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Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-03-12

grave! And following this, came the prayer
that seemed to draw all hearts nearer to the
gates of heaven! Ir.-r It -.
s'a So that when all this was over, grandpa
would take'the IRON shovel and heap ths
grey ashes en- the glowing cone Of fire just
as the years heaped the ashes on the glow
ing hopes and joys of youth; and grandma
would fold up her stockings, and stick the
needles into the ball Of yarn and say y:-He7
!" Comsschildren, it is time for honest peo
pie to 60. to bed" . ..,r.r.~g g.. ..r.....
And going back there I shall miss them
all grandha's white cap, and grandpa's sill
yer hair, and the cluster of bright young
faces round the fire in the. autumn evening !;
but if they hadn't torn down the, birch fire
and dreamed my old dreams and brought
them all back to me but now its all gone
all gone<-even the old kitchen and fire place"
and. Miadred Race bowed her head on her
hands ind wept. r.... b.. q
The old kitchen firesides!" q" the firesides
where our grandfathers read, and our grand
mothers knit, are growing less throughout
the land. Grim ghoulds, in the shape of
stoves and furnaces, are everywhere taking
their places, and the reign of andirons and
birch wood fires is growing less every year.
Yet blessed be the old kitchen and mantle
tree and jam and blessed, too, the dreams
that were buildcd out of those old birch
wood fires-fair palaces and pleasant gardens,
and that all beautiful country, the Future,
and which have all turned, like an old kitchen
fre-to ashes ! 81. ,.a.'a -.9ls Il y--- d
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Pursuit Of Matrimonys under Difficult
ties. . r. ....--.,

.. - ties. . r. r...-.-. ,
The Rural Intelligencer, Maine newspaper,
relates story of a rather romantic marriage.
which came off IN Gardner, in that State, on
Tuesday night, or rather Wednesday morn
ing, of last week. The bride was young
lady Of the mature age of thirteen the age
of the bridegroom we have not learned, but
he was old enough to outwit the sleepy vigil
ance Of the guardian pro tem of the young
lady. 1t seems that the girl was temporarily
sojourning in that city, at the house of the
relatives, where she became acquainted with
the hero Of this sketch, who captivated her
young and virgin affections. Her relatives
not deeming, it prudent for her to form any
"entangling alliances" quite so early, consult
ed the paternal "parient," who directed him
to beingher home, whether or no." So he en-
gagged a conveyance for the next morning,
when he intended to carry the young lady
home. The night before, however, the young
gallant came to make his parting visit, and
stayed so late that the watchful relative was
overcome by the drowsy god, and went to
bed. Whereupon the loving couple stole out
of the house, went to friends, sent for JUS
dce ofthe peace, and in the "twinkling Of a
bed-post," were made one flesh. The anger
of the deceived relative was unbounded-he
applied to the law for power to "put asunder"
what the Squire had joined, but it was fail
ure-the knot was strongly and indissolubly
tied. In year or so one of the parties will
probably apply for divorce, on the ground of
''incompatibility." OF course the application
will be granted. .....
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s. Princely - Incident.

We take the following from the French of
the Courier des Etaes U,sis ..s. r.. .
80 A. gIavesxvent occurred a few days since
Ehiisx xad nearly revolutionized peaceful lit
tie German court. The Prince of L. D. had
been for twenty-five years the blessing Of sew
eral thousand subjects. Like all good Prin-
ces, his Highness, Prince L. ID. coined mo-
ney and for twenty-five years the thalers
and ducats were struck each year with the
ever-youthful visage of the Prince of L. d.;
the same coin being always in use. After
while the dies became worn, and the first of
the four counselors of the principally received
orders from the prime minister to renew the
coin for 1859.
The counselor. r..ventured to reproduce the
changes which age had wrought in the fea-
lures of the Prince. Two thousand ducats
and thousand thalers were then immediate
ly struck off. Some of the pieces were then
shown to the Prince; the Counselor was pre-
sent ..#- RI ..
/ "What old figure is this, here ?" cried his
serene Highness." ....... ...
" It's your Highness," responded the coun-
selor, trembling.
\ 81? with these wrinkles, and this bald
head Learn, sir, that princes never grow
old"
The poor counselor, to avoid disgrace, did
not venture before the prince again, until he
had issued new thalers, setting at defiance the
verify of history. s'
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-03-12

