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Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-20
Western News.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 70.

Sr. LOUIS, Aug. 12
A special dispatch to the Republican from
Denver City says.
A Convention of 166 Delegates was in ses-
sion for the purpose of taking the steps nec-
essary. to form the country adjacent to the
mines into Territory to be called jefferson,
and with the intention of applying at the next
session of Congress for recognition and a Ter
ritorial government.
The Santa Fe mail with dates to the 25th
ult., arrived at independence to day.
Another treaty had been concluded with
the Novajoes.
Heavy rains have fallen throughout New
Mexico.
A large number of Indians were seen on
the Plains, but they were all friendly.
The troops at Pawnee Fork were all well.
The mail party met company of troops on
the Arkansas River en- route for New Mexico
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-20

brother, and arrived in Detroit few weeks
ago. Here she found herself alone and friend
less among multitude of strangers, not one
oi whom cared a straw's value for her well
fare. What on earth to do she did not know,
and in despair she went to the boarding
house, and cried her eyes out during the first
two or three days, after which she settled
down into listless, bewildered state of mind,
and made no effort whatever to help herself
The consequence was that sharp eyes soon
discovered her secret, and she was speedily
handed over to the polce-so here she was,
and that was her story, and all she wanted
was to get home. Glad enough she was to
hear that she would be sent there by the next
train in the morning.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-20
A Frsnchman,s version of shak.peare.

:" All! your Mossier Shak-spier! He is
gr-a-a-nd-mysteriuse blime! You ave
reads re Macabess-ze scene of &c Mossieu'
Macabess wiz re vitch-ehs Superb soob-
limitee! Wen be say to re witch, 'Ar-r-oynt
re, witch ! she 60 away; but what she sass
when she go away? She say. she will 10
s'omesing dat 'aves got no manned All, haI
say, 'Pn do, I'll DO! Wat she dr2 All, ha
VOLTA le grand mysterious Mossieu' Shakes.
pier! She not sag what she do!'
This soas grand" to be sure; but the
prowess of Macbeth, in his 'bout" with Mac
duff, awakens all the mercurial Frenchman's
martial ardor:
"Mossieu' Macabess he sees him come.
close by; he say (proud emoressment,) Come
o-o-n, Mossieu' Macaduffs, and d-d be he
who first says Encfsp Zen zey f-isght
moch All, ha VOLTA! Mossieu' Macabess
Wis his bright r-r-appier pink him, vot YOU
call, in his body. He ave gots NAL 'estomac:
he say, Wis grand simplicitie, Enofsp What
for he say 'ENoFFa? Cause he qot enoffs-
plaanty and he expire, r-r-aight way, i'm
medlately, pretty quick! All, mes amis,
Mossieu' Shak-es-spier is rising man in la
belle France p'-Kniekerbocksr.,
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-20
From Havana.
NEW YORK, Augu

-....--..r .> New YORK, August 2.
The steamer Quaker City, from Havana on
the Sth inst, arrived at this port this morning.
The yellow fever at Havana has become an
epidemic.
A decree has been issued permitting the
importation of live fish without the payment
of other duty than the customary port charges.
The Banco Agricola and the Credite Guiana
are going into liquidation.
The Quaker City brings Vera Cruz dates
to the fourth, Mexico to the first inst The
mail steamer Conway at Havana had two
million dollars in specie for England. Affairs
in the city Of Mexico were quiet. Nothing of
interest. ------------.--
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-20

engaging in or aiding and abetting the import
alton of Africans, within the jurisdiction of
the United States, as the law of 1920, which
makes the offence piracy, to be visited with
death, does not in express language repeal
the former Statute. A grave question has
arisen, involving the point whether there can
be any choice of the above mentioned pun
lshments, for while public sentiment at the
South is against. the greater juries have, it is
said, expressed a disposition to render verdicts
carrying with them the less severe punish
melt. The opinion is entertained here among
distinguished gentlemen that in view of all
the facts, notwithstanding the established
rules Of interpreting statutes, the question
will probably be brought before the Supreme
Court of the United States for its decision.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-20
Ticklfsh Scene...Etfquet in tapan.

