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Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-06-04
The Old Settlers A $50 citation.

The Old Settlers Association met vester-
day afternoon at the Capitol, being their regu-
lar Annual Meeting. The President, Hon.
H. H. SIBLEY in the Chair, and about forty
members present.
CHARLES D. ELFELr, Esq, of St. Paul, was
elected Secretary, pro. tena., vice A. L. LAR
PENTEuR, who was reported absent, owing to
illness.
The minutes of the last first Annual
Meeting were read and approved.
Hon. AARON GooDRlcH, from the Executive
Committee, presented some interesting cor
respondence between that Committee, and
some members of the Association resident in
the St. Croiz Valley, relative to the selection
of some one to deliver the Annual Address
On motion, the Association then proceeded
to the election of Officers for the ensuing year,
with the following result: ..,, .
President-SOCRATEs NELSON, of Saltwater.
Wee e-Presidents-CHARLEs H. OAKEs, Of
st. Paul; PHILANDER PRESCOTT, of Hennepin
County.
hes. Secretary-AARoN GOODRICH, of ST.
Paul.
7reasurer-LoT MoFFAT, of st. Paul.
The Chair appointed as Executive Commit
tee, Messrs. j. P. OWENS, MAHLoN BLACK,
IL. f. MAsTERsoN, w. r. Brown, and j. E.
MCKUsICK.
The Association then adjourned, to meet
at the Annual Banquet at the Merchants
Hotel, at o'clock, of which Festival report
will be given tomorrow.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-06-04

did Franklin do? AS child, he demurred
to the fogy ways of his father. As boy he
rebelled against " the good old ways" of his
brother-boss in the printing Office, and ran
away. And as youth he fouted the cher
ished notions of his time by speech and pen,
by pamphlet and his daily walk Hewas good
natured, but he turned the leaf ouer. He
was fair prototype of the true spirit of
Young America. He respected nothing be-
cause 1t 'oas old. He only respected the good
and the true
Could he visit earth again, as was his wish,
would he talk Of degeneracy as he viewed
the ocean steamers, the telegraphs, the bal
looms, the railroads, the steam presses, steam
plows, and all that industry, enterprise, and
talent OF the present time produces? Rath-
er, he would offer unfeigned homage at the
mastery genius and progress of the age AS
much as he was ahead of the times behind
him, ten times more are we ahead of his time,
in all that brings good and veal to humanity.
But enough. We are too hurried to do
justice to the thought. We are not specially
controverting our respected correspondent;
we admire the feeling and earnestness of his
article; We arc only pointing to the other side
Of the PICTURE. d.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-06-04
CITYAND RIVER.
Saturday Morning. June 4, 1869.
Gone to Elysium.

The Senior has gone East, and the Junior on
pleasure trip, leaving us Devils to look after
the good name and interests of TIE MIME
sorIAN. We are rejoiced to open our leader
with the following notice: s.
MARRIED-At the residence ofthe bride sbrother,
at three o'clock yesterday afternoon, by Rev. JNo.
MArrocKs, GEORGE W. MooRE, Esq, Publisher OF
the Daily Ninaesotian, to Miss JULIA W. TuTTLE,
all of this city. ...
Another joy is born-another life COM
menced; and we gladly take the opportunity
of adding our simple flowers to the great love
offering. As with our strongest emotions we
remember our mothers and our sisters, and
the personal verties or the ideals of those yet
dearer to the soul, so with our kindest respects
we joyfully welcome the fair and loving part
ner, who has thus joined her fortune with our
respected employers. May the new life thus
opened to them be one of joy, and peace, and
uninterrupted happiness and love.
We tender thus our congratulations, not
more out of respect for the new and fair one
introduced to our esteem-which is earnest
and sincere-than out of the kind feelings
which is due to the tried and true friendship of
our respected Junior. For we earnestly bear
testimony to his uniform kindness, friendliness,
truth, and honor, and his earnest pains to do
by all as he would be done by.
A long life and happy one to them is the
heartfelt wish of THE IMPs.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-06-04
Latest from Europe...Arrfval OF the
New York.
Nrw Xnpu No

