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Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-30
Terrible Snow StOrm.-.Probable Loss
of Life Oh the Plains.

Recorder McCosh, received a letter yester-
day from his son George, dated Florence, Ne
braska, April 9th, stating that there was then
eighteen inches of snow on ground, and it had
drifted terribly. A dreadful storm of wind had
prevailed, prostrating everything in its way.
No covered wagon or tent could stand before
it. 1t is feared there has been much loss of
life on the plains among the emigrants, and
certainly great deal of suffering at the least.
We shall look with anxiety for the full details
of this snow and wind acknowledgement
Gazette, 10th.
This is undoubtedly part of the fierce
snow storm we had here about the same date.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-30
Later from the Mines.

A letter received this morning in this city
from reliable party, dated FL Paso, March
%, contains some late news from the mines.
The accounts generally are Of an uniavorable
character. ....-
This city is crowded with gold seekers, and
the country for several miles out is alive with
their encampments. Many have already
started, and multitudes are arriving every
daY
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-30
Tho Sickles Trial.
WASHINGTON. April ]

ASHINGTON, APrH To.
Judge Crawford took his seat on the bench
at 1920, and after an interval of several min
utes, passed in complete silence, Mr.. Sickles
came in. The Judges decision yesterday
hardly covers the admission of rebutting evil
dence. The defence will be through with its
proof tomorrow, and the trial will probably
be over this day week. .....-
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-30
Destructive Fires.

DETROIT, April 25.
The machine shop, four locomotives and
about 1000 cords of wood, at Windsor, be-
longing to the Great Western Railway, were
destroyed by fire Sunday morning. Loss es-
timated at $4,000 $50 .
Nine tenements and large furniture man.
ufactory, conner of Brush and Gratiot streets,
and two buildings corner of Hastings and
Franklin streets, in this city, were burned last
evening. Loss $4,000; partly insured. All
the work of incendiaries.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-30
Another Slice of Mexico.

1t is given out, we see, that the recognition
by our Minister to Mexico of the Juarez gov
eminent, contemplates guild pro quo On the
part of the government thus recognized 1t
said that the President expects to obtain from
Juarez what he asked in vain from Congress,
and even more; not only permission to occu-
py Sonora and other parts of Northern Next
co, but the possession of them in absolute
property, the President, of course, paying to
Mexico, or rather to Juarez, a handsome sum
of money therefor. -e 49,
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-30


THE SPRING TRADE-Our merchants are
as busy now as possible, in receiving and
opening their new stocks of goods. In most
instances they have ordered much heavier
supplies than last year, and have done this
with a good assurance that this seasons bust
ness Will exceed that Of last, in like proper
tion,-an expectation which will most un.
doubtedly be realized. We note few houses
whose advertisements will be found else
where.
In the dry goods line, our wholesale dealers
have prepared themselves for an extensive
jobbing business with the interior, branch Of
their trade, which is daily growing larger
Cathcart & Co. have made especial arrange
ments to be foremost in this matter, and their
jobbing business is already extensive. Their
retail department will continue to. be as well
supplied as heretofore, also.
ID. w. Ingersoll & Co. have been opening
for a couple Of days past, very fine and COM
pletc assortment ofgoods for the season retail
trade. They, too are in the jobbing business
extensively, and offer first rate chances to
country merchants. We commend them to
dealers from the interior.
Messrs. Justice & Co. are on hand again
with stock of spring and summer goods for
their large retail trade that they are confident
cannot be surpassed anywhere. We need
not add word more on this point, as their
cfora &c ca xraN Gpo,pp already
In the Grocery business also, the trade will
be lively this season, and consequently large
stocks are arriving. Messrs. Constans &
Stevenson, on the Levee; A. L. Larpenteur,
corner of Third and jackson; Weide & Bro,
on the south side of Third, and Kreiger &
Co, Roberts street, are already well known
to county dealers, and are on hand again this
season with increased facilities for filling Or
ders.
In the Commission and Forwarding bust
ness, we notice Messrs. G.. W. Woolley & Co.,
Constans & Stevenson, L. B. & e. Greig,
Stiman & Brinkman, and J. @. & II. G.
Burbank, are all in full tide of business.
Those firms are all located on the Levee, and
have ample facilities for doing large business:
which they will, beyond doubt, be compelled
to do this summer
In the Hardware and Agricultural Imple-
ment business, we notice great activity. Nc
Cloud & Bro. are receiving fine assortment
now, and other dealers are likewise busy.
In all the other branches of trade, new
life seems to have been infused, and st. Paul
is at this day in every particular more of a
business city than ever before, and her trade
is extending wide and becoming more profita-
BILE. As a iobbing point, her future is indeed
encouraging, and the enterprise of her mer-
chants is reaping its proper reward.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-30

