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Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-16

IMPORTANT INVENTION IN MATCHMAKING.
- We We're shown yesterday the model Of
an important invention just perfected by an
artizan of our city, Nathan Spicer, Esq,
long known to our citizens as skillful watch
maker. This new invention is no less than a
watch or clock lever 'scapenent, in which the
balance inject performs at one stroke three
entire r0volutions, by means ola Double Ac-
ton Lever" No inventor heretofore has sue
ceeded in producing more than one revolution,
and it has long been sought after by Mechan-
les in watch making, OF account of its Ger
tainty IN producing an almost perfect regular
ity of motion and correctness in keeping time,
and we are confident that this invention by a
St Paul artizan will produce a sensation in
the army Of watch makers who in different
parts OF the world, manufacture time-pieces
for earth's inhabitants.
Mr.. Spicer has taken means to apply for a
Patent, and we hope he may succeed, for his
own sake--as well as the reputation of st.
Paul workmen abroad. The practical watch
makers who have examined Ill. modal, grc
uounce the invention wonderful thing, and
an honor to the craft Of the city. We hope
itmay turn out such, and realize fortune
for its inventor
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-16

The COMING WHEAT CRop--The exchan-
ges from every part Of the State say that the
wheat crop is unusually promising. IF no
untoward weather intervenes, to prevent the
ripening of the crop, the next harvest will be
very large oneit will reduce the price of
-four from its present high rates, and pour a
golden shower into the pockets Of our farmers.
No one deserves it more.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-16
A CrevaSse In the Mississippi.

NEw ORLEANS, April T.
The river had broken through on the
Louisiana side, at Diamond Island, flooding
many plantations. There are fears of break
above the city. Five hundred men have
been employed to strengthen the levee The
river is nine inches higher than last year, at
Vicksburg
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-16
Fire.
ROCHESTER,, n. T., Apr

4 fire occurred at Dansville, Livingston
county, yesterday, destroying a large amount
of property. 1t originated in the National
Hotel, which was burned, together with sever
al fine blocks, numerous dwellings, shops,
stores, offices, etc, much of which property
was not insured Loss over 500 900. Only
few years ago this place was visited by a
destructive fire, burning nearly half the vii
.lagc.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-16

A NEW EXPORT FROM 81. PAuL.--We are
pleased to note the arrival Oh Saturday last,
of Chas. Symonds, Esq, (the 8 Ice King" of
St Paul. from st. Louis, where he has been
for a few days, making contracts for the de-
livery in that city, Of several thousand tons
of fine clear icesuch as be has been supplying
to the ST Paulites from time immemorial. I'M
mediately on the opening Of the Lake, Mr.. S.
will ship this summer luxury to that city,
where, we learn, he has succeeded in getting
a remunerative price, and finding ready sale.
This is just as it should be- The ice gath
cred at ST. Paul in the winter time. has al
ways Ueen unsurpassed III ali the quantities
that ice for consumption should have-is
easily gathered, and cheaply shipped.
But will our ice shippers be content with
supplying St. Louis only? Are there not
other cities which must perforce, consume
vast quantities of ice in the summer season :!
Memphis, Natchez, Vickshurgh, New Or
leans itself, now supplied from Boston, aotts ice
brought aroua&5y sea! That trade properly
belongs to ST.. Paul, and our ice merchants
mast haze 1t ultimately. They can get as
good ice, and transport it to New Orleans and
other river towns as cheaply as it can be
done from any other locality The usual diff
fculty of getting barges over the Rapids will
be obviated in this case Ere another season,
we hope to see tens of thousands of tons Of
Minnesota ice shipped below, in barges made
by Minnesota builders, of Minnesota lumber.
We have the matter in our own hands-vhy
not profit by it?
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-16
Fhe Personal liberty Bili ar New
Work.

: I'LL recently introduced III the New York
Legislature, to prevent the imprisonment OF
fugitive slaves il any Of the jais Of the State,
and to secure TO them right Of trial by jury
was lost il the Assembly, on Tuesday last
for want Of constitutional majority. The
vote stood ayes 30 nays 44-29 members
beng absent
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-16
BUSINESS NOTICE.