NEW YORK, May 80.
The steamship New York arrived yester-
day, bringing London dates to the 18th
No battles had been fought in Italy up to
the 10th
The Emperor Napoleon and the King of
Sardinia had fixed their head quarters at AL
eXandria.
All Sandman vessels in Austrian ports are
to be seized.
The Austrians have Withdrawn from Rob-
bio.
The inhabitants of Eunobia had resolutely
refused to supply the Austrian frigate Kadetz-
ky with provisions.
ENGLAND.-The Queen reviewed the troops
at AldershOt on the 10TH
Count Persgny, the new French Minister,
arrived at London on the 14th Prince GOrts-
chakOf also arrived
FRANCE.-The correspondent of the Lon
on Times says the confidence in the success
OF the army in Italy is SO great that prepara-
tions are making at Notre Dame for a thanks
giving for the great victory expected.
All officers of the regiment of sappers to
be commanded by Prince Napoleon, who left
Paris on the 10th for Toulon. --
1t was rumored that arms had been sent to
Hungary, and that the Hungarians are effec-
tually employed in fomentiag insurrection in
their country.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-06-04
mixed Reeh good ss1tehht and and ialsrsssliinpg n rslip

mixed ppch good and and Interesting in resting
memoranda and historical incidents. Among
other things, he spoke Of the first court held
III St Croix county, as it was then, by Judge
Dunn. He was on the first jury ever called
there. They had case before them where
they tried man for his life All they could
| bring against Linn was that he had killed an
M0tan Trader, [roars of laughter] and of
course we acquitted him! 80. 49,
The next court was held by Judge Good
rich. Morton S. Wilkinson, the Prosecuting
Attorney, had an obstreperous witness before
the Grand Jury, who refused to testify. He :
was brought before Judge Goodrich, who told
iIm that if he didn't tell all he knew, /" he'd
lnprlson him until he was as grey as rat! +"
lhe witness unbosomed then 70 CEt .'t
We wish we had space even to give syn
opsls OF the remarks of Mr.. McKusick, but
must pass them by. At their close, the re-
quest was unanimously made that Mr. Nc
nus'ck would write them out for preserva-
''on IN the annals of the Society, together with
other matters that he thought interesting
Also, that Mr.. Prescott and others would pre-
pare such historical sketches as they could,
and give them to the Secretary
j. +. Owens gave
The First Legislature of the Territory of Min
uesota.' - N--
Response by L. A. Babcock, ESQ.,, who
praised the unimpeachable integrity and in
dustry, and patriotism of the first Territorial
Legislature, in high terms. lie concluded by
proposing the health of Dav Olmstead.
w. K. Marshall, ESQ.,, gave
"The Press ..-.
response by Jno. p. Owens, Esq, of the
Daily Times He merely remarked that the
Press could speak for ITSELF and passed on to
comment on the remarks of Mr. Babcock, mar
rating some ludicrous and laughable incidents
Of the first Territorial Legislature, and its
members. This provoked replies and new
merriment
Mr. Sibley gave as toast, !" Francois Lab
bathe," whom he said was probably the oldest
settler ~ in the State, and he thought, was a
native. He related some amusing anecdotes
about him, and proposed him as a member
He was elected at once.
Judge Goodrich proposed
"The first President of the ssociaton."
Reponse by H. H. Sibley, after which the
following was proposed by A. j. Van Vorhes,
Esq, editor of the Saltwater Nessenger-
"1he OtdStttters-When the tattoo of mortality
shall have tapped them to repose, may they all be
awakened to glory by the reveille of angels"
The party then broke up, the hour being,
quite advanced
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-06-04

Boy DROWNED noon as the
Northern Light was landing at our Levee, a
boy named George Yawman, aged about 10
or u years, attempted to jump on board from
the Frank Steele, but missing his footing, fell
between the boats, and with only short cry
Of terror, sank into the rapid water, and was
swept under the boat. No help could be
given him, nor did any one see him after he
went down. The body has not been recover
ed yet His parents reside on Third Street,
between Minnesota and Roberts.
This should serve as 9 warning to news
boys and others, not to attempt to run on
until she is moored and the gangway launched.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-06-04

THE BRIDGE CoMPLErED.-The last plank
was laid on the bridge yesterday, and loaded
teams driven over it from one end to the other.
Travel could commence to-day, and would,
but there is no approach to the other end,
owing to high water. To properly construct
causeway to the bluff will, Mr.. Sewall in
forms US. cost $4,000, and without one the
bridge will for awhile be almost useless. We
understand the stock subscription books will
be opened, and it is to be hoped that the
amount will be at once forthcoming, so that
the structure will not be a mere ornament, but
be brought into use. .a...a ..-
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-06-04
Letter from stephen Miller, OF st.
Cloud.
ST. CLOUD, May 80, 1S