Mr.: CORVALLIS, in his recently published
work. .. A Journey in Japan" describes
the following queer specimen of native sim
plicity:
"Thero were two tanks OF baths in the
chamber, made of white marble, and both
supplied with warm water. In o recess the
buckets for holding water were suspended
from copper rail running across it. MY host
was quickly divested of his garments I
followed his example and very soon we were
plunging and dabling about in five feet of wa
ter. | was in the act of immerging again from
the bath, when the fair Sondorse-yes, read
er Mrs. Noskotoska made her appearance
and-and oh, clouds and sunshine-with her
lady friend by her side. There was no
mistake about it, they had seen us 20 into the
bath house. They didn't blush or turn back :;
no, that was not to be expected from ia.
panese ladies. What was the best thing to be
done The lovely creatures were asking me
how | liked the bath. was almost disposed
to be vulgar and say, 'ncne the better for
seeing you" but this rudeness shocked my
delicacy as much as did the presence of nv
hostess and her virgin friend, for the teeth of
of the latter were rs white as polished ivory.
So much the worse for me, thought New
theless, mustered that quiet courage so ne
cessary in positions of the kind and compos-
ed myself. Why should / trouble myself
about it, thought |, as they did not They
We're intruders, not !. What delightful con
ISOLATION. 81
Just then Noskotoska stopped out Of the
bath, and standing on a grating in the mid
le OF the floor ordered a couple of buckets of
cold water to be thrown over him by the at
tendant. The water, through which a con-
slant current had been maintained, was now
allowed to run oft was but the work of a
moment. just then the thought struck me
that the ladies', who were conversing together
| in one corner of the room, had come 70 i'm.
merse themselves, and the longer l remained
where was, the longer one of them would
have to wait. They would rather see me out
Of the bath than init, Il began to think, so out
stepped, in a manner as sprightiy as even
! that of Noskotoska. narrowly escaped hav
| ing two buckets Of cold water dashed over
me as passed the attendant and proceeded
to the drying ground a small but open div
ision in the upper extremity of the room.-
By this time the water from both tanks haG
been emptied, and they were being filled
1 again with fresh supply from pipes leading
into them, and, to my additional dismay, the
ladies commenced undressing. They were di
vested of their apparel almost as quickly as
was Noskotoska, their entire habiliment
descending at drop, on the sash, etc., bein;
unbound" - s.T
The ladies shortly after followed Mr.. Corn
wallis into the library. 'There was nc
blushing on either side" 1t IS interesting t
know, after such sketch, that the author
six feet high. i -. ---
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-20
Anti-Slavery Convention.

COLUMBUS, O., Aug. TO.
The State Christian anti-slavery convention
met IN the first Congregational church at A.
M. The Protestant Church is well represent
ed from all parts of the State. Preliminary
organization A. B. Guthrie, chairman; H.
Is. Spellman, secretary. Committee appointed
on permanent organization. Resolutions and
addresses made. .Adjourned till 2 2p. IN.
The convention organised permanently
President, A. B. Guthrie, of GAINESVILLE, and
ten vice presidents secretaries, Hon. Ii. B.
SPehn,n',, OF Cleveland. and Rev. w b. Wat
kins, of Cambridge. After submitting reso-
lutions, adjourned till 9 tomorrow.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-20
Explanatory Letter from Gov. Wise.
RICUMONn Va Aur IN

D1 'o'S <AuS. ~.
The Enquirer has letter from Governor
Wise in which he explains that he wrote the
famous letter which has created so much talk
to Barnard Donnelly, of N. York. The govern
or also gives letter from Mr.. DonnelIy, cx-
planning that the letter was published after
the committal of an implied breach of trust
for the purpose of killing off the governor
The governor closes his cpistle thus : Now
this is all knew about the matter. 1t is no
fault or imprudence of mine which makes the
whole public, and thus explaining itself,
have no comment to make, nothing to palliate
excuse or justify. Who needs defence for
treachery and for gross outrage upon all the
confidence and good faith known among men
in life | leave the public to Judge. i give
Mr.. Donnelly's plea, and believe until the con-
trary appears, that he is innocent, whether
now it will recoil we will see. His name is
not given in the address of the published cop.
les to create impression abusively, that |
wrote this letter spontaneously to some MEN,
Der of the New York State committee.
owe it to myself to expose this as you say
worse than forgery. respectfully,
II. A WISE
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-20
An Outrageous Affair.

