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Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-13
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival of the Steamship Persia.

Va sM~ SsC0A6AAP fefS18S
New YoRK, Aug. 8.
The Cunard Steamship Persia has arrived
with Liverpool Gates to Saturday, July 23d.
2 The steamships Bremen, Glasgow and Edin-
burg had arrived out.
The Conference between France and Aus
tria was to assemble at Zurich in about a
week.
The discomfort in regard to the terms Of
peace is unabated, and the explanation OF
the Emperor Napoleon are not considered re-
assuring.
The Sandman representative to the Zurich
Conference has not been named, and it is ex-
pected that mono will be present, but that
Sardinia, if pleased with the terms agreed
upon, will acquiesce in the Austrio- French ar
rangement in aseparate article. 1t is affirmed
that Sardinia has signed nothing but the ar
mistice, and is, consequently in nominal
state of war with Austria.
1t is supposed that an European Congress
will assemble after the adjournment of the Zu-
rich Conference. ..-.
The exhibitions of discomfort in Italy, to the
terms of peace, continued. The people of Tus-
cany show strong hostility to the return
of the Grand Duke. The provisional Gov
ernment has directed a popular vote on the
subject
The English foreign policy has been under
debate in the House of Commons. Mr..
DIsraeli opposed all interference with the
Peace Congress. Lord Palmcrston and Lord
>. Russell thought England might with pro-
prlety take part, but no course was determined
upon.
Mr.. Gladstonc's proposed increase of the
income tax had been agreed to.
The Emperor of the French had received
the congratulations of the diplomatic corps at
St. Cloud. The Pope's Nuncio was the spokcs-
man for the ambassadors. In reply the EN-
peror said that Europe was so un just to him
at the commencement of the war, that he was
happy to conclude a peace as soon as the hon.
or and interest of France were satisfied AS
a proof Of his moderation he trusted the peace
would be enduring
The Paris Boursc closed fiat and lower
Rentes closed at eff 15c
The German Diet has agreed to restore tl,o
continent and fortresses to a peace footing
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agent Patrick Connolly, brskeslnan, of
Greenbush. ~ ~ 4 @1 - A. - 4
Among the wounded are the following -
Mrs. Cody, Thos. McCrook, Michael Flan-
merry, OF Troy; a passenger, head cut, chest
bruised, and supposed to be internally in
jured.
Nine bodies had been. taken out of the
Creek up to II O'Clock last night Twenty
persons arc wounded. 1t is thought there
are more dead bodies under the wreck. The
following are additional names Of the injured
John Teeson, of Quebec badly; Arthur
Forbes, of Bytown, Ontario Co., not badly !;
Chas. Perry, Ciaremont, N H.; g. R. Prem
tice, New York city; j.. c. Payne, Ohio, w.
S: Harris, Whitewater, Wis. Thomas Tai.
bot, New York city; j. A Fuller, (tor.
merly Of Mlwaukee) New York city.
ALBANY, Aug. 4.
"A. Corofer's inquest was held on the body
OF Charles Plympton, WHO came. to his death
from injuries received by the falling of a
bridge on the Albany, :. Eer4.Iotit and Canada
Railroad, over the Tamhanhock Greek, while
engaged in a regular train of said railroad as
Mail Agent; and as said bridge was in rot
ten and unsafe condition, the jury believe that
! those having charge of said road should be
highly celSured. c--TCg c.-yI-
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nanumAtteA Slaves from NIississippf.

