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Weekly standard., 1859-12-28

WASHINGTON, Dec "a, 1852
The SENATE was not in session today.
In the HOUSE Mr.. Bonham gave notice that he
would endeavor to obtain the floor to that the
House proceed to ballot for Speaker throughout this
entire day; and failing in that he would endeavor
to offer resolution that from and after to-day there
shall be vote taken for Speaker until the ninth
of January, and that when the House adjourn to-
day it be till Wednesday.
Hon William Smith, of Va read the remarks of
Mr.. Sherman in relation to the Helper book and
put the question to him directly-does he disclaim
the doctrines of that book?
Mr. Sherman mado no reply. .
Mr.. Smith, after pause, resumed. The gentle
men is silent-he is dumb-he is mute as an oyster.
Mr.. Nelson made some further remarks saying
when Mr.. Sherman rose in the House and stated
that he had five times dsavowed any intention of
interfering with slavery in the States he considered
that that repudating the doctrines of the Help
er book.
Mr. Morris, of Pa, remarked that he was sup
porter of Mr.. Sherman, because he knew him to be
eminently conservative, and referred to speech de-
livered by Mr.. S. in 1856, in proof of that
Mr.. Smith could not allow the candidate of the
republican party to speak.by deputy If that gentle
man wanted to be vindicated before the country
he should speak for himself 1 ask him now, does
he endorse the Helper book? ''Speak or forever
hereafter hold your peace!" [Laughter.]
No response being made Mr.. Smith proceeded to
say that 1t was the duty of the House to protest
against the election Of any man presiding officer
VINO declined to denounce that infamous book. He
then alluded to the remarks of Mr.. Grow the other
day, and went on to show that Mr. Grow was re-
sponsible for the defeat of the post office appropra
ton bill at the last session.
Weekly standard., 1859-12-28

II M. LOVEJOY'S ACADEMY....THE3 39th
% session will commence the 9Th of January, 1860.
For particulars address the Principal
Raleigh, n. c., Dec. 2Sth, 1859. lll-td
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this instant the negro raised the hammer sHd
gave Mr.. Austin hard blow, Mr.. Austin at
same time knocking the negro down with
his cane. The convicts who had marched to
the West end Of the shop, discovering the
difficulty with the negro, turned and COM
menced throwing all sorts of tools at the
keepers and guards and threatening their
lives. The order was given by the Agent for
all the convicts who were peaceably disposed
to lay down on the floor or remain standing
at their peril. A few of the convicts obeyed
this order, but large majority of them still
continued in rebellion. se-sz....-. @ - "a
The order was then given by the Agent to
fire. The order was promptly obeyed, and
three convicts including the negro were floor
ed. za.gaa soj1 - -. = 4
The agent then informed the convicts that
unless they Immediately laid down their weap-
ons and promised obedience, every man Of
them would be shot. The convicts respond.
ed that they would obey and suiting the &C
ton to the word laid down their weapons
Two of the eonvicts have since died The ne
gro has severe flesh wound in the thigh,
just above the knee. 1t is hoped that his leg
will not have to be amputated. The entire
community sustain the Agent and his deputy
In the course they have pursued. It is ad-
mitted on all hands that the management
throughout was all faultless. 1t is believed
that order has been completely established
and that now no further difficulty will &C.
cur. ... .. =.
The principal keeper and one of the shop
keepers were slightly injured during the insur-
rection. - e. B.. ... ......-.
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Terrible Riot Near Baltimore.

The Baltimore Patriot of the 18th inst,
says. that the day before, being St. Patrick's
Day, the hands employed in the new water
works, three miles from the city, suspended
their labors to engage in the festive scenes
that are generally observed by the sons of
Erin on that day. ..r --.s-
Towards 3 o'clock, however, a party of
Corkonians came down from the upper works
and began to threaten their opponents, the
landowners, when general riot took place,
in which were engaged about five hundred
persons.
Pistols, guns, axes, picks, clubs and shovels
were freely used and during the melee one
man was shot through the kidneys, another
through the head, and several others received
balls in various parts of their bodies the
wounds of many will probably prove fatal
An aged man, who had taken very active
party in the fight, had the entire scalp knock
ed from his head, while others received severe
cuts and bruises. The battle continued till
near night, and began to increase, when infor-
nation was brought to the city, asking for as
sistance at the hands of the authorities, rs
the probabilities were that a number would
be killed. s.E
Officers were Immediately dispatched to the
battle ground, but on their arrival learned
that an officer Of the county had heard of the
affair and succeeded in making several ar
rests, which had the effect of preventing any
further riotous proceedings. 1t is estimated
that at least one hundred persons were
wounded, some of whom it is said must die,
as their injuries are of fatal character.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-02