Henry Ward Beecher and the Apos-
The New York correspondence of the Bos-
ton Jourual having given what purported to
be an extract from the sermon >of Henry
Ward Beecher, in which he spoke very
disparagingly of the Apostles. Mr.. Beecher
thus says through the New York Lndepend-
ent:: .'"
"We scarcely need to say that part of the
statement on which the criticism is founded is
not true. We did not say that the Apostles
were liars, nor drunkards, nor that they he's
itated to indulge in the most shameful decep-
ton to lead him Christi astray as to their re-
al motives"
On the contrary, we were showing that the
Disciples represented universal men, being
selected neither from the best nor from the
worst men that they had just those feel
ings and sins which lead common men to
doubt whether God will love them and that
Christ's love to men of such manifest weak
nesses as they possessed was the greatest
blessing to the world. taught the nature
of Divine Love, which is the worlds saliva
ton.
The New York Egpress says, this Ian
guage was taken Ver6atim from the report of
the sermon" No doubt it was taken from
report of the sermon. It certainly was
not taken from the sermon itself It is not only
mistake, but a clear Misrepresentation
The Erpress employs this entire misrepresen-
tation as the ba sis of an article upon " SEN
sation preaching" and which is pointed full
at our pulpit.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-03-12

Come all who re bound for the Maltese Isle
Who'll go? who'll go?
Enroll your names with the rank and file;
Who'll go? who'll go there?
We are battling for the good and true;
Who'll 60? who'll go?
We're now en- route for the rendezvous;
Who'll go? who'll 20 there?
CHoRus-Ha ha my boys, ha ha;
Wen cause the world to wonder,
By rousing tyrants from their sleep
With peals of Maltese thunder!
The Maltese Isle is the promised land
Who'll gog who'll 90?
IT'S the rendezvous of the kniphtlv hand /.
Who'll go? who go thereS
But ere you join your expedition,
Who'll go? who'll go?
You must be in the best condition;
Who'll go? who'll 60 theres
CHoRUs-Ha ha, my boys, ha ha, &c.
Ocome with the brethren and enlist
Who'll go? who'll go?
In deeds of purest love assist;
Who'll &c? who'll go there.
All hate and wrong annihilate
Who'll 60 who'll go?
5. Announce yourself a candidate!
Who'll go3 who'll 90 there.
CHoRus-ha ha, my boys, ha ha, &c.
Owho will jump in the Maltese boatp
Who'll go. who'll 90
And fill the air with the clarion note
Who'll goY who'll 90 thereS
Proclaim to all, in every land
Who'll 60 who'll go?
That domestic felicity s at hand.
Who'll goe who'll 90 theres
CHoRus-Ha ha, my boys, ha ha, &c.
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BY the Overland Mail.

ST. LOUIS, March 2.
The overland mail with dates to the 18th
ult., has arrived. There are no through pas
sengers. aI" ,E .@.
The steamer Herman has been sold by the
U. S. Marshal for forty thousand dollars, to
Capt. Geo. Wright .'.4....
The steamer Uncle Sam was advertised to
leave San Francisco on the 18th ult., for the
Colorado riveer, with from 500 to 600 troops,
to operate against the Mohave Indians.
Business at San Francisco was brisk, with
large demand from the interior. q.
Capt. Skillman from Ell Paso, reported that
aIband of Apaches had stolen number of
horses and mules from San Elizaro. Pursuit
was made by a band Of mounted rules from
Fort Bliss, under Lieut.. Lazelle. The Indians
were overtaken at Dog Cannon, 100 miles dis
tant, where an engagement occurred, result
ing in withdrawal of the troops with a loss
of two killed and six wounded. Among the
latter was Lieut.. Lazelle, who received
wound in the lungs supposed to be mortal
About q dozen Indians were killed. The
troops numbered %, and the Indians about
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-03-12
NV A LOAN BILL FARMER.

