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Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-10-22
Combination OF the Result-Ramsey
$500 Ahead !-Gain Z, 5OO!!

Combination OF the ReSult-Ramsey
$500 Ahead !-Gain $500!
Since our paper of yesterday, further and
more glorious news has been received, con-
firming beyond the shadow ola shade of doubt
the success of the entire Republican ticket in
Minnesota. From the upper Mississippi we
have reliable information that Wright has
goue up $50 higher, making about 432 major
ity in ''the State of Instruction" Sher-
burne and Benton giveius large majorihes tor
their small votes and the Democratic major
tiles in Stearns and Crow Wing have been re-
duced. Southern Minnesota also continues
to come in gloriously. Winona, in spite OF the
Huff Transit Thieves, has gone up to 42O ma
iority. Wabashaw has risen to 300. Dim
stead gives us 800. Steele $50. Dodge 200
Fillmore, the home of "Our Jim" is still look
lug up, the Republican majority being now
reported at 1901! There are Republican
counties still to be heard from which can be
relied upon for six or seven hundred more
majority-enough to Offset the old Moccasin
Fraudulent vote from the uninhabited wilder
ness counties-counties with which, by the
way, the late George L. Becker, openly about
the street still threatens us, to offset the
unmistakable Republican voice of the inhabi-
ted region of the State But it is no use
George! The handwriting is on the wall.
Zacheus must come down
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-10-22
Frederick as q Moral Man.

The N. Y. Tribune says Sin social life,
Mr.. Broderiek was one of the most exempla-
ry men that could be found in any country.
No clergyman, no philanthrophist, however
proud on the score of morality, could feel
more so than Mr.. 3. He was never known
to enter gambling den or house of ih-fame !;
and in business transactions or personal deal
ings, his word was relied on as implicitly as
though he had entered into the most solemn
obligations for their performance. For these
traits Of character, Mr.. B. was great favor
lite, and among no class of persons was he
stronger than with the clergymen of all de-
nominations, who looked upon him as strict
ly moral man. Mr. Broderick leaves no rela-
tive behind"
BY the way, we learn that {" it is rumored
in New York that the late Senator Broderick
before the duel, made will in which he left
all his property to George Wilkes, who has
figured as editor of the Police Gazette, Por-
ter's Spirit Of the Times, de-"
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-10-22

be the best west of the mississippi. The riv-
err at the Falls is about as large as the Min
nesota at New Ulm, and in the course of half
amile, descends one hundred feet the great
est fall at one pitch being 20 to 25 feet, and
the others varying from six to fifteen feet.
Our people cannot remain Indifferent to
this region, so soon to fill up with pioneers,
who will for sometime afford to our Minnesota
farmers nearest them, home market for their
surplus produce, which these pioneers will in
time, by and by, produce surplus Of, which
will inevitably draw railroads through our
own State, on which then our own produc-
tons shall take their route for the eastern
markets.
Nor is the establishment and adoption of this
route small importance to st. Paul. 1t opens a
large region to our trade and gives to the
Minnesota valley, whose trade must come
here, all the advantages to be derived from
the transit up or down that river of the bus
| mess and travel of Southern Decotah.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-10-22
Don't Sacrifice Minnesota Money.

The suspension Of the Bank OF the
State" and of the "Nicollet county Bank, has
excited panic amongst the community,
which is affecting all Minnesota currency
This is folly. By this suspension, the only
bank bills seriously deteriorated in value
are the Nicollet bills The Bank Of the State
is based upon the security of Minnesota per
cent State bonds, and these bonds are con-
vertible irto cash at par, in the city of New
York, to redeem every dollar Of the bills.
They are taken on deposit at all the banks,
and we urge the people, therefore, to not dis
count cent upon them. But the Nicolet
bills are based on University Bonds The
Democratic swindle of Sibley, Berry and At
water, and their Democratic associates, they
may come up again, but not on account of any
security that is behind them.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-10-22
Death Of Hon. HI. M. Sheetz, of Steele Co