The Police CoURT.-This institution, un-
fortunately, has had an increase of business
since the opening of navigation this spring
There were quite number of cases before it
yesterday.
Fast Driving Field allowed his
horses to 20 too fast while his attention was
absorbed by other matters. This little negli-
gence cost him SO and costs.
Drunk-Derrick Younglaf was so indiscreet
as to get drunk, and atoned to the offended
law by leaving V minnesota currency at
par p with the Judge.
"a drum Ia drum Unlike Blair, q
youth about 16 years of age, is bad boy
He is said to be connected with regularly
organized gang of young rowdies. He seems
to have had penchant for music, and the
drama, also, as he was arraigned for stealing
drum from the property room. of the Peo-
PIES Theatre short time since. His career
il hstrienics was cut short, for be was com.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-30

GYMNAsTIC CLUB.-The call for a. meeting
to organize Gymnastic Club, published a
few days since, was heartily responded to on
Monday evening by large and respectable
meeting A decided interest in its object was
manifest, and a large number of gentlemen
enrolled as members. A constitution and BY
laws were adopted, and the society was Or
ganized under the name of g st. Paul Olympic
Club" The following persons were duly
elected as officers
President.- Pascal Whitney.
Vice 6 S. p. Jennison.
Secrstary.-Geo. W. Hamilton.
Treasurer. A. Monfort.
Executive Committee.-A. G. Langford, D.
Hance McCloud and VIM. B. McGeorge.
Leaders-W. B. Farrell, Walton Cubley
and D. A. Monfort.
The first regular meeting for practice will
be held tomorrow evening at II o'clock. Per-
sons wishing to join are invited to attend.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-30
st. Lawrence Canal,

OswEGo, April 10.
The st. Lawrence Canal will be open and
in navigable condition tomorrow. The steam
er Boston is loading with flour at this port for
Montreal. The Union Line of steamers COM
menced their regular trips to-day, on Lake
Ontario.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-30
Express Train to Pixies Peak.

-7..- - LEAvENwORTH, April Is.
The first overland express consisting of two
coaches, left this morning for Denver City.
The time through will occupy twelve days,
until the line is in thorough working order,
when it will be reduced to eight. The COM
panies carry the mail on the authority of the
Post Office.
The departure was witnessed by a large
concourse of people. The enterprise is con-
sidered the greatest of the day, and will put
us in direct and regular communication with
the mineral region. Two coaches depart dali
ly hereafter There was some small receipts
Of dust here. 1 Gov. Medary leaves today for
Ohio. @. ...g ,-.. .s.... .. f.z-rs-. q, : .rs
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-30
Mr.. Gray adds in his report:

TOWNSHIP MATTERs.-Dr. Boyd, who was
recently elected Supervisor from New Canada
Township, qualified before the Town CLERK,
instead of Justice of the Peace, as the law
prescribes. After the time prescribed had
elapsed, learning the error, he qualified before
Justice of the Peace, but the Board of Town
Supervisors, on Saturday, held meeting, and
elected Major Mclean in his place. The mat
er rests thus yet - ~ ."8 as.s -s.' ----'
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-30
Kan.as Constitutional Convention.

.............. LEAvENwoRTH, April 81.
Gov Medary has issued proclamation for
the election of delegates to a Constitutional
Convention to assemble at w yandotte in June.
County conventions have been called through
out the Territory to perfect organizations.
Efforts are being made to consolidate the OPP
position to the Democracy, which will be sue.
cessful. Both parties will make strenuous
efforts to obtain majority of the Constitu-
tional Convention.
The official majority in favor Of a Constitu-
ton Convention is 1881.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-30
Overland Mail.

