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Nebraska advertiser., 1859-02-24
A Seven Dollar Lumn.
The Council Bluffs Buple saws: :

Our old friend, Com. Stephen Decatur
has left With US a lump Of gold worth sew
en- dollars, which will be subject to the
inspection of all parties for a few days
only.
This lump, with sundry other Jumps,
valued at $1,000, was picked up by Maj.
A. Culbertson, of the American Fur Com
pany, near the mouth Of Clark River on
the Upper Missouri. 1t is now the pro-
perry of Charles Carpenter of Little
Sioux where after a few days it may be
seen at all times by the curious, or anxi-
Gus gold hunter.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-02-24
Two Treaties with China

The New York Herald's Washington
correspondent of February Ia, says thai
the State Department has just received
two important treaties from China-one
adjusting all claims upon that country
and the other regulating the commercial
regulations and scale of duties between
the two countries. These treaties are re-
garded of the highest Importance, and
are entirely satisfactory to the Admins
tration.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-02-24
From California.
: Ne,D Orleans, Feb. {

Meu Orleans, Feb. 6.
The steamship Quaker City, with
dates from San Francisco Il The 10th ult,
has arrived here. eShe brings 10 pas
sengers.
The steambo atS Sonora takes over 81
500, 900 in specie and rs passengers 0id
Panama; 81 1895, GOO Of the treasure goes
to New York WO
The weather for mining purposes was
favorable.
The French had taken possession Of
Clipperton, a guano island.
Miramon reached the@eaFital on@the
L26th ult., with one thousand cavalry. He
had disapproved Of Robes acts, displaced
him, and put General Sales at the head
of the army, and re-instated Zuloaga.
twas reported that Miramon intends
marching on Vera Cruz wilma strong
The Liberals had been routed at Neg.
The Picayune's correspondent say;
that the Mexican war-schooper Iturbide
had been captured BY an American and
six foreigners, who killed five of the crew
and escaped with the vessel. No date i;
given. I9i a fl3a ~
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-02-24

1t is vouchedfor on good authority, that
in digging a well al Brandon, Va, recent
ly, the workmen, at a depth of IS feet.
came to a layer of compactly frozen earth
Is feet in thickness, and that directly un-
der this, or at a depth Of 40 feet, water
was obtained which nightly froze over,
the ice forming nearly three inches IN
thickness. The well has been stoned and
the water still freezes. Here is a nut for
scientific cracking.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-02-24
The Territorial Fair.

ut which to acid the Territorial Fair in September
next, a typographical error was made in saying "l5th
February" instead of "l5th of March,, as was in
tended. The object of even so early a date was that
the premium list might be gotten out Immediately,
in order to afford an opportunity to competitors to
prepare for crop. As sjme dissatisfaction has been
manifested as to the time given, it is thought best
to extend it. will therefore receive proposals up
to April 18th, 1859.
Territorials papers win please notice this change
and urge upon their localities action.
r WFURNAS,
Pres't Terri Board Of Agriculture.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-02-24
MahOmet and Douglas.

The mountain has come to Mahomet.
The Administrative has gone to Douglas.
1t is to-day impossible to find an anti
Douglas man in our streets. Even office
holders who have vague hopes for the flu
ture, are now Douglas men. Success is
with them the touchstone of merit and
principle, and they now believe that Doug
las will be our next President. Douglas
has more political friends to-day than any
living man. The mountain of Democra-
cy has gone over to the great Mahomet
of Illinois.-Mem, Ledger.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-02-24
LOO. Z. National Jubilee.

The most extensive arrangements are
being made for the celebration of the for
tieth anniversary of the institution of Odd
Fellowship in the United States, to take
place in the city of New York on the 26th
of April.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-02-24
Midnight PAPER.

The Cincinnati Gazette has commenced
the publication of a "midnight edition."
to be sent off by the night train on the
Little Miami Railroad, thus gaining full
day in the transmission of news to the
eastern cities.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-02-24
Slave Trade in Georgia.

Under date Savannah, Georgia, Feb.
II, we learn that the Grand Jury has
found true bills against Capt. Corrie and
three others, implicated in the slave trade
in connection with the yaCt Wanderer.-
They are nown in prison.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-02-24
Daily Mail m Isl. Joseph.

l We learn the probabilities are we will
shortly have a daily mail from St. Joseph
Mo-, to this city, coming up on this side
of the river. That is what we most need
in the way Of mail accommodations.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-02-24

A bet of $4,000 was made in Chicago
the other day that a live fish in the water
would not weigh as much as a live one out
of the water. On a trial being made, it
was found, of course, that the fnny indi-
vidual weighed the same in either ele-
ment.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-02-24
nnnglas in New england.

