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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-12-30
Votes POlled In Minnesota since Its Or
ganizatiOn as q TerritOrO.

The first election held within the bOun-
daries of this STATE, after the admission OF
Wisconsin into the Union, and the conse-
quent settlement of the eastern boundary of
the then unorganized Territory Of MINES
ota, was on the 30th of October l848, when
Gov. S1BLEY was chosen Delegate to Con-
gress. This election was held in pursuance
of proclamation issued by Hon. JOHN
CATL1N, the last Territorial Secretary of
the Territory of Wisconsin. We have no
record of the votes polled at that election.
The next election occurred on the first
of August, l849, and was the first election
held in the organized Territory of Minneso-
ia. Gov. S1BLEY was again chosen Dele
gate, receiving in the Territory 6S2 votes
273 of which were cast in Ramsey county,
lat that time including st. Anthony, and
large area of country and 1873 in st. Paul.
At the next election for Delegate, in Sep
TENDER 1851, Messrs. SIBLEY and MITCHELL
were candidates. The total vote cast was
1,2Oe-of which number Gov. S1BLEY re
ceived GAG and Col. MITCHELL $50.
On the first Monday of April, 1862, the
people of the Territory voted on the accept
ance of Maine Liquor Law" there were
S53 votes for, and 662 against the law
total l,5l5.
In October 1858, another delegate cleo
ton TRANSFERRED HENRY M. RICE and ALEX.
WnKEN were the candidates. Total vote
2.S45.
In October, 1855, Mr.. RICE was again
chosen delegate. The total vote polled was
7,944-of which RICE received 3,7O5;
MARSHALL, 2,493 and OLMsrED, LAG.
Our next general election was under the
State organization, in October 1857. At
that election, according to the official can
vass, 35,34O votes were cast for Governor.
At the recent State election, in October
last 3S, 9l7 votes were cast in the State.
The following table shows the total num-
Der of votes polled since the organization
of the Territory, at each election for Dele
gate and Governor:
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-12-30
The "Specie Or its Equivalent - Clause
in the Printing Contract.

In the discussions had in the House in
regard to the abrogation of the printing
contract existing between the State and Mr.
GOODRICH, the position was taken by some
of the Republican members that the clause
in the contract stipulating that the State
should pay for the work done under it in
"specie or its equivalent in value" was in
violation of law, and therefore rendered such
contract null and void. According to the
report of the Minnesotian and Times:
Mr.. MORRISON said that the contract en-.
tered into by Mr.. Goodrich was not such as
was required by law. 1t demanded payment
in specie, also, or its equivalent. The other
bidders had no such intention. This shows the
fraud, as even at the same figures, his bid was
higher than the other bidders.
We have understood that Mr.. MORRISON
received legal education and from some
knowledge of his antecedents, we have sup
posed that he received, also, moral educa-
ton; but he will pardon US for suggesting
that his training in one respect or the other
must have been lamentably poor. To utter
the doctrine above quoted, as reason why
a contract should be disregarded, and to
impute upon it fraud" against the con-
tractor with the State, argues to our mind
that Mr.. MORRISON must be essentially weak
as a lawyer, or essentially dishonest as
man. And we propose to show that our
conclusion is correct, from a reference to the
laws of the State Section nineteen of
An Act providing for the election, and
prescribing the duties, of Treasurer of
State" passed August IL, 1858, page 13l,
Compiled Statutes, reads as follows:
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-12-30

gross outrage upon public decency and pri-
vate rights, they had gone boldly about it
without explanation or extenuation. If
their boldness had equalled their rascality,
there would have been one feature in their
action which would have entitled them to
our admiration. But there was 60 excuse
for them to damage their audacity by at
tempts at justification, which, from their
intrinsic absurdity, can only excite the
laughter of women, and the ridicule of boys.
1t was enough that they voted themselves
scoundrels; they should not, in addition,
have voted themselves fools.
A DISPATCH from Washington states tina t
Mr.. CONWAY, Congressman elect from Kan
sas, had arrived there with the official copy
of the Kansas Wyandotte Constitution, and
will ask for the immediate admission of the
Territory into the Union.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-12-30
A Poem for the Day.