The friends and patrons of the MINNEsorIAN will
please remember that this paper now employs no
agent outside of the Office in this city. to receive
subscriptions, advertising or job-work-Mr. j. O.
A. WARD, our former agent, having retired and
become connected with another paper.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-16

A PRIZE FIanr NIPFED IN THE BUD -
Two belligerent Frenchmen arranged matters
yesterday to have prize fight A large crowd
of their friends was collected, the money
staked--and the crowd had started for the
Backyard on the Lake Como road to have
the brutal exhibition. At this juncture a
well known citizen, friend of each, stepped
W, told them they were both fools, aud had
better shake hands and go home. They fol-
lowed his advice, luckily, and baked the
crowd Of the dirty spectacle.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-16

A RELIC DISAPPEARING. The foundation
on the Northeast corner of Fifth and Robert
Streets, from whence building has just been
removed, is one of the ancient institutions of
St Paula relic Of its first days. 1t was at
one time used as a station house and Jail, and
afterwards as pest house, for smallpox pa
tents. At that time, it was about the only
building on that street, which was path
through the hazel bushes. Now rows Of ele-
CANT buildings line the street, the tide Of travel
and trade pass over it, and in the march of
improvement the thine -honored" relics must
disappear. We have not much Of a past, but
we are to have glorious FUTURE
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-16
wisconsin Election.

From returns received last evening by the
Time and Tide, It is certain that BYRON PAINE,
the Republican candidate for Chief Justice III
Wisconsin, is elected by upwards Of Ten
thousand Majority Niger Democracy stands
no show in the Badger State.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-16

OMNIBUS LENE.-We refer to the advertise
ment of Burbank & Co., by which it will be
seen that the people Of st. Panl are to enjoy
toe peculiar and boasted Philadelphia luxury
Of half hourly omnibus line, between the
extremes of, and Oh the principal thorough
fares Of the city. Fare five cents.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-16
FROM tho Pittsburgh pispa,
4 uuxn rad Shot %


A Hush e.nd shot %
The wife # Capt b. f.; -.
- 1',e G Sne Young and eea
subject to derans 'S, nns'rs. At on
walls of about two ''a 6 TO reSHs to
Of eG ber !; h m~s " sud she sanths she re-
uIn, where, after fewL hSA the third :.
and was brought home By HS@' and il was "a
the lapse of the usual int ,,pe her to fi'1s'
came on some four weeks ssaoyorabls synps
intention of her friends to re srred until 70
burgh early tins week, out NE meats,
toms appeared and it was def yhen in cou
day. She got possession by so evalry, y
the pistols used by the Captain, them, a
rnond of his troop, the Ringgold c. Discos
cured powder and lead, and loaded Ter,
went into the garnet of the house :,
ing her whereabouts, he went after
he assembled the last fight of stail
presented one Of the pistols and fired
bail, or slug, entered the Captains neck
front Of the juguar vein, assembled thro,.
the jaw bone, and was found lodged in IL
upper opposite side of the mouth, shatterins
bones and teeth in its deadly course, in hor-
rbe and frightful manner. The unfortunate
husband is still alive, bleeding profusely, but
speeches., and the attending physicians afford
no hopes for his life.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-16
Michigan Election.
DETROIT, April 4.

DETROIT, April 4.
This city to-day gave the Republican cam
didate for Chief Justiceof the Supreme Court
236 majority.
We'll done, Detroit Ed Sen.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-16
Execution of -Four Murderers at BaI,i.
BALTIMORE. April

As the hour fixed for the execution OF the
four miserable criminals, Gambrei, Crops,
Corie and Cyphus, approached, an immense {,
concourse Of men, women and youths, all
poured toward the Jail by every avenue lead
ing to it.
By 10 o'clock not less than 80 900 people
were crowded on the hill tops, roofs of houses
and every point from which view could be
obtained The gailows stood near the north
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-16
w arder.