De0lA Oh Hon. H. W. SDeetZs Oh steele 60.
FARIBAuLT, Oct. Is.
To the Editors ofthe Minnesotidn.
Hon. II. NJ. Sheetz died at his residence at
Owatonna this morning at o'clock.
Yours truly, NJ. Cook.
- The above sad intelligence of the death
of noble Republican leader in Steele coun-
ty, is melancholy offset to the brilliant vic
tory just won by us in that county, of 269
majority for Ramsey. Mr.. Sheetz was an old
editor previous to his removal into Minnesota,
and resided in Illinois, where he edited the
Freeport Journal. On taking up his resi-
dence in Minnesota, he established and edited
with decided ability the Owatanna Register
was for two successive years elected men,
Der of the Legislature from Steele county,
where as man of genial disposition and de-
cided talent, he was most decidedly popular
with all who knew him. His death is loss,
not only to his family and the Republican
party, bnt to the State at large, which can i'll
afford the loss of her vigorous and honest men
in her present exigency.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-10-22

THE LUMsDEN TRIAL.-The trial of Geo. L.,
Lumsden, for purloining Land Warrants
from the st. Paul P. o. in November last,
was commenced this morning in the U. S.
District Court. The circumstances are we'll
known to our citizens here, having been pub
lshed at large in the papers at the time of his
arrest in February. Mr...Lumden, like Pres
ton, who was convicted on. Saturday for the
same offence, is an elderly man, and has rel
atives, too, who must feel heavily the COM
promising effects of Mr.. LIS. conviction for
such crime if he should be found guilty.
Quite number of witness are here, SUBJ
poenaed to give testimony on the case. =. 1t
may occupy several days.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-10-22
The Great Bridge Across the St. Lar.
renee.

The Great Bridge Across the St. Lar
renee.
The tubular bridge across the St. Lawrence,
near Montreal, which has been in progress
since 1854, is now about completed, at cost
of about $7,OOO,OOO. The structure is one of
great magnificence, and has not unjustly been
termed the most gigantic work of science
and enterprise on the habitable globe;" it
contains 25 openings, each of which, with
the exception of the centre one, which is $50
feet, has span of 232 feet. The total length
of the bridge, including the embankments by
which it is approached, is II miles. The
height of roadway over centre openings above
the level of summer water, is 60 feet, and
that of the abutments at each end SO feet 1t
contains, in round numbers, 5000, 900 feet
of solid masonry 10000 tons of iron in
tubes; 1000, 900 of rivets, and 1913 acres of
painting The design of this noble structure
is due to the celebrated British engineer,
Robert Stephenson, of Newcastle on Tyne
and by its completion, it perfects continu-
Gus railroad route from Portland, Me-, to Sar-
MIA, G. w., on Lake Huron.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-10-22

The papers of Prussia complain that great
numbers of young men leave that country
clandestinely for the United States, to avoid
military service.
The citizens of Lexington, Mass, are about
to build splendid monument, in COM
memoration of the opening battle OF the Rev.
olution.
The Georgia State Railroad has paid into
the State Treasury, for the year ending Sep
TENDER, the sum of $l02, 200 over and above
expenses.
The Governor of Kansas has decided that
Indians may vote on the adoption of the new
Constitution. Sam did so before in Minnesota
The City of Detroitis about to erect a new
city hall at a cost of $3.50, 900, and work.
house at cost Of $4,000:
1t appears from the accounts of Messrs.
Phillips, Sampson & Co., that they have ex-
pended $4,000 in establishing The IT.
tantic Monthly, and that the maximum prof
its of that periodical in any one year have
been 5000,
On the 18th of September the Bank of
England had in circulation to the amount OF
$2l ,O6O,36Q.
Canada papers state that the work on Vic
toria bridge is SO far advanced that there is
every prospect Of its being finished by the
close Of navigation.
az Upper Canada has not for several
years had so bounteous harvest as has late
ly been gathered. =
The redeernable debt of Kentucky is about
100000.
$50 there's another rupture of Mount Vo-
said Mrs. harrington, as she put
up her specs, the papers tell US about the
burning lather running down the mountain,
put it don't tell how it got fire."
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-10-22
To the Editors ofthe asnesotaan.

