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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-03-31

We CLEAN the following facts from the
report. In California there are no banks OF
issue
Ia Texas there are no banks of issue.
In Arkansas there are no banks of issue.
The only bank Of issue in Mississippi,
since the explosion Of the Northern Bank,
is the Bank of Manchester, at Yazoo City.
There are no banks in Florida.
Iowa has recently passed free banking
act, and authorized the establishment of
State bank and branches.
The following paragraphs relate to US up
here
The condition Of things in Minnesota and
Nebraska, ought to excite the compassion Of
oil lovers OF paper money. In that immense
State and immense Territory, there are only
four banks Of issue, and they with difficulty
sustain . gross circulation Of only &72 900. No
doubt, however, the people of Minnesota and
Nebraska will, In due season share as largely
In the supposed advantages of paper money a.
now do their brethren in Illinois and Wise onsin.
From Kansas no information has been
obtained Of the condition of the banks, if
any there be, in that region.
In the territories of Washington, Utah,
and New Mexico, there are no banks of
issue.
The state in which the specie in the vaults
Of the banks is largest in proportion to their
current credits, is Louisiana. In December
1858, while the banks Of that State had in
their vaults, t$l6,2ls,O27 in specie, their
circulation and deposits, taken together
amounted to s3O,9l6,547. Ratio less than
two to one.
This is owing to law of the State re-
quiriug the banks to keep in their vaults q
sum in gold aud silver equal to at least one
third Of both their circulation and deposits,
and also to confne certain part OF their
discounts to business paper having but a
short time to run.
If the other states should, in these res.
poets, initiate Louisiana, they would confer
great favor on their citizens.
The state, the banks, in which have the
least specie in proportion to their current
credits, is Illinois While their circulation
and deposits amounted in October last to
81 341,l06, the specie in their vaults
amounted only TO s26o,5s9. Ratio less
then Ala cents in specie for each dol lar in
specie.
The perfection Of paper money banking
consists in dispensing with specie altogether.
To this pitch of excellence the banks e Hi.
nois have not yet arrived, though they seem
to be in a fair way 10 attain it.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-03-31

On the 10th instant the following tele-
gram was sent from Madison, Wisconsin, to
ell Eastern papers
The legislative COMMITTEES. consisting Of
three Republicans and two Democrats. ap.
pointed ct the request Of Ex-Governor Bash.
ford to investigate the charges Of corruption
Of the land grant TO the La Crosse Railroad
Company, have made unanimous report fully
exonsrating him, and justifying his Official
conduct Is being highly honorable, and In the
opinion OF the committee directed solely to the
promotion Of the best interests Of the State.
A few days later the mails brought the
report itself, Of which the following is the
material portion:
Your Committee Lave adopted as part Of the
testimony of this case oil the evidence taken
before the investigating Committee Of last
winter, having Q bearing upon the matter OF
this reference, and after full and careful con.
siderstion Of such testimony, your committee
are unanimously Of the opinion that the fifty
bonds referred to in the report OF the previous
investiga tiBg committee OF last winter were re-
ceived by Gov. Bashford as gratuity from the
La Crosse Company after the grant had been
disposed OF, and without any previous under.
standing that he was TO receive the same or
any ioFOI WnAteNeT HOm shlu COmphuy wv
your committee strongly disapprove OF the &C
ceptsnce by Gov. Bashford Of said gratuty, or
Of any public officer receiving any fayOrs from
those having business relations Of an ,ffcia
character with them. The committee, however,
believe it due TO Gov. Bashford to say that they
cannot find that he was Influenced in his OIL.
cial action In the disposal Of the grant by any
favor from the La Crosse Company, nor do
they believe that he ever intended it should
influence his action in the discharge Of his Off.
cial duties.
A comparison of the statement by tele-
graph, in which Gov BAsHFoRD's conduct
is not only "exonerated" and justified" but
promo unced "bighly honorable" with what
the committee really said, may show why
the despatch was sent in advance Of the
report.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-03-31

THK FALL or The MISSISSIPPI RIVER
The rate of descent necessary to produce a
rapid current in river is very slight, A
fall Of ten inches 10 the mile is sufficient to
obstruct navigation. II is owing to the
very slight descent in the Mississippi river
that it is navigable 10 30 great an extent
We learn from on article in the Journal Of
the Geographical and Sd'tsc',ai Soetdy, that
the rate Of descent 10 that river, below ts
Junction with the Ohio, is but &c inches TO
the mile, and from the mouth OF the Mime
sofa 10 the Ohio, $40 inches The total
fall, from the mouth OF the Minneso,, to the
Gulf 1872 miles, is IA feet; or a, the rate
of4.07 inches to the mile. The greatest
fall is between the Rock Island Rapids and
the Ohio-64 inches TO the mile.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-03-31