In early times when we were green, .r
Fer vet we'd learned the power OF steam,
When gentle south winds first did blow,
And melt the ice and thaw the snow,
While vet we slept with peaceful dreams;
The demagogues with hideous screams,
Began the cry of Railroad.
Old Satan once beguiled fair Eve,
And this mankind hath sorely grieved,
She ate of fruit forbidden.
We too by Satan were beguiled,
For Sibley told us with smile, .-. -
'Twould make our State an Eden,
To pledge our faith for Railroads.
We all this joyous news received,
Like fools the lying tale believed,
And when our votes were gwen,
Were full Of hope and wild with joy.
As rsnting run-wild truant boys,
And thought ourselves all bound for heaven.
On Sibley's bran new Railroad.
But ah! the lofty scheme has failed,
The boat has sunk in which We sailed, ...
Our hopes gone to the D-l, - .
And now we're left with hoes and axes,
Our plows have gone to pay our taxes,
And we with hearts brimfull of evil, r.
Enjoying hugely, Sibley's Railroad. . .
Central Rspubaiean.
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THE MYSTERIOUS ORDER,

Without preparation I'm asked for a song. - i
So if should blunder-pray pardon the wrong,
For to sing of people-before l begin
must know the condition which they are in.
But will here state in my rhyming machine,
Reports have heard and the things have seen;
And Rumor' so faithful we ought to reward her
For bringing us uews of the wonderful Order.
Though love and religion composes their wreath,
When chasing a scoundrel they show him their
teeth; ...
And though they are known as the noblest of men,
They work in the dark like the Council of Ten.
One item that's worthy each persons attention,
hear that our citizens Oftentimes mention,
That while other Orders have gone to perdition,
The Sons through the land are in swimming con-
dition. .1 I...'..
To the poor in the city they are furnishing food,
They gather no profits, but labor for good:
But deeds such as these never 20 unrcwarded,
But they'll find after death they have all been re-
corded.
Although can't mention each Son by his name,
know some are here who have National fame
And though they may leave us-if they re but true
hearted,
Wen cherish their fame after they have departed.
IT'S said they don't smoke-nether drink lager
beer, '-'" -
Though some by mistake have their REaALIAs here;
But to smoke for the ladies' you know, isn't right,
So of course the REGALIAs are kept out of sight.
The Orders SO famous, as understand,
That thousands are joining all over the land!
And twice of each week there are fifty addition.
Enlisted to march with the grand expedition. %
They give to the weary, the feeble and old, VII
The best of provisions, with silver and gold;
And supply the afflicted with rarest of tonics,
To Danish the meazles, rheumatics and chronics.
This evening heard young, beautiful bride,
Exclaim to her husband, when close by my side,
SO declare the Sons look remarkably fine!
But how long to discover the sign"
WE'LL I'm like the lady-Pm anxious to see
Some sign or emotion to give me the key
To the language of secrets so slyly impaired,
Before all the members this night have departed.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-03-12
THE DEATH OF JACOB.

Like tall ship that beareth slow and proud,
A fallen chef-for pail and plume In motion, ,
The death dark topmast and the death white shrouo
Drift Ger the silver ocean.
Silent the helmsman stands beside the wheel
Silent the mariners in their watches walt
And great music rolls before the keel,
As through an abbey gate. s-
Like that tall ship, grand procession comes
Up from old Father Nile to Hebron's hill;
But no dead march is beat upon the drums,
And every trump is still. . g. = .........i TN.
Heartsore and footsore with the march of life -
Soldiers of God, whose fields were fOughten well
Resteth him from the cumbrance and the strife,
World wearied Israel.
Twelve harps of life are round that stringless Tyre
Twelve living flowers are round thai withered
Twelve clouds with his red sunset all on fire
Are round that sunken sun.
Still it sails onward, where the Red Sea fills
With snowy drift of shells his coral bowers,
Up through the wondrous land of rose-red hills
To that of rose-red flowers.
The land. where aye through many purple gap
The wanderer sees mountain wall uprising;
And ever in his ear the wild waves flap
Like great eagles wing.
Meet battlement for the race that dwells alone!
Music to match, monotonous and grave,
The tongue whose grand dark words are all it own,
Pure as the wild sea wave.
Ever walk with the funeral train
The stars shine over it for tapers tall,
And Jordan's music is the requiem strain,
Drawn out from fall to fall.
Coine thou, o south wind, with thy fragrance faint,
Bring from those grand old forests of thy breath
Balm for the mummy, lying like saint,
Upon his car of death.
Bear him, We bearers, lay him down at last
In still Macpelah down by Leahs side
On the pale bridegroom shimmering light is cast,
Laid by that awful bride.
Rests he not well whose pilgrim staff and shoon
Life in his tent-for on the golden street
They walk and stumble not, on roads star strewn,
With their unsandaPd feet.
Yet he is happy, whereso e'er he lie,
Round whom the purple cams of Eden spread,
WhU Sees the Saviour with thehesrt' pure eye,
He is the happy dead!
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-03-12
GOOD NIGHT.