~ @eo xSUStOFo " tn6 0JuueSOt1QH.
ST. PAUL FEMALE SEMINARY.-An exami-
nation of the pupils of the "St. Paul Female
Seminary" has just closed. had the pleas
ure Of witnessing it, and desire to say word
in commentator of this institution which
seems to be gradually but surely gaining the
confidence and esteem of the public. Every
passer-by must appreciate the suitableness Of
the location, the beauty of the grounds, and
the usefulness of the buildings. The inter-
nal arrangements are equally tasteful, conven-
lent and appropriate. The examination gave
pleasing evidence of diligence and thorough
ness on the part of both teachers and pupils.
A firm discipline seems to have been admin
istered in spirit of kindness and affection.
The pupils evidently love and enjoy their
school, The heart is cultivated as we'll as tbs
head, and the moral lessons of the Holy BIZ
bic are daily incuicatsd. The citizens ofSt.
Paul will undoubtedly continue to patronize
this institution, and I hope its merits may
become more widely known, and that parents
in the country around, who send their daugh-
tiers abroad for education, will avail them
selves of the advantages of this Female Semi
nary, Pupils from abroad will find cheer
full home In the family of the Principal, Rev.
j. G. Riheldaffer, SPECTATOR.
st. Paul, Oct. 10th, 1863. .a.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-10-22
The CoNy1cr,oN OF LUTHER PRESTON

The CONVICTION OF LUTHER PREsToN.-
We closed our paper, on Saturday, just after
the Jury had retired to make up their verdict
After an absence of two or three hours, they
returned with verdict of GUILTY" No
tice of a motion for "a new trial was made.
The verdict, however, cannot fail to be re-
garded as correct one by all who are &C.
quainted with the facts of the case, as detail
ed in the minute testimony given on the trial.
Numbers of witnesses, on both sides, were
examined, and the guilt of the defendant very
clearly evinced by chain of evidence too
strong to be broken down by the mastery
defence made by the counsel for the prisoner
The case is singular one; Preston had stood
high in the estimation of large circle of
friends for number of years. He held Of
fees of trust and responsibility, and enjoyed
great degree Of confidence in these associa-
tons. He was an elderly man, too-about
fifty years of age, and his children grown up
to maturity, are connected with some of
the most respectable families in our State.
On these the shame of his conviction, for
such crime, must fall with saddening effect
"a pitiful instance Of the consequence of the
departure from rectitude of single person.
The penalty for the crime of robbing the
mail is Imprisonment in the States Prison for
term not less than ten, or more than 20
years.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-10-22

AN INTERESTING CASE FOR THE Doc
ToRs.-In a case before Justice Conlon the
other day, in Indianapolis, wherein one ply
stefan claimed pay from another for visiting
his patients at his request, it was shown in
evidence that it was custom with physicians
not to make charge for visiting apother's pa
tents when requested by the physician. in at
tendance to do so. The Justice held that
custom made law, and that the complaining
physician would have to abide the rules and
regulations Of his profession. The custom,
the Justice held, was paramount to the law
governing the case, and if the complainant
expected to get pay for his services he would
haye TO bring an action against the party
whom he served as a physician, and not
against the person who requested him to act
as such.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-10-22
The Vote of the Indian Agencies.

The contemplated Democratic Election
Frauds at the Winnebago and the tw Sioux
Agencies on the Upper Minnesota and at the
Chippewa agency on the Upper Mississippi,
do not appear to have been perpetuated to the
extent intended. The Winnebagoes were not
allowed to vote by the tact and determination
of the Republican 'boys" in Blue Earth, At
the Redwood Sioux Agency Becker had 90
votes and Ramsey 4. At Yellow Medicine
Agency, Becker had 40 and Ramsey %. At
the Chippewa Agency, Becker had 40 MAORI
ty. The whole majority, cast for Becker at
all the Indian Agencies, is, therefore, but l29
not the sixth of that was intended to be
returned though half of it is unquestiona-
bly, fraud. But, we will not complain. The
"outposts" have done well.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-10-22
Truth and no Mistake.

The New York Herald never came nearer
speaking the honest truth than in the follow
ing: eve very much fear that, during the
last five years Mr.. Douglas has done more to
build up the anti-slavery movement in the
South, more to exasperate the two sections
against each other more to throw all our po-
litical parties into confusion of sectional ami
mosities, more to disturb the peace of the
country, and more to undermine the basis of
sectional good fellowship upon which alone
the Union can stand, than Seward and all
Massachusetts, abolitionists put together, and
including all the abolition labors of quarter
of century,"
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-10-22
WEEKLY MINNESOTlAN.
mo-. Sxv,ndling of the People by tne
nemocratic state Oficials.