A few days since observed spectacle not
often witnessed in this city. There were as
sem6led on the pavement, in the vicinity of
the Iehuantepec Shipping Company's office,
at the corner OF Montgomery and jackson
streets, some eighteen or twenty male and fe-
male colored persons, who arrived here by
the steamer on Monday last. Most of them
are good looking young men and women, fit
lor service. Several of them were hired ON
the spot by ladies who found the opportunity
good one, both to exercise their benevolence
and TO secure good servants cheap. The re-
maInder OF them will look for employment,
and find it soon. The master of these slaves
was Mr.. Norton, of Kinds county, Miss. and
the slaves thus manumitted were connected
with his household. BY directions, contained
in his will, they were sent by the executors
to California; the passage paid, and draft
OF 81 900 forwarded, to be distributed among
them on their arrival here They drew their
money day or two ago.-!San Francisco cor
res'o"dencc N. O. Peayune.
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works of the company during the year jus,
closed 80. nv j. L. FISK.
On motion, the foregoing report was unani.
mously adopted.
The meeting then proceeded to the election
OF officers for the ensuing year, with the fol
ing result: .. ~ -'' r.-. ="
Board Of directors Edwin Caldwell, Par.
ker Paine, e. j. Dewitt, F. Freudenreich, N.
Z. Tyson, j. l.. Fisk, Jas. NJ Allen. .e.2s9r.
Sssscreta'y-T. b. Campbell. s-fa. =, .s.s
1reasuer-E. Caldwell
On motion, the proceedings of this meeting
were ordered to be published in the three
daily papers of this city, land in the Dakota
De"socrat, at Sioux Falls City. a!..!.r .r;v
There being no further business before the
meeting ofthe stockholders, they adjourned to
meet again on the first Tuesday in August
next, at such hour and place as the board Of
u.ectcrs may in due time publicly announce
-, .-. SAMUEL WIGFALL, Sec'y pro tenn.
The new board of directors subsequently
met and organized, when Parker Paine, was
chosen President of the company for the ensu-
ing year.
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A SUMMER IDYL.

The air is hushed to holy calm,
5 cur-diI ped cloud hangs here and there
And onelow tide OF music rare
Falls like sweetly ebbing psalm.
Above, the sun in one broad blaze
Flames down alike on high and low
Creations censor to and fro,
II swings, and burns in endless praise,
In one vast food of argent gold
O'erfiowing pasture-land and wood,
1t falls as though the world were good,
And needed blessings manifold.
And so it does-for Just as fair
L. earth to-day, as when the June
First woke the happy summer tune
That charms the seasons everywhere.
uh, happy days oh, season sweet
Oh. priceless wealth of rural Joys
What though we have no shepherd boys
To trip the hills with bare-brOwn feet.
Or, rose-lipped maidens rustic clad,
To guard with them the vagrant fiocks;
We have the wales, the woods, the rocks,
As fair as aught the ancients had.
What sweetness now the sense assails;
Y hiie Lumber sleeps the soul in Dreams
IGw, murmurous sounds of singing streams,
Float by, on odor-bearing gales.
The trill of bird, the Groom of bee,
The gaunt cicada's slender feed,
For one brief life of pleasure plead,
and universal love and glee.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-13
The New Sect Controversy.

NEw YORK, July 80.
The L. ). steam frigate, San .jacinto, sailed
this morning .Sar the coast Of Africa
In relation to The new church scheme, re
ported to be favored by prominent Unitarian
ministers, Rev. Dr.. Osgood makes positive
rcfutation OF the Evening Posts story con-
corning his connection Herewith, i'm spicy
and sarcastic letter. lie also explains the
discourse of Mr.. Bellows, which gave rise to
the report, his meaning having been misap.
pretended for his using the word Catholic in
the philosophic instead Of the ritual sense, and
nothing having been said by hi:n to justify the
statement that he favors any new hierarchy
or any revival Of the old pageantry IN con
clusion, Mr. Osgood says he shall b.. very glad
to sec a new Catholic Church OF. the true sta,nr
arise -.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-13
THE SLAVE TRADER.
By LONGFELLOW.

The SLAYER on the broad lagoon,
Lay moored, with idle sail;
He waited for the rising moon,
And for the coming gale.
Under the shore his boat was tied,
And all her liStlesS crew
Watched the gray alligatOrs slide
Into the still bayou.
Odors of orange flowers and spice
Reached them from time to time,
Like airs that breathe from Paradise
Upon world of crime.
The planter, meath his roof of thatch,
Smoked thoughtfully and slow;
The slaver's thumb was Oh the latch
He seemed in haste to go.
He said: "My ship at anchor rides
in yonder broad lagoon;
only wait the evening tides,
And the rising of the moon"
Before them, with her face upraised,
In timid attitude,
Like one half curious, half amazed,
4 quadroon maiden stood
Her eyes were Ii he falcons, gray,
Her arms and neck were bare,
No garment she wore save q kirtle gay,
And her own long raven hair.
on her lips there played smile,
As holy, meek and faint,
As light in some cathedral aisle,
The features of saint.
"The soil is barren-the farm is DID,"
The thoughtful planter said,
Then looked upon the slaver's gold,
And then upon the maid.
lbs heart within him was at strife
With such accursed gains;
for,he knew whose passions gave her life,
Whose blood ran in her veins.
But the voice Of nature was too weak;
He took the glittering gold;
Then pale as death grew the maiden's cheel
Her hands as icy cold.
The SLAYER led her from the door,
He led her by the hand,
To be his slave and paramour,
In strange and distant land.
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LET US BE CONTENT,

