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Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1859-02-26

NAv1GAT1oS.-1t is runored that tho
strong winds on Wednc~ day and Thursday
made an awful destruction Of the ice in the
lower part Of Lake repin, breaking it up
nearly to Lake City. The ice on the river
is in very rotten condition, and all travel
ing upon it has been suspended for more
than week. There is every prospect tina,
the river and lake will be clear and the boats
running by the 18th Of the coming month.
We see by our Dubuque exchanges that the
ice in front Of that city is fast moving away
and leaving the river open. That ice boa,
must do what she does quickly or she will
have to defer her trial trip to another season
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1859-02-26

9 WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 16, 1859.
To the Editors CT the pioneer and Democrat.
The treaty made with the Sioux Indians
last year, whereby they .ccde the southern
part Q! Dakota to the United States, ha!
been ratified without amendment Yours
SC, ,s.'tsl5 2.'553a t. .,,..s
H. NJ. RICE
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1859-02-26

RATIFICATION aoEyTHE CAss- YRIssAsI
TRRArY .-Intellig from, Nicaragua 70
presents the Cass- Yrislari Treaty Is being
ratified at last by t6e Nicaragusn govern
mcilt, without any alteration. This treaty.
gives the United States the right Of transit
between the Atlantic and Pacific through
Nicaragua BY any route of communication.
The United States agree to extend protec-
ton to all such routes and guarantees their
neutrlity. Nicaragua engages to establish
free port at each extremity Of the transit for
merchandise and effects IN l,uasitn. Troops
and munitions Of war oanaH casxfed ~ Tho
United States across this transit, and Il is
stipulated that the U. s., government shall
give military protection, if necessary, to peg
sons and property on the transit route, which
means that American troops maybe IaIded
to enforce American rights. This was tho
article against which President Martinez 50
long held out. Corresponding privileges have
been granted to Grea: Britain in tho Gore:
Ouseley Treaty. This provision knocks Tho
hopes Of Gen. Walker On the head in q most
cruel manner Filibus;erism must hunt out
new field for its operations, for henceforth
protection to Nicaragua is guaranteed aea;nst
all such ambitious freebooters, and their &C.
cupation is gonein that quarter: #
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| o. We notice, by an itemtin the Con.
neautville lPenn:) eou,ier, that Co.. FRANK
MASroR formerly prophet ;of the thriying
little village Of Mantorvillc,c MINI" il now
clerking it in clothing shop il New York
city. - - s;'i5 a2f.2 mo
We also learn that another .enterprisiue
Republican Office seeker has recently left
our county: Surely, the Republican party
Of the County is in = bad way, its lotion,
and shank having completely Hgin sout: -
Wasitja Gazette. -, r
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1859-02-26
Fi0M EUROPE.

The steamer America arrived at Halifax
yesterday with Liverpool dates to the 18th
ult.
War rumors Still continue to be circulat-
ed in Europe. -.ss:.g; &.
Paris letters speak Of great activity in
t'rancc'in making warlike pr.pa, ATOMS, and
OF general impressions prevailing that a
momcntous crisis is approaching.
The Paris bouric' is still very sensitive
and is tiuctuating.
England is exerting herself for peace, and
on her attitude it is believed that the q,,cs-
ton IF war will depend.
France forbids immigrant recruiting on the
eastern shore Of Africa and Madagascar.
The Princess Frederick Will: am has Civ
en- birth to son.
The government has given at large gun
powder contracts. s=ssE -.
The China mail confirms the previously
reported short supply OF tea.
The English government has effecte con-
tracts with three foundries for the manuEae-
ture of cannon.
Three men -of-w had: departed for &C.
noa, for the purpose, it. was supposed, of es-
corlng the Prince Napoleon and his bride
to France; and three ships of the line had
proceeded on a cruise up the Mediterranean.
The war feeling among the lower classes
OF France was growing intense.
Ihe Vienna correspondent of the London
Times says that Austria will never consent
to settlement Of the Italian question BY a
European Congress; but it was nevertheless
reported that Congress OF the foreign pow
ers will assemble in London for the arrange
ment of the present difficulties.
The United States steamship Powha, an
was at latest accounts in Canton River.
NEW YoRK, Feb 19.
The bark o. s. Hayes brings dates from
Beaunos Ayres to Dec. 80.
The fiigate Sabine, with Commissioner
Bowlin, had arrived at ,Monteveido. The
Commissioner was proposing togo up to AS
cension in the Fulton. 1fany attempt was
made to prevent him. hostilities would en-
sue, but the general impression was that all
difficulties would eventually Be arranged
with Lobez. s&s = e ssss:vsy
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1859-02-26
Minnesota from 1850

