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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-09-09
A Defunct Elephant.

A correspondent of the Boston Bee and
Atlas recently visited the grave of the ele-
phant Columbus, in Berkshire county Mass.
A few years since, while making pro.
fessional and pedestrian tour through this
section of the State, Columbus, in crossing
a bridge at North Adams, had the mifortune
to fall through, which accident serio usly
abridged his existence, and it is likely to
prove more weighty matter to the treasury
of the town than did the quadruped to the
bridge.
The proprietors of this valuable, and since
the casualty, in a double sense, truncated
repository of ivory, made claim upon the
town for remuneration for their loss, which
was not allowed, whereupon a suit was
commenced, and we believe it is still in
Court. The animal having injured his
forefeet severely by the fall, was obliged to
pause, but after a brief interval he appeared
to rally, and his keeper thinking that be had
sustained no serious injury, continued his
journey. On reaching this town it became
evident that the noble beast received some
internal detriment, and being anxious to get
him into some comfortable place, permission
was obtained to use an unoccupied shed,
adjoining farm house into this Columbus
was driven never to 60 forth alive.
Soon after entering the building he threw
himself down as if in despair ard no entrea-
ties Or exertions of his keeper could induce
him to make any effort to arise he seemed
to act as though his days were numbered
he suffered much pain, and his groans and
cries could be heard at an immense distance;
Notwithstanding the severity of his anguish,
he appeared resigned, and was quite gentle
towards his attendant. Hundreds came to
visit the dying monarch for miles around
but no human aid could save him or afford
him any temporary relief; the king of terors
only could relief the king of beasts.
His remains were presented to William
College, and were duly accepted by the
trustees, who intended, after the flesh had
been thoroughly decomposed, to have the
skeleton properly set up and deposited in
their museum of natural history. This yet
remains to be done the process of dissolu-
tion seems to progress slowly; the dryness
of the climate is unfavorable for accelerating
such climax We are informed that, from
time to time, semi official committees have
repaired to the mound for the pupose of
examining the relics, and, if feasible, of
exhuming the bones; but, on displaciDg
the earth until the corpse was reached,
the flesh was found to be of the consisten-
cy of India rubber, while the effluvium
was so offensive that they deemed it in
expedient to proceed with their investiga-
tions, and rapidly covering the ori6ce which
had been made, the committees beat hasty
retreat, reported progress, and have begged
for further time before submitting final
report.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-09-09
VOL. XI.-NO. 20.
THE ALL-FATHER.

This hymn found in chest in English cottage.
The authors name is unknown j
In the stiffness of the voiceless night,
When chased by airy dreams, the slumbars fee.
Whom in the darkness doth my spirit seek,
OGod, but thee.
And if there be weight upon my breast,
Some vague impression of the day foregone,
Scarce knowing what it is. fly to thee,
And lay it down.
Or if it be the heaviness that comes ai
In tokens of anticipated ill,
My bosom takes no heed of what it is,
Since It's thy will.
For oh, in spite of pest and present care,
Or anything besides, how joyfully
That almost solitary hour.
My God, with thee
More tranquil than the stiffness of the night,
More peaceful than the silence of that hour,
More blest than anything, my spirit lies
Beneath thy power.
For what is there on earth that desire,
OF all that it can give or take from me,
Or whom in heaven doth my spirit seek,
o God, but thee!
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-09-09
A QUERY TO THE EDITOR.

When lady gets stalled in gutter,
In the midst of populOus street,
(Like fly that is stranded in butter,)
And has to uncover her feet.
As gently the crinoline lifts she,
And gives it her gracefullest sweep,
Is fellow to blame, Mr.. Editor,
If he at her ankles should peep,
Just to see if they're thick or they're thin.
Mr.. 8 ditor, is it sin?"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-09-09

The Western Slope of the Upper MssissppiA Paradise
for Emigrants- Government Surveys-The Future of !
the Sauk Valley. .te
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-09-09

The Sort ( Lakes Correspondent Lkes-Where he
Found Them-What he Thinks of them and Specu.
Iations Thereon "a
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-09-09

Fourth of July in the Woods-The Otter Tail, Upper
Red River Of the North-W assiota-A Pioneer
Head of Navigation of Red River-Indian Insolenc
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-09-09

known reserve of those poetical birds in the
presence of strangers; but he found the
deer he was after, and, what was better,
found the lake to be one of an interesting
group that lay hid in the groves behind it,
belonging, as we afterwards learned, to the
Leaf river waters.
Worcester daily spy., 1859-01-12
The Freezing Term.

