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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24

- ,TVH HIv tF.I8'OI Nv u TUG AncrNanI
HE NEW YORK LEDGER.-This weeks number Of
the LEDGER is out, containing the third number Of
the Mount Vernon papers. In this article Mr.
Everett makes some remarks on the crooked and
narrow streets OF Boston, preface to some high
y interesting observations on the house in which
benjamin Franklin spent his boyhood, and the
cause and necessity Of it, demolition. He informs
us, however that everything connected with 1t that
was worth preserving has been saved, for Boston
fully appreciates. the memory of her most illus
trious native son" "the philosopher statesman and
patriot who ehone among the brightest lights of the
eighteenth century" The LEDGER Is printed in an
unexceptonable style, and contains, besides the
Mount Vernon papers, large variety Of interesting
matter. Its proprietor, Mr.. Bonner has evinced an
almost unparalleled enterprise in its management,
the reward Of which he is now reaping having Sc
cured for IL the larg circulation ever attained by
weekly paper in United States
From the Boston Daily Icdger
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24


Mr.. EVERETT AND THE New YORK LEDGER.--A
great deal of censure has been bestowed upon Mr.
Everett because he consented to write for the New
York LEDGER, upon any terms. Many editors say
that such an arrangement il degrading to Mr.. Eve
rett--that a man of such eminence, learning and
popularity is but lowering himself in becoming
writer for the LEDGER.
Now all this kind Of talk is most pafphble non
sense. Mr. Everett has special, good and noble mis-
sion TO accomplish, to which he has devoted much
time, physical and mental labor. g. the purchase
Of Mount Vernon. To this end, he has travelled the
country over, delivering his great lecture on Wash
ington; and that the object may be attained, it is
necessary that he should reach, in some way, the
masses Of the people.
No other medium of communication can give him
access to the people equal to the New York
LEDGER, as this paper has circulation now of over
four hundred thousand copies weekly, and its read
ers may be safely estimated at one million.
We say that here lies the grand reason why Mr.
Everett should ccept the liberal proposition made
him by Mr.. Bonner, whereby he not only gained at
once ten thousand dollars TO the Mount Vernon
fund, but had the opportunity opened to him of
speaking to one million Of Americans, weekly, for
whole year. We contend that he has acted wisely
in this matter, and by this one act has secured the
speedier accomplishment Of his noble purpose.
Aside from this view OF the SUBJECTIVE further.
ance Of the Mount Vernon purchase that will inevi
tably be the direct result OF this arranoement-we
think that Mr.. Everett is doing a very righteous
thing in conserving to write for q Journal that IL
now weekly visiter TO three hundred thousand ia
miles. What field Of labor for doing good shere
opened to the true man Think of it for one mo-
ment: Edward Everett the statesman, the scholar
the refined gentleman can enter three hundred
thousand homes each week, and talk to the people,
at their own fresides, upon such subjects as shall
have an elevating, purifying influence upon their
hearts and lives! And what man of sense can deny
him the privilege?
KMr. Bonner can improve his paper, and il able
to engage such men as Mr.. Everett as writer's.
should it not be cause Of rejoicing, rather than
censure, to all right minded persons? For one, we
are glad that IL is So and look upon this arrange
ment as great step forward in journalism--as an
evidence that the newspaper Is. to be the grand
teacher and elevator Of the asses of men. IfMr.
Everett has any great thoughts that shall do good
TO humanity, he can speak them now az with the
power Of million Of tongues. No preacher on
earth can command such multitude of hearers
and Of such diverse characters. We begin TO feel
that the power Of the press is no vain boast when
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-24

IRON The FCteffbuFg VA lntelIgcncoFJ
We have the pleasure OF acknowledging the re-
ceipt OF the New York LEDGE. of January IT, con-
tanning the third Of the series of Mount Vernon
papers by Mr.. Everett the subject of which "The
House of Franklin" in Boston. The other articles
n this number of the LEDGER fully sustain the in
crest of previous issues. They cluster gracefully
around the offering of the great Massachusetts, con-
irbuton, like exquisite groupe around the chief
figure of master painting. Bonner Is coming
money by his princcy hberaty to the Mount ver-
non Association, and he IL we'll entitled to the pro-
fits which he is rcapng.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-06
m. Ina,ci.l District prosecuting A''
tOrneySs