Judge Douglas has been invited by
leading Democrats of New Hampshire
and Connecticut to visit those States, and
make political speeches.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-02-24

The new Winans steamer has been on
her trial trip, and proved herself a decid-
ed success, With fifty-fve pounds of
steam, half her capacity, she maintained
an average speed of twelve miles per
hour, and ran remarkably smoothly.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-02-24
Thanks.

Thanks.
Hon. J. P. BENJAMIN, Hon. C. L.
FALLINDIeHAM, and Hon. FExNER FER
GUsoN, will please accept our thanks for
fSvcrS.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-02-24

Col. Ten Brock has purchased the eel
ebrated Louisiana race horse, Starke, to
take to England next season. The Lou
isville Courier is of the opinion that if he
don't make the sporting men Of England
see sights, blood don't tell. The price
paid was 50, 0 4
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-02-24
BrOWnTlTle Mail Announcements
BRowNvILLE, FEB "a. 1855


EASTERN MAIL.
ATrires-Daily Sundays excepted at five =. N.
Depdrts-Daily Sundays e1cepted) at half past
eight, A. N.
SOUTHERN NAIL.
Arrtves-Td-weekly, on Mondays, Wednesdaysand
Fridays.
Deparss-On Tuesdays, Thursdays and SATURDAYS
NORTHERN TAIL.
ArriUes-On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
DeParts-OnM Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
FORT KEARNEY MAIL.
Leares-Brownville on the first of every month
reaching Ft. Kearney in seven days; lea
wing Ft. Kearney on the 10th
Arrires-At Brownville in Z days.
TARKIO MAIL.
Leares-Brownville, on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays at 8 o'clock, A.
ATrtvss-At BrOwnvilleon Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays ut 8 O'Clock. A. n.
OFFICE HOURS.
From z, O'Clock, A. N to II, u; and from !, T. n.
TO Q, P. n. G.. G.. DORSEY p. NJ.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-02-24
All i to GET Married.

The Washington letter writers have
made all the arrangements for marrying
off Miss Lane, the Presidents niece, Mr.
Henry, the Presidents nephew, and last,
+ not least, the Presidents President.
Miss Lane IS shortly To- be led 70 the al
tar ba Mr.. MGraw, Of Philadelphia, af-
ter which the pair viii setup~ house-keep
ing. Mr.. Henry is tosmarry some nice
young lady, whose name we now forget,
and then 90 to New York and engage in
the practice of the law. Mr.. Buchanan,
according to the correspondent Of the N.
Y~Times,
"To lead to the hymenial altar an ac-
eomplished and ines6mhble widow lady
of Georgia. Perhaps this accounts for
the especial care and elegance of our
bachelor Presidents dress. It is a mat
ter of frequent remark that Mr.. Bhchan-
IAN, in his handsome brown frock coat,
white vest and cravat, and patent leather
pumps, is one of the most elegently dres-
sed young men in the capital.
EAW 49, ML ~ MM MEI n IL
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-02-10

Mr.. ATKINS, q democratic Representa-
tive 10 Congress from Tennessee, after quo
ting, in speech, the position Of Senator
SEWARD, that there is an irrepressible con.
iiict going on between slave labor and free
labor, thus fatty denies the charge made by
abolition orators as to the democratic
party:
ain order to break down the democratic
party At the North, abolition orators describe
II before the people a. party identified with
the slave power, and that the Interior object
is to plant slavery In the fires States. such was
the idea in Mr.. Stewards speech. The Senstor
has been greatly imposed upon as to the future
aims Of the southern people. No such desire
exists in any Slave State. Nor do l understand
it TO be the mission Of the democratic party TO
go about planting slavery, or preventing its
being planted by the people wherever major.
ity OF them may desire to do so. understand
it, however, to be the true principle of that
party TO interpose no restrictions upon the
rights Of the people Of State upon that sub.
ject, one way or the other. Nor does the dem.
ocratc party deny the right of the people Of q
Territory, when they come TO 0rdain State
constitution, TO exercise complete sovereignty
over that and all other domestic questions"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-02-10