In many sections of New England thermom-
eters ranged from zero to twenty degrees be-
low, and in some places the mercury fell down
among the thirties and forties. The following
observations were taken yesterday morning:
Keene-Thermometer 80 deg below zero.
Sackrile.-lS below; clear; wind N. w.
ST. John, ". B.-24 below clear wind n.
w.
Calais-29 below clear; wind N. w.
Pofldnd.-2l below clear; wind N. L.
Dorer, ". H.-2l below; clear; wind N. w.
Fitchbmy.-25 below
New Bedtord-l3 below.
HolderneSS, ~ H.-36 below.
BranIeboro', H.-30 below
Montpelier, Vt Thermometer remained
congealed from midnight to daylight, when it
shrunk so as to give 50 degrees below zero.
White RiUer Observation-Disclosures 3S be-
low; cloudy and calm.
81. JOIinSbwy.-40 below hazy; wind NV
Flpme House, Franconia-35 below.
Plymouth, ~ H.-32 below.
Bnlngton.-l8 below; showing; wind NE.
AT the Highlands, in Roxbury, at o'clock,
it was II degrees below; at Waltham 20 be-
low; at Concord, % below at East Lexing-
ton, 20 below; at Stoneham, "a below atMeI-
rose, 20 below; West Roxbury, 20 below
Walpole, % below Groton Centre, 20 below
West Groton, "a below; Townsend Centre,
Sc below; Newton Upper Falls, 22 below.
Medtord-This morning three thermometers
indicated, at about the same hour, %, q, and
Is degrees below zero.
BosToN Jan. -Evening.-Weathe mod
Grating; showing hard since one O'Clock.
Worcester daily spy., 1859-01-12
Washington Matters.


New YORK, Jan. III Tribune Washington
correspondence. 1.-The friends of the French
Spoiation bill figure out in the House major
ity Of three in their favor.
There are intimations of an intention to re-
commit the Pacific Railroad bill with all the
proposed substitutes and amendments to the
Select Committee, thereby disposing of the
matter till the next Congress. It's understood
that Senator Wilson will speak on the subject
tomorrow Tuesday, and that he will discuss
the practcability of the extreme Southern
route, and expose the partiality shown to that
route by the last and present Administrations,
as evinced in the preparation OF the various
railroad survey reports.
The Committee on Foreign Affairs meet TO-
morrow Tuesday, to consider Mr.. Branch's
proposition to put ten millions of dollars at the
disposal of the President, for the purchase of
Cuba. 1t is said they are incline to report IA
vorably.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE Secretary of
the Treasury has transmitted to Congress the
report of Prof Alexander, who was commits
stoned to ascertain the relative value of the
coinage of the United States and Great Brit
aid. The reports not las encouraging as it was
hoped it would be.
The joint resolution reported to the Senate,
to-day, by Mr.. Mason, recites that, by reason
of the distracted and revolutionary condition
of Mexico, Central America, and occasionally
of South America, the lives and property of
American citizens being subjected to violence,
or otherwise placed in peril, it is proposed to
authorize the President to use the military and
naval force when deemed in such cases neces-
sary.
Messrs. George Taylor, Niblack, Covode,
Gartrell, and Harris, of the House, were ap-
pointed a special committee to examine the ac-
counts of Mr.. Seaman, late Superintendent of
Public Printing.
Mr. Douglas in the States, to-day, replies
to Mr.. SlidelPs recent publication, saying
''It is not true that have authorized or cOun-
tenanced anonymous attacks on him. 1t is
true, however, that when the fact was first
brought to my notice that DR.. Brainard, a fed
eral office holder and my enemy, had caused
to be published during my absence, in the abo-
Gtion organ of Chicago, base fabrication,
with the name of Hon. John Slidell as author
ity for its truth, denounced it as such cal.
umny deserved, and expressed the opinion to
my friends that it should be copied and circu-
lated, for the purpose of showing the base
means employed to defeat my election, and
also with view of drawing forth such dis
closures as would expose to public contempt
the real authors of the calumny."
The Mexican and Central American Coloni-
zation Association have added Arizona to their
plan Of settlement. Gen. Henningsen, as
chief engineer will probably take out during
the spring or summer large body of men.
A private dispatch from Charleston says that
the cases of the crew of the Ketch Brothers,
charged with slave-trading, were taken up in
the United States District Court, to-day, and
that the grand jury ignored the bills of indict-
ment against them
Worcester daily spy., 1859-01-12
Mrealk up Your. Colds.-The most Imnortnr