ST. CLOUD, May 30, 1859.
To tho Editors efMe Mnnesotian:
My attention has Just been called to your
leader in the DAILY MINNEsoTIAN of the 27th
instant, containing list Of candidates likely
to be presented to the Republican Convention
of July next, for the various offices to be filled
at the October election.
For the hattering position which my name
occupies in said list, feel deeply grateful to
you, as well as to scores of friends, who, from
various parts of the State, have rendered me
their support for Congressional nomination.
As believe in the success Of the entire Re-
publican ticket, and covet the opportunity
that such position presents, to labor for set
tiers rights, the extension of Freedom, and
the development of our rising commonwealth,
l need not say that under other circumstan-
ccs, it would be one of the most grateful Incl
dents Of my life to permit the use Of my name
by Republican Convention of my adopted
State.
But | cannot be insensible to the fact that
many who are better known and more COM
petent to discharge the duties of the position,
and have toiled for years to establish the prin-
ciples of FREEDOM and RIGHT in Minnesota,
would be wronged and wounded were citi-
zen of only fifteen months to be nominated for
a place of so much responsibility and impor-
tance.
You will therefor confer favor by an
nouncing that shall not be q candidate before
the Convention for any Office; that deem it
sufficient honor to occupy the place of a high
private in this great battle against Sham Dem
ocracy, oppression, extravaganza, aggression,
and wrong; and that from July Goth, to the
evening of the 18th of October, l shall labor
as faithfully as he who labors most, for the
success Of " the ticket the whole ticket, and
nothing but the ticket"
Yours truly, STEPHEN MILLER.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-06-04
est desire, and to that end alone will all our
energies be directed. -

est desire, and to that end alone will all our
energies be directed. ~Crr.
The ATLAS ON THE CURRENCY AND RAIL-
ROAD QUEsrIoNs.-Contrary to expectation,
in his first number Mr. King draws it mild on
these subjects. The following indicates what
may come after awhile:
The State is greatly embarrassed and the
people exclusively taxed by reason of the non
pay ment of large claims due from the general
government for territorial expenses, and the
expenses of the constitutional convention
The State, in order to meet these obligations,
has, in addition to the borrowing of $3.50, 900
at eight per cent. interest, had to resort to
State taxes of an unprecedented character
No State in the Union ever before taxed its
citizens at the rate of five mills on dollar,
two years in succession. Minneapolis Jour.
Such being the case, will the Journal be
kind enough to give us its views on the propo-
sition to put a tax bill through the next Leg
islature to meet the interest on five millions of
State Railroad Bonds State atlas.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-06-04

FIRE.-Yesterday morning about halfpast
five o'clock, a fire, supposed to be the work
of an incendiary, broke out in frame dwell
ling house adjoining the residence of Jno. Far
rington, Esq, on College Avenue, nearly op-
posite the head of State street, and in a short
time reduced it to ashes The building was
detached from any other houses, but was so
near the fine "octagon" residence of Mr.. Far
rington as to endanger it, and probably but
for the exertions of the Pioneer Hook and
Ladder Company it would have probably
been consumed. The Hope Engine Company
was soon on the ground with their engine,
but the same difficulty of "no water !"
again prevented them from working, and rem
dered their presence valueless so far as ex-
tinguishing the fire was concerned.
Some of the neighbors, and other citizens
did what they could, with such water as was
available, to check the fire, and probably pre-
vented its spread. No very general alarm
was given, and being at such an early hour,
when but few were stirring only those in the
neighborhood of the fire were aware of it.
Can there not be plan for general alarm
adopted? Past experience shows its necessi-
ty. And how much longer shall the cry Of
"no water" render the presence of the fire
men and their engines of no avail to cndanger-
ed property? tits no fault of the companies
or their engines, but the absence of any sup
ply of water that has induced the complaint
that our department is nullity, so far as ef.
fective service is concerned.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-06-04