Why murmur at your lot in life?
Look upward-be a man!
Away with discomfort and strife,
And do the best you can.
What tho you have no broad green lands.
10 cofferS filed With gold?
Health and strength and honest hands,
Will yield you wealth untold.
Far better share the Joys that fill
The honest workman breast,
The sleep that DER his senses steals,
When Nature claims his rest.
Though cares are on life's pathway set,
And sorrows spread around;
Remember that where rank weeds grow,
A foweret oft is found.
Who then would live in idleness,
When labor's health and pleasure?
! cts be content, and Heaven will bless
Our works with loving measure.
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TO BL OS s O MI 8.
PY ROBERT HERRICE.

rY ROBERT HERRICK.
Fair pledges of a fruitful tree,
Why do We tall so fast?
Your date is not SO past,
But you may stay here while,
To blush and gently smile,
And 60 at last.
What were We borne to be
An hour or halfs delight,
And so to bid goodnight?
Twas pity nature brought we forth
Merely to show your worth,
and loose you quite.
But you are lovely leaves, where we
May read how soon things have
Their end, though ne'er so brave;
And after they have shown their pride,
Like you, awhile, they glide
Into the grave.
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az A National Spiritualists' Convention
will be held at Plymouth, Mass, on the 9TH,
9th, and 9TH days of August. Doctor H. F.
Gardner, of Boston, will preside. Judge Ed
monds, N. P. Tallmage, Prof. Britain, A. j.
Davis, Emma Hardings, and Mrs. Hatch,
will be among the speakers.
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We have received tho following invitation
from q secret society, of which there are
branches in this city and in vario1s parts of
the country
I. o. S. NJ, Chicago, July7.
To the Editor of the N. Y. Herald.
The Sons of Malta of the United States
contemplate an excursion, tc start from this
city on tha 2jst Of July, for st. Paul, the
Falls Of MInnehaha, and st. Anthony, Mime
sofa.
The order Of the Sons Of Malta is founded
in charity, and its aim and object is to recog-
nize the principles of love and good will to-
ward men, to cloths the naked, feed the hun
CRY, and educate the orphan, as well as the
diffusion Of the principles of American free
dom throughout the broad limits of the Cont
nent and we trust soon to see the time when
the stars and stripes shall proudly wave over
soil now oppressed by the power Of despots
The committee Of arrangements respectfully
invite your participation in the excursion.
An early reply will greatly oblise your obe-
dent servants,
WM. S. JOHNSTON, Jr,)
a. NJ. HYDE. Com.
JAMES II. EurrER,
We hardly know what to make of the 81.
o. S. NJ" Their objects, as stated by them
selves, are eXcellent-charity, love, good will,
feeding the hungry, clothing the Naked and
educating the orphan. This is truly disinter-
ested, noble, godlike. But there is something
more-''the diffusion of the principles Of
, American freedom over the continent, and
| the waving of the stars and stripes over soil
now oppressed by despots.' How sublime
I o ,,,irc;apt Who yt-oul1 ho1op. 10 A.
81. O. S. NJ ~ There is, however, one little
difficulty we should like too see explained, and
that is, what is meant by american princi-
ples," and in what way are they to be prcpa-
gated?
The aholitionists would, perhaps, call their
principles American, and extend them with
Sharpe's rifles; the shareholders of the South
could call theirs American, and propagate
| them with bowie knives; ''the natives" would
call their Know Nothingism american" pa,
| excellence, and force it by riotous proceedings
and bloodshed. The fillibusters regard their
manifest destiny doctrines and the enlarge
ment of the area Of freedom, q Ia Walker as
the only true American principles Really,
the Sons of Malta must become little more
explicit before we can accept their invitation.
| If the principles and objects of the society
are so American and so benevolent, what ne
cessity is there for secresy? Why initiate
the Order of the Dark Lantern? Why should
not the Sons of Malta let their light so shine
before men that the world may admire them
and their father-whoever he may be-and
that everybody may join what is SO good. II
i seems that in the most free country in the
1 world, where every man can openly proclaim
his sentiments without fear, we cannot get on
without secret societies-first we had the an.
/ cient Masonic Society, then the Odd Fellows
then the Lone Star, then the Dark Lanterns
and now we have the Sons of Malta-Ne,
| York Herald ... .-.. ..
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From the N. Y. Commercial.
Another Step Forward in Barbarism..-
Interesting Decision