Lacrosse, Aug. 10.
Yesterday Postmaster VIM. Dennison, Esq
one OF our leading citizens, in company with
friend, were trout fishing, twelve miles from
the city, when they were attacked by a party
of Germans, and so badly beaten that Denni-
sons recovery is doubtful. The trouble arose
from the Germans dsputing their right to fish
in that vicinity. Our citizens are much excl
tsd, and talk strongly Of lynching three of the
Germans, should Dennison's corpse be brought
to the city.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-20

The Atlantic Telegraph Company have de-
cldcd to make the conductor of the next cable
consist OF six wires twisted about six times
the slz" OF the old one. There will be no out
side covering of the wire except few hun
dred miles on each end. The new cable is to
be laid down, guaranteed in all respects, and
expected to DC in order for business early next
summer Cyrus ". Field occupies two COL
umns OF some Of the New York evening pa
.pers, with full statement of the affairs of
the company We understand the American
public viii have ALI opportunity to subscribe
70 the new stock which is guaranteed by the
British Government. '1
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-20

black rhinoceros that I had badly wounded
the preceding night. I, of course, killed the
monster iE his turn. 1t was heartrending
scene, for had to bury the unfortunate man
in the presence of his wife and companions,
all of whom kept up the most dismal howl
ings and lamentations. This death scene,
connected with which were other peculiar cir
cumstances, made deep impression on my
mind .-.-
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-20
From Columbus. Ohio.

COLUMBUS, CO., Aug. IL.
This morning Messrs. Peck, Carpenter &
Fairchilds, of Oberlin, who were here attend
ing the Anti-Slavery Convention, were served
with notice of suit instituted against them
by Mr.. Lowe, U. S. Deputy Marshal, for
false Imprisonment, etc. Damages laid at
$4,000.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-20
Attempt OF Mormons to Counterfeit
Drafts upon the U. s., Treasury.

: IT OT. LOUIS, august TO. ~
The last mail from Utah brought us news
paper account of an attempt to pass counter
felt warrants upon the q. S. Treasury, pur-
porting to be signed by Maj. G. II. Crossman,
U. s. Quarter Masters Department, at Camp
Floyd. One of these counterfeits has been
received in this city, and it establishes one
fact, at least, that there are pretty good en-
gravers at Salt Lake City, and among the
Mormons. When compared with reference to
differences in particular parts to the counter
felt and the genuine warrants, it is not proba.
BILE that any one would be taken in, but if put
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-20

upon the market without any taint of suspi.
cion they would pass readily from hand to
hand so well are they done. As long ago as
May last, it ems that the Quarter Master S
Department Was advised of what was going
on-that copper-plate had been engraved
and some checks were printed and finally that
on the Sth Of July one check was filled up
and offered for circulation, for $367. 7.65. It
was copied from an original drawn by Mai.
Crossman in January last The moment
TINS counterfeit check was issued it was taken
10 MAJ y. who at once pronounced it cOun-
terielt. The person uttering it was immedi-
ately arrested, and, on searching his premises,
the copperplate, with several printed blank
checks, together with materials for counter
letting, were found These checks were on
the Assistant Treasurer at st. Louis. 1t WAS
intended also to counterfeit checks on the
treasurer, at New York, but some difficulty
arose IN regard to the exact tint of the red ink
70 De used, and none were issued on that of.
hcer. The engraver and the accomplice in
the fraud has also been arrested in Salt Lake
City, and large quantity of tools and mate
rails seized by the United States Marshal, in.
cludlng bank note paper, bank notes, drafts,
&c, found in his place of business, in tile
cturch-tithing office Of Bringham Young
Others, it is said, are implicated in this bold
transaction, but so far none have been arres-
TED nor, from what we can learn, is it prob
able that proof can be obtained to authorize
it. All the counterfeits were executed in ex-
act imitation of originals, and for this reason
they would have been more dangerous. Both
the prisoners, it is stated, are Mormons of
high standing, and it is understood that all
the profits to accrue from the transaction
were to inure to the benefit of the church,
The rascally scheme has been discovered in
time to save every one from being swindled by
these Mormons, at the same time that it offers
very satisfactory evidence of the disposition
OF the leaders of that people towards the Uni
ted States. Although caught in the act, it is
very doubtful whether jury can be found in
that territory who will sentence either of the
offenders tosalutary punishment.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-20
General News Items.