ACCIDENTAL DRowNING.-A deck passen-
ger named Patrick Murphy was drowned off
the steamer Rocket, at the lower levee, on
Sunday morning, about one o'clock. He had
just taken passage with wife and child to
St. Louis, and was sitting on the guard of the
boat, when, on getting UP to go in, ne fell
overheard. He made an outcry as he fell,
and again on rising, but before the yawl could
be lowered, the swift current had borne him
down, and though they cruised about some
time, could find nothing of him. His widow
was in a state of distraction, but received the
fare back again, and was taken to the house
of friend in the city.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-06-04

INCREASING TRAVEL TO THE RED RIVER
CouNrRY-BuRBANK & Co.'S STAGE AND
EXPRESS L1NE.-There are many who are I'M
aware of the increasing amount of travel to-
wards the Red River towns, and also the
amount of trade with the settlements in the
rich valley of that River. We observe daily.
almost, that our wholesale merchants are en-
gagged in shipping goods to various points
along the Red River, where enterprising set
Elements are springing up, and from various
sources we learn that an increasing tide of
emigration is setting towards it. These facts
seem to demand increased facilities for trav-
cling and express purposes, and BURBANK,
whose very name is "a tower of strength -
is the very man to incept the enterprise, hav-
ing the means, energy and the requisite know.
ledge of the country and It's wants.
We learn that regular tri-weekly line is
now in regular operation between St. Paul
the head Of navigation on the Mississippi, and
st. Joseph, (Stearns Co.. Cold Spring, Rich
mond, Alexandra ia, to Breckenridge, the head
of navigation on the waters of the Red River
and to Fort Abercrombie, eighteen miles low
er down.
At Breckenridge, the steamer Ans. North
rup will leave, making regular trips to al
points on the Red River, &C., and other boat.
are now on their way to that point, will
which it is designed to form regular line
and which will doubtless succeed in ascend
ing the Saskatchewan to short distance from
the Rocky Mountains
Between St. Paul and Breckenridge ther
are accommodations where travellers cal
lodge every night
This route will do much towards openin
the way for the overland mail route to the Pa
cihc, which was agitated so much last winte
and was so near being ordered by Congress
In the ratio that settlements are springing u
along the way, the route will ere long be de
manded by the wants of the citizens.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-06-04
AnSon NOrthup.

This gentleman, whose name is borne by
the first steamboat ever launched on the wa
ters of the Red River of the North, was the
man who first drove the first drove of cattle
though the country from Illinois to the Falls
OF st. Croix. He is bold, persevering,
through modest and unassuming man. His
ambition is that of true frontiersman.-Ga-
lena AdUertiser,
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-06-04

STEAMBOATS, FOR RED RIvER-There are
now three boats on their way to force pas
sage through Big Stone and Traverse Lakes
to the Red River. The Belfast is in advance,
and when last heard from was far up. The
Freighter was hard after her, and we learn
that the G. II. Wilson, little bunty stern
wheel craft that can run in heavy dew, is to
try the same feat. perfect continuity" 1t
rivals the successive expeditions to explore
a northwest passage.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-06-04
M ORTGAGE SALE...WHEREAS DE.
lHl "a Ii r heep In h. af&

MORTGAGE SALE...WHEREAS DE.
IV1 FAULT has been made In the paymer of the sum
Of three hundred and thrtytwo dollars and sixty
of this notice upon certain InJenture Of Mortgsge
ecuted and delivered by Reuben B. Moore, OF the Coun
ty Of Anoka, in the then Territory (now State) of Min
nesota unto William F. Nelson, of the Wick
ford, and State of Rhode Island, bearing date the
tive fth day of April A. D. 1858, which said Mortgage
duly recorded in the office Of the Register of Deeds
in and Tor the County Of noka the twelfth day of
OCTOBER A. D. 1885, at eight and fourth O'Clock A.
NJ, in Book Of Mortgages pages three hundred and
ten and three hundred and eleven no suit or pro-
ceeding at law, otherwise, having been to
the debt secured by said Mortgage or any part
thereof,
Now therefore, notice hereby given that in pursu
ance and by virtue OF power of sale contained In said
dort-age and Of the Statute in such case, made and
provided the following lands and premises lying and be-
Ing in the County of Anoka, and State of Minnesota
and described in said mortgage follows to wit:
Lot number five, S) In Block number two, (2) in Mead
shaws Addition to the town of Anoka, as surv, we'd
and plated ny Hugh Spence with all the her
editaments and appurtenances thereunto anywse be-
long ng will be sod at public vendue the highest bid
der for cash. In front Of the Office of the Reg st-r II
Deeds at Anoka, la the County Of Anoka, on goth
day of July, A. D. 1859, o'c pck m ne forenoon
OF that day. to satisfy the debt secured by said Mort
gage together with all costs and expenses Of said
sale allowed by law.
Dated Hastings. June 2nl, A. D. 1859.
WILLIAM r. NELSON Mortgage.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-06-04