Break up Your COlds.-The most Important dis
eovery since yaccination-DR HAHS0N'S VEGETA-
BILE CHEMICAL POW DEIiS will break up colds at
once without sweating dieting, interruption of business
or the use of hot stimulating, and burning compounds
herb teas Candies baSams, other dsagreeabc in
convenient and nauseating doses they do the
least unpleasant symptoms if taken in large doses
they create only thirst which being aayed with water
an agreeable warmth and moisture the surface
experienced When taken directed they break up the
ed is mysterious and unaccountabe disappearance of
all symptoms eyeriShncss chlls, lameness darting
palms. dull heavy pains tigtness the chest hoarseness
cough, sore throat, Group, catarrh, headache etc.
The VEGETABLE CHEMICAL POWDERS are to
Colds what vaccination is against Small Pox and Qunne
for Ague They specific remedy for the prevention
and cure of specific disease and by breaking with
them the system not weakened and deranged and rem
dered subject to repeated attacks but rather
strengthened and fortified against them. They arrest
Group instantly and permanently, and by their timely
use, coughs catarh bronchitis fevers rheumatism
throats consumption, and all diseases primarily excited
by colds, can be banished from among the people.
Sold in Worcester by j. Q. HILL Apohecary, Mechan-
les Hall Building and BUSH Il CO., and by dealers in
medicine generally. diff n4
Worcester daily spy., 1859-01-12

LYNcn LAW IN ENGLAND-The London
Times OF Dec. ~, contains the particulars of
a resort to the American code of "lyncb law"
at Reading, England, on the previous day. It
appears that woman named Mary Newell
was found guilty of the murder of her illegiti-
mate child, and sentenced to death. William
Frances, the seducer of the unfortunate girl
admitted in his evidence that he had refused
to give her shelter after she had walked with
her child distance of eight miles to see him.
AT the conclusion of the trial he was attacked
by large crowd of the laboring classes who
ducked him, plunged him into a ditch, where
they kept him for a quarter of an hour, tore off
his clothing, and otherwise maltreated him.
Ills life was saved by the police, with great
difficulty.
Worcester daily spy., 1859-01-12

DIR. DuponcO's Golden Pills for Females
Inallble in correcting, regulating and removing all OBJ
structons from whatever cause and always successful
a restorative.
These Pills nothing new but have been used by the
doctors for many both in France and America with
unparalleled success in every and he is urged
many thousand ladies who have used thcm make the
Pills public for the allcviation of those suffering from
Irregularities whatever well to prevent increase
of family where health will not permit it. Females pecu
ary situated or those supposing themselves So
toned against using these Pills while in that condition. as
the proprietor assumes responsibility after the above
named admonon, although their mildness would pre-
vent any mischief to health otherwise the Pills are re
commended Full and explicit directions accompany
each box. Price 81.
Sold wholesale and retail by DAVID SCOTT Druggist
PSI Main street, of Mechanic street, Worcester
Mass, and by AMES GREEN, III Main street. Worces
ter, Mass Ladies, by enclosing them 81, have the
Golden Pills sent to any part of the confidently
by return mail. Sold also by A. A. Bartlett. Clinton;
James B. Lane, Fitchburg; Cantrel Il Son. Danelson-
vile: A. Houghton, AthOl Depot; Balch & Son, Prov-
dence Weeks Il Potter Boston; and by Druggist in
every town in the Union
n B.Ladies, be particular in asking for "Dr Dupon-
cos Golden Pills and that the signature is the
box; you will then obtain medicine you may fully rely
upon The agent will tell you they secret
ponnd, but are made known to all concerned.
ap6 dly
Worcester daily spy., 1859-01-12
Overland from California

arrived here, with San Francisco dates of the
7th ult. Four through passengers came,
among whom is James f. Curtis, formerly
Chief of Police of San francisco, who reports
the discovery of a large spring in the middle
of the Colorado desert, yielding an abundance
of water.
Both the Apache and Camanche Indians
were committing depredations on the mail sta
tions. Americans are also suspected of steal
ing mules.
Passengers by the Tehuantepec route failed
to make a connection, in consequence of the
boisterous weather i'll the Gulf. The mails
were put aboard the Sonora by surf boat.
Worcester daily spy., 1859-01-12
New Jersey Legislature.