propose to construct the road, classified Is
follows:
FSra. The time within which this road 10 10
be commenced and completed.
Second. The amount, or extent and descrip.
ton, Of the aids, facilities, and privileges which
will be expected or required from the Govern.
ment. whether consisting Of lands or money, or
both; and, if In part Of money, whether 10 the
shape OF loan, when and how - be refunded.
THIRD. The rate Of charge, respectively, for
conveying the mail weekly. semi weekly, tri.
weekly, and daily, when the road ia completed,
and the rate per mile for s.ch portions or di.
visions Of the road ss may be completed and in
use before the completion Of the whole; and
the rate Of charge on all military and naval sup.
plies troops, munitions Of war Of all kinds, for
the transportation OF the same on said road
throughout the entire line when completed, and
on any less portion or section Of the same, o.
the wants Of the Governments may require.
Fourth. The time or period beyond the com.
pletion Of the road At which the party or par.
ties to any such proposals will surrender said
road, with all its equipments and appointments,
10 the United States, should the Government
desire such surrender; whether after twenty,
forty, or sixty, years OF exclusive possession
and enjoyment and, II any greater period than
twenty years Is proposed. at what reduced
amount Of aid and facility will be required from
the Government in consideration of such ex.
tension to forty or sixty years, respectively,
the party or parties TO such proposals will I'm.
dertake TO construct the road; and what reduc.
ton Of charges for conveying the mails and
transporting military and naval supplies, troops
and munitions Of war of all kinds, will be made
in consideration Of such extension.
FUM. The guarantees proposed for the
faithful execution Of any contract which may
be entered into with the United States for the
n the rnal nd snato utvo
fare for the transportation Of passengers, and
exorbitant charges for carrying freight Of any
description.
The proposals are to be opened by the
Secretary of the Interior, in the presence Of
the Cabinet, and copies Of the same trans
mitted to the two Houses of Congress as
soon as they are organized
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-02-10

InrosrASr un--The case Of J W.
Selby 70. City Of ~. Paul, now 90 trial 10
the District Court, IL one Of very great
Importance TO the city, and 10 property
0wsers 10 the city. The suit was instituted
by Mr. Selby Tor damages done TO bis
property by grading on 81. Anthony street,
above thu WiDsloow House. When the
grading was going on, Mr.. Selby obtained
sn injunction to prevent the issue Of street
certificates against his property for portion
Of the expense Of grading, at the same time
alleging bis damages 70 be about $500 by
reason Of the grading The city had the
Injunction dissolved, after which the street
certificates were issued against the property.
Mr.. Selby then brought the present action
against tho city for damages, and has John
t. Brisbin aud John b. Sanborn 10 prose
cute the case, while Henry j. Horn repre-
sents the city In the defence.
The question involved 10 this suit, IL
whether the city has any legal right to a.
sess benefits against property for street
gradings or street openings. According to
. learned ex-Judge, who lately gave his
opinions to the City Council on this subject,
there are grave constitutional rights involved
in its decision.
DsrECr Cousr.--The jury in the case OF
J. W. Selby p,. the City Of st. Paul, re-
turned verdict for the city.
Another case Of the same character. Peter
Berkcy rs. the City Of st. Paul, WAS on trial
all Of yesterday. and not concluded when
the court adjourned.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-02-10

FiRs IN MiNSSAroLis On Monday night
last. about ~ O'Clock. lire broke out in a
two-story frame building, forming portion
ot the residence Of Charles hoag, Esg 10
few minutes the building was entirely
destroyed Fortunately il was disconnoet,
cd with the main dwelling. aud to this fact.
together with the absence OF wind may be
attributed the preservation OF this large aud
clegan, family ediice, which is one of the
finest in Minneapolis. The citizens were
promptly on the spot, but such was the
rapid progress OF the flames, that but few
articles could be saved II is supposed that
the fire originated from stove. The build
ing was used az wash housc. wood house,
sleeping apartments for hired help, and gen
eral store roons, The loss sustained by
Mr.. lloag is probably about 5000
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-02-10