interesting Decision.
The High Court of Errors and Appeals in
Mississippi, the Court OF last resort in that
State, has decided that free negro of anoth-
er State cannot take property by will in Mis-
sissippi.
The opinion was concurred in by Chief
Justice Smith and Judge Harris. Judge Har.
dy dissented. The grounds upon which the
majority rested are stated in condensed
form, in the Nississippian. ..-.....
The course Of the reasoning appears to be
this: In the absence of a positive law IN
force within the State, the citizens or inhab-
tants of other States have no other rights
within the State, except those resulting from
the comfy of nations.
Under the Constitution Of the United
States, negroes are incapable of becoming cit
izens; but are of an inferior class, towards
whom there is no comfy under the law of ma
tons. Their legal character is that of alien
strangers and have no rights except those
specifically granted to them by the jurisdic
ton in which they are, and these are no.
transmlssable beyond that jurisdiction.
In Mississippi, all negroes are, prinaa fac;e.
slaves. Alien free negroes are prohibited bv
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statute from entering the State. A free ne
gro, within the State by permission, is only
capable of the customary rights founded on
the Jus gsntium; but free negro, prohibited
under the law, is without the pale Of comfy,
incapable of acquiring rights Of property.
Hence the courts will not maintain any
rights to property in the State, by request to
free negroes out of it, who would not be per-
mitted by law to reside in Mississippi .-
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The California SirOccO.

The Santa Barbara Gazette, has the fol-
lowing: -.. .. ......-.
Friday, 18th of June, will be long remem-
bered by the inhabitants of Santa Barbara,
from the burning, blasting heat experienced
that day, and the effects thereof. Indeed, it
is said for the space of thirty years nothing
in comparison has been felt in this country,
and, we doubt, in any other. The sun rose
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Terrible IeailrOadgAccident.

-AhDA-'1I AUg. ..
"A. terrible accident occurred last night, on
the Northern Railroad, near Shaticoke. The
down train due at Albany at 7 o'clock % min
utes, was passing a bridge spanning the Tom
handbook Creek, when it was precipitated into
the Creek below from a height Of 90 to 25
feet. The water was about 6 to feet deep.
At least 13 persons are reported as killed.
Their names, as far as known, are Mrs.
Schuyler, Of Albany; Mrs. Cody, wife Of the
conductor, of Albany eChas Plympton, mail
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A GREAT NAME FOR A GREAT MAN

MISTER CAss. in his cabinet cosy and sleek,
says to the naturalzed citizen, " Pray you be
meek!
III protect you while here in Republican land,
But beyond the great sea, you're at despots COM
After this, Mr.: CAss, oil men must agree
That your name should be sounded Ieyona the
great CT
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-13

R Mr.. Raymond writes from Paris to
the Times, on the 14th of July: Theodore
Parker has gone to Switzerland, and Mr.
Sumner to England. Governor Seward to
Russia. Mr.. Bigelow, of the Eoening Post,
starts to-day for Switzerland and Germany,
with his family,
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Antf.Sabbitarian Denomination I'm
Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, July 81

.r.'-.2 a-..rl PHILADELPHIA, July 30.
The demonstration at Independence Square
! this evening, by the friends of Sunday Rail-
road travel, was largely attended. John M.
Butler, Esq, presided, and speeches were
delivered by Josiah Bond, quaker, 1Drs
Sites, Wolf, and others. The repeal of all
| laws which restrict public travel on Sunday,
was favored, and the late decision of the Su-
preme Court of the State denounced.
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From Washington.
WAcIrrNcTOE