DETROIT, April (.
Edward H. Benedict resident of this city,
stabbed his wife in fit Of jealousy to-day, kill
ing her almost instantly, and afterwards at.
tempted suicide by hanging
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-16
Arrival Of the Overland vEafi.

oT, LVUIe, 8prII F,
The Overland Mail, with dates to the 18th
ult, arrived here last night. In consequence
of the loss Of the express bag, but few pa
pcrs were received, and SO we are without
news.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-16

The COUNTY RoAps.-We are informed,
that the condition of the country roads of
Ramsey County, immediately north of ST.
Paul. is just now most horrible. A farmer
from near Turtle Lakes tells us that the road
between the city and Little Canada is almost
if not quite impossible for loaded teams. He
noticed several wagons, drawn up on one
side and abandoned for the present from sheer
inability to get them along through the mud
and sloughs. 1t is strange that the thorough
fares from the city northward, bave been ne
elected so long. If the people Immediately
interested do not strive to put little more
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-16
Municipal Election,

LOUISVILLE, April 4.
At the Municipal election On Saturday, the
opposition Mayor was elected by i3o MAORI
ty. The Council stands opposition Is, Demo
Gratis s.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-16
Sentenced to be Hung.

CoBUgG, April Q.
DR.. King found guilty, on Thursday last,
OF poisoning bis wife, was this P. M. sentenced
to be hung on the 9th of June.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-16
81. Louis EIectfOH--AuotherK Re pu bIican
Triumph.
ST.. Louis. Apr! i

ST. LOUIS, April /.
Incomplete returns from the various wards
indicate the reelection of o. d. Filley, Rcpub-
lican, for Mayor, by from 900 to 500 ma
jority. Vote very large.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-16

will be required to show to this office the cause
of such delinquency at the same time as above
specified, or summary measures will be taken
| to enforce the same.
Respectfully yours,
w. F. DUNBAR, State Auditor.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-16
First Through the WelIand Canal.
OSwEGO, April {

The schooner Fairfield, from Detroit, with
-four and grain, and the Lively, from Toledo,
with pork, arrived here last night, being the
first vessets through the Welland Canal this
| season
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-16

Ene Fry Divorce Case Disposed of.
HARRIsBuRG, April 9.
The notorious Fry divorce case was killed
in the House to-day by vote of Il tos.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-16

A New HALL.-The German Reading So.
cicty have commenced the erection Of spa
clous concert hall, on the corner Of Pine and
Exchange streets. The Hall will be IS feet
front by 50 feet deep, and 26 feet high from
the floor to The ceiling. Good for Our German
friends they have the right kind of enter
priSe
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-16
'rafts on London selling at $500 to t

Drafts on London selling at 500 to Tie pound
Land Warrants have declined somewhat
since Their sudden rise after the defeat Of tn
Homestead Bill, but the large tracts Of land
! coming into market this year will, it is sup
posed by eastern dealers, keep the price up.
We quote;
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-16
Monetary Matters.
Corrected ~ the Bark Of the State IF Minnesota

Corrected Jy the Bark Of the State " MINNESOTA
ST. PAUL, April -, 1859.
Eastern exchange continues, to be very
scarce Bankers refuse to sell to any but their
tlepostors. Parties holding the bills of Mime
sofa country banks which are not redeemed
here find il impossible to purchase exchange
at any price.
We notice with pleasure the probability
of arrangements being made for the issue OF
currency by responsible parties in this city,
which viii be redeemed here also the going
into operation Of the State Bank Of Minnesota
at Austin; based on Ohio skies. This is move
ii the right way, il We are to have currency,
lett be something that will have q credit ont
side Of the State, which it never can have un-
| less it be current in st. Paul
w. purta for GOOD currnpcV
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-16
The Ice in the Str0Ir

The Propeller Forest ~ ~
to-day from Milwaukee ~ ~ 80.
through from Lake CO. soSS' SSes" %
Straits is still dys' ~ sawe%
Mt os 49, ~ ~ y
E,sSs%/ ~ 5 -
The Prop "a Ks. ~
of the season. osp,,yS
ing She expei " 80 W 30,
ice in the Straits. rs *
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-16