} GL,>cY Jo>Es was IN lS2?. a bcne-
ticiary Of the American Educational Soci.
city studying Ia Gambler, Ohio, He did
no, complete bis studies q, Gambler and
although =" attempted to obtain cries in
tia, ioicsc, aili hg, was subsequently,
oriainei ly h ,hop po,ss, II New Jersey,
lie yrys BID 4 While a. Ma,,,ca HI. in
that STATE. ai ta,n,, removed 70 Florida
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-03-31

The qaickened Ialss Of business svinces
considerable monetary activity. The aus.
picious opening Of spring, with the prospect
Of an immediate opening Of navigation, con.
FL ms the favorable indications which We
have had occasion 70 notice for some time
past. 1t is important to notice, though the
old channels OF speculation remain firmly
closfd, that considerable amounts of money
are seeking investment in real estate secu-
rites at largely reduced rates. Before the
Revulsion Of 1857, and long afterwsrd, the
rates Of money were q. to 3 and even 5
per cent per month. Now money is loan
ing freely at | 4 per cent, and on long time
at per cent, though, Of course, the supply
is not equal TO the demand, and the invest
ments are limited to first class securities
Our Chicago exchanges notice the same
westward refux Of capital.
The scarcity Of exchange continues un-
abated. The quotations for Eastern are
the same 10 Chicago and Milwaukee as here
On New York ~. We quote the same as
last week, with an advance on gold Of !.
per cent
. - . Buying. Selling.
Exchange on New York. Il prem. lAprem.
Exchange on st. Louis.li " a
Tx. on Chicago....psr a tai
GoId..................lal&
These rates however are not reliable, a.
they govern the dealings Of brokers with
their depositors only. Outsiders have usu.
ally to pay two per cent. for New York
drafts. The New York bank tables show
large increase Of discounts, circulation and
deposits over the corresponding period Of
last year.
The following are the currency and land
warrant quotations prepared by THOMPSON
brothers, for the New York Tunes:
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-03-31

THs vori YANKEE, says the Ledger his
tc-ian Of the Colony Of New Plymouth, "
core from ygn, which means eye and h,
which means tooth, ia the Massachusetts,
yc-na-uar The colous,s drove sharp bar.
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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-03-31
THE WEEKLY PIONEER AND DEMOCRAT.

report on the condition Of the banks in the
United States, prepared BY clerk Of the
Treasury Department, in advance Of the re-
port for this year. Prom this we cut the
following table:
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-03-31

The New York Herald Classics the mem.
beers OF the mex, House of Representatives,
elected and to he elected, az follows, those
members to be elected being classified as
they stood in the last uOuee:
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-03-31

RS the constitution Of oregu hsass oi
lssur are prohibited.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-03-31
Opposition Majority


From this exhib, it is plain that unless
the Democracy gain six votes at least in
the elections yet TO be held for the House.
the party will be in minority in that body
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-03-31

Counting all the doubtful Democrats as
faithful and the result would be as follows ;
Opposition. .......... NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ia
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-03-31
LAND WARRANTS.

Add three cents for land warrants in st.
Paul. Minnesota currency goes at the rates
Of Illinois and Wisconsin in New York.
The New York Herald has the following
upon Western Stocks:
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01
Sperial Aotirr,.
SPECIAL NOTICE

AT the Agricultural Fair Of .he Northern District Of
California, the FIRST Premium was awarded 70 n
HANSCOM for the best DAGuKRREerYPEs, AMpRorvPHs
and PHOTOGRAPHS. (The editor Of she Democrat
to the contrary Notwithstanding For proof see List
Of Awards, certified by Executive Committee and for
further proof call and see lhe Pictures, at 33 D
Street. opposite Wells, Fargo s Co.'s Express 0niJe.
N. B.-superor Pictures taken as cheap as At
any other room serih NV
HALLS sS0rsnParlIia, yellow Dock nmd
lodde of Potass-Admirable as Restorative and
PURIFIER OF the BLOOD. It cleanses the system
Of all morbid and impure matter; removes blotches
pimples and scorbutc eruptons from the skin; re-
stores vitality to and strengthens the system
For rheumatism, Lumbago and Gout, It is unequaed.
Sold by druggists generally at 81.
K. HALL CO., Propretors,
143 ana 145 Clay street,
sepf3-6m Below Montgomery.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01