MExrrNa ov ruE BAE.-An adjourned
meeting Of tho Bar was held at the Court
HOUSE, on Saturday afternoon-- Horace X
Bigclow presiding, and w. Sprigg Hal
officiating ~ Secretary. About thirty
members Of the legal fraternity were present
N. II. Ames. from the committee appoint
cd last week TO prepare business Tor the
meeting, submitted = report, proposing Ia
organize. under the name OF the Bar OF
Ramsey County" the prominent features OF
the organization being to sustain the moral
influence and integrity OF the profession,
and to establish regular fec bill, and have
n good tune generally. once year, after the
manner OF societies Of this kiHd throughout
the country.
The Report was accepted and adopted,
aud the Society was formally organized by
the election Of the following officers by
ballot:
President HoRAcs Il. Blakiow.
g,o Presidents - JAS. GmyilLAs and
IlEsRv }. HoRs.
Sosfary--W. SrRiGG HALL.
Treasurer -1'nKoposg FREScn.
After the election was over. u communi
cation was read, apparently from the elect
Cd officers. asking the meeting to adjourn
and practice at Apollo Hall bar for short
season.
There will be- another meeting OF the so
Getty in two weeks. 10 adopt bylaws for
the government OF the Society.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-02-10

the creation Of an illegal currency through
several of our local bankers, and those gen.
tlemen upon reflection or better sdvisement,
have intmated an equal unwillingness to en-
ter upon an arrangement in violation Of the
laws Of the State.
The Nicollet County Bank has gone into
operation this week, with capital Of S20,-
900. 1t is located at ST. Peter. The Pres
ident Of this bank is PAscHAL WHITNEY, Of
this city and s. d. GOULD, Cashier. The
securities depoeited are State University
bonds, which the Attorney General has de-
cided to be State stocks, as they are issued
in the name Of the State, and its credit is
pledged for their final redemption.
F. A. DoSAHowER, Esq, at st. Peter, has
charge Of the Nieollet County Bank, at st.
Peter.
The capital Of the Bank Of the State has
been increased by an issue Of $4,000 based
upon the same class Of securities.
1t is sufficient to say Of the State Univer-
sity bonds that they stand in higher favor
even than the Minnesota State Loan OF
S25O,OOO.
At this writing nothing definite has been
received relative to the sale Of our State
Railroad Bonds in New York. The infor-
nation which has been received, however,
justifies the inference that the tedious nqui-
sition to which the State credit has been
subjected in consequence OF the untimely
ISLANDERS whose barb was pointed here, has
resulted lin the complete triumph of the
State over its avowed and open enemies.
The latest New York advices represent
the condition OF money matters there as
follows:
The stock market has still o very unsettled
appearance, and several securities iuctuate
with shuttlecOck rapidly, apparently at the
will OF the party holding the prepOn jsrant
power. This Is especially the case with Psci-
fic Mail, which opened latter selling at 81 yes.
terday) at ~, II fall Of l6 per cent. in few
days, and closed at 75iQS76.
The business was large in all departments Of
the list, and the tendency generally was in
favor OF the Bear interest. New York Central
is ! per cent. down, Harlem preferred I. Ga.
lena |, Rock Island 8, Illinois Central 4, Rea
ding |, Panama Is, Harlem /.
The Money Market is well supplied at the es
tablished advance. Call loans 6G58 per cent
First class paper, to run 60 days and months,
sol per cent. The banks generally are asking
9 per cent. on temporary loan.
The BANKS OF THE UNITED STATES
Condition Of the banks Of the United States
January l, 1859.
The number OF banks and branches
throughout the Union is fourteen hundred
and eighteen
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-02-10
s.0s9,3O0
Condition OF the Pacific Railroad Bill

The bill which has passed the Senate,
inviting proposals for the construction OF a
Pacific Railroad, was introduced as an
amendmen, TO the original bill, By JouS
BELL Of Tennessee. 1t provides that the
Secretary Of the Interior shall invite propo-
sails by advertisement, inserted in two papers
IN every STATE OF the Union
"Fcr the construction and working o, three
railroads from the valley Of the Mississippi 20
the Pacific ocean, within the territory and ia.
r.sdsciion Of the United states. one commenc
iag at some sgiiab'e point on the western
boundary ~ the State Il Minnesota. running
thence. on What may appear the most eligible
route. TO Puget sound, IA Washington Terrific
~ one commencing al some suitable point on
the western boundary u the State Of Missouri
% Iowa teAce pursuing whA, may appear TO
be the most eligible route, vi hin the thirty
fourth ard torty.thiri parallels OF north lati'
iaie. 70 sat Francisco OF Benicia. IN the state
OF California one Commencing a. some saliA-
bic polGt Ga the western boundary o. the state
% AfAAnsas OF Texas. thence pur-uiag What
NAV appear 20 be the most eligible route 90
san Francisco, IN the STATE Of California
The parties making proposals mus, sps
cify the terms and CONDITIONS 90 skich thew
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-02-10
Local Affairs.