Our unknown correspondent, ALRoY, who
during the past year has favored the public
through our columns with poetic contribu-
tions far above the average of periodical
rhymes, sends US, to-day, poem so appro-
pirate to the time, so artistic in its style, so
graceful in its imagery, so pure in its tone,
and so tender in its pathos, that we cannot
do less than call the attention of our readers
to it, and to offer to the writer, most cor
daily, all the compliments Of the day.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-12-30

Mr.. GIDD1NGs, a gentleman from Texas
who is now stopping at the National Hotel
(telegraphs the Washington correspondent
of the New York Times, 17th) was sur
prised yesterday at the return of his servant
Jane, who was taken from him by force
while he was making visit at Niagara
Falls last July. The girl gives deplorable
account OF her treatment by the Canadian
free negroes. The marks upon her body
show that she has received severe whipping.
Eluding her captors, she reached the Amer.
lean side of the river, where she procured
the means necessary to enable her to reach
her master.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-12-30

1t is-a pleasure to notice the efforts of
such Democrats to enlighten the public sen.
timent of the South, on a subject of SO
much Importance to the Democratic party
and to the Union. They have the argument,
if the people will only reason and reflect.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-12-30
Congressional.

Mr. BoCoCK has withdrawn the use of his
name as the Democratic candidate for
Speaker of the House. No nomination has
as yet been made of successor. SHER-
MANS election, except by the adoption of
the plurality rule, seems impossible.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-12-30

AN act for the further protection of mar
ried women is before the General Assembly
of Missouri. 1t provides that all property
bequeathed to the woman after marriage, or
of which she becomes in any way possessed,
shall remain hers, independent of her hus-
bands control.
TIE statistics of the oyster inspector of
Virginia show that about twenty millions
of bushels of the bivalves were taken from
the Virginia waters the past year. s
THERE is a rumor in New York that
Mrs. Cunningham Bogus-baby BURDELL, is
about to be married. 1t must need "the
courage of the lion F" indeed, to accompany
the Bond Street heroine to the altar.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-02-08
ADJUSTMENTS LAST EVENING.

The VARIETIEs.-A fine house witnessed the per
formance Of the comedy entitled "The Country
Squire which was well palyed, Mark Smith doing
the good old gentleman in Squire Broadlands, and,
of course, at home in the part Other characters
were generally well represented, including Miss Den
ins and Mrs. Sefon's which were very well indeed.
Dance and afterpiece good.
The ST. CHARLEs.-Gabriel and Francois Rayel
who, apparently, will never grow old, were never
fresher and funnier than last night in the panto-
mines, Harvest Home" and "The Conscript." The
leaping and bounding, whirling and twisting, heel
and toeing, trothing, jumping and running of the bal
let advertisement were done according to the rules Of
art the ballet maestro making the usual frantic leaps
into mid air, which the public generally have agreed
to consider good thing, principally, we suppose, be.
they have to bear share Of the odum of alb.
surdy the umpe shouldering it all as his individual
responsibility The whole was served up in courses to
an immense house. seam, r-i ..a.,...F n. ,.;..
The AMPHITHEATER.-The usual gathering and the
usual very excellent entertainment the general char
acer of which is more particularly referred to in sun
dry other places in this paper. All public amuse.
ment seekers regrettng that this is the last week
of the Circus for never was there attached to one
troupe of more accomplished artists. Snatch Pleas
ure as she flies, say we, and 60 to the circus while
there is time. 5te Ia .-g55-fa. .e
ARMoRY HALL.-The Christy Minstrels are doing
fine business at Armory Hall, and c. ollect crowds
nightly to look listen and laugh. They are unusually
clever performers in the Ethiopic minstrel way.
CONCERT HALL. - The Hutchinson Brothers as.
senbled an appreciative company to witness their
classical gymnastics and acrobatics, which exceeded
anything in that way which has yet been in these
parts-at least since have been habitant OF this
lively little burgh, and we doubt ii the "odest in.
habitant has seen more. Aessrs. Heenan and Aaron
Jones varied the entertainment by doing something
son the muscle" in a high style of the art, which
elected the very warm encomiums of the amateur
talent assembled.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-02-08

!. PORCELAIN WARE FOR NOTHING, and when we say
nothing we mean 81 80, which is next to nothing
for elegant china sets worth fifty or hundred dol
lars OF which fortunates daily become possessed at
Jndsons. 81 Camp street, by the investment of that
comparatively Insignificant amount Of spondulics.
The goods are there arranged in full sight with
bers attached to the lots the numbers there
closed in envelopes in case and they may select such
as peases their fancy, having first bought elegant
cup and saucer for 81 so. Who purchases will
always get something, and likely something worth
more than the money paid
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-02-08
- !. - -. - - u. -. 81.
The Mexican News.

According to accounts received by the Quaker City
the time seems to be drawing near when fortune j
decide between the two factions contendng for supre.
macy in Mexico The Reactionary, or church party,
suffered defeat recently according to the Vera Cruz
Progreso, at place called Tepeahualco, in the De.
partment Of Puebla No particulars Of the affair are
given, except that the Reactionsts were commanded
by Negrete, snd the Liberals by Carvajal The same
paper says that the people everywhere deseting
the Reactionary cause and joining the Liberals Due
allowance, however, must always be made for any
general statement Of this sort made in partisan
paper regarding the prospects Of the cause it espou
ses. 5i.f
Miramon reached tbe,capital with portion of bis
army about twelve days ago, and at once deposed
Robles from his position Of pro tenn President, re-
stored Zuloaga and appointed Cen Saas To the head
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-02-08
Texas Intell,g.nce.


From the Galveston News of Tuesday last, we ex-
tract the following: Asl 8sg
We learn that Maj. Leland, of the Metropolitan
Hotel New York, has settled among US, having puE-
chased the Comal Ranch OF Col Sparks, fronting the
Guadalupe river miles, and lying az miles west Of
New Braunfes in C0Mal county, and about 80 miles
nearly north of San AntonO-alfin one body Of s0sne
ten thousand acres with the improvements thereon,
and some $50 acres under fence near Mr.. G. y. KEN
stock Of COL Sparks, there are some sod sheep, 7so
head Of CATTLE $50 head Of horses and mules, besies
working oxen, Maltese jack, two Burmah bulls, and
the celebrated race horse, Hockway, and also 900
premises amounting to $l06 O0 the largest aae ever
mnde in lexas Of any stock farm.
The reported rise in the upper Trinity, ID confirmed
BY letter from Palestine to merchant of this city
The letter. dated the 27th Of January states that the
upper Trinity was reported high, and there was no
Doubt but that there would be good navigation
speedily.
In its commercial report, the News says:
Our last report closed upon quite an active week;
we cannot give so favorable notice OF the week
since past On Thursday heavy rain set II, which
lasted without interruption uata Friday night, and
rendered outofdoor business almost impossible Ac-
counts Of the rapid falling of Trinity river, and lay
ing up OF the steamers, caused much disapp0ntment
which is however, somewhat relieved BY adyices of
new rise in the upper river. Receipts Of produce
are kept small by bad condition Of roads, and the
horses and hands from ths Held for hauling, It BE-
comes probable that the delivery OF produce will he
delayed to late season. F
A letter in the News, dated Waco, January Sd.
says: 4l @
Capt. Nelson and ths Hon. George B Eraih have
arrived in from Stephensvills and fo Pinto county
They, understand, were Of the nnnber dispatched
by the whites to adjust the recenA Indian massacre IN
Palo Pinto county, and also to arrive at Some aper
standing for the future. An adjustment VAS had be-
| tween them. The whites recurring ot the reserve
Tndi IN with
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-02-08

Ten THOUSAND DoLLARs MORE PAID.-The Jan.
uary number Of the "Moun Vernon Recordn an
nounces that on the 18th Of e1eaber, the Anniver-
sary Of Washingtons death, tue regent Of the Mount
Vernon Association caused the sun, Of go 900 to be
paid to Mr.. Washington, towards the purchase Of
Mount Vernon. By this payqent Mr.. Washington
has now received $4,000 - ths purchase fund.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-02-08
ADJUSTMENTS.
| FANCY DRESS, MASKED
And. o..
REGA LA BALL.

The First Annual Ball of ,. ~
Delta Lodge, No. Is, L. o. o. f.,
Will be given
ON MONDAY EVENING FEBRUARY a. 1892 AT oDn
FELLOWS HALL.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-02-08

MoRPHY's SKILL.-Anderssen, in bearing generous
testimony to Morphy's powers says he is too strong
for any living player to hope to win more than game
here and there. He never makes mistake, but as
soon as his adversary commits the slightest blunder,
his game is gone. II player makes a move sap
proximatvement' correct, but not "exactment, the
right move Morphy is dead certain to win Auders-
sen has also given his opinion that Morphy would
have beaten all the three great trumyirate-
La Bourdonnais and Mcdonnell.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-02-08


tinued to day. as previously announced. The follow
ing was the result of the sale:
BY Nstchez alley; ew Leyee, Grayier and Tchou
p;s5s; of 81 6s N s .sasi.
bounded by Commerce, Lafayette, Tchoupilouias
CoRasR LOT It5fs's 6F siUND in the square 7l
bounded by Magazine Girod, Camp and Lafayette
THREE VALUABLE Io9s OF aRoURD in the sz''
St Hs in hs
bounded by Terpsichore New Levee, Hunter, and
Tchsoupitoulas streets, designated as lots Nos.
LOT oF GKoUSD in the square bounded By 4aO0'
Front. Gaienne, New Levee, Erato (ate suzette)
81 81 nj No square
BY calliope uae Lousa) New Leyes, Triangle and
Ss
IsSss ss as s ina
SIX Tors OF in the square bounded by 4't
Religious, St James, Tchoupitoulss and Celeste
TO- sfsE eosTsssS ~ ts MI
:, s.. Thomasalse St. John the Bss tisss-TarEs
RRsligious and ST. James sreets, designated rs Lots
IL. HEoT akoGSp bounded BY l0S
10 foGa es3Ps LOIS q ssoGsD sssy .,ps. iii.
pomen-, Magazine and Terpsichore sts., de.igna
49, z.sts f's 81 ss' IS n the First District
ST. sy sns asSn9 sFa .,
Magdssn5 sses divided i in,o 81 SIT Iots % deslsnssd
IA. SOU RE OF GRoUND bounded BY Lafayette, ''''
Howard, Poydras and Freret streets, divided into
81 Lots and designated Lots Nos to 3d. ... 2S77,
Is. A SQUARE OF, GROUND bounded by Poydras,
Magnolia Qats St. MArc,) Perdido, Clara (!a.e St.
Magdalene,l sts., divided into " Lots, and desig.
r. bounded ly fsyda. lsS3
st. Jane, Per,lao and Bolivar streets, divided into
n ssu4Rh LEX s0e 81 esoU
bounded by Poydras Claiborne, Willow and La
faye,te streets, divided into fifteen Lots and desig
49, sssS 81 - g
Phillippa,l and Julia streets, designated as lots
49, TWO LOIS OF GROUND in the square bounded i'''
BY Girod, Baronne, LafaJ ette, (lae Hevia,) and
Dryades Gate Phillppa) Streets d sigaated
20 TWo NV GoFs Of in til: square bounded s
BY yDryades, date Phlippa, Girod, Baronne and
Julia streets, designated lots Nos and 2.. 275(
81. TWO Lor rs OF GRuUND in the square bounded
by Constance, Melpomsne (late Edward Annun-
citation and Terpsich.re date Basin) eets desig-
mated as lots Nos. and d2.................... 3,St
"a. A CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND in The square
bounded by st. Joseph, Carondelet, Delord, uate
Triton Walk) and Baronne Streets ............ 200t
2. CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND on Julia street
Landing, New Basin, In the square bounded by ..o
Julia, franklin, (ate st. Peter) Girod and Basin
Qate ST. john streets, osite the New Canal. 10000
"a. A CERTAIN Lot OF GROUND in the square
bound by Franklin Qate ST. Peter), Grayier
Basin Gate St. John, and Perdido streets. 900
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-02-08

PHRENoLoGY.-Professor o. 8. Fowler the great
exponent of this science, finds that be is so much in
demand that he cannot leave the city at present. and
SO will remain week longer, during which his rooms
at the City HOTEL per advertisement will be open
10 those desiring chronological examinations.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-02-08
ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING.

The ORLEANs.-A new comedy, in four acts, "Les
Femmes Terribes" will be performed, and the pretty
little opera by Adam, LIE Chalet.'
The VARIETIES" The Country Squire !" will be
repeated, with Messrs Mark Smith, Jordan, Daven-
port and Briggs, Miss Susan Denim, Mrs. Seton and
others in the cast. A comic polka, perpetrated in
their usual graceful style, by Misses Gale and Jack.
son. will follow, and the excellent comedy Secrets
Worth Knowing" will wind up the entertainment
THE ST. CHARLEs.-The comic pantomime, Jean.
nette and Jeanno with the two Ravels in characters
the ballet Of Punchinello'' and the pantomime en-
titled The Coopers," in which FRANCOIS Raye will
appear, will be performed tonight.
The AMPHrrHEArER.-Tonigh there will be one
Of the grandest performances of the whole sea-
son at the Amphtheater, the whole Of the great
troupe of Spaldng h Rogers combined circuses ap.
pearing in extraordinary eats Of acrobatcs gymnas.
tics equesriansm and everything else in the way Of
physical display which requires strength, skill and
daring. Mile Loyae will leap her highest, and horse
Hiram do his knowingest and most superequinatural
This is the last week of the circus.
ARMoRY HALL.-The Christy Minstrels offer an
excellent programme Of Ethiopian novelties-sing'
ing, dancing, burlesque opera, black farce and the
spicy constituents of their +" Soirees d'Ethiopen
CONCERT HAAL.-The brothers Hutchinson, as
sisted by Messrs. Heenan and Aaron JONES' will give
a second exhibition of their classical gymnastics,
which involve much skill and muscle.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-02-08
Sale of the n1cDonosh Property.

The sale of the McDonogh property in the First
District, which took place yesterday at the City
Hotel, under the hammer of the City Auctioneer, Mr.
N. vignie, was largely attended. The bidding was
spirited, and much of the property brought great
deal more than its appraisement. Much Of the pro
perty being bought in lump, the sale was concluded
yesterday consequently, the sale will not be con-
tnued to day, as previously announced. The follow
ing was the result of the sale:
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-02-08

Certain politicians about Washington are greatly
in favor OF opening another o. B. Bank Better do il
while they have the JIMMY,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-02-08

The terms and conditions onefh cash. and the bal
ance on credit of and years. for notes of the
ch made payable at the Citizens Bank Of Louisiana
cured by special mortgage the property sold with vendors
privileges and the clause Of aiendo and bear per
interest per annum from date until maturity; in
payment after maturity the notes would then bear per
interest per until fully paid The last condition
not to be understood delay any way payment
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-02-08

AMPHlTHEATRIcALs.-Anex extra noon performance
will come off at the Amphitheater to-day, in which
all of the brilliantly artistic troupe will take part, in
series of their skiful acrobatc gymnastc and eques
tran performances. But the most striking and pecu
liar feature of the entertainment will be display of
his singular skill in subjecting horses by Mr. Rarey
the famous horse tanner, who will show what be can
do in that way to the satisfaction Of all.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-02-08
VOLUME XII.
ADJUSTMENTS.


pLACIDE's vARlETIEs-GRAvIER STREET.
Stage Manager. JOHN SETON.
Treasufer Mr.. WARREN.
TENTH WEEK OF THE STAR COMPANY
TUESDAY EVENING, Feb. g. 1859.
Commerce. with the comedy Of THE COUNTRY SQUIRE
Squire Brosdlsnd Mark Smith, Horace George Jordan Spar
row H. Davenport George, MI Briggs; Sophy, Mrs Mark
Smith, Fanny Miss Susan DENIM Temperance Mrs
ton; Alice. Miss Ionsdae. Followed by Danee-COMIC
pOLk by ihs Misses Gale and jackson Performance
iNGIMr dreyilie, " H. Briggs Egerton A. H. Davenport;
NGnoias Rue Joh r. owens April Mark Smith; Undermine,
e. Plunkett; Plethora John Seton; George Jordan
Mrs Grevie, Mrs Charles Boyce; sydney Miss Susan
Denim; saly Downright, Mrf John Seton.
H1- In rehearsal "Rochester.n
A1-Frday, Feb. ll-Beneft Of JOHN Owens.
PRICES OF ADMISSION:
First and Second Tiers and Parquette. rs cents
Boxes Third Tier for colored persons ony).....50
The Box Office open for securing Dress Circle Parquette
Chairs and Private Boxes from to o'clock, daily.
~ Doors open at hsifpast ocock-Performnnce to
mence at7 fe8
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-02-28
BALTIMORE g. OHIO r. r.
]; & 8

WINTER ARRANGE EN- EMIT.
ON after Monday, goth November 1855, the trains
" will run HotiOWs-vis:
RirSt-The 81 Louis. cirelnnati, Wheeling, BenwoOd,
Baltimore and Washington City Express leaves daily
Isn NJ arriving at Baltimore at 1870 A. NJ, in time for
breakfast and Eastern connections.
Second-The Northwestern Chicago, st. Louis Cairo,
indianapolis, Dayton, Cinelnnat Wheeling, BenWoOd, Ball
timoFe and Washington City Express leaves daily At $3.50
p NJ saturday eXeeped arriving at Baltimore At $3.50 p
II In time for Eastern connections.
To enjoy the elegant ount4n scenery should
take the 1880 NJ train to Cumberland and resume their
trip by the $500 A. NJ.
Returning the Vest and SOUTHWEST the trains leave
Baltimore daily as fOlloEs: FirstThe s:l5 A. train
arrives at Wheeling at 625 P. n. Second-The 45O P NJ
train arrives at wheeling at 1890 A. N.
The 1880 A. NJ train bound East will stop at allstatons
between wheeling and Cumberland
Round trip tickets being issued 70 Moundsve at 50
cents and to Binwoou at % cts. ]. p. FORD, Agent
W. Z. SMITH, SUPERINTENDENT.
M. COLE, Gen'l Ticket Agent noy90