New YORK, Aug 9.
A private telegram from Memphis says that
Emerson Ethridge is elected to Congress in
the 9th District
A dispatch from Houston, Texas, via New
Orleans, on the 9Th, says that Sam Houston
is certainly elected Governor.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-20
Sinking of q Steamer.

LOUISVILLE, Aug. II.
The steamer Mariner, bound from st. LOU
is to Cincinnati. sunk last night on the fats,
20 miles above here. Her guards are under
water. The boat will be raised. No lives
lost -.",I rr..1
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-20
Pennsylvania Politics.

....-.-..,ss -. TYRONE, Pa, Aug. 9.
Col. S. W. Hall was. to-day unanimously
nominated by the Peoples party for the State
Senate from this district.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-20
Houston Elected.

New ORLEANS, Aug. 12.
Returns from sixty-eight counties in Texas
give Houston 400 majority. Hamilton and
Reagan arc ahead for Congress-
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-20
The Turf in England.

New YORK, Aug. IL.
The steamer Arabia's mails arrived here
this evening. At Goodwood, on Friday, the
29th ult., Tenbroock's American horse Starke
Won the Berwick memorial stakes of thou
sand sovereigns Prioress came in third, fif-
teen horses running. Mr.. Tenbroock is said
to have won e25, 900 on the Goodwood stakes.
His colt Umpire, by Lecompte, won the
Nursery stakes also, on Friday e-,
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-20
Rain In Georgia.

AUGUSTA, Ga, Aug. 9.
The continued rains induce fears of injury
to the growing cotton crops.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-20
A REASON.
BY THOMAS BROWN.

We walked upon the village green,
Did Susan Jones and 1 - ... as
We talked of birds and flowers, and trees.
OF babbling brooks and humming bees,
Sues ringlets sported with the breeze
And, oh my heart was ill at ease,
But how could l tell why?
"Alas, alas, why is it sos''
said abstractedly and sad,
And fixed my eyes upon the grass,
(Love knows not how the moments pass.)
raised my eyes, and, by the mass! .--
She spoke: "7He reason Pm lass
b, cause Iaint lad." "
Wellsboro', Pa, June, 1859.
f-a .l - -Erening Pot.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-20
From Yucatan.

a. .. New ORLEANS, Aug. II.
Campeachy advices to the Sth inst are receiv-
ed. The war Of races in Yucatan continue
unabated The Indians had Ichmul and Pc
to, and are threatening general depredations
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-20
Receipt OF q Counterfeit Sub.Treasurv
Check.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. TO.
One of the counterfeit checks on the sub
treasury at st. Louis was received here yes
terday. 1t is an imitation of genuine, admi-
rably executed and calculated to deceive
The tools and materials seized by the United
States marshal were found in the church and
tithing office Of Brigham Young. ~
The parties arrested are said to be Nor
mons in high standing 1t is understood that
the profits of the transactions were to accrue
to the benefit of the Church.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-20
New York Stock Market.

New YORK, Aug. y.
The Stock market underwent marked
change this morning. The depression so con-
stantly the feature Of the dealing of the past
fortnight, giving place to better feeling, with
general rise in prices. hebuoysncy is most
noticeable in the speculative securities. The
Improvement the only exception to the advan-
cling tendency was Pacific Mail, which fell
back nearly per cent. from the best price of
Yesterday
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-20
Proceedings in Alab.ma.