WASHINGTON, July 80.
Information has been received by the State
department that proper steps have been
taken by the Chinese government to carry
into effect the arrangements made by Ex-
Minister Reed for the payment Of the various
claims of American citizens, amounting to
100000.
WAsHNGroN, Aug. 2.
The President arrived here this evening at
six o'clock from Bedford Springs. Several
members of the Cabinet were i'm waiting to
receive him. He appears in the enjoyment Of
excellent health and spirits.
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~ The Chicago Tribune cautions people
toloOk out for counterfeit 5's on. the Bank of
the Capitol, Madison, Wis. 1t is on thin,
greasy paper of a dark color. A sharp look
out will enable any good judge Of money to
detect it.
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let it be as faithful, wives, as selfdenying
mothers, as the educators Of a young genera
ton of imlnortals. 1t was said in praise of a
woman in ancient ttimes-Dunan nadnsit do
tecn. Let such be the motto Of married
women now.-EZDaac0od OLseruer.
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Balloon Ascension.

.. ... .....a ST. LOUIS, July 80.
Prof Wise made an ascension at II o'clock
today, from Washington Square, intending
to descend at or near Lafayette, Ind, where
arrangements are made to re-infate and pro-
ceed eastward. .~,1a
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ey- The N. Y Tribune is informed that
the Rev. VIM. L. Haley, of Washington, has
been spending few days with his friends,
the Hon. Daniel E. Sickles and lady, at their
country seat at Bloomingdale.
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| Three of the last above mentioned towns
have been held by the Company since the
spring Of '57, and are Incorporated in their
Charter. The additional expense of 50, or
$500 per acre, will give to the Company
good titles to all these points. Negotiations
are in progress for Scrip sufficient to enter all
the towns thus far established --
Much has been done in the way of improve
ments on the various towns that could be ac-
comphshed by mere labor, with little cash cx-
pense to the Company, and yet remunerative
to the men rendering such service. 1t has
not been possible, however, to carry on our
operations without the use of considerable
amount of cash; and from time to time, as
necessities demanded, small assessments have
been levied on the shares, and the treasury
thus replenished.
The receipts of the treasury for the
year ending to-day, are 1888 90
Paid out during the same time. 90. SG2 80
bal. IN treasury. y.............., so 10
Supplies, merchandise, servicable
property and cash, advanced by
individual members of the board
and others at different times-to-
tai amount ...........-.....S ,s51 90
Offset by credit on assessments
and appropria tons from reserved
stocks 1851 90
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The Sons Of Malta

We have received tho following invitation
from secret society, of which there are
branches in this city and in various parts Of
the country
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THE DEMOCRAT.
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING
ON FALSE RIVER.
Office next door to Simon & Loeb's Store
SuBSCRIPTION:
THREE DOLLARS. PER aNNI1M
INVdRIBALYI IN ADVANCE,
@-Payable at the Office. ~@a
ADV VERTISING RATES.

For each square 6f10 lines or less, the first
insertion OC
For each additional insertion, per square. 81
For professional and business cards. (includ
ing paper.) not exceeding lines, for IL months
SIS.
A liberal discount made to yearly advertisers
but their privilege will be strictly limited to theil
own immediate and regular business aud the
business of an advertising firm is not considered
as including that Of its individual members
Advertisements published at irregular inter.
vals 81 per square for each insertion.
Calls on persons to become candidates will be
inserted as other advertisements, to be paid for
invariably in advance.
Announcing candidates for Office, $40, to be
paid for in advance.
Advertisements not marked on the copy for
specified time will be inserted till forbid, and
payment exacted.
Marriages and deaths are to be published as
news; obituaries, tributes of respect, and funeral
invitations, as other advertisements.
Eg- Cards of a Personal character can only
be published in this paper as advertisements, and
must be paid for IN ADVANCE, at double nd
vertising rates.
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NO.. l..

war with the rights and interests of the
South" 1t will thus he seen that as far
back as lS40, John LctcIlcr was warning
against abolitionism Like many of the
noblest men whom our country has pro-
duced, his origin was humble, and with
out the advcntitious aids of birth or for
tune, he has raised himself by his own
energy and solid worth to his present
enviable elevation. In Congress, amongst
the great men Of the nation, he stands in
the first rank-and further honors await
him. He is to be The successor Of that
great man, Henry A. Wise we say
great man"-without fear of contra.
diction from our political opponents Of
'55. Winchester Virginian.