A FIRE broke out Mt Volcano. Amador
county, on Saturday morning which destroy
ed property to the value of from $4,000 to
$4,000. The heaviest losers are B. F.
George, of the Empire Hotel, $4,000; Gold
berg Co., cigar merchants, $4,000; Man.
dlebaum & Co., $4,000; Jim Goldsworthy,
billiard saloon, $4,000. Twenty minutes af-
Ter the FIRE broke out, some of the sufferers
had men on the way to the different saw
mills to engage timber for rebuilding.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01
DISTINCT coURT-october Term.
Hon. S. NJ Bliss, JUDGE.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 81.
Mott VS.. Smith.--Demurrer argued and over
ruled, leave to defendant to file answer bv 10
o'clock tomorrow
Mcdonald, ct. al vs.. the Bear River Water
and Mining COmpany-Continued
Higgins vs. Mcdonald ct. al.-Same order
Higgins vs. Mertel & Mcdonald -Slme or.
der.
Lowery VS.. Murphey.-Judgment for plaintiff.
CJvland et al. VS.. Reison ct. al.-Sane order.
Caperon vs. Kerney Same order.
Gushel & Courtes VS.. Beach.- Continued
Hawley Co. VS.. Turner, Kelly Il Co.--Settled
and dismissed.
Bridnet Callen, Administrators ofBernard chi.
len, deceased, NTo cases consolidated, VS. George
Langrdge ct. al Judgment for plaintiff for &40O.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01

FouND GuILrY.-On Saturday morning, in
the Fourth District Court at San Francisco
the jury in the case Of Albert Lee (colored.
charged with the murder of his wife, return
ed verdict of guilty Of murder in the first
degree, with recommendation to mercy.
Tie prisoner will be sentenced to morrow.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01

The San Francisco Board Of Supervisors
have resolved that the standard price of
labor on the roads in the several road dis
tricts in the city and county of San Francis
: co. shall be two dollars per day, and day Is
work shall not be less than ten hours The
Overseer of each road district shall be enti-
tied 10 receive two dollars per day for each
day he may be actually and necessarily em-
ployed."
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01

Tue strike of the four thousand coal dig
gers in the Pennsylvania mining district has
resulted unfavorably for them. At meet.
ing of the coalmasters, held at McKeesport,
resolutions were adopted which pledge the
owners to employ no man who belonged to
Equal Justice Societies established by the
strikers. 1t was also determined to raise
subscriptions for the assistance and protec-
tion Of such miners as are willing to return
10 work.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01

SuRvEYoR GENERAL Vaudeville has re-
eeived seine important instructions from the
Federal Government in regard to the man
ncr in which the finally confirmed private
land claims shall be surveyed.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01
Application for Pardon.

TNO THE HON. CHARLES LTNDLEY, COUNTY
i Judge, and n. L. Hatch, Esq, District Attorney,
of Yuba county, California
TAKE NOTI0E-That James Archey, who was con.
vcted in the Court of Sessions Of Yuba County the
May term thereof for the year 1852 OF the crimes of
Robbery an attempt to commit Robbery, and Grand
Larct n.y. and Sentenced by said Court the 2sth day
OF May, 1882 to imprisonment in the PenitentiAry Of
said State follows to-wt For Robbery for the term
OF Ave years from said 2Sh day Of May, 1850 for
attempt to commit Robbery for the term of years
to commence al the expiration Of sentence for Robbie
ry; and for Grand Larceny, for the term Of three
years, to commence at expiration Of sentence last
med, and who is now serving out such terms Of i'm
prisonment, will make application to his Excelcncy
the Governor Of California, for pardon.
JAMES ARCHEY.
October 24th 1889.
STATE Go9E,T OF G6EIE1ENIA' al YSGs' IS.
!, VIM Sharkey, Clerk of the Court Of Sessions In
and for the unity of Yuba State Of California here
by certify thatth above and foregoing is full true
and correct copy Of the original notice Of the intended
application Of James Archey to his Excelency John
B. Weller Governor OF the State of CALIFORNIA; for a
pardon, the same now remains Of Record and on
file in the Office OF the said Court.
...... Witness my hand, with the seal Of our said
e. g.. Court affixed, at The City Of Marysville
''''' the county seat OF said County, this twenty
fourth day OF October, A. d. 1859.
WIN. sHARKEY,
Oc2T BOD Clerk Of the Court aforesaid.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01