WAsHrNGroN, Aug @.
1t is stated that during the late term Of the
U. S. Circuit Court, in Alabama, several in
dictments were found under the law of 1918,
which prescribes fines and Imprisonment for
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-20

W- Noah is thought to have had on board au
q supply of sExterminator," from the factHe
that for nearly six weeks he wss without see sr
ing Ary.rat. ~ -7a .-a6, u N. n.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-20
Arrival Of Specie.

New York, Aug. -.
The last steamer, Star of the West, which
arrived last week from Aspinwall, brought
one million eight hundred and sixty thousand
dollars in specie. -....-..
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-20
The New Atlantic Telegraph Cable.

Origin ot the Ire unknown.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-04-21

Washington himself belonged that of the
Odd Fellows 1.-The voluntary military companies
and firemen, and numerous bodies assembling
together, for objects Of utility and beneyolence,
have everywhere exhibited the deepest interest
and united in this noble effort with most liberal
spirit Patriotic individuals have come forward
with prompt sympathy, to lead and encourage
their several communities and the cheering
prospect is held out that this wide peryading
spirit spreading through all parts of our com
mon country, is insuring complete success.
Into the alliance of general fellowship Penn
sylvania is now to enter. Always distinguish
ed by devotion to works of voluntary benev-
olence, which is an Inheritance blended with
her name, she has, besides, peculiar associations
connected with Washington, which relate to
the noblest incidents of his great caEeer 1t
was in Pennsylvania that, on the day when the
delegates from the colonies first met together,
he appeared among them to join in the task of
forming a common country. 1t was in Penn
Sylyania that, with uneXampled modesty, and
touching expressions of anxious but devoted
patriotism. he accepted the command ofa little
army, scarcely formed, and assumed the reSpon-
sibilities of an arduouS war. 1t was in Penn
sylvania that amid the fercest seventies of
winter, with troops almost famishing and max
ed, he partook their hardshipS, cheered their
spirits, aud kept them united to win the tri-
umphs to which he afterwards led them 1t
was to his fellow soldiers and faithful fol-
lowers in the military line of Pennsylvania, !"
that he expressed, when the war was closed
and when a mind deeply affected, his grateful
sense of their attachment and aid. 1t was in
Pennsylvania shat he placed his allconciliatng
name to the Constitution which has cemented
the Union. 1t was here that be became its
first and most illustrious President; it was
here that he addressed to his country that
memorable Farewell with which ne closed his
public and immortal career.
To ask, then, the women Of Pennsylvania
to unite with their sisters throughout the Tn.
ion in this tribute to the memory of Washing.
ton-to appeal TO all of the people of Pennsyl-
vana to give to this great object their generous
encouragement aud aSsiStance-s but to solicit
from them q patriotic service, to which his
memory that cannot be surpassed, not hardly
equaled, in any portion of that wide country
which glOries in his name
LILY l.. MACALESTER,
Fice- Regent for Pennsylvania Of the Mount
Vernon Lgdies' Association.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. %, 1859
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-04-21

WHEN Anacharsis, the Scythian. was tray-
cling in Greece. he was rcproached hya Athe-
nian with the barbarity of his native land. at
is true replied AnacharsiS, " that my conn
try is disgrace to me, but you are disgrace
to your country" .....
By slight difficulties be not dsmayed, nor
magnify them by weakness and diSpondency,
but boldly meet them and put them to flight.
There are cobble stones in every road aud peb-
bles in every path.-Act0n.
WITH whiskers thick upon my face / went
my fair to see she told me she could never
love, bear-faced chap like me. ! shaved
thcm clean, then called again, and thought my
troubles Ger; she laughed outright, and said,
/ was more bare faced than before I.
"MA, is annty got bees in her mouth .
"No; why do you ask such question ~
"'Cause that leetle man with heap CHAIR on
his face cotch'd hold of her, and said he was
going to take the honey from her lips and she
said, "Well, make haste !" a.....
4 QUAKER, intending to drink glass of wa
ter, took up small tumbler of gin. He did
not discover his mistake uutil be got behind
the door aud swallowed the dose, when he lift
! ed both hands, and exclaimed 'Verly | have
taken nwardly the balm of the worlds people
What will ABlGAL say when she smells my
breath p