The Judicial District
torneys.
Among the absurdities OF the o'a Ia pnowx
.,,,;on ;ncorporated therein by JOE Il. nho"S'
Is . clause providing that the voters IN eaon
Judicial District "may at the nrs' 49,. &C.,
elect one Prosecuting Attorney tor the ois'i'.
No duties were prescribed, nor any limit io'
the term of Office! The Prosecuting Attor-
news were, however, duly elected in each ois-
trict in October, 1857; and so have been Dis-
trict Attorneys for each County. CONNECTS
between these two sets Of officers, as 10 res
pective duties, have ensued, in number Of
Counties. GEO. A. NoUBsE, ESQ.,, District
Attorney for Hennepin County, (now OF st
Paul,) carried up one Of these conflicts to tn'
Supreme Court, which astute trio, &C. )
not dissenting,") have just decided that tn
Prosecuting Attorneys Of the several Judi
cial Districts are the proper officers to con
duct all criminal prosecutions, and to attent
Grand Juries for the purpose of drawing IN
dictments, &C., while for the purpose OF al
vising County officers and conducting civ'
actions in behalf of their respective Counties
the District Attorneys of the several Coun
ties " continue to hold and exercise their re
spective Offices"
In other words, the people are saddles
with the expenses of two sets of officer
where one would suffice! We hear that b.
some shook or by crook" these Prosecuun
Attorneys draw some 5000 year piece on
of the State Treasury as salary! o, DEM
crazy Democracy!
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-06
Responses to the Nominations.

Speaking of the nomination of ALEX. RAM
sEy for Governor, the Wabashaw Herald,
of the Odd, says:
He was once Governor under our Terrific
rial organization, and was the best Goveruor
Mianesota eper had. He was fairly elected
two years since, but by perjury, forged re-
turns (now acknowledged by one of the per-
petrators) and every conceivable fraud, he
was cheated out of the position to which the
voice Of the people chose him. His place has
been filled by base usurper, who has suf-
fered the Treasury to be feeced, who, in con-
junction with the State Auditor, has allowed
the State to be flooded with a wildcat cur
rency so base that even Democratic State Off
GERS cannot be bought with it, which is all
that is necessary to say to demonstrate its
total worthlessness. Bogus Gov. Sibley is
talked of as likely to be the Democratic nom-
inee, but he will not be, though the Republi-
can challenge is a direct one. The Democrat
cy dare not put him against Ramsey. With
such load as he would drag with him, he
would sink the strongest party in the world.
| So unanimous was the Convention in its
choice, that Gov. Ramsey was nominated by
reclamation, without single dissenting voice.
In regard to the nominee for Lieutenant
Governor, the same paper says:
Ignatius Donnelly, the candidate for Lieu
tenant Governor, is young man of intelli-
gence and ability. He is a native Of Penn
sylvania, and is in every way qualified for
the position for which he is nominated. OF
his appearance and ability our citizens will
have an opportunity to judge, as he will visit
this county during the campaign.
The Herald approves generally of the tick
ct. DR.. N. S. TEFFT, of Wabashaw, was a
candidate for Secretary Of State but though
unsuccessful, the Herald tells us that he and
his friends ARE ready to go into the field and
work till the sun goes down on election day
with the same ardor as would have character.
lied them had he received the nomination y
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-06
The Cincinnati Platform and NIenaga-
RE Nan!

RE NAN
The Conductor of the New York Herald,
though staunch Buchanan man, and sup
porter of the "Nation" Democratic Party, is
vet "a gentleman fond of his joke" and will
have his fun no matter at whose expense
The Herald of the 25th thus hits off the va
rous adherents to the many faced "Cincin-
natl Platform" of the Democratic Party:
The CINCINNATI PLATFoRN.-The Washington
Constitution reaffirms the Cincinnati platform;
the Richmond Enquirer demands the Cincinnati
platform; the Chevalier Forney swears by the
Cincinnati platform; Wise, Douglas, jeff Davis
SlIdel, aud all the leaders and cliques of the De-
m0cracy, insist upon the Cincinnati PLATFORM
Why not, then, agree on all sides to readopt the
Cincinnati platform at Charleston! Very true
Gen Bowman says it means non-intervention with
nggers in the Territories; while Gov. Wise says
1t means Congressional slave code; and Judge
Douglas says it is squatter sovereignty; but what
else than platform admissible of all these inter
pretations will be available at Charleston? We
should like to know. (Which of these" said
the countryman to the man of the menagerie,
(Which of these is the hippopotamus, and which
is the rhinoceros ?" EITHER of them will do for
the one or the other" said the considerable show
man; "you pays your money, and you takes your
choice" So let it be with the Interpretation of
the Cincinnati platform. How else can there be
harmony among the brethren?
BY the way, it is said that the "union
and harmony" dodge that will be attempted
in the Minnesota State Democratic Conven-
ton, is simply re-atfirmation of this many
sided Cincinnati Platform, or some other nom
committal dodge for the expression of vital
principle. We will see.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-06
A Voice from LeSueur County.
OTTAWA, July 81, 1855.