ST. LOUIS, April "a.
The California overland mail, with dates
to the first of April, arrived to-day. News
unimportant. Sixty-nine pounds of silver,
the prod duct of Arizona mines, was brought by
the coach.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-30
End of the Insurrection Of Jamaica.
Correspondence Of the N. Y. Herald.

By the arrival at this port of the schooner
F. Taft, Captain Bunker, from Savanna la
Mar, Jamaica, which port She left on the 9th
groes had been put down. A British steam
er had arrived and landed three hundred and
eighty troops for the protection of the inhabi-
tants and their property. The Objectionable
toll-gates had not been rebuilt, but at meet
ing of magistrates held on the Goth ult., it
was decided to so at an early day. The ring
leaders in the affair had not been arrested
The ports were quite healthy.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-30

The PLACE TO Go.-Cathcart & Co., have
just opened the largest and best stock of dry
goods of every description ever brought to
st. Paul. Their retail department is most
completely stocked with every imaginable ar
ticle in their line, and at the lowest figures
Messrs. c. have the four spacious stories
of their building perfectly filled with goods,
and are prepared to do the best Wholesale
business Of any house in the city, a fact coun-
try merchants should remember .~
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-30
The Echo Slave Case.

w CHARLESTON, s. c., April 20.
The trial of the seamen of the SLAYER Echo
commenced on Monday, and closed to-day,
with verdict of not guilty.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-30

AHEAD EVERY TIME.-Wm j. Smith &
Co., Wholesale dealers in Boots and Shoes,
received by the first boat nearly a hundred
cases of boots and shoes, direct from his
Boston house, ahead of all other dealers here.
Mr.. Smith can fill orders of any size or ma
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-30

The Wabashaw Street Sewer was in use
again yesterday, in draining the large cellar
on the corner of Wabashaw and Fourth SITS.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-30
Fire at Buffalo.
BALTIMORE, April %.

BALTIMORE, April %.
The Unitarian Church was DESTROYED by
fire last night to the amount of several thou
sand dollars. The fire was the work of an
incendiary.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-30

ANOTHER MURDER IN WRIGHT COUNTY,
From Mr.. Charles Caldwell, who arrived in
tho CITY lot .;t evening, we learn the particulars
of another murder, which took place near
Waverly, in Wright county, On Friday last.
A Mr. Cochran and his son, young man of
about 90, resided on claim adjoining one oc-
cupied by Martin Connors and his brother
There had formerly been some dispute be-
tween them relative to hay marsh lying
between their claims.
On Friday some of Connors cattle broke in
to an enclosure of hay owned by Cochran,
when Cochran and his son went to drive them
out. Here they met Connors and his brother,
and the old dispute, about the hay, was COM
menced again, when Martin Connors and
young Cochran came to blows, in which the
latter was worsted. Cochran, ST., told him
" that would do" when Connors said che
guessed it would, and leaving young c. step
ped towards his father, when he, supposing he
was about to attack him, probably, pulled up
his rifle, and shot Connors through the body.
He died in about three hours. His brother
then struck Mr.. Cochran with an axe he held,
breaking..his jaw. Deceased leaves wife
and three children.
Connors started for St. Paul with the body
of his brother, but on the way was arrested
for the assault on Cochran, and taken back.
Cochran had not been arrested at last ac-
counts.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-30
BUILDING IN THE SECOND AND THIRD WARDS

WIN. c. Gray, Esq, the committee ap-
pointed by the Chamber of Commerce to take
the statistics of the amount of building done
in the Second and Third Wards during the
years 1857 and 1858, has submitted his re-
port to the Chairman of Committee on Stats
tics, from which we extract the following
These comprise the priuate buildings-the
public buildings being enumerated in another
place.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-30

HORSE was drowned yesterday afternoon,
by backing off the levee extension, while the
driver was dumping dirt just below the bridge
The cart was lost also.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-30
Of Hon. F. A. Talimadge.

