brig George W. Chase was hailed, but
refused to stop, and was not molested.
Advices at Havana, from Vera Cruz, state
that the prisoners taken at Tampico, by Gen.
Meziah, had all been shot.
Sugar at Havana rather active, and prices
well sustained. Stock on hand at Havana
and Mantanzas 100000 boxes; 10000 less
than last year.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-12
Mr.. Dallas OH Visitation and Search.

On Monday the President sent to the SEN
ate in response to the resolution. the docu-
ments in the Panchta case. Among the let
ters is one from Mr.. Dallas to Lord Claren-
don, dated the 9th of September last, in
which he says:
against each leading feature character.
ising this transaction, the visit, search and
seizure. the Government of the United States
has uniformly, on all appropriate occasions,
sanctioned by no treaty, subversive of the
separate rights, and derogatory to the honor
of independent communities. 1t was not
the exercise of any fancied privilege of war,
for profound peace prevailed-and yet with
out rretence of bellgerent necessity in re-
spcct to contraband trade or blockade, the
property of the citizens of friendly power
were invaded and arrested and the protection
Of their national symbols irreverently slight
ed"
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-12
RumOrS COnfradicfad.

We learn by trader just from the head
OF the Minnesota river, who got on the Time
and Tide at Redwood on the last trip Of that
staunch boat to the Sioux Agency, that no
Chippewas had been seen recently up in that
region; and that all reports of any fight be-
tween them and the Sioux on the upper
Minnesota, are entirely unfoupded.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-12
Senator Charles HI. Lfndslev.

We were happy to notice the Hon. CHAs.
Fl. LINDsLEY, one of the Senators from Ohm
stead County, in his seat yesterday, for the
first time this session. Mr.. LINDsLEY is one
of the ablest members of that body, and acts
with vigor, honesty, and generally with wis
dom. We think he erred in supporting the
$5,00O,OOO Loan, as we fear the sequel will
prove; but he is a staunch Republican ne
vertheless, and we anticipate for him long
career of usefulness and honor in connection
with the Republican party of this State.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-12
ST. Anthony Election.

The Special election in the st. Anthony
District, for member Of the lower branch OF
our Legislature, to fill the vacancy occasioned
by the resignation of Mr. WALKER, takes
place to-day. Dr. NATHAN STANTON is the
Republican candidate JARED S. DEMON
Esq, and one j. CHAPMAN, are Independent
candidates, and the Democrats have besides
candidate of their own,
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-12
Our Minneapolis Correspondence.
MINNEAPOLIS, June 7, 1858.
To tho Editors Of tho Ainnesotfan,


| To tho Edttors Of tho Ainnssottan,
Our election passed off quietly; there did
not seem to be the usual excitement that is
generally manifested on such occa sions. Some
personal feeling existed between two of the
candidates, which made it interesting, at the
polls tor while. At almost every election,
one or the other of these men are candidates
and this little affair is always brought up,
which renders it unpleasant to both parties
but amusing to outsiders. 1t is decidedly
foolish in all persons concerned. They we're
on the same ticket but wanted to defeat each
other.
The lumberman had a hand in the election
as they do in everything They procured a
brass band, formed themselves in a procession
and paraded the streets, they were very Or
derly however, and crossed the bridge to st.
Anthony with flying colors to the great cha
grin OF Capt. Topper, the bridge keeper, as
they always have their fare charged.
The plank side walks below Helen street,
have not yet been constructed, all are await
ing anxiously to have them, but nobody
seems to take hold and see what can be
done. l hope, now that we have town Or
ganization, somebody will see to it.
The steamer Cremona arrived at the levee
this morning with considerable freight but
few passengers.
Travel seems to be dull just now, but our
citizensaanticipate large immigration from
the South, from those who attempt to escape
the yellow fever and other epidemics of that
latitude. They cannot find healthier or
purer atmosphere, or more beautiful scenery,
drives, or anything else that will make their
trip pleasant and agreeable.
The Peoples ticket was elected by a con-
siderable majority. A lesson to the Repub.
licans of Minneapolis. hope they will never
take Democrats into their Convention again.
VANNoNDALE.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-12
New York Items.I

Jew 4ORK, June {.
Times Correspondence. - Government
will call out the regiments in few days, the
War Department having no troops at it's dis
posal, to keep open the communication be.
tween Leavenworth and Camp Scott.
A large number of strangers are here, OF
both parties, principally Baltimorians, and
several rows have taken place to-day. Every
precaution has been taken to prevent disturb.
ance at the election tomorrow.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-12

PUBLIC BUILDINGs.-The Lutheran Church
is steadily progressing to completion. Also,
the I'd Ward School House, on Tenth street.
We observe that workmen were also engaged
yesterday on the addition to the Market
House, which was ordered few days since
by the Common Council.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-12
From Warrington.
WASHINGTON. June C