An increase Of 50 pcr
cent per annum, except
the last year-thc year
nftho t.cr;a;s
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1859-02-26

FIRE DEpAR"MESr.-Under the SUPER
vision Of our active and energetic FIRE de.
partinent, the members Of the old Hook and
Ladder Company, together: with number
OF Others have organized as an Engine Com
pany under the name Of "Torr:nt, No. IT,
They have elected their officers, adopted a
Constitution and Bylaws, and are now
waiting for the "masleen," which probably
will he here early in the summers the Chief
Engineer, who is now in the East, has been
instructed to negotiate for good engine
Reservoirs are to he built in various parts o.
the city. so that in c.sc Of fire there will
be no difficulty in getting plenty Of water
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1859-02-26


MORE MYSTERIES OF Sp1R1ruA11sM.-Mr.
Nelson J. Hume, a resident Of Nunda, Liv-
ihgston county, n. Y, was brought to this
city, last week. to answer charge of rape.
preferred against him by Mrs. Mary H..
Morrell, Of Newburyport, Mass. Mrs. NJ.
makes affidavit that about Is months ago,
she and her husband were boarding in the
same house with Mr. Hume, in this CITY,
and that spiritual circles were gotten up al:
most nightly in the house during which she
became developed as writing mediu ~
That on one occasion she went into a trance
state: and on waking found herself in her
own bed, which was in room on the mar.
lor floor, and Mr.. Hume standing beside her
She now charges that Hume then took ad.
vantage of her. The accused denies the
charge in toto, but was held by Justice
Quackenbush to await an examination which
will take place to-day.-N. y. Tihn9.
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1859-02-26
Does it look like Rep ,diation.

One Of the collectors of Goodhus county
told ns short time ago that Be entered :
house for the purpose Of demanding the tax
III pursuance Of law, and found tie owner
on his death-bed in the last stages Of CON:
sumption. The poor man said he had but
one dollar left in the world, and that Gcd
only knew what would become of his fauni-
~. On being informed that his lax was
just Que dollar, he directed his wife to get
the last dollar and psy.it, which she did
Wus:oja Gazette. ~, ss
- 49, ~-s~>-c~->>~C~C~~
6T Under the head of another British
outrage" an article lis going ,lle rounds of
the press with many exhibitonsof wrath Civ.
ing an account Of the burning of the American
brig Rufus Soule on the African coast By tho
British steamer Viper. The Rufus Soule
was seized as SLAYER in accordance With our
treaty for the suppression Of the slave trade.
and the Philadelphia Ledger thinks that the
real Outrage" consisted not in the British.
vessel destroying the yillainous craft, but ia
the using Of the American flag to cover and
defend the piratical slave trade. -...:
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1859-02-26

UNION SToEEs.-A communication with
this heading, which VIC received this week
and publish IN another column, is rather
down on the project now on foot, for the
purpose of establishing one Of those institu-
tions in this county, and presents ideas which
rather conflict with those advanced by S. p.
Snow in last weeks Kepubiic While we
withhold our views on this subject for the
present we are !esirious that the public
should hear both SIDES Of the question, and
become fully acquainted with the merits and
dement's Of the whole matter, and as it is
very advisable to look before leapins, We
would counsel oil interested to gise the arti
Gle ar attentive pcrnsal. re s.<..a
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1859-02-26
ANOTHER STEAM PLOW.

We find the following in an exchange
which purports to be from a private letter.
dated at Cannon Falls, MINI. ~ 49,
/ write to bring to your notice = steam
pillow recently invented in this State, fol-
which cayeat has been filed in the natent
office. 1t embraces several PRINCIPLES neye,
before appearing for that purpose:
l: The boiler is so hung as to: preserve .
le> 81 in going up and down hill.
2, The plows have cross action viibratory
and somewhat circular, operating to the
right and left as the machine goes forward
3. The plows are attached to shafts which
sweeps about quarter of circle back and
forth, and are so adjusted rs to throw
off the dirt and stubble, to prevent fouling
4. One set Of plows (two or threc,) oper:
ates at a time, while the other set has a
back action, thus requiring only the powe,
for one set Of rlows. The whole power re.
iquired is thought to be about that Of eish,
or ten horses: The machine is the inyen.
ion Of two practical farmers yet natural
inventors. They think they have obviated
every difficulty in the way Of success in 9th
er cases. -' ]-E a
There is great demand in the West fol
a steam pillow that will work successful. Ir
this case You will perceive great saving o
power, as the power that moves the ma hin,
forward carries the plows. and sets as lev
er purchase on the plows, 50 as to requ;r,
not more than two or three horse power t,
operate above what is required to carry for
ward the machine.
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1859-02-26
Treaty with the Yankton sioux Ratified