IhW 1 oSh, APiH To-
Hon. F. A. Tallmadge, General Superin-
tendent of Police, today resigned his posi-
ton, and the Commissioner of Police accepted
it at once. 1t is expected that either ex-Chief
Matsell or Deputy Superintendent Carpenter,
will receive the appointment. ''''s .,
Bishop Doane, of N. j., is seriously i'll at
Burlington, and fears are entertained that he
will not recover t@''''N '>N -
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Death of an Episcopal Minister.
RAITrMoRE Anril %

Rev. H. V. d. Johns, Rector of the Eman-
uel Episcopal Church, and brother of the As
sistant Bishop of Virginia, died at o'clock
this morning. He was prominent member
of the Episcopal Church.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-30
Canadian Reform Bill.

TORONTO, April %.
The government measure for the final set
Element of the Seignoral Tenure, passed the
legislative assembly, last night, by large ma
jority.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-30

~ A. man had better, ike Borgia, never
say what he does, than, like Borgia's father,
erado what he says ,AAA-oa 1siEAc
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-30

PRIVATE GARDENs.-There is nothing more
pleasing to the eye than well regulated gar
den or flower yard. In passing through the
town we often see large yards and gardens
attached to dwellings, barren and uneultiva-
ted, which at trifling cost could be rendered
pleasant to the eye. Nothing adds more to
the interest Of beautiful flower garden than a
profusion of vines and creeping plants,-a
handsome arbor erected at the entrance of a
garden, over which is trained in systematic
order the honeysuckle or the ever acceptable
grape vine. Such structure as this not on
ly adds to the beauty Of the garden, but it
serves for pleasant retreat during the swell
tering days Of July OF August. Every one
loves to see and taste of the rich perfume of
the lilac or the wistaria, from whose every
twig hang in countless numbers thousands of
boquets, redolent with beauty and fragrance.
And the clematis how delicious the perfume
when the blossoms are disturbed by soft
spring breeze. The senses become infused
with dreamy stupor, from which the recip-
lent seems 10th to awake. What is there more
pleasant than to see the majestic ivygreen,
with its thick, broad and glossy foliage, ver-
dant at all seasons, when all other garden dec
orations present nothing but leafess stems
and branches. A well regulated garden is a
sure evidence that the owner is possessed of
those fine qualities that are wont to adorn the
mind. AS we have said before, the expense
to lay out and improve garden is triae
when compared to the qualification which one
enjoys when nature bids flowers to expand
and give their fragrance to the winds. Beau
tify your dwellings by improving your gar
dens.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-30

BUILDINGS IN THE FIRST WARD.-We have
obtained the following report of the person
appointed to canvass the First Ward and sta
tistics of the buildings erected in 1857, and
1868. For this we are not indebted to Mr..
81. w. McClung, ESQ.," who holds an office
in the Chamber of Commerce, and who assid-
uously withholds from this paper everything
in the news and statistic line which as such
officer he comes in possession off,
. ...-.-,.,-s... ST.. PAUL, April Oath, 1859.
j. W. McClung, Esq, Chairman of Com
mittee on Statistics, Chamber of Commerce.
Sir:-I have canyassed the First Ward ac-
cording to request, with the following re-
suits .-.s.... b. , ...f...... 3. .-,.. ~ =.
During the year 1857 there were erected
one hundred and ten dwelling houses, at a
cost of $3.50, 200; eleven stores, costing $47,
700; eleven shops costing $4,000; total 1872
bonuses $21O,SO0.
During the year 1858, the dwelling houses
built, number sixty, costing in the aggregate
$106,SOO; eight stores costing ST., 200; eley-
en- shops, costing $4,000; total, seventy mine
houses, $3.50, 800. Also, during this time,
three churches have been built, at an expense
of $14, 900; and two steam saw mills, costing
$4,000. In this enumeration no dwelling
houses have been included, but those of re-
spectacle size and material, and the number
would be nearly doubled by counting all that
are now occupied as human habitations.
Yours, &C., A. w. HALL.
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BUSINESS NOTICE.