DEMOCRATIC CITY NoMrNATIoNs - Great
is the electioneering now going on in the De-
mocratic ranks for the municipal nominations.
For Mayor, Patrick Emerson and Patrick Nc
Grorty are most prominent; but there are
some NhJ e"..! speak Of J.l. Robertson an1
Henry J. Horn in connection with the post
now so ably filed by Mayor Kittson For
Alderman Of the First Ward, Patrick Nash
the chances in favor Of Patrick. In the Sec
ond, Mr.. Conner, jr., of Conner d Sons, John
Rogers, of the Rogers House, and Daniel
O'Herron, are striving to be the Mlesan city
father from the bloody Second Rogers is
thought to be one ahead, at present In the
Third Ward we have a brisk fight going Oh
between our Old and highly esteemed friend
Captain John O'Gorroan, and Dr. Hadfields
old particular friend Patrick Ryan, formerly
an Alderman, in which place he rendered SO
much satisfaction, at least to himself Alder
man Tom Grace is going tc attend TO his own
business hereafter, instead of the city's, where
the pay is small and the thanks few, to ali
honest man, as we believe Thomas to be,
Though an Irishman." In the Fourth Ward,
the traps are all set, it is said, for the nomi-
nation of Patrick Murnan for Alderman, which
certainly wouldn't be bad nomination-of
its kind. For Comptroller, VIM. Murphy is
the gintleman spoken Of and for City Urea
surer, several men who would be good hands
to keep the city funds, are in the field, The
distinguished l.. p. Cotter; the financial
Thomas Daley the clever Charley Morgan,
who's of the Morgan blood, but not of the
"puir ould stock and the Iaborions Secretary
of the Minnesota and Pacific Railroad, j. W.
Taylor, are all candidates. The dell take
the hindmost
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-16

County orders beng worth only so cents
on the dollar, in order to get this amount of
New York exchange it was found necessary
to issue Sl642, in County Orders-a sort of
likely to use up the taxpayers Of Ramsey
County entirely unless some other mode of
doing things is speedily discovered. The
Board adopted Resolution 10 issue the afore-
mentioned amount Of County Orders to raise
par funds to meet the aforesaid interest
That is, to pay 1886 of interest tho Board OF
Supervisors are compelled, in order to save
the County credit, to sacrifice 1867 This
is worse than five per cent month after ma
| turty. Can nothing be done to bring our
! County Orders near par and save this terrible
| waste
The following bills were directed to be paid:
W. H. Wolf for services as Supervisor,
| $34,50 n. Mclean, for similar services
$50; j. A. Danes for Water to the Jail, 1921
A bill was presented by the Gas Company for
SJS, for gas furnished to the Jail since the
2sth of February, and was directed to be
paid 1t is we'll to mention perhaps, thai
this Company which is so well sustained by
its big bills against the city, county and ou'
citizens, threatened to cut off the gas from
the Jail unless their "ttle bill'' was paid
instantly Really, there are some apprehen
sions that this Company has been embibins
some of their own fluid, and have expanded
too large for their trousers Isn't there NJ
way, legislative or otherwise, of reducing
them to a moderate size again?
Having saved the light for the Jail, the Boart
felt lighter and adjourned in reasonably goot
spirits.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-16

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNTY BOARD
This body met yesterday morning, at 10
o'clock, the main purpose being the passage
of the following resolution, to obviate the diff
cultes arising from the temporary absence Of
c. l.. Emerson, from the city.
Resolced, That w. H. w off be authorized
to countersign ali orders and bonds, in the
place of G. L. Emerson now absent from the
city, until his return
Another resolution was adopted, allowing
the Clerk of the District Court to have fifty
Court Calendars printed at the expense Of the
County for the use Of the bar: to be printed
by the County Printer.
1t would have cost no more 10 have a hun
dred printed, which are needed.
Also one authorizing County Bond fol
$500 to be issued to Micheal Miller, Poor
House Master, in payment Of his two years
salary. Economical fellow is Michael His sal
airy seems to be all savings.
A communication was received from the
County Treasurer relative TO the interest now
due on certain County Bonds as follows:
Interest on 800 Bonds issued in lieu
of County Orders. ................... Sl6o,0o
Interest on $1,000 Bonds, payable In
n York to Clark, Dodge Co, April l.. sSii 81
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-16