OTTAWA, July ~, 1000.
To the Editors of the Minnssotian:
have quite recently been favored with the
reading of the Minnesotian, and find its COL
umns devoted to the elucidation of those great
principles upon which our national salvation
must eventually depend. find you treating
the immortal declaration of '76 not as a
4 Rhetorical ,taourish' but as sublime and
practical truth. The effort you are now ma
king to probe the corrupt political cancer,
which threatens to cut out all the vitality and
soundness of our young and otherwise -four
ishing State, is certainly commendable, and
must find warm and hearty response from
every true and devoted Republican in our
State. am residing in Ottawa, LeSueur
County, one of the finest agricultural districts
in Minnesota, and am proud to say that the
politics of this locality are in harmony with
the richness of the soil, and the beauty and
richness of the scenery. 1t would certainly
be strange freak in nature, should our po-
ltical harvest in this particular locality be
| other than Republican.
We hear now and then Democrat saying,
if such and such doctrines are planks in the
Republican platform, am Republican,
Heaven grant that this fall may witness q
mighty turning to the Old paths,-7Ae doc
trines Of our Fathers,-Ihe doctrines Of LIB
erty and Humanity.
l hear the Republicans speaking well of thu
nominations for State officers. l judge tin
doings of the Convention are approved OF by
the friends of freedom in this region; and
is hoped that the party will be unit at tn
coming election.
Our harvest has already commenced, ant
promises bountifully. While reading you
paper, the clatter of the reaper is sounding il
my ears, and the hum of the threshing ma
chine has but just died away for the night
All is hustle and activity with our farmers
God grant that their present bright proSpect
may not be blighted.
Yours respectfully,
d. P. HALL.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-06
nr..r.,o Toyvn sase Gases.

An important action was recently tried at
Owatonna, Steele County, Judge Donaldson
presiding, in which was involved principle
highly important to those who make an actual
settlement IN topns ON lands Of the United
States.
By a law of Congress of 1s49, pro-
vision was made for the entering of towns on
Government lands. The entering was to be
made by the County Judge sin trust for tho
occupants thereof"
This suit involved the construction OF
this law of Congess-the contest arising
between some non-residents, who laid claim
20 tb;s town site but who did not reside upon
= ond the Settler, who went upon the lot in
Question and built his house and resided there
on.
Gen. Leech of Illinois, claimed the lot by
reason of transfer which he held through
Nonresident Company which laid out and
surveyed the town and claimed by reason o.
such selection and survey.
| J.B. BRIsBIN appeared for the old Mankatt
Company, so-called, and NJ S. WILKINSON fo'
the Settlers.
The action was decided in favor Of the &C
tual occupants and against Mr.. Brisbin's eli
ents-thus establishing the same rules Q
proof in relation to occupancy of municipa
pre-emptions as is required by the pre-emptio
law of 1s4l for agricultural pre-emptto
claims.
This decision is an important one, involvin
as it does the rights Of about four hundre
citizens of Mankato.
We understand that Mr.. Brisbin gave nj
tice of appeal to the Supreme Court.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-06
The Fall Elections In tho South.