The following note from Senator RICE
contains news Of Importance to large mum.
Der If our citizens: - 10 i3.s-iai7t. ~"
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1859-02-26

The 22nd.--Washington's birthday was
celebrated in St. Paul in patriotic manner.
Military parades, reviews &C., were the
order 0: the day, aud Mount Vernon
celebration, the employment Of the evening.
In New York, Boston, Philadelphia and all
the rest Of our great cities, the natal day of
the Father Of his Country" was celebrated
with more than usual enthusiasm. In Red
Wing, however, we looked in vain for the
least speck Of demonstration in honor OF
the event. Not flag was ho;sted; not a
drum was beat; the Red Wing Rifles. never
showed their faces; and everybody seemed
to forget that Washington had any birthday.
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1859-02-26

PINE ISLAND HoUsE.-This most popular
house, under the management of that popu-
lar landlord, Maj TRUMAN Parker, contin-
ues to do as it should, good business
Everything about this house is in apple. pie
order The table is always supplied with
Everything the appetite can long for. The
beds are always clean, the rooms we'll fur
nished and in good order. The travellers ,ncst
faithful friend, his horse, is we'll cared for by
N accommodating hostler and supplied with
llp'enty Of grain and hay. Take all ami all,
this. in fact, is one Of the best stopping places
in Minnesota 49, @ ~ =" 9s "a
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1859-02-26

MUD.-We would call the attention of
the City Council to the condition Of the
cutters on Main street. Ii the rubbish
with which they are now filled was remov-
ed and tho water allowed free and unob.
structed course, mud would be less plenti
full than it is now, and the street would dry
at least two weeks earlier than it otherwise
will. One man can accomplish the beneficial
result in two days work. Crossings at the
corners of the streets would be muci. to the
comfort Of pedestrians and the city cali
make no improvement more acceptable than
two or three Of these conveniences would
be at present.
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1859-02-26

" The absence Of our Editor, who is
again "pcrambulating' round the country
will have to be our excuse for the small!
amount of original matter this week.
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1859-02-26
Reh 'lf)iug 5&ntinel.
WILLIAM COLvlLL Jr., Error.
RED WING, MINI, FEBY 26, 1859
G. H. SCRlVEN, 81 Dearborn street, Chicago.
is authorized to receive advertisements lor
this paper.
: Look for the z.

We will furnish the SENTINEL and
GonEY's IADy's Book, one year for
four dollars in advance alsc, the
SENTINEL and PErErsoS's MAGAZINE
70: three dollars, in advance.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-04-15
MUSICAL INTELLIGENCE.
TAENHAUSER.

Tbis opera at the German Theater, Bowery, Ia
PLAYED for the first time in New York. The author
has excited much attention in Germany, aud there
has been no little politics-cpera politicsin the dis
cusson. The merits Of the work may be summed
up by saying that the Instrumentation is bold, rich
and dazzling andmuch rapid violinsm with subdivision
of the violin parts charscterizes it. That is qaes-
ton of sonority ard variety in Instrumentation, but
not Of IDEAS In the latter which is the chief merit OF
a composer. we do not find Hem Wagner remarkable.
His melodies are mostly hobblirg, and generally they
are no melodies q. all. He does not spprehend must
cal susvty, cesural pauses nice balances and CON-
pensations, and other things which 90 to make the
magic of melody Not having the gift of melody he, if
We understand his theory maintains that it is ns-
tonal spontaneiy not to be called into thorough life
ty the individual in the polished or artificial state
Very safe theory for composers who dispense with the
dis nond Herr Wagner has some hsppy mo-
merits, but they are too short-lved. In
a Iorg waste of recitatve we have OCCASION
ally a breath of melody which makes us hope
for better things The most noticeable portions are
choral Of Pilgrims; march and chorus in the Ros'-
nj style. very finely worked up, and having good
melody il mended where certain rests ought TO mark
the pbra.pg but which do rot Phrasing is one OF the
last secrets, however. which come to the composer
The march had splendid reception. Tatre are some
very noble dramatic effects peering out through the
work.
This opera merits uch consideration from the pub
lie for it reveals an aspiration for certain novel things
in the orchestra True, they are got often a. the e1-
p.nse Of the voice, but they are worth hearing.
We make a very imperfect notice Of this work, be-
cause We were unable to get sight Of the full score
which should be read to make q critique available.
The production on the stage was honorable to all
concerned. The ni,e-en-scene was good-the solo
singing fsiI-the chorus admirable, and the orchestra
under Herr Bergman, very fine.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-04-15