The FIRST BoAT.-Some one gets off the
following real clever description of the arrival
of the first boat" in the Winona Repubi-
can:
"What an event! No very great affair to
those who are away from the river, and don't
understand the electricity that fills every heart
and animates every nerve of the population of
an ice-bound town like this Nevertheless, it
Is an event that every one who passes a long
and weary winter in place similar to Winona
will not soon forget. At the moment the ice
begins to move commences the talk of the
first boat; bets are made without number,
some being very wise on the subject, offer to
give odds in backing their opinions. Hats,
boots, suits of clothes, oyster suppers, and
even money, are wagered on the arrival of the
first boat;' and of a consequence everybody
is on tiptoe for its appearance. The b'hsys,
initiating the WHISTLE when everybody's
ears are open to catch the welcome foot,
make many rush to their windows and house.
tops to see what's coming, and to be laughed
at The town is all alive with expectation,
and people living in high houses have the ad-
vantage over their neighbors, in having a
chance to look over them-a popularity
VaSuy eIyoyeu Uy uio tenoei Pol1ioA VI he
human family. Finally, the news is spread
abroad that "a boat is coming;;' the look out
on the highest house-top has seen smoke, and
gives the word, "a boat boatr and soon
the town is wild with excitement; every leg
and foot capable of motion is Immediately put
into action to hurry the upper story of all the
men and boys, and nearly all the ladies in
town, down to the levee to welcome the first
boat The moment it reaches the landing, a
joyous shout of welcome is given, generally
by three times three, and then a stampede is
made to board her. and happy, jolly time
everybody has in seeing, touching and tread
ing the first boat"
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-02
Insurrecsioa I'm the Auburn State
Prison. .

-~~->~x<l AUBURN, N. T., March ~.
The ccnvicts employed in the Hame Shop
of the Auburn State Prison broke out in
rebellion against their Keepers about four
O clock P. NJ, yesterday. The immediate
cause of the outbreak was the attempt of one
of the Keepers of the Prison to take color
ed convict from the Shop for the purpose of
Furnishing him for violation of orders. The
convict, in the first instance, was taken out
peaceaMy but after reaching the hall Of the
Prison broke away from the Keeper and ran
back to the Hame Shop. The Keeper pursu-
ed him, and was advised by Mr.. Austin, the
Principal Keeper, to let the colored man remain
for few hours until he had got over his ex-
element This occurred about eleven o'clock
A. NJ. The convict was allowed to remain in
the shop until four P. NJ, when the Keeper
went to him and ordered him to the hall for
punishment. 1t was At this point that the re-
bellion commenced. The convicts in the Shop
left their work and arming themselves with
such tools Is they could lay their hands upon
declared that the colored convict should not be
taken from the Shop.
At this stage of the proceedings, informa-
ton was conveyed to Mr.. Kirkpatric, the
Agent of the prison, of the instruction. Mr..
K. Immediately issued orders for the guards
on the wall to repair to the shop, there to
await his directions. These orders were
promptly obeyed. When the guards reached
the shop, the Agent, who had proceeded
then ordered the convicts who were in the
East end Of the shop-with the exception Of
the negro-to march to the West end. This
order was obeyed by all except some six or
eight of the convicts.
The Negro contrary to orders attempted
to follow the other convicts, when Mr.. Austin
stepped m front of him to arrest him. At
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-02