To-day, the LIST of August, Alabama votes
for Governor, State officers, and seven Con-
gressmen. Kentucky votes for Governor,
State officers. and ten Congressman. Texas
votes for Governor, State officers, and two
Congressman.
On the 4th Of August, (next Thursday
Tennessee votes for Governor, State officers,
and ten Congressman.
On the 18th Of August, North Carolina
will choose eight Congressman.
On the Sd of October, Georgia and Missis-
sipp choose State officers and thirteen Con-
gressmen.
Maryland will vote for six Congressman on
the I'd Of November, and the elections for the
year will close with Louisiana, which will
vote for Governor and four Congressman on
the 7th of November.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-06
A New Era to Northern Minnesota,
Editors ofhe Ninnesotidn:
ONEoTA, ST. LOUIS

ONEoTA, ST.. LOUIS COL
MINNESOTA, July %, 1859. -.
This day has witnessed an event of no little
importance, in the fact of the arrival of the
United States Iron Steamer from the Atlantic
ocean to the head waters of Lake Superior,
in St. Louis Bay, in Minnesota. Said steam
CT was built in Philadelphia, came around
through the River st. Lawrence, Lakes Onta-
rio, Erie, Huron and Superior, to this town,
which is in fact the head of lake navigation.
soundings were made on board the whole
distance from the Lake, (about eight miles,
which showed clear channel of ten feet wa
ter This establishes the fact that Minnesota
has within her own territory a good, safe, and
spacious harbor, sufficient to receive the shin.
ping adapted to the Oceans and the Lakes
Shall not this arouse the State pride Of our
citizens to the development of the natural ad.
vantages in the Northern part Of our domin.
ion? W.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-06
Steamer on Fire.
CHARLESTON. s.

CHARLESTON, 5. G., July %.
The steamer Huntsville, bound for New
York, was discovered to be on fire this morn
ing, and Immediately put in for shore. Twen-
ty-five of her passengers reached this city
this P. NJ. in pilot boat. The steamer has
also reached Charleston, and run alongside
the southern wharf. The cotton in her hold
is on fire, and, firemen are pouring in streams
of wtaer. Itis impossible as yet to learn the
extent of the damage done.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-06
From Kansas...The Convention At
Lawrence.
LEAvENwoRTH, July 20.

LEA'ENWORTH, July ~.
The Convention has nearly completed its
labors, and will probably adjourn tomorrow
The Convention will be radically anti-slavery,
but differs from the Leavenworth instrument,
inasmuch as it does not extend the right of
suffrage to negroes The State Legislature
will consist of 70 Representatives and 81 SEN
ators.
The business Of the Convention has been
disposed Of with tolerable expedition, the ques-
ton Of appointment and temporary capital
being the only measures which offered serious
obstacles. Topeka has been selected as the
temporary capital, Lawrence being compel
itor. .. t-.F ....- AS~uaa4
The efforts of the partizans both places
revealed considerable corruptionsboth inside
and outside of the Convention, one or more
members being implicated in bribery. The
indications are that the ratification of the con-
stitutioI. will be vigorously opposed by the
Democracy, as its strong measures--the an
nexation of the Platte District, the exclusion
of free negroes, the prohibition of bank Of
issue, and the preservation of the present
| western boundaries, which includes the gold
region, have all been defeated. ..rr u. 90
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-06
Good Letter on Minnesota.

In the Chicago Press and Tribune of the
Doth, we find most interesting letter from j.
MEpILL, one of the editors of that influential
journal who has been sojourning a while in our
midst. The letter photographs in condens-
ed style we have never seen surpassed, the
real and honest advantages our State posses
ses in the present and for the future. Read
and circulate it.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-06

observations on marriage its duties and dis
qualifications, &C., Illustrating the anatomy and phy,-
ology and diseases of the reproductive organs Of both
sexes, their structures, uses and functions. popular
and comprehensive treatise the duties and casualties
mode of securing Recommendations and nfertle ones
their obviation and removalmportant hints to those
o M take I
without first consulting its pages commentaries the
and medical treatment of females from infancy
ase, each graphically illustrated by beautiful
hograph plates nervous debility its causes and cure;
by process ~ opce 90 sim2ie safe aad eGsctna th:
essay ON Spermatnrra with practical observations on
safer and successful mode Of treatment precau.
tonary hints on the Injury resulting from empiricas
practces essay all diseases arising from ndscrer
ton, with plain and simple rules by which all persons
can cure themselves without mercury-remedies for
selfincted miseries and disappointed hopes so
unfortunately prevalent in the young. It tGuthfuI
to the married, and those contemr mari
rase Its perusal is particularly recommended to per;
ton, and who are conscious of having hazarded the
health, happiness and privilege to which every hpna
for one dollar Mailed free Of postage toany part q
as enH s. st.tss Dr. Maiden
upon any Of the diseases upon which his book treats
either personally by mail. His medicines often cure
trely eradicate all traces Of those disorders which co.
pava and cubebs have long been an antdote TO the
ruin OF the health of the patient His French Secret"
Is the great continental remedy for that class dsor.
ders which unfortunately physicians treat with
to the rretrievabe of the patients
ton, and which all the sarsaparlia in the world
DR.. Lock.ov's medicines are free from all mineral
poisons, aud put up la neat and compact form which
can be sent by Express or MAIL and may be taken In
public private house, while travelling without
posture to the most intimate friend
In the diet is necessary Medicines to any Of
the Union according directions safely and carefully
secured from observation. Office removed from No. 81
Beaver Street, to 81, Maiden Lane, near Broadway
Albany, New York. je19-wtf.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-06
Murdefous Attack.