Wore SUtndlinS Of the PeoPie W
democratic state officials.
Owing to exciting rumors through oo"n
this morning, that the securities OF the o"ia
of St. Paul had been changed, by the co''n'
vance of the State Auditor, from ONO pei
cent Stocks to Minnesota Railroad Bonds,
committee of citizens, consisting OF Capt. re-
ter Berkey, E. S. Edgerton and Geo. Z. Mott,
visited the Capitol to ascertain by personal
inspection of the record, the exact facts OF the
case.
We learn that they found the rumor to be
too true,-the Ohio 6's are withdrawn and the
Minnesota Railroad State Bonds deposited IN
lieu of them as security for the currency Of
the Bank !
If now the community suffers loss upon
the issues of the st. Paul Bank, through TINS
rascally change of the securities from those
worth cash at par to those worth nothing II
is as clear case justifying hanging OF ooth
Mr.. Dunbar and Mr.. Sibley, to the first lamp
post, by the robbed and injured people, as
ever history furnished. AU lynch law u.s.
however, to be discountenanced on genera
principles and we trust no popular out
break will ensue, however great or just the
provocation.
But look at the Nervousness of their crime.
The people are first induced to part with their
goods and hard earnings, for bank bills which
these State officers advertise are adequately
secured on par and paying Stocks!
Confidence in the notes was thus induced.
The notes circulate far and wide. The peo-
pie suppose all safe-all right.
When, 10 and behold like clap OF thun-
der comes upon them the news, that our Dem
ocratic State officials, secretly, hiddenly in the
dark, have basely alloaoed the good securities
to be exchanged for securities a'eN kno''" Z" DC
aoorthless!
Was ever people more grossly abused
and defrauded by the corruption or incom'
prtency, or both, of their rulers, than the
poor, cheated and struggling people OF Min
nesota!
The Committee found the State Bank OF
Austin, and the Farmers Bank Of Garden
City, all right-Ohio 6's still securing the
first, and Minnesota s's still guaranteeing the
last
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-10-22
A General Smash Up of People.

The Ceayeland Leader publishes the par
ticulars of most shocking accident that &C.
CURED recently at an Agricultural Fair near
Wilmington, Lorain county, Ohio. During
the exhibition of horses in the ring, kind of
amphitheatre that was filled with people
broke down through the immense weight,
carrying in the ruins hundredsfof human be-
ings, men and women. The scene that fol-
lowed beggars description; the widest confu-
sion prevailed,-the shrieks Of the crush
ed being agonizly awful. Scores were injured
more or less; but eight were seriously hurt.
One young lady, ankle broken one lady leg
broken; one lady, hip broken; in shocking
manner; two men, legs broken, and young
married lady, wife Of physician, had her
spine seriously injured. 1t is mercy that
numbers were not killed, and as it is the af
fair has cast gloom over the entire county.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-10-22
The Nile Problem Solved.

The great problem of the source of the
Nile, which has occupied the attention of the
world during SO many ages, may now be con
sidered as definitely solved. Capt. Peke,
who has just returned to England from an
extensive tour in Central Africa, in company
with Capt Burton, discovered lake, called
by the natives, Nyanza, but by the Arabs,
Ukerewe, which appears to be the great re-
servoir of the Nile. 1t extends from two de-
grees thirty seconds south to three degrees
thirty seconds north latitude, lying across the
equator in east longitude thirty three degrees.
Its waters are the drainage of numerous hills
which surround it in on almost every side.
The new lake washes out the Mountains
of the Moon as at present. existing on our
Aliases.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-10-22

- The Washington correspondent of
the New York Evening Post corrects the
statement that Col. Forney is to be the Re-
publican candidate for Clerk of the House in
exchange for his influence in bringing Anti
Lecompton votes to the support of Repub-
ican Speaker, and says that Mr.. Forney will
not ask for Republican vote unless he unites
thoroughly and unequi 'oealy with the party,
which he is evidently preparing himself to do
now that Douglas is modifying himself for the
Charleston nomination.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-10-22
The Majority I'm the state.