making th. arrivals sos departures !. ,ns
sttended with great nst aad ,chsrS =. .nr,,,.,S Nv
failed 70 deliver the mat. st fean. vsor bu. tsy. a.
said Act Of Csaess where there sd 49,, 80 So.
hvered the ct poitt four ms N AZ and s.a
lsld-wh.oh landing In esd ". sther.
serous-hequsDtJ depnyns ths, cfho- Of their h.,
sad weeks q, time, an sA<'us toe ss's ~ 80
been performed IN manner unsstssetory n TIE
cansna tnsr,by detention male bo1nd k.s.fof -.
space detimsnt Of the best interests Of
the Territory. Be a., therefore.
Deess.e Congress be requested to lay
before the General The subject and 10 mis- inh1
ence 10 c. meet the abuses complained Of
This action of the Legislature Of Washington Ter
rtory wss laid before the lac Postmaster General,
but he did not or had not time to act in the mster
II is proper occasion Tor the present Head OF the
Department TO &C. in the premises Ii is TO be hoped
tbst be will snru the contract rightly cause il to be
fulfilled Let the wants Of toe people i'm nediatey in
terested be cared for. II not let tue contract bs al
nLed as it has often been forfeited and let tue Treas
nTy save sA, 800 which Otherwise will be thrown
svsv 4, the next two years. great dea. Of money
conld be I. US saved by annuling many similar con-
trscfs AZ el svents whore contracts are 10 be kept
IN force the Pcsta ss.sr General II he wishes to do
right and have the appreciation Of the whole coantry
should take care that The people most isseis'ea u
ssd contracts should be fsitbflly served with tnei
,onte JUSTICE.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-04-15

FROM RIVER la PLATTE DIREcr.-Cspt- Oliver d
the bark Kate from Monevidso, furnishes tho follow
ing particulars in regard TO the movements Of the Per
sgusy expedition:
BY the steamer Neral, which arrived a. Montevidse
on the 8th Of February advces mad been re ,eived Of
the arrival at Asuncon tcspits of Paraguay Of tbs
United States steamer Fulton, with United States
COMM ssioner Bowlin and Com. Shubrick on board;
and az they had allowed 10 ascend the river with
out opposition it was expected the American question
would be amicably settled.
The steamers Harriet Lane and Water Witch, and
brigs Bainbndge ard Perry, were all at Correntss.
The United States ship Prebie storeship supply.
bark Release, steamers Southern Star, Atalsats,
Westernport and Memphis, were on their way up the
river.
The United States ship Falmouth ws at Baeoos
Ayres with Com. Forrest on board.
The fiSstes Sabine and st. Lawrence were st
Monte vdeo. Several Of their officers, aud about oas
half OF their crews had been drafted board tho ves
GELS bound up the riyer-sll well.
marine was drowned from the Fulton on way up
the river.
Mr.. X. Il. Forbes has gone on an excursion up tho
Uruguay the little steamer Aphs, which was brocgk
out fro n Boston on the deck Of brig Nankin-his
yacht Edith slso in company.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-04-15

The Misiosri Democrat Of the 10Th inst contsas -
announcer Ell that for bussess reasons, Mr. b. Grass
B,ewn has Withdrawn from the editorsbip Of that
journal, ard will hercsforth devote himself to Other
svocstors. We join most cordially in the rssrS
which Mr. Brown bimself expresses at the necessity q
such an event. He has proved himself ore Of The
abest boldes and most useful ourn sts Of the eoun'
try; and his retirement leaves blank which osnnes
easily be supplied. He will, however, continue to suI
port the principles Of Freedom and Free Labor, WA
which his whole public career has been ideahdsds
ard whatever may be his personal wishes the RsPus-
Lean party of Mssour cannot lorg allow him TO remain
in private life.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-04-15
COSTA'S ORATORIO OF ELI.
NrNpELssoHY UNION.