Good Night9-ah ! no; the hour is i'll,
Which sewers those it should unite,
Let us remain together still,
Then it will be Coop NIGHr!
How can l call the lone night good,
Tho thy sweet wishes wing its fight?
Be it not said, thought, understood, .,
Then it will be Coon Night! - '''
To hearts which near each other move,
From evening close to morning light,
The night is good; because, my love, o-n
They never Gag, Good Night!
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-03-12
A Novel Wager.

In the absence of all other excitements, a
very novel wager was gotten up here yester-
day.. 1t was not fight or foot-race exactly
but created quite as much interest as either.
The stakes; were five dollars a side, and the
contest this Mr., G. was to circumambulate
the Capitol Square of ten acres, and Mr., Il.
to eat ten crackers, which ever beat was to
pocket the ''phunds." The contest was an
exciting one, the rivals performing in the pre-
sence Of adniring crowds. The dry crackers
few in unmasticated chunks into the aston
ished digestive apparatus of Mr.. H., and
the gravel flew in showers from the "pedal
extremities," of Mr. G. But legs won the
wager, and the unconsumed staff life was
reserved for another repast. How much "La-
ger'' it required to dissolve the ''chips'' has
not been ascertained.-Meigs Go. CO., 1sle-
qraph.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-03-12

MOther-'. Here, Tommy, is some nice
castor OIL, with orange in it." 80. ~, -
Doctor" Now remember, don't give it all
to Tommy; leave some for me" ,,s... 80.
Tommy-(w who has been there doctor s
. such nice man ma give it all to the Doc
tor" -2z.g So T.. sZG :CC.iT - J.
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.s5'fi ',H PHrLADEIrn1A, March 8.

A fire broke out at o'clock this morning,
destroying two large buildings on Second
street below Dock, and court OF small houses G.
in the rear A dozen or more families are :
rendered houseless. There were few mar
row escapes. A barkeeper, in saloon which
was burned, was..badly hurt. Loss $20,0oo.a
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Washington Matters. bod 70 =
g. . WAsHiNGToN. March 3.

It is not regarded here that the tenor of the
dispatches from the Paraguay expedition, is
such as to warrant the conclusion that war
between the q. S. and paraguay is inevitable,
though it is presumed that such an inference
has been deduced from articles in the Semi
marc, published at Ascuncion, which are to
be taken with large allowance. .-,--.. ..-..,-r,.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-03-12

w None Of the natives, of South Africa
can tell how old they xe. If. asked their
age, they reply, "Can mAR remember when
he was born Yaa. esS z Me- 10 sl.2-l4sl
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~ Be not disturbed at trifles, or at ac-
sidsnts common or unavoidable. : = 59.l.l .Tc-
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-03-12

WASHINGTON, March 2.
SENATE.-Mr. SEdell presented the creden-
tials of Mr.. Benjamin, who has just been re-
elected to the Senate from Louisiana. -
The bill to carry into effect the treaty be-
tween the United States and Canada was
passed. a...1 e Pa. .st..s
A multitude of memorials were then ta-
bled, as there was no time to act upon them.
The miscellaneous appropriation bill was
taken up. 1t appropriates for the coast sur
vey $25S, 900; for light houses S927, 700; for
the survey Of public lands S265, 900; for
Washington City, for various things, $127,-
900; for the treasury building $4,000; for
the P.LO. building $l5O,OOO; for the Capitol
extension $4OO, 900. But no decorations are
to be executed, until approved Of by the Art
Committee for the Botanic Garden. 7,400 for
the Insane Hospital; $ss, 900 for mortgage
on government property in Pine Street, N. Y;
$4,000 for Patent Office; Agricultural De-
partment $4,000; and for various other
things about $50, 900; the total appropriated
is 81, ,345, ,OO0. ''-' -.
Mr.. Seward move an amendment providing
for home valuation imports, but after pro-
tracted debate as to whether it was in order or
not it was lost. Mr.. Hunter from the Finance
Committee, moved an amendment that the
President be authorized to issue treasury notes
for $40, ,000, 900, at 8 per cent interest, w&a
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-08
.D.. by Telegraph -...
Additional by the Overland Mail.