WASHINGTON, June 6.
Mr.. Sickles intends to introduce. in the
House, tomorrow, a bill authorizing merchant
vessels to arm, and protect themselves against
search, visitation and detention, and make
captures, which are to condemned as prizes;
and authorizing the President to employ tn.
Naval forces Tor the same purpose.
The Municipal election is passing off qui-
city and orderly. The police, special and
regular, are out in large force.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-12
"When Ed. Rice Comes Back y,

The old saying Of debtors to creditors in
St. Paul used to be, "I'll settle with you af-
ter the Winnebago payment" or, "I'll pay
you when the logs come down,"-but now
it's changed into, d" Oh, I'll pay your bill when
Ed Rice comes back %
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-12

The WEATHER YESTERDAY was most
beautiful, and could be appreciated after the
cold wet weather of the week previous. Gar.
dens are coming on finely and we heard per
sons boasting of their early vegetables.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-12
Our State Treasury.

In pursuance Of resolution passed in the
Senate on Monday, the Committee Of Ways
and Means addressed q communication to u.
W. ARMSTRONG, Esq, State Treasurer, inquir-
ing how much of the amount appropriated
for Legislative and other purposes last win
ter, remains unexpended. Mr. A. submitted
the following reply, which we find in the
Journal of yesterday:
OFFICE OF STATE TREASURER,
ST. Paul, June 7, 1858
Hon. q. w STREETER Senate Chamber:
Dear Sir: In reply to your inquiries, have to
submit the following statement
Amount State Bonds to be ne
gotiated to pay expenses 1858 $2oO,OOO "
Amount Of special appropria-
tions made Feb. II, and Mar.
20, 1858, to be paid out Of
Amount paid Territorial orders
In Scrip under law of Jan.
Estimate for interest on State
Scrip, when redeemed. $500 W
Balance unappropriated,.. o,l6o u
remains ..i.................. sss7 65
OF the Constitutional appropriations. there
yet remains undrawn, $10SS1 3S-lOO,
and think it would be safe to estimate
that of this amount there could be ap- .
piled to L,gislative purposes. ...... lOOOV w
Making total of. =. .. 1902 70
Which it would be safe for the Legislature to use
to meet its current expenditures. 1t is possible
that some of the other appropriations may not be
entirely exhausted in liquidating claims against
them, but this will not be known until the Auditor
has made a final settlement with the parties in
whose favor they were made, and it would there
fore be unsafe to base any estimate upon them. 1t
is possible too, there may be something paid in on
back Territorial taxes but this ssO uncertain that
it would not be eXpedient to make appropriations
dependent on revenue from this source.
Very respectfully
G. w. ARMSTRONG,
State Treasurer.
From this statement, adds the Committee,
itappears that only five thousand, one hun
dred and sixty-fve dollars and five cents re-
mains unappropriated, and that ten thou
sand dollars is the largest amount that can
be relied upon to defray the expenses of the
Legislature now in session. The Committee
therefore recommends that, iEasmuch as the
means of defraying the expenses of the Leg
islature has been nearly exhausted, a large
portion of which has been appropriated for
the payment of old debts, and in view o
the fact that the most important business re-
mains to be transacted, and is indispensable
to complete and put into successful operation
our State Government, that the strictest rule
of economy be observed and enforced in ev-
cry department.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-12

FRESH FISH are still sold about our streets
in great quantities. The price varies from 8
to cents per pound, according to size and
quality.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-12
"A Working Majority.

We have often heard in connection with
Legislative bodies, of the phrase ,oorking
majority" The Democratic majority in our
Legislature isn't of that kind, evidently.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-12
Other Vessels Boarded.

New YORK, June I.
The brig Abram arrived yesterday from
Savanils. She reports having been boarded
by a boat from the Styx, and papers over
hauled but treated POLITELY.
The bark Tonaro, from Havana, was
boarded off that harbor by a Spanish war
steamer, bat was treated civilly.
Boston, June I.
The brig Helen Jane, from Truxlllo, and
the schooner Citizen from San Domingo, ar
rived here yesterday, report having been
boarded by British war vessels in the Gulf
but received civil treatment.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-12
BOsroN, June 4.

DOSION, u kLU 7.
The trial OF Francis E. and NJ. Y. Heath,
at Lowell, for the murder of their father, in
the town of Dracut, closed yesterday; the
persons being found guilty of murder in the
second degree. Francis was sent to State
Prison for life. The sentence of Merrion was
deferred.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-12

A story is going the rounds of the press
that shower of small fish fell during the
late rains in country place in Michigan.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-12
m oUR WEEKLY SUB sCRIBERs.

We this week give notice to all subscribers
a., xy,rv,v M,NNEsorIAN that on the
following week bills will be presented for sub
scr;nt;ons due up TO- and for the present vol
,,me and if not settled, their names must be
stricken from the list.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-12

JUNE 8, 1858.
New Charter-Remarks Sabbath Breaking-Business
Prospects-the Field and Characterization Falls
Schools and Churches