Ramsey's majority will undoubtedly ex-
coed 3OOO-and the rest of the ticket VIII
range pretty near the same mark. The whole
State is heard from-except the Red river
Region the Lake Shore; and the counties OF
Freeborn, Waseca, Kanabec, Pine and lsantl'
These last named counties will give Republl-
can majorities-say about 400 in ALL The
Lake Shore will give Ramsey about 80 major
ity; and the Red River region, if an honest
vote is cast, will be an even thing. There
will be Republican majority OF not less
than 7 in the State Senate, and of not less
than 80 in the House.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-10-22
Further Returns from our own State

Further Returns from our own State.
Since our issue on Saturday, we have re-
ceived further returns as follows:
MEEKER CoUNTY.-Ramsey 152, Becker
104. Rest of the ticket about the same
district judge included.
HoUsroN.-The footings in the county are
655 for Ramsey; 7OS for Becker-majority
for Becker SO. One Republican and one De-
mocratic Senator elected-Streeter, DEM,
having 5 maj. over Gluck.
OLMsTED. Ramsey LIS, Becker 772-
majority for Ramsey 343. Majority for AL
drich and Window each 354 II. Galloway
and E. Hodges are both chosen State Sena-
tors; and 6. W. Green, A. j. Odds, A. o.
man and j. S. Sawyer to the House. Well
done, Olmsted.
BRowN.-New Ulm gave 50 majority for
Ramsey. The compliments of the Germ an
Turner's to the Pioneer they hope the re-
suit suits that print-it is the best they could
do for then! The lower Sioux Agency gave
Becker Sc majority. A correspondent of the
Pioneer anticipates but about the same ma
jority at the Upper Agency or Yellow Medi-
cine. E. Page Davis, of St. Peter, reports
Brown county as having given SO majority for
Ramsey.
CAss.-We hear from Leech Lake that on
ly 40 votes were polled-of which portion
are Republican. Here great fraud was in
tended by the Democracy-to poll the whole
Of the Ptlager band of Chippewas for the
Democratic ticket. Something appears to
have interrupted the carrying out of the pro-
gramme. Oh, Mr.. Daniel Rohrer-you are
responsible to the Democracy for this-you
have been having the "outposts watched ~
MowER.-This county has given 215 ma
jority for Ramsey, and as much for the whole
ticket The three Republican nominees for
the Legislature in the Mower and Dodge dis
trict are elected.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-10-22
Our Own State.

Faribault County is in, giving 100 Repub
lican majority, and Waseca gives 115. Jack.
son and Martin counties are about tie The
exact majority for Ramsey in Brown county
is 40. The Upper Sioux Agency, at Yellow
Medicine, gave Becker 40 and Ramsey o.
Becker's majority only q! The whole Of
Southern Minnesota is now heard from. All
the North is in except the Lake Shore and the
Red River. They will set off, probably. II
so, Ramsey's majority will be 1000. He is
now 4, 100 ahead.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-10-22
Quite a Cut!

A Republican and the veracious George L.
Becker were discoursing on Saturday night
about the result. Mr.. Becker seemed anxious
about how the Republicans were going to re-
concile the differences between their several
candidates for U. S. Senator. "Pooh ~ said
the Republican with a laugh" That's easy
enough-they'n follow your precedent and
draw cutsr' George wilted!
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-10-22
The Results of Sir John FrankIfn,s
-.. Death. ..~...r

1t is well remarked by the New York Post,
that Sir John Franklin has accomplished more
for the cause of Arctic discovery by his
death, than he ever could have done in life.
Had he successfully escaped the ice, and re-
turned to England, curiosity abont the Arc
tic regions would have been for the time qui-
eted. But this long absence, and the mys-
terry which shrouded his fate have led to ex-
plorations, numerous and daring. The TWEEN.
ty-three expeditions would not have sailed,
nor Mcclure have discovered the Northwest
Passage, nor DR.. Kane have penetrated to
within eight degrees of the Pole, nor hun
dred other discoveries been made, had not
Franklin died - years ago, on King w illiam's
Island. ..
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-10-22
How Our Victory fs Received Else.

How Our Victory IL Received Else
-.. .'-... where.
) The Milwaukee Free Democrat thus re-
marks upon the Republican Victory in Mime
sofa: .,..
ut is the greatest triumph of all securing
whole State ticket, Congress, and one mem
Der of the Senate, before democratic"
The Chicago Democrat says:
"The Republicans of Minnesota have &C.
complished more than the most sanguine poll
ticians out of that State dared hope x
The breech-clout democracy do not seem to
have met with their usual success in Mime.
sofa. The thorough canvassing which the
State has received during the last four weeks
has scared them back into the woods, and
neither Ink-pa-du-tah or Hole-in- the-day, the
the two leading Minnesota Democrats, have
been able to rally their incorruptible legions in
sufficient number to defeat the White Repub-
leans.