The REVIVAL OF BrsINEss.-We cannot
help noticing and referring to the hopeful and
buoyant tone Of the country papers all over
our State, in relation to the revival of bust.
ness, and the return of better times. Bust
ness appears to be daily growing more brisk
in every town of our State-the local papers
are crowded with notices of new buildings,
churches, schools, hotels, mills, and other i'm
provements which are being commenced, and
speak with gratifying satisfaction of the in.
creased amount of land being brought under
cultivation, of the excellent prospects of the
winter wheat, and the cheerfulness and hope
prevalent among the farmers.
All this is indeed encouraging, and leads us
to conclude that the worst is over, and that
prosperity is again with US, and will increase
in proportion IS the times revive in the East.
BY the Eastern Journals, we conclude that
the season has started off with unusual acti.
witty. Manufactures are in blast again, and
the trade of the cities is described As being
unprecedentedly active.
Emigration to our State has already com
menced, Notwithstanding the false inducement.
held out to emigrants to go to Pixies Peak,
and by the time that navigation is open, vii
be in full tide. The papers at the ports be
low, where navigation is now open speak o
the increased activity in every thing
In st. Paul, also, evidences of change fol
the better, are by no means wanting. Bust
ness has frightened up considerably within ,
few days, Notwithstanding the bad eouditos
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LATEST NEWS.

WASHINGTON, March "a

.aogz al4 40. 80 n WAsH1seros, March "a. "
W The Grand Jury, more than a week ago.
made presentment against Mr.. Sickles, ior
the murder of Mr.. Key It then became the
duty of the District Attorney, to prepare an
indictment and place it before them for their
hnal action. This he did to-day, and it was
returned by them as a true bill.
The reason of the delay is understood to be
that they might in the meantime have an op-
portunity to examine additional witnesses,
more particularly relative to Mr.. Butterworth,
50 that if they discovered sufficient cause
they might indict him with Sickles l.- a'-
Mr.. Staunton of Pittsburgh, and Messrs.
Magrader and Radcliffe, accompanied by the
father of the accused, came into court and
asked that next Monday be set down for the
trial, but, after conference with the District
Attorney, Monday week was agreed upon
for the purpose. e.. .t-ca. 5a .-rel
Several members of the Washington Bar
held . meeting recently, to consider the pro-
prlety OF. appointing one of their members to
aid in the prosecution of Mr.. Sickles.-.
Another meeting will be held to-day. The
impression is that either Mr.. Carlisle or Mr..
Bradley will be elected. .. II - -.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-02
MAPLE SUGAR, we observe, is getting plenty
about the streets, and sells at 1Oc. per ID.

FASHIONABLE DANcNG.-A correspondent
sends us the following communication:
MEssRs. ED1roRs When, one week ago
last Sunday, Wheelock inflicted almost three
columns of senseless and irreverant gibberish
ON the readers Of the Pioneer, it was hoped
by some of his admirers, that the gentle hint
of some kind friend, if not the well meant
castigation applied by DR.. Foster, would de-
ter him FROM the continuation of subject,
which he was as capable Of critcising as
quadruped is of tracing its genealo0. But
not satisfied with following the example of
Balaam's arrival on that occasion, he dons the
lion skin in last Sundays Pioneer, and by his
alternate waring and braying through more
than three mortal columns Of that paper has
proved to the satisfaction of even his best
friends that he can be stspified and ignorant
Is well IS "spnart" and sprightly.
If in his capacity Of Reviewer (God save
the mark he had been satisfied with his first
effort to shew up" the inconsistency Of Mr..
NeiI's argument against dancing, an indul-
GENT public would smile ct his folly, and in the
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of the roads, (which almost embargoes trade
with the country and is expected to continue
Frightening up until even the most despond-
ing will recognise it.
Our city il beyond doubt commencing a co.
rssref unprecedented prosperity. 1t has al
the elements Of growth and wealth. Its trade
is daily charging and growing more valuable.
II Is now Aasing more oalua6ls 6uildings erec-
ted than at any one time in its history before,
amounting in the aggregate to perhaps quar-
ter Of a million Of dollars in value. 1t is
TIE point to which the business, the travel,
the Emigration to thegreat North West lends.
And with its increasing population, its grow
ing trade, its enlivening business its enlarging
manufacturing facilities, while it is the centre
Of business in the North West, the terminus
ofthe Packet lines forgive US, St. Anthony y
Of the main railroads, stage routes, &c.
all these indicate it as the Metropolis Of the
North Wsst, and point to its future great
ness.
The subject will be continued, Ca Ia LED
GER, in the address of j. W. Taylor ESQ.,,
this evening, at the City Hall. Mr.. Taylor
Will no doubt give most interesting mass Of
facts in regard to the Great North West, and
its Metropolis, and as this Is subject on which
every citizen should feel an interest, it will be
well attended, of course.
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f5a5ss s,t MARRIED. gsw
In Boston. March 18th, BY Rev. Mr.. Fu1rr.,
CaptW.L KsowIss, Jr., formerly Of this city, to,
Mes HxnrrrrA CHEEvER, Of Boston. ~. ~ 90.
= = -
MARRIED.