Tug SEvKHTH STREET ExTxSsIos.--The
Report Of the Commissioners appointed To
ASCERTAIN the damages caused by the opening
Of Seventh street through Brunson's ADD
ton, was Published yesterday. The dam
ages and expenses amount 10 S2,o26 20
and the assessment is made along the line OF
Seventh street against the lots on both
sidse, from jackson street 10 where Brun-
sons Addition joins, and beyond Brunson's
Addition against tho lots 10 Daytonls Add
ton. The principal party interested 10 this
opening Is Lyman Dayton, we believe. whose
name appears among the petitioners there
for. n this assessment In confirmed, tho
next step should bs 10 improve the street.
And TO this W. wish 10 direct the attention
OF the citizens Of the First Ward. The i'm
provsment Of Seventh street beyond X lit
sons Addition, will DO no child's play, but
must necessarily entail heavy expense upon
the Ward. We know TINT some Of the
persons who were the most strenuous TO
have seventh street graded. a. IL was last
year, TO this day have failed 10 pay the as
ssssments against their property and the
city has been Obliged TO assume the debt.
and wait until these persons are ready to
settle up. We trust our First Ward Al
dermcn will stand firm to their position to
have no more improvements in that Ward
until the City Treasury has Ward funds to
meet the demands Of the Ward and with
this stand with reference TO their own
Ward, they will have M influence in Coun.
ell TO prevent further indebtedness in the
other Wards, until the City Treasury is In
n condition TO meet all liabilities Of tho
Wards.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-02-10

From the Bank Comptroller's report We
derive the following statement. exhibiting
tie amount aud character Of the State
stocks and railroad bonds deposited to &C.
cure the redemption Of the circulating notes
issued TO the banks Of Wisconsin. and out
standing on the first Monday o. January
1859:
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-02-10

CLAWS The coancil. on Tuesday. audi,
ed claims 10 the amount Of s2l2s 81, which.
with the same amount OF Redemption scrip,
will make sisa6 6s Of city scrip, to be is
sued during the present week. A prolific
treasury is that belonging to our city At
this rate how loug will i, take TO ,ssue elo,.
000 Of city bonds
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-02-10

4 NSw TH.ArRE.-Mr. II. Van LEV,
manager Of the Peoples Theatre, Is pushing
ahead with his characteristic energy, the
project OF building Theatre in ~. Paul
worthy OF our city aud the many liberal pat
rons OF the drama in il. Yesterday, we
inspected the plans Of Theatre, which he
expects 10 commence building in May, and
have completed in the autumn. The build
ing il TO be located on the corner Of Sixth
aud Cedar streets, and is TO be OF stone,
three stories in height. On Sixth street, il
will hay, front Of 20 feet, running back
on Cedar TO depth Of so beet. The stage
will be 20 feet in depth by 81 ie,t in width.
The entrance to the interior OF the building
will be through bail opening on Sixth
street, - feet in width and running back
Is beet to the S 'cet s,airways leading to the
dress circle and parquette To the second
tier there will be aaother entrance The
interior OF the Theatre will be- constructed
and finished in the latest style. The par.
qaette. according to the plans. will seat zoo
people. and the entire house second tier
dress circle and psrqaet,e, 2l00
We wish Mr.. Van Lew every SUCCESS 10
his enterprise, aud bsspcak for him the hb-
eral Cooperation OF our citizens. II he sue
ceod' in carrying out the plans be has in
view, -. Paul will boast Theatre equal
TO any in the West
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-02-10

CoAiSa ls.--rhe Couu,y Ireasurers are
beginning to make their appearance with
the State Taxes received in their respective
counties The Treasurer OF ltascs county
paid in the collections in his county on
Thursday. being aboa, one halt OF the tax
Assessed in the county. The treasurer Of
Wright County, las, week paid in the do
linquent tax Of that county.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-02-10

TuE rsisoS Esrry.-The City Prison is
now empty. the las, man having becn ~
leased on Friday night, by paying his hnc
having been imprisoned by the City Aitor.
ney on conviction before the District
Court, In an appeal case.