PHILADELPHIA, July %.
A journeyrnan tailor named Cotton, sup.
posed insane, made furious attack, with
large pair Of shears this A. NJ, on police Of
ficer, infiicting wound supposed to be fatal.
He afterwards attacked two other persons,
who were severely wounded before he could
he secured B." ,f-4' t.''' -
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-06

IOWA n ID ASSOCIATION, PHILA.
II DELPHIA.-A Benevolt 4; Institution established
by Special Endowment for the Relief of the Sick and
Distressed afflicted with Vrusnt and Epidemic Diseas.
In times of Epidemics it is the object of this Insti
thtion to establish Hospitals to provide Nurses, Physi
cans Clothing, Food Medicines, etc., for the sick and
destitute take charge Of the orphans of deceased
rents and to minister in every possible way the relief
Of the afflicted and the health of the public at large. 1t
Ii the duty Of the Directors at such times, visit
sonay the infected districts, and to provide
cute means OF relief Numerous physicans, acting
members of the Association usually enrol their names
its books subject to be called upon to attend its hos
pitas free of charge In the absence Of Rpdencs the
Directors have authorized the Consulting Surgeon to
give advice and medical aid to persons suffering under
CHRONIC DISEASES Of viruient character arising from
abuse Of the physical powers, malreatment effects
Of drugs etc., Various REPORTS and TRAcrs on the
nature and reatnent Of Chronic Diseases, BY Con.
sultng Surgeon have been published gratuous dis.
trbution and will be sent free Of charge to the afct.
ed Ad M for Reports Or Treatment, pr. GEORGE
No. South Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. E -
By order Of the Directors,
40 era EZRA D. HRARTWELL, President.
GEO. rAfnCHfLO Secretary. sen1S.wky
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-06
THE LIVER INyIGORATOR,, PRE-

III, CDIllpOcuuCu ChtiA Ciy
purgative and Liver Med.
These Gums remove all
lODe dose oftwo tea spoon
fuls win Slways relisyS
sick headache. Only one
d'Se Immediately relieves
Cholic, while one dose Of
ten repeated Is q sure
cure for Cholera Morbus,
and q preventative Of
Cholera. Only one bottle
Is neeJe1 TO throw out Of
the system the effects of
medicine after q long sick
ness. One bottle taken
for Jaund!ce removes al
sallowness or unnOtural
color from the skin. One
dose taken q short time
before eating gives vigor
to the appetite end maEes
the food digest we'll. One
dose often repeeted cures
Chronic Diorrhea ip its
worst form, while Summer
q n d Bowel Complaints
yield almost to the fist
dose. A few bottles will
cure Dropsy BY exciting
''easure in recommending
for Fever and Ague, Chill
bilious type. 1t operates
are willing to testify to Its
Ie IL are giving their upans
Mix water in the mouth
How bota together. Price
!. SANFORD, Proprietor.
z Retsiled by all Drug.
COTTON, Jackson Street,
thony Street, Agents, St.
jy8-davSn
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-06

NOTICE..:.TIIIRD ANNUAL MEET.
IN ING of the Stockholders Of the Dakota Land Com.
panyNoce Is hereby given that the Stockholders of
the Dakota Land Company will hold their third annual
meeting for the purpose of electing permanent officers
for the ensuing year. to specifications of char
August, 1859, at o'clock, Pm. zs.for-I Il : -,
SAMUEL WIaFALL, sec'y pro tenn.
st. Paul, July ~, 1seS jy90-dawtd.