build residence of ample accommodations
by and by. But the panic came-and every
hody's plans fell through, rather were
laid by for a time But the close of this sea-
son will witness change in the house market,
and an amply supply for all demand. 1t is
extremely probable too, that tenants viii get
3 better class of houses at more favorable
rates Hitherto, rents have paid an interest
of about % per cent on the cost of the house
and in some instances much more. This
shows that there is still room to make invest
ments that will yield a handsome revenue, in
building dwellings merely for tenants. VIII
not this induce the owners of vacant, and well
situated lots On some of our better streets to
improve them?
But whether this will be done or not, there
will be hundreds, perhaps, Of fine dwellings
built, in all parts of the city. From indications
thus early in the season, we will put down
one hundred to the First Ward alone. East
Seventh, Eighth and Ninth streets will next
fall present almost compact blocks of houses.
So too, we might say of equally fine localities
for residences in other parts Of the city
We have a memoranda of many of them
to the kindness of our friends
and in few days, will give chapter of
about hundred already in progress.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-01-06
Judge TabOr,s Lecture.

EY- The largest and most intelligent
audience we have ever seen collected
within the walls of building in Buchan-
an county, assembled on the evening of
the oath ult., at the Court House, to lis
ten to the lecture of Judge TABOR, upon
" Christmas, its Legends and Festiyi-
ties" Many persons came in from the
country, filling the room. which was fine
ly illuminated by several dozens of small
lamps, to its utmost capacity. The lee
ture was one of the Judges best efforts,
exhibiting great research, and perfect
familiarity with the literature, manners
and customs of the Ancients. The lee
turer showed that festivities at the time
of the Winter Solstice. (25th of De-
cember) were INDUCED in by the ancient
Egyptians long before the time of Hero
dotu5 and Homer-by the Druds of Bril-
tain, the aboriginal Mexicans, the ancient
inhabitants of Hindostan, the Chinese,
Persians, Greeks, Romans. and Scandi-
navians. He traced the similarity of the
mysteries Of Isis and Osiris, of the an
eient Egyptians, the Dyonsia, or Baccha-
MALTA, of the Greeks, and the Saturnalia of
the Romans, with the Christina festivi-
ties of the Early Christians. He detailed,
with abundance of quotations and author
tiles, the manner in which these different
festivals were celebrated, showing clear
ly their identity. The description he
gave of these festivities was exceedingly
interesting-as was pre-eminently the
case with the whole lecture. 1t would
be absurd for US to attempt to convey a
just idea of the discourse. Suffice it to say,
that it showed an amount Of literary re-
search seldom evidenced in an effort of
the kind. and gave additional proof that
the lecturer, intellectually, has no supe-
rior in the state
In answer to the many requests we
have received, to secure the lecture, if
possible, for publication, made by those
who were unable to hear it, we would
say, that as the Judge has spent good
deal Of labor in its preparation, it would
be sacrifice for him TO publish it, as
that would make it useless to him here
after.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-01-06

"a Subscriber" (whom we suspect to
be some narrow minded Leech, asks us
why we advertise DR.. AYERS Pills, and
we will give him our seven reasons for
SO doing. The first. second and third
are that we are paid for it. The fourth
is, we know them by experience to be
good. The fifth is that DR.. Ayers prep
arations being recommended by better
men than we-by physicians of the high
est talent and the deepest learning in the
land, we are well sustained in our own
convictions of their value. The sixth
is that they are cheap as well as useful.
The last but not least is that they have
done and are doing an amount of good in
this community which our old fogy
friend if he could repeat himself ten
thousand times. might never hope to
equal. and we trust by making them
known, TO render some service to our
readers as well as ourselves Christian
Aayocdte.