NJ Costa, the distinguished italian conductor OF the
opera in London having failed operate composer,
tried his hand at an orstoro. An orstoro being in
definitely easier to compose than an opera NJ. Costa
has succeeded. We do not remember an oratorio
which excited, other things equal, 90 much applause
a. this given lest night, with fine orchsstra aud
chorus, at the Cooper Institute. The words OF the
Bible are mixed up in the metrcs lnes and the story
of Samuel figures in it There is great variety in the
pieces TIE ccnIssts are constant. There are oaptai
in.srjectons of a pleasing character to relieve the
fogues psalms, and prophetic GRANTEES The chara,
tsrs are Eli, Judge Of Lrsel, bass samuel
sterward the prophet, oontrAltoi EksnAh,
bis father, tenor; Hannah, hn mother,
Soprano Ssph leader Of the Phistines, tenor hopn'
nj tenor; Pnneas, tenor Man Of God bass Messen-
ger tenor; I.rseltes Priests Lsvites. The prncipa
sir gers were Mrs Mozart, Miss NJ. E. Hswley, Mr..
Miranda and Mr.. Seymour, Mr. Alden, Mr.. Mozart and
DIR. Gulmette. There were several sncores. No. Is,
"Philistines ARM" sung e1eelently by Mr.. Miranda,
received vocifsrous encore; So too, No. -, "OPer
unto ne thy gstes, by Mrs. Mozart. Dr. Grilmet.s
too, was much spplauied. A duet By him and Mr.
Alden Wa great success
The second part We did no. hear, bat If At 81 hf'
the frst, il succeeded.
The ehorusss were very frely sung by the member
| of the Msodelseoan Uaion. Mr.. G. W. Morgan 10
with ability.
Tan ors,orio viii be repeated rszt Thursday, an
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-04-15

Tpr Jsruxrs OF TEHu,STEPEc.-Lsst syeotSs.
Job Mcleod Murphy Of this city resd paper - to
. l.,hrnrs Of Tehusn.epec its lshsstants eus Re
scurc,s," before the American Gsosrspeich Socsssy
The roem Ct the Society was hised oy Legs ass u
te.seert sudisrce Mr.. Marphy's connection st' isS
svrysys OF the Is,hmus has given him fso"0e' -
fauala,izius himself with bis sueisct. After =
scripton OF the topographic and gsogrsPh'eA Pe
ba,tes Of the Isthmus It's rvers, bays, uoousas Az
bs be proceeded TO give an account c ITS vsred sns
ueful vegetation and the unexsmpled rohaess " "s
scsl as evidenced by toe Numerous procucuons. -
=, II airs of the Aztscs Numbering aboet o,V"Pe<%
vrre described with their sadness and broseo spurs
tps copstsnt drunk Ell ne OF the men, and deneres
OF The women aud chiliren-wlth nothing bat some -
tire traditions CT their early erestre preserves ~
Indian tribes and their pecniisrites were aso sseee
10. TIE speaker described the rehcs fo1nd "a -
locality interesting the eN'stcrce IN years past y
acvar ced civilization. Some OF these were d-ecueeel
and one OF tao examples were exhibited. Tue stN
seer q, along the banks Of the river toe m neose
bnfFs &c were alluded 90 10 fms descriptive teeaha.
TIE gold Of the Isthmus the speaker oonteosed -
not OF recent date bet had been obtained uodeT TIE
Snarish regime. Bot IL wss not 80 soucdsot ~ "
ns, for its working though he believed thai shv~
mines existed Of Incompatible richness- Tue esaa>-
ceical n ats of the different tribes we're noticed rhs
intellectual advancement offhe INDIANS OF rsnasneeo
ard the pelfecticn Of their Industrial Produet', veso
sroken Of in high terms and though there vas baS
t,le excs ut relatively considered, to excite seeu ~
ur.,op Mr. Murphy thought that the introdaotiss
of advanced ciyiz alton wond elevate the people TO
hig, er plane. A. ~
On uo'or, 8 vote of thanks was rendered 10 NJ
Murphy for his able psper.
NJ Murrby. on behalf Of the Governor Of rehusa-
tsp.c pr sened an elaborate map OF the istAmas v
4 .
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-04-15

MASSACRE AT SyA.-By the last mhls from BuroQs
we have statement ths, the ship st. Paul d Hsvr%
while on voyage from China to Australia wnA
ccoly emgrants was lost on q small island. Tho
wreck took place the 18th Of September, but sAs
passengers escaped from this peril, and an EcglisA
vessel was baed. It was too small to carry away an
the unortanates and $50 left till word VA taken
to Sydney and anet her sse sent TO their relief Th
relief expedition arrived q; the place in December or
January. and found that of the $50 individuals bat
one Chinamsp, had been saved, all tire others hsv>
irg been msssscred by the ssvsges, amid the mos
fright'ul toitures.