MAN MIssINe.-A company of immigrants
arrived in Sacramento Sunday, on their way
to Cache Greek, Yolo county. They report
that on arriving at Carson Valley, Captain
c. &. Thompson, who commanded the train,
proceeded to San Francisco with large
amount of money in Government drafts, for
the purpose of having the drafts cashed-
that he received the money on his drafts, but
snce that time has neither been seen or
heard of, and it is feared that he has been
robbed and murdered. He had been en-
plOyed at Camp Floyd as Wagon Master for
the Army. He was native of Rochester,
New York, and abSut fifty wears of age
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01

ON the 10th ult. the corner stcne OF the
new Academy building near Alamo, Contra
Costa county, was laid with appropriate cere
monies An address was delivered by Mr.
Woodbridge.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01

PERU.--At last accounts the President Of
Peru had commenced embarking his forces
fol the long talked Of war with Ecuador.
Like the Americans in Mexico, he carries
with him printing press.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01

EcUADoa--A revolution has occurred in
Ecuador, which resulted in the overthrow
and flight of President Robles. and the es-
tablishment of a provisional government un'
der Gen. Franco.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01

PRoJEoTED IRIsH IMMIGRATION INTO PERU.-
The Government Of Peru has granted per-
mission to DR.. Edward Cullen to introduce
into that country $4,000 Irish immigrants
upon the following conditions:
lst The immigrants shall submit to the
laws and constitution of Peru.
I'd. Each immigrant of more than 6 years
Of age, or each family shall be given SO
many fanegadas of unoecupied land, situated
four thousand feet above the level Of the sea.
Sd. The Republic of Peru shall pay the
cost of the passage of the immigrants.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01

ANTHONY BURNS, of fugitive slave notoric
sy, having been called to the pastorate of q
colored Baptist Church in indianapolis, i;
threatened with the penalties of the "Blach
law" Of the State, if he accept the call.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01

DuUrSc the past week, 10000 ounces of
gold bullion, worth about 5000 900, were de.
posted in the Mint; l,s44 ounces ore of sill
ven were purchased, and 10000 were coin.
ed in double eagles
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01
DnOuorH IN the Mryr,-From : oon,,o

DRoUeTH IN THE MISEs--From a gentle
man who arrived in Sacramento on Sunday.
after tour through the Southern mines, the
Standard learns that the placer diggings are
almost entirely abandoned in consequence Of
there icing no water to work with. At no
previous time since the discovery of gold in
California, has the water been so low. Men
can walk almost dry shOi noross the Cosuin.
mes and Mokeumne rivers, and the Stans-
I"us river, at Rohinson's ferry. can be easily
waded. Its said that there has been an ac.
emulation of not lees than fifteen feet Of
mud in the Stanislaus river, at the above fer
ry' within the past year, caused by the min
ing on the upper waters of the river. The
number of men engaged in placer mining at
the present time, is not one fourth as many
as in former years in the same month.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01

A Dublin correspondent Of the Irish A
merican announces the probability of the
speedy pardon of Daniel 0'Sullivan, the last
of the Irish patriots remaining in contine-
ment
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01

TnE proceeds Of the late Fair held in Sac
ramento by the Sisters of Mercy for the
purpose Of raising means to aid in the erec-
tion Of an Orphan Asylum, amounted to
about 50 $50.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01

THE Smithsonian quartz lead in Shasta
county, owned by Messrs. Smith. Long d Co.
is yielding richly, and the chances are that
the company has the dead thing"
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01

MoEE SELvER-Six thousand pounds of
silver ore from the Washoe diggiugs arrived
in Sacramento on Saturday, and was shipped
TO San Francisco.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01

A BRILLTAST MErEoR-A brilliant meteor
vns visible in the northern sky on Saturday
night last, at few minutes before 10 o'clock.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01

A TURNPIKE ROAD has been commenced
from Truckee Meadows to Virginia City, and
will be completed early in the spring.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01

TnE Natoms Ditch Company have gone to
work to supply the town of Folsom with an
abundance OF water for the use of the inhab-
itants, and qs protection against fire.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01

TX Salvador, Central America, violent
earthquakes occurred between August 25th
aud September 3d.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01

AN Interest in the Sonoma County Demo
crat is offered for sale.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01

IT is rumored at Sacramento, that ten
mile race is on the topis between Yolo Maid
and Covey's Old Witch for large sum Of
money.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01

TaE Michigan State Fair opened on the 4tl
ult to continue four days.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01

S. N. HoLLINeswoRTH has been elected
Mayor of Nashville, Tenn, beating bis oPpo'
nent, John Hugh Smith, twenty-five votes
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01

OK the I'd inst. the large mandatory Of
Peck. Smith Co. at southington. Conn,
was burned. The loss is about SlO0, 900.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01
NEW ESTABLISRMENT
IN
OLD HANDS.
VH% ORLEANS fT4kA
RESTAURANT.