The HEAD OF NAvIGATIoN-Friend King
of the Minneapolis Atlas doth assert that the
Mississippi is nauigaJle at all seasons to that
place. Now We are not bit given to brag-
ging about the merits of ST. Paul as the head,
but will say that we only claim it for about
eight months in the year, and are perfectly
willing for the boats to run to St. Anthony
during the other four-the ice boat in partic-
MAR
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-06-04

GREAT EREsBET.-The river is rising at an
alarming rate, and is higher now than it has
been any time this spring. 1t is now running
over the entire bottom across the river except
in a very few spots, and was still rising rap
idly last evening. The recent rains have done
this, and the regular "June fresh" not yet
commenced. The best caution now is
"stand from under" Winona and other towns
along the river will have to put on life-preserv-
ers and anchor down.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-06-04

The TRADE-A considerable activity pre-
walls among the dry goods dealers now, tho
some dullness is complained of in other
branches of trade We noticed on Saturday
afternoon another quite large lot of Fancy and
Staple Dry Goods arriving for the House Of
Messrs. Cathcart & Co., who are just now do
ing fine business, and as they are continual
ly replenishing their stock, offer superior in.
ducements to country merchants.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-06-04

~ Foreign Mormons are still arriving in
Now York in large numbers, bound for Salt
Lake. Some may think they will be in dan
ger of reaching Birthstone Lake-lying not
far beyond.-LouispilIe Journal.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-06-04

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS meeting of the
members of the Minnesota Pioneer Guard" :"
and of the Staff and Regimental Officers, held
aboard the steamer Denmark, on Saturday
morning, May 26th, ult., for the purpose of
testifying their appreciation OF the many civ
lities extended them on their late excursion
to Minneapolis, Gen. A. G. Jones was called
to the chair, and Major H. Iglehart appointed
Secretary. On motion the following resolu-
tons were then unanimously adopted:
Resolued, That the thanks of this compa-
ny, as well as o. their guests, one and all, be
and are hereby rendered the citizens of Min
neapolis for the many acts of courtesy and
hospitality so generously extended them on
their present excursion, as well as to the Off
GERS generally of the steamers Denmark and
Time and Tide for their unremitting attentions
to the wants of their passengers and guests.
Res0lUed, That in this act we realize but
the expression of that mutuality of feeling,
and that bond of sympathy which should ex-
ist between the different sections of one State,
especially between such close neighbors and
cities OF such Importance as the cities of st.
Paul, st. Anthony and Minneapolis.
Resolced, That this kindness of sentiment
is fully reciprocated on our part, as well as
by the citizens of st. Paul generally, and that
we shall hail with feelings of delight the first
opportunity that shall be offered us of exhib-
iting our appreciation of these acts of ciyility.
A hearty welcome is hereby extended to
them, one and all, whether they shall appear
in the costume of the soldier, or the palmer
garb of the citizen
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-06-04
MARRIFD

Yesterday, June l, by the Rev. DIR. VAN INGES
JOHN HARRINGTON, Esq, to Miss EUNIcE E. CULLEN,
daughter of Major w. J. CULLEN, all of this city
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-06-04
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az For sale by all the Druggists and Grocers in the
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Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-06-04

Ew Grace Church, Providence, was com
menced thirteen years ago, and is not yet fin.
ished.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-06-04

STAMPEDE AT THE PosT OFFIcE.-Yester-
day four of the oldest clerks in the Post Of
flee, Messrs. Wilson, Hover, Roberts and
Williams, were discharged at their own re-
quest The cause of the withdrawal was
some internal difficulty arising, we are inform
ed, to dissatisfaction with recent arrangements.
Their places are not yet, we believe, supplied,
which fact leaves the Office with rather slen-
der force,