Last Wednesday Messrs. Schulenberg &;
Co. fred up and commenced vigorous opers-
tons at their large mill at the upper part of
the city, running night and day, This mill
employs some % saws, and gives employment
to large number of men. In . fortnight or
sooner, Messrs. .Hersey & Staples will COM
mence running their mammoth establishment
WIN a full set Of hands, and we presume the
lour or live other mills will also be put in ope-
lauon by the same time, ISensnty five saws
IN monon within the city limits will add mate
r'aily 70 the business of the place, and will be
ter life 49, =. $500 80 IL, :.
ms early resumption of the lumber bust
ness is Indicative Of better financial state of
affairs. We understand there is considerably.
enquiry for lumber from the south. and at re-,
munerative prices. We have heard of one
sale Of 100000 feet of logs and 2, 600, 900
feet OF Lumber by one firm, The prospect
for the future is certainly more encouraging
than anything experienced during the past
eighteen Observation-Disclosures MESSENGER. -
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Homicide.
SAVANNAH:

- -..,... SAVANNAH; March "a.
I. Passengers by the Florida state that Major
Gregg, Chief Engineer of the Florida Rail-
way, was shot dead at Jacksonville on Satur-
day night by Alfred F. Lears, in consequence
OF a previous difficulty. Gregg was unarmed.
Both were natives of Massachusetts.
There was great excitement at Jackson
vile, and it was expected that Lears would
be lynched. ...
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-02
The Sentence OF the Boy-Murderers i'm
st. Louis COnamufed.

The sentence OF the Boy.Murderers in
st. Louis COMMITTED.
The Governor of Missouri has committed
the sentence of death against Trautwein and
Leite, of St. Louis, for the murder of Hugh
Downey, to.imprisonment for life. Our read
ers will remember that this was the case in
which three barber boys garroted an Illinois
drover while sitting in the chair to be shaved
The murder was premeditated, deliberately
planned and executed with cool ferocity, I'M
der the sole motive of robbing him of his
money. There was no single mitigating cir
circumstance in the transaction, except that
these young men lacked three or four years of
the age of legal manhood.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-02

FIRST DEPARTURE OF THE SRAsoN.-The
Time and Tide, Capt. Roberts, went down on
Saturday morning, having on board quite a
number of our citizens, and their ladies. The
Time and Tide passed up the river before
starting on her downward trip, and is the first
boat to pass under the new bridge.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-02
Later From California.

ST.. LOUIS, March %.
The overland mail with dates to the 4th
inst, arrived here last night
The dates from Victoria are to the 25th ult.
Gov. Douglas had refused to permit the Amer
leans at Victoria to publicly celebrate Wash
ington's birth day. Much indignation was
manifested.
Passengers by the mail coach confirm the
accounts Of recent battles between the troops
and Camanches, near Fort Arbuckle. Up
wards of thirty Indians were killed.
The Camanches had killed several families
in Benton Co., Texas, and run off with their
stock. Both the Camanches and the Apach-
es were committing depredations.
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Lake Superior Items.
rom the Chronicle Of March God

From the Chronicle OF March ed.
The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the condition
of the road between st. Paul, and here the
mail still arrives some hours ahead of time
Since Mr.. Doble has had the contract, we be-
ieve he has in one instance been behind time,
and for the past two months or more he
has brought it in about thirty hours ahead.
The IcE.-Parties down from the lake
state that there is no ice to beysecn at Mar
quette OF. between that place and Barque Point,
except a little around some of the Lapointe Is
lands. Northeasterly winds, prevailing for
the past ten daysh ave driven what little float
ing ice there was in the lake up this end -
but it is SO thin, and broken into such small
pieces as::to be Of no consequence as barrier
to an early opening of navigation. Two weeks
more at least, will see the Bay of Superior,
and the St. Louis and Nemadaji Rivers op-
en-.
The Fort WILLIAM.-Mr. Wells the en-
gineer in charge of the improvements now be-
ing made on the chain of lakes and rivers be-
tween lakes Winnipeg and Superior by the
Canadian company, arrived here from Toron-
to, via. St. Paul, on the 14th inst, and
left on the following Thursday for Fort VIII
liam. 1t is proposed to employ large force on
the projected improvements during the COM
ing summer.
The April term of Douglas Co. court will
commence on Monday week, the 9th day of
April.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-02