FENHE SUBSCRIBER once more comes before the
L public, having returned TO his old business, and
invites his friends to the
ORLEANS RESTA URANT,
On ID STREET, next door to the St. Nicholas and
nearly opposite the Theaer where he is prepared to
supply the wants OF the resident and travelling public
with MEALS Al FIFTY CENTS
FRESH OYSTERS served in every style.
Ali the Decacies OF the market constantly on hand
Families supplied with OYSTERS and everything
In the market, at all hours.
The undersigned would respectfully solicit = con
tinuance OF the share OF patronage heretofore be.
slowed upon him by the citizens Mtrysve and tn,
public generally. JOHN L0WERY,
ocl5-my Proprietor
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01

TnE Supreme Court adjourned on Satur-
day until the l4th inst.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01
NOTICE.

LII persons are hereby forbid harboring or trust
IN ing my wife, Mary Il. Williams, on my account,
as l will pay no debts other contracting.
J. G. WILLIAMS.
MarysVie, Oct 9Th, 1859 oc6-lm.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-01

A N ORDINANCE to provide for the leens,
"A ing Of Auctioneers, and to define their duties and
liabilities.
The Mayor and Common Council OF Marysville do
ordan as follows:
Section lit shall be the duty Of every person puF-
suing the business calling Of an Auctloneer, within
this city before the sale Of any real personal prop
erty OF public auction, to procure license therefor
from ihe City Marshal, as hereinafter provided.
Section 2.--Auctioneers whose monthly sales shall
amount TO $4,000 and upwards, shall pay license
of SO pr month. Auotoneers whose monthly sales
shall amount to $4,000 and less than elj00u shall
pay license OF $50 per month. Aucti )neers whose
onthly sales shall amount " S5,OO0 aud less an
$4,000, shall pay license of $25 per month. Auc-
toneers whose monthly sales shall amount to 5000
and less Than S5000 shall pay license Of SIS per
month. Auctoneers whose monthly sales shall amount
to less than s3OOO, shall pay license Of $40 per
month.
Section S.-For the purpose Of ascertaining the
amount and class of license to be collected 1t shall be
the duty of every Auctioneer to make under OATH
and present the City Clerk, (whO is hereby author
lied 10 administer such oaih) the first Monday in
each month"; statement of all saes at public auction
made by him, for the account, by authority OF
himself, within the city, during the preceding month,
specifying the days of SALE and the amount OF each
sale and within three days thereafter, he shall pro-
cure from the City Marshal license Of the class pro-
portioned to the total amount Of such sales.
Section 4.-Auctioneers already established in bu-
slness shall for the first month after the passage Of
this ordinance, procure license of the class pTOpor-
toned 10 the Of their sales during the prece-
ding month, which amount shall be asceriained 10y the
sworn statement Of the party applying Tor such lie
cense.
Section 5.-Any person being an Auctioneer, or
acting In such capacity, who shall neglect refuse to
comply with, or who shall directly or indirectly violate
the provisions of this ordinance, shall upon convictioR
thereof In any court of competent jurisdiction. ba
fined not less than twenty dollars than Eve
hundred dollars, and in default Of payment of such
fine, shall be imprisoned for period not exceeding
| rinety days, at the discretion OF the Court.
| Section 6.-Ths Ordinance shall take effect and be
In force from and after its passage, and all ordinances
and parts 0f ordinances In conflict with the provisions
ofths Ordinance hereby iepealed; Provided, hnv
| ever that all rights acquired under the said ordi
| nances, are hereby saved and continued.
| hereby certify the above and foregoing to be ar
ordinance passed by the Common Council Of the ctJ
Of Msrysye at their last meeting, August 2Ith, 1873
| ..st.. In witness whereof hereto set my hanC
Il. =. and aflx the corporate seal of said eli
''.''' this 2gth day of August, A. ID. 1859.
TII0S. L. FARISll, City Clerk.
Approved goth, 1859. WM SINGER,
eu8O-lw Mayor.