TRENTON, N. j., Jan. 1l.-Both houses or
ganized to-day. The Senate elected Mr..
Thomas Ii. Herring of Bergen, President /; Mr..
John c. Rafferty, Of Hunterdon, Secretary Mr.
Geo. z. Clicknor ofHudson, Engrossing Clerk.
The House chose Mr.. Edwin Salter, of Ocean,
Speaker; Mr.. John p. Harker, Clerk. A pro-
test was made to the qualifications of Mr.. Joel
M. johnson, in consequence Of his being con-
victed of the crime of conspiracy. 1t was vo-
ted down, however, and he was sworn in.
Worcester daily spy., 1859-01-12
HALL OF NIAGARA ENGINE COMPANY.
lI-...--....a.-. q

At n meeting of Niagara Engine Company No g. held
ts evening the death of Mr. MARTIN HOWE anounc-
ed by the Foreman and the following Preamble and Res
olutions were adopted:
AS GOD, in His wise providence, has been pleased to
remove from midst of our moss valued and es-
teened associates and members therefore,
hes0tred That in the death of Mr.. Martin Howe we
nave sustained loss which deeply lament; and while
We trust that our loss is his gain do sincerely
ever proved firm and faithful friend
heSo'red That our heartfelt sympathies extended
the friends of our deceased broher and we rst that in
ths their onr of action they may rely for support on
m VINO the Father of us ALL knowing that God giyeth
and God taketh away. . -
Voted That copy of these Resolutions be transmitted
to the friends of late brother and that they be pub
lished in the Worcester daily papers
Per order of the Company.
PHILIP ENGLISH,
ALBA DAVIS, committee.
HIRAM BULLARD,)
Worcester daily spy., 1859-01-12
The Great EngII.h Remedy.-sIR JAMES

The Great English Remedy.-sIR JAMES
CLARkES CELEBRATED FEMALE PILLS. prepared
from prescription of Sir j. Clarke NJ d. Physician Ex
traorfnary to the Queen.
This invaluable medicine is unfailing In the cure of all
those painful and dangerous disorders which the female
constitution is subject 1t moderates all excess and rc
moves all obstruction, and speedy may be relied
upon. To married Ladies it is peculiarly suited 1t will
in short time, bring the monthly period with regu
larity.
Each bottle price One Dollar, bears the Government
Stamp Of Great Britain, to prevent cOunterfeits.
CAUTIoS.-These Pills should not be taken by females
that are pregnant, during the rst three months they
are sure to bring ntScdd1e but at other time
and in every other case, they are perfectly safe.
In all cases of Nervous and Spinal affections Pain
the Back and Limbs Fatigue slight eXertion Papita-
ton of the Heart Mysteries and Whites these Pills will
effect when all other have failed al
though powerful remedy do not contain iron calomel
antimony, ynything hurtful to the constitution.
Full directions accompany each package.
Sole Agent for the United States and Canada,
JOB MOSES,
(.ate I. C. Baldwin & Co.. Rochester T. Y
B-S and six postage stamps enclosed author
lied Agent will ensure bottle of the Pills by return mail
For sale by druggists in every town in the United
BURR, FOSTER Il CO, No. Conhill, Boston, Whole
sale Agents for New England
For sale by VIM Bush & Co., wholesale and retail
Agents, and druggists generally. dawtf dec22
Worcester daily spy., 1859-01-12

Canker, Rash, and Scarlet Fever.-Espe
caly during the prevalence of this malignant and fatal
disease the public should again be informed that GREN
NlLLE'S VEGETABLE EXTRACT is the most efTectual
and thrush in the mouth throat disemper well as ma
ngnant putrd sore throat dysenterv. and all summer
complaints; and has been use twentyhree years
AS family medicine it is unrvaled being composed Of
harmless materials. -
The genuine has the fac simle of the inventor A. 8
GRENNlLLE on the wrapper and circular. 1t is now
manufactured by his widow, Mrs. S. A. GRENVILLE in
Worcester, and is for sale at John j. Brown & Sons rs
washington street. and Charles T. Carney l3S Washing
ton street Boston. Also by James Green and D. Scott
Worcester, and druggists generally.
Also, GRENVlLLE'S LINIMENT to accOmpany the
Extracts for liberated throat as an outward appca
ton 1t is good for any kind of Inflammation For burns
light or severe, it Will remove the anguish almost
y, and perform most wonderful cure would he well
for every family to keep it, it being also good for bruises
chllblalns chapped hands, lips and noses piles
&C, Nc dtf sis
Worcester daily spy., 1859-01-12
Me0itines, &r.
DIR. BROADRENTS MEnI.