The friends and patrons of the MNNEsorIAN 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. q.
A. WARD, our former agent, having retired and
become connected with another paper.
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Total. 1885,, 900

Thus making the total cost of buildings be-
gun and completed in 1878, amount to the
handsome sum of S1,439,5 800, or nearly a
million and half of dollars, in round num-
bers. ....... a-
Mr.. Gray adds in his report:
"The above statistics We're carefully made
and may be relied upon as very nearly correct
The result exhibits an increasing confidence
in our fair young city, and argues well, for
its future growth"
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-30

az Do potatoes ever wear out, as we Of
ten hear of potatoe patches =?
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FrObabIe Murdef at Mao1s0n, W1s.
MADISON, April 81.
VIM. bergman, an Englishman, was found
dead this morning, hanging by the neck upon
the hinge of large gate. Suspicious of
murder are entertained, as blood was found
on the premises, and he was known to have
had considerable money yesterday, only
four dollars of which was found on his per-
son. ..--..... ......
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Tho New York Canals.

L ALBANY, April ID.
The Eastern division of the Canals are
now ready for navigation, the water being
in, and all banks and structures in good or
der. = .. ,..
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Illness Of Bishop Doan.

New YORK, April Is.
Bishop Doan, Of New Jersey, is seriously
i'll, at Burlington, and fears are entertained
that he may not recover, ..-,-,.,.,. ..-,1-,.
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(. w Will the Cape of Good Hope fit a la
dy.
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REHABILITATION.

This shows the whole number of private
buildings of all kinds erected in the two years,
1857 and 1858, in the whole city to be 65s, at
total cost of 81 ,Os1 600. To this count,
there must be added the following:
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-30
The Ice at Quebec.

Ua2re s. w MONTREAL, April 10. d
The ice bridge still holds at Quebec, but is
expected to give way in a day or two. No
vessels are reported below yet. Weather
mild and clear.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-04-30

PEELED to pay fine of $25, or be jagged where
he could have ample opportunities to reflect
on his evil ways. Parental .discipline-of a
rigid kind, too77is evidently becoming badly:
needed
Politicians IN a Roao-Martin Began, Esq,
the turkey of the City Jail, and two other gen.
tlemen named Jno. Pendergast and Pat. Dug
gan, got into vehement dispute about city
politics and the affairs of the nation generally,
on Wednesday evening, in front of the City
Hall. The debate grew warm, as the gentle
men had diversified political inclinations, and
couldn't agree on who was the "best mon"
to represent the "Dimmocracy." One of
them finally made some remark derogatory to
the reputation of Martins maternal relative,
when he made a forcible reply with his shille-
lab. The result was that the whole party
were arrested for disturbance, and Martin &C.
cupied one of his own cells. Yesterday morn
ing the politicians were arraigned before Judge
Simons. But it would never do to let any
one be secluded from society now, when STIR
ring times are coming on, and votes needed
The cause of Democracy demanded the &C
quittal Of these political gentry. Capt. Jno
W, Crosby, the Chief Of Police of the city of
St Paul, an officer sworn to perform his duty
faithfully and impartially, and see that all
misdemeanors and offences are punished, Sc
lected the Jury, and returned the following
men, Martin Flaherty, Michael Fitzgerald,
Valentine Doherty, David ONeill, Patrick
Ryan, and Michael Harris, who were sworn to
try the case impartialy. The whole trio were
acquitted, of course. 1t is true person who
heard the evidence said they were evidently
guilty of the offence charged-viz: disturb
ance-but he was only an American, and of
course didn't know anything. We have no
comments to make. The facts speak for them
selves ......,,
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SCHENECTADY. April 13.

The canal is in navigable order, and boats
are permitted to move eastward. Crowds of
boats are at this place, Port jackson and Full
tonville.
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LATESTiNEWS.
, Fire In st. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, April II.
The extensive variety store Of speck & Co I
on Main St., was burned yesterday, involving
loss Of $4,000, on which there was an in
surance of $4,000. The adjoining store of
Enders & Co., was damaged to the extent, of
5000; fully insured. ItIis suspected that
the store was burglariously entered, and after
wards fired.