Sr. LoUrs, December IA dispatch from
San francisco, on the l4th ult., dated OF
o'clock P. NJ, uia Gilroy, says that the Bulis-
tin of that evening contained the following ed
itorial remarks: IF '..fu1.u. ~
"We learn from reliable source that Con-
eral Scott, upon bis recent arrival in the vi
cinity Of British Columbia, dispatched letter
to the authorities Of Vancouvers Island, an
nouncing his arrival and indicating his read.
mess to confer with the British authorities,
with the view Of q peaceful solution of the
San Juan dificulty." s....
At the last accounts, Col. Lay, bearer OF
Scott's letter, had not returned; therefore
nothing was known as to the spirit in which
the Generals communication was received.
Should Gov. Douglass act in q spirit Of
frankness and moderation, there is reason to
believe that an arrangement will be made for
the entire withdrawal Of Harney's force, and
a restoration Of the same condition of affairs
at San Juan as existed previous to the oocu.
patton. 80 H.E f.ei .f-u.a
1t Is not at all probable, however, that Scott
will assent to mako an apology for Hsrney's
act, or arrange for the joint occupation Of the
Island. If he withdraws the troops at all, it
will be done distinctly as concession to Brit
ish sensibility, with q clear understanding
that such withdrawal is not to be considered
as implying doubt to the American title to the
disputed Territory, but that its sole object is
70 restore matters to such position that
England may with honor TO herself, resume
active negotiations for the settlement of the
boundary question by treaty.
A fair business is doing to-day. Nine hun
drsd cases Of lard per Anglo Saeon aud Golden
Fleece sold at thirteen cents. June butter
sells at thirty-one cents, and crushed sugar at
eleven cents.
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A WOMAN MARRIED, DIVORCED FRoM AND
RswsDDED TO TIE SAME HusBAsD.-A mar
rage, under rather singular circumstances,
according to the Cleveland Herald, took place
at Liverpool, Medina County, in this State,
recently. In November, 1850, Mr.. Brastua
Salisbury was married to Miss Helen Pritchard.
The marriage took place in Liverpool, and the
parties lived happily together for about year
and q half, when the husband set out to ''maks
his pile" In California. Years rolled on; the
husband toiled in the mines, and the wife re-
mained at homo waiting anxiously for his
return. By and by rumors reached her Of his
inhdelity, and after waiting weary period
the apparently deserted wife obtained d.
vorce on the ground Of wilful neglect, and
Mrs. Erastus Salisbury again became Miss
Helen Pritchard. The divorce was obtained
about year since. Not very long after the
wife was again made "spinster," the hus.
band returned from California, and was aston
ishsd to find himself onoe more bachelor.
An explanation was at length obtained. Tho
bachelor. husband declared to the unmarried
wife that the story Of his inhdeIity was untrue.
He commenced an active courtship, and the
happy couple were reunited at the same place
where the nuptial bond was FIRST tied, just nine
years before. ,zsu.sl.f ..uttsi : XXI
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LACK OF EDUCATION AMONG THE AGRIcULTU-
RAJ GLASSES IN EEGLAND.--It is a very sngu-
lar fact that England, which has the advantage
over most other countries, in the degree Of
political liberty enjoyed by her inhabitants,
should be so far behindhand as sho Is In the
matter Of general education. While liberal
provision had long ago been made in her
Universities and Colleges for instructDg the
nobility and gentry Of tho kingdom 10 the
ancient classics, and in such branches Of
knowledge "a it was thought most desirable
that they should become acquainted with, it is
only quite lately that institutions have been
established for teaching to the working classes
Of the community anything beyond the veriest
rudiments-and the agricultural population
have been allowed to remain to this day in q
state Of lamsntable ignorance.
The Rev. Mr.. Pilkington, Chaplain 10 Wal
aingham Rridewell, in the County of Norfolk,
draws gloomy picture Of "ths awful, almost
incredible, Ignorance of the agricultural classes
In this district of Norfolk" and there Is no
evidence that the condition of things in this
respect 10 any worse there than In other parts
Of the country.
1t Is stated by Mr.. Pilkington that during
the past year two hundred and forty prisoners
were committed to Bridewell, and of these one
hundred and twenty.one tcould not read o
letter in a book, one hundred and fifty seven
could not write their names, fifty-seven could
not say word of the Lords Prayer, and
eighty.four could say 1t but imperfectly; sixty
one could mot tell who Jesus Christ was, or
mention how or for what purpose he died, and
were to all intents and purposes heathens.