20 DIR. BROADBENTS MEDI-
H1$AT CAL OFFICE, for ten years to come will
= zIfLfSG be at Bulfneh street. opp. Revere House
fEA Boston, established for specially treating
and curing all Diseases of the Throat Chest
~ Heart, Lungs, and Respiratory Organs or
fee hours, daily, from a. m. to p Advice free.
The PREMATURE DECAY OF YoUTH.-,Just published by
Dr. Broadbent, the eminent physologis private med-
cal Treatise the Early Decay of American Youth Sem
na Weakness and other diseases sexual organs In
both male and female. 1t is for general distribution and
may be had by calling at his Office, ii will be mailed in
scaled envelope to any part of the country, free of
charge, receipt of two letter stamps for postage
To THE LApIEs.-Ladies troubled with Irregularities
Weaknesses and other complaints peculiar the female
system, will find speedy cure by calling as above
iy4 dis1y
Worcester daily spy., 1859-01-12

Benjamin Franklin and Prof. DE (srath.-
Franklin brought electricity from the heavens earth
but remained for Prof Dc Grath to supply that eectc
ty to the relief of diseased and suffering rtalsds-
as Neuralgia, Rheumatism Pains stiff Joints Deafness
Swengsi Palsy Piles Skin Diseases &C., now cured
by Prof DE Graths Electric Oil in one or ttcO ddVS-
Read this letter: Prof De Grath 81 have been the VIC
tim for many years of Rheumatic affection and lost
use of my limbs coald not raise my hand to my head
IN short was totally helpless applied your Electric
OiI and 6efore had used bottle Iods perfectly re-
stored You may refer any sufferer to me.
Mrs. f. IIUTCHINs.
For sale by GEORGE r. SPURR 2Ol Main street,
wholesale and retail Agent for De Graths Electric Oil.
jy5 daw2w
Worcester daily spy., 1859-01-12

Notice to the Sick.-DR. HILL in offering to the
community his justly celebrated remedies for chronic dis
eases OF long standing, do not wish to ric with life
or health OF the afflicted but simply lay before them
the testimonials of number of respectable ladies and
gentlemen from which the suffering can Judge for them
selves The Doctor pledges himself to make any wild
assertions or false statements of the efficacy of his medi
cines nor Will he hold out hope suffering humanity
winch facts Will not warrant. few testimonials are
mere gwen and the doctor solics inquiry the
afflicted, into all he publishes feeling assured they will
find them perfectly reliable his medicines worthy of
their confidence and patronage.
=, 9eSSmony 9 a ntn6er Of Ladies and Gentlemen.
DR. llILL-Dear Sir This is to certify that my case was
one of very bad hmor in the blood but can truly saw
that your valuable medicines have cured me- recon-
mend all that sick call upon you for you can cure
them. Yours truly I l.
Worcester, Mass
This ceries that my wife afflicted with weak ness
or general debility Doctor Hills medicines cured her.
-, . j. f. b.
DR. G. A. HILL-Sir: will say that your medicine has
benefited me much. My health is much better than it
was when commenced taking it. ] think it will cure
me- have not been troubled with the pain in my head
but once since taking your medicine The distress be
tween my shoulders has all passed away Thinking that
you might like to hear how getting along have
taken the liberty to address these lines to you.
remain, sir, yours respectfully, Mrs G. C.
Rutland Nov. 1S54. diff ianl
Worcester daily spy., 1859-01-12
Special Notrtes.

Notice to the SchOOls-Notice is hereby given
that the Arhmetcs authorized by the Board TO be used
In the schools are ready to be delivered The Teachers
OF the Grammar and Suburban Schools requested to
collect the Arthmetics in the scholars and
send them to the Office of the Secretary 205 Main street.
and they Will receive book the old ones The
PRIMARY and Secondary Schools will not exchange their
books till the decision in regard to the promotion Those
who have the books buy will them at the Book
stores at the following prices: National 75c; Common
jyl2 d6t A. L. BiJRBANK. see'v
Worcester daily spy., 1859-01-12
Arrival of the NORTH AmeriOan.

PORTLAND, Jan. 1lth-The steamer North
American, from Halifax, arrived at this port at
O'Clock this p. NJ. She was nearly two days
outside, unable to make the harbor. Her news
was intercepted at Halifax.
Worcester daily spy., 1859-01-12

BURLINGTON, VI, Jan 1.-THE Grand En-
campment of Masons of this State have been
in session here to-day, and the Grand Lodge
meets tomorrow. A large number Of dele
gates are in attendance.
Worcester daily spy., 1859-01-12
Fire in Canada

ST.. CATHARINE's, Jan. 11.-A block of
buildings, occupied by the telegraph, express,
and insurance offices, and amasonic lodge, was
totally destroyed by fire last night. Loss not
estimated.