TIE FIRST ARRIVAL OF THE SEAsoN.-The
jeanette Roberts, which has been wintering
at Shakopee, arrived at our Levee on Sunday
morning, and reports the Minnesota river free
Of ice, and an excellent stage of water. The
jeanette will at once 60 into her regular
trade.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-02

~ The Buffalo Republic tells this story:
" 1t is said that one of the editors of the Lew
isburg Chronicle, soon after he went to the
printing business, went to see preachers
daughter. The next time he attended meet
ing he was considerably astonished at hearing
the minister announce his text, my daugh-
ter is most grievously tormented with devil
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-02
From New York.

NEW YORK, March 25.
The inmates of Mrs. Beetham's boarding
house, sixteen in number, were all poisoned
yesterday. Mrs. B. is dead, and others are
in critical condition.
By invitation of the Wing General Com
mittee, Ex-Governor Hunt delivered an ad-
dress, last evening in Hope Chapel. An au-
dience numbering 500 was in attendance
Hiram Ketchum presided
Gov. Hunt urged the necessity of burying
sectionalism and of uniting the opposition on
broad national grounds.
In the Chairman's speech three public men
were referred to as those to whom the country
might best confide the duties of the next
Presidency. These were Edward Everett,
John j. Crittenden, and Gen. Winfield Soatts
Each of these names were received with de-
monstrations of approval.
..r New YORK, March 26.
The committee on the water celebration of
Brooklyn have decided to extend invitations
to the authorities and fire departments of
New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Providence,
Salem, Springfield, New Haven, Hartford,
Rochester, Oswego, Buffalo, Baltimore Rich
mond, Poughkeepsie, Albany, Troy, Utica,
Syracuse, Washington, Bridgeport, and many
other places.
Geo. Hall, the American nominee for Mayor
of Brooklyn, has declined and the party has
decided to make no further nomination 80.
The jury in the Stephens wife poisoning
case, at past accounts is said to have stood ten
for conviction and two for acquittal.
A girl named Margaret Burk has been ar
rested on suspicion of having poisoned the
family of Mrs. Beekman yesterday. Mrs. B.
Is dead, and M R.,lirsos, ono of her bo.s~.
ders is not expected to live. The other in
mates of the house are recovering. Margaret
was the cook.
March 26.-Later.
The Jury has brought in a verdict of guilty
against Stephens, tried for poisoning his wife.
The Courier DIES Etas Unis asserts that q
secret filibustering expedition is ready to start
for Cuba on the receipt of intructions expect
ed by the next steamer from Havana. The
headquarters are here, but the arms and am
muntion are mainly in Southern cities. Men
are ready to depart simultaneously from diff
ferent parts of the Union and secret agents on
the Island.
The steamer City of Washington took out
100000 in specie, and about $50 passengers.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-02

ACCIDENT TO q ST. PAUL PAcKEr.-We
learn that on Sunday afternoon Of last week
the "Aunt Lefty" which was to take its
place on the northern line of steamers be.
tween St. Paul and St. Louis the coming sea-
son, while on her first downward trip, struck
on the northern pier Of the Rock Island Bridge
and was so badly injured that she just got to
shore and sank. The wind was blowing .
heavy gale at the time, or the accident would
not have happened. The Aunt Lefty was .
new boat, and is damaged to the extent Of
several thousand dollars. She had on board
q heavy freight, with a quantity Of grain in
the hold, which will be loss.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-02

A PRIZE FlGHr TO CONE Orr.-The prize
fight (Which was postponedD is to come Off
it is limited privately-at or near the Frank
lin House, at P.N.to-day. As this is within the
limits Of the City, the brutal exhibition should
be interfered with and stopped. Of course
there will be crowd there, as usual.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-02

A large field of ice came down the river
yesterday, and wedged in between the piers,
where it remained for some time. 1t finally
broke up, however, and went on towards the
Gulf rejoicing.