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Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-01-08

OF Iizatiolsd Miiiesota, on the Sd 5f Msssh,
lSP.N Engaged at one time in the lumberhg
business Of the 81. Croix; then becoming .
q. s. Land Officer; then elected to the Con
stitational Convention to form the State or
ganization for Minnesota; then chosen by
the Democratic Party to his present office; he
has accumulated competency, and is noted
for his shrewdness and practical sense, as for
his bitterness and unscrupulousness as
political Spartizap. doubtless, he owed his
his election as first Vice President somewhat
to. bis official postion+-still, it may not be de-
MED, that he is aman of breadth of character
as q citizen, sufficient to make his partici-
pating in such an enterprise, the stamp in
somewise of its feasibility and practicable
ness.
The second Vice-President, Colonel D. A.
ROBERTSON, is, like the three persons already
noticed, also Democrat in his politics, and as
politician at one time played no Insignificant
part, and won no insignificant position by his
play. He is of Scotch descent, and was born
in Ohio, where he edited paper and became
U. S. Marshal of that State, under President
PoLK's Administration. He was likewise
member of the last Constitutional Convention
of Ohio. Removing to Minnesota in 1853, he
established the first Democratic press in the
Territory; but did not succeed to the extent
of his wishes in that line, SO we'll as he did in
making the capital he brought with him count
twenty-fold by judicious investments, through
which he now ranks amongst our most
wealthy citizens. For . long while he has
abandoned politics, and seeks in the accumu.
lation of the most valuable library in the State,
and in the study of subjects of q literary,
scientific Or historical nature, the, recreation
which man of his active mind formerly found
in the pursuit Of partizan politics. No man
ranks higher in the community for his earnest,
honest, practical and intelligent citizenship,
than does Col. d. A. ROBERTSON. His recent
appointment as Colonel of the Militia, by act
ing Governor SlBLEY, it is thought will not in
jure his position very materially hereabouts,
where he is so well known! Colonel R. has
gathered in his library all the knowledge &C.
quired by the various explorers of the regions
toward the Pacific; and is both convinced
theoretically Of the feasibility of the enterprise
and disposed practically to endorse his views
by the investment of his capital in carrying
it out, if his aid in that way is thought to be
necessary to its success. When man of COL
RoBERTsoN's enlarged mind and practical
sense, and considerable means, sustains pro-
ject, it is no slight evidence Of its being good
one-albeit we do not endorse all the Colonel's S
views nor consider him infallible in word and
deed. Who is? 2.'f ii't O.. 4'.
But, we find this article is likely to stretch
out longer than we can afford space for in one
number, and so we defer further comments
until tomorrow.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-01-08
A Little Hufy!

One Mr.. HUFr-HENRr D. HUFF, we believe
the name is-writcs letter from New York
city to some person in Winona, in which Dr.,
FOSTER" the MINNEsonAN;n' = and everybody
else who happens to differ from the Railroad
managers as to what constitutes the best fin
ancial policy for the people of the State to
adopt, are summarily consigned to the dem
milton bow-wows," and stop-my- paper " is
the least Of the punishments to be inflicted,
including his secession from the Republican
party (after brief but happy union of year
months and II days. as being the wrong
pew" for him! ....a. ..t
FIVE may be pardoned the seifevident pun,
we are sorry our friend has gone off thus in
such violent huff; but with great pains we
hope DIR. Foster, the MINNEsorrAN, and the
Republican party, will manage TO survive this
" tempest in teapot. which the King Of
Winona has succeeded in exciting in his own
mind, up indeed almost to the boiling point
Nevertheless, we cannot but remark that
there are extenuating circumstances which
apologize for the violent passion Mr.. HUFF is
in. He is the principal Director or money
man of the Transit Road, and the owner of
the Winona Bank, which was all ready to start,
based on the Railroad State Bonds deposited
at par, when, lol the MINNEsoTIAN with its in
dignant protest against such an inadequate
security predicated on mock-action sale, al
armed the acting Governor and the Auditor,
and so suddenly stopped short the issue Of the
Winona Bank currency, as well as that in
tended for many other similar Railroad Banks,
just as it was all signed, endorsed, and ready
to be delivered over, 10 the amount ola cool mil
lion, from the Auditors Office aforesaid
No wonder he is chagrined! No wonder he
is in heat No wonder he is huffy Nc
wonder he begins to think he is in tho wrong
peww - a.ar... .... ~ j, .'UnJ -
We trust, however, he will cool down. He
is a good fellow when not excited, and above
all things we deprecate his going off from the
Republican party in huff!
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-01-08
Mr.. Sibley Writing Messages in wall
E,.. Street. I...F ~ 70 '..

In another column, we copy from the New
York Herald of the a1st, Message from
Mr.. SIBLEY relative to the financial ability of
Minnesota, and the legal circumstances under
which the State Bonds for the Railroads are
issued. .... . at. ... ..yGs
In any comments we might make on this
singular document we have no disposition to
Illustrate the object Of its publication in New
York.
We say singular document "-because it
does seem not the most "dignifed vocation
of person claiming to be the Governor of a
sovereign State, to be " shining" it around
WallStreet, associating himself with the type
Of men who for the most part control these
roads, and with super-servicable zeal seeking
the columns of the New York Herald to boil
ster up, in this public manner, and rs Gov
ernor Of Minnesota pompously announced,
not bonds belonging to the State, but to
other. parties '... =. -. ..'- '/
The statements made by him, we shall not
attempt, under. the circumstances, to contro-
vert. For the most part the document is a
muddy re-hash of the Loan Law, not so clear
sthe law itself; and, if the people of Wall
Street see anything peculiarly bright or salts
factory in it, with then, be it. .......-..-..
One thing we desire all parties to take no
tice of, and that is-the purchasers of the
bonds must exclusively rely upon the means
and lands and resources and "net profits {"
of the Railroad companies, for the payment
of the annual interest upon them: and in no
case expect the people of Minnesota to tax
themselves for that purpose, until those means
are entirely exhausted, and the Railroad COM
panies have thrown up their hands, and, sur
rendered up everything-charters and dl,--
to the State-thea, the People and State, of
Minnesota will endeavor to DO their part as
sndrsers on the bonds. q; y9qis@ ysi.D7 !
With this fair understanding 1t the out
start, we shall BE- glad r. r. see yet the bonds M nega
tated
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-01-08
The Ca. Company Di.own. It,

Itseems, from the statements of the Stock
holders of the Gas Company, that Mr.. OAkEs
action in using the endorsed Scrip paid by
the City to the Company, as a means of en-
deavoring to depreciate the city paper, was
entirely the individual action of BoRrp
CAKES; and is disapproved of by the Stock.
holders. 1t is promised that it will not be re.
peated. Better not. ..-
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-01-08

- Speaker ORR's quotation of WEB
srEn's " Liberty and Union :" sentiment, has
compelled him to come out in a letter in a
South Carolina paper, challenging his oppo-
nents to show that he ever swerved from the
" strictest reading. of the State rights doc
trmes taught by MADISON and JEFFERSON
the fathers of that faith.". l.. s.;-.-..rn. ,....
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-01-08
The For, snellipx sale again

We barn that the Fort Smelling specula-
tors have failed topay up the second install
ment of $sO,0OO due to Government, on the
purchase of Fort Smelling and its Reserve ;
and that instructions have been received here
to foreclose on their obligations and resume
Governmental possession Of the premises
Its long lane that has no turning; and the
spectators are likely to be tripped up at last.
We condole with Mr.. FRANK STEELE on his
misfortunes generally; and with Mr.. SIBLEY
in particular, over the loss Of his nice speciality
of " thirty acresl" .... .".. s
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-01-08
Not COnhrmedi

There does not seem to have been any
foundation for the rumor set afloat by one of
the Times editors, that s5oO,OOO of the Rail-
road State Bonds had been negotiated with
DUNCAN, SHERMAN & Co., New York City.
It was '-
"a tale told by an idiot, --
a-. Full of sound and fury, ~ ...r
II Signifying nothing!" ..,.. r-
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-01-08

~ One j. V. MANSFIELD, who has at
tained great reputation down east as spirit
nal medium in the line of drawing spiritual
portraits Of deceased persons, is denounced by
one CALLAGAN, who declares that he was en-
ployed by MANSFIELD to draw the portraits in
question, and MANSFIELD refusing to pay him,
he makes the expose. ;'.- z-snii "oi -
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-01-08
~- Mr.. Everett'si considerations 70 d

w Mr.. Everctt's contributions to Bon.
ners New York Ledger are likely to prove
profitable to the publisher. d Half million Of
copies containing the first of the series; have
been issued, and it is said that Messrs. Derby
& jackson, New York publishers, have offered
the publishers of the Ledger $4,000 for the
privilege of. issuing them in volume at the
end Of the year. This is one half their orr
ginal cost. .....,r,.s.-... ~, -
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-01-08

a. A resolution recently offered in both
branches Of the Arkansas Legislature, In
structing the Senators and Representatives to
oppose the re-opening Of the African slave
trade, was, laid on the table. only two Sena-
terslan fifteen Representatiussvotipg in the
negative.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-01-08

w We have just heard, says Prentice, Of
fellow, who, being asked for payment of q
small debt, actually filched from his creditors
pocket ten dollar gold piece, and paid him
ontofit That wascertainly paying the cred.
itor in his own coin.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-01-08
Rumored Extra Session to Tax tho
People!

We are informed, that a gentleman in St.
Anthony, a member elect, has just received a
letter from Mr.. SIBLEY, limiting at the proba-
bility of an Extra Session of the Legislature.
If one is called, it will be in order to fulfill
the pledges made by the acting Governor, to
the New York capitalists, of forthwith taxing
the people to pay the interest on the bonds, as
the price of their being negotiated. But We
will see about the taxation when the legisla
ture comes together! There is such thing
Mr.. SIBLEY, as counting without your host ?
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-01-08

H 1t is said that .; young lady on Bos.
ton Common, dressed in the extreme of fash.
ion, was mistaken by some boys for public
tent, and actually crawled some distance un-
der the canvas before they discovered their
nisstake.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-01-08

~ The Executive Committee of seven
appointed at the Puget Sound Meeting, are
requested to meet to day at II o'clock A. N.
at the Office Of Marshall & Co.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-01-08
The Old Minnesota and Northwestern
H. R. Co. Ended!

Vn0 OI0 m1une0Ot1 ana NOfSnWeOSefH
H. R. Co. Ended!
The New York Times states that the Su.
preme Court of the United States, has finally
decided that the land grant to Minnesota, sub
sequently repealed by Congress on account OF
frauds, but still claimed by the NJ. & N. W.
R. R. Co. under the pretence of vested rights,
is totally invalid, and that the Company have
no vested rights in the premises. This we
understand to be the substance of the decis-
ion. We are sorry for it while we cannot
iMpugn its business.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-01-08

SHOULD REMEMBER THAT tn.
xlNNEsorIAN HAS DAILY cIRcuLArioN
aREArrB THAN ANY OTHER PAtra IN sAiNi
PAUL
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-01-08

uidtllIS lCNCi kttlA Oll lllS
house with honor and credit safely over the
breakers of the late panic. Representing in
his own right, and controlling for others, a
heavy capital, his conservative judgment and
truthful speech SO wholly approves the project,
that he stands ready to embark largely, in a
pecuniary way. and perhaps personally in the
proposed enterprise, if Congress will but af.
ford even moderate encouragement to en-
snre its success.
Thus, you see, there is no humbug, at the
out start Of the movement. . .,..i...
Next on the list, as in due order for allu-
sion to, is the Presiding Officer, who in this
instance was the MAYOR OF THE CITY Here
in, perhaps, some little humbug might be
charged, but the design was that he should
represent the dignity and consequence of the
corporation of st. Paul, rather than those
qualities in himself Still, he is well inten-
toned man, however weak in carrying out
his intentions when under influences he has
not the courage to resist. Born Canadian,
he early settled at Pembina as an Indian ira
der; interrnarried with the Bois Brule race Of
Selkirk: and his long location up there has
imbued him with a knowledge of the prac;ica-
biity Of the proposed enterprise which seeks
a route westward from the old trading post
to the Pacific. He is man Of wealth, and
respcctabiity as the phrase goes-his Indian
trading and official elevation by panderipg to
lrishism, being his worst faults. I'd j. ...:f ,r..
O' Then, as to the Vice Presidents of the meet
ing. the list appears headed with the name of
Lieutenant Governor HoLcoMBE, who, by the
way, is one Of the very oldest settlers in Min
nesota: having in fact been resident Of one
of our most important places, Saltwater, when
it belonged to Wisconsin Territory, before the
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-01-08

to facilitate the establishment Of sound political
institutions. 3.s........ ....,,
From the London Globe, Dec 1. a. ..'-
The time is not arrived, although close at
hand. for the construction of railway to the
Pacific but there is no reason why interco-
lonial railways should not be commenced at
once, and with inter-colonial railways must
come federation that great desideratum of
our North American colonies, British capi-
talists must be by this time pretty well sick
of United States railways, and our colonies.
have the advantage of offering good invest
ment in honest ventures, honestly conducted.
Let us have by all means arailway to the sea-,
board through British territory, and a railway.
to the Pacific must follow when it is deman.-,
ded by the requirements Of trade. We quite
agree with Lord Bury, that these are political
as well as commercial objects, but the North
Americans will find that their interest in them
is not less than ours To make empire strong
and compact is to give additional strength and
compactness to British North America, and
to draw more closely the bonds that knit US
to each other is to insure to ON colonies not
only greater share in our glory, but in our
wealth in commerce, art and civilization. II
From the Liverpool Post; -; .' '-.'
AL we nave 10 conSluer lS--tne erect on
the world Of . strong British State, nominally
q colony, really nation, loyal and yet practi-,
cally republic, rising up there, The terrific.
ry is as large as Europe. Itsresources are,
inexbaustable, # In fifty years it would be full
Of people. 1t would be United States, and,
United States clear of the curse Of slavery
It is q prospect which every man OF british
blood would like to dwell on; and superb as il,
j., it appears to us to be the pla,nest prose-,
the natural and inevitable iutuFe, ,.a.4
1.-The speech, of Lord Berry at Quebec, on
the 11th ult., referred to by the N. Y. Jour-
haz of Commerce, closed with the following
remarks: '''''' -, -,
GAS regards the point alluded to by his
worship the Mayor-the- ultimate connection
Of the Atlantic and Pacific shores I'VE
meet men who treat that expectation as viz:
say ear posterity may see it,
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1859-12-19

70 defend 1t BY force Of arms IS
IN the 25th ultia6 addressed letters
TO The Governors Of Maryland. Pennsyl-
yania and Ohio. 81 which the accompa-
fhying are Copies From the Goyernorof
Mary land ! h4ys received very satis-
factory reply Z herewith submitted /
have sreceivedIa reply, BY telegraph, from
The sGovernqf Of Pennsylvania also. who,
am proud to say, has promptly per-
formed bis duty m delivering up the fa-
gitives from justice, and who protests that
his State will do her confederate duty in
an respects. He intimates that Virginia
ought NOT to anticipate THAI Pshnsylvania
WI neglect 70 pfeFent distractions 70 nr
violations OF the laws in her limits j; hut q !.
waschiui guardianship Of Virginia safs- /
" conid nol1neglect to aHpFlse PenRsylss
Yanlss authorities q crimes meditatsd
against either State tof which I was IN
ier H1l ana lney were, probably, not m
!olf 1 oy way o. intelligence and warn !;
ING Jonn Brown. with hrs associates.
aems ana STORES, ,nad JUST oeloEe already
passed .nfougn fenneyIysnis, and had
temaaheI .. places 70. her limits. and ne
ilao eni.s'ea one man, atleast, . negro. m
M I. W; $3.50 - gau ~; 1aessiere
q. 80 u ~ $3.50 ~ = Sr'sa u .nsnl
LOT steps q Pfetentatlon aandepreeautfon. I
a Z, W 5ta nad already occurred. Ard /
me uoye YER OF pennsylvania zen 1 pre-
SUM, sPes'As llole me sPifi. 81 q
State pride than, from such evidences OF
aal ssass = sppEsne1s'S y e tne
e. - ,1sIs = = pysssss'un y lespecs-
az s Gus spo's Ana tsa .s.a
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w ~ ! 81. ,ts'e 8 ysa Isseisea ho answer. :,
Gu1s,lg ss',e ~ y. ,'ss s@oa aisalno.
aruIesse s,l 2 leIser 70 she realdentsoi fhe
80 S. ~ aa Mn'g y ans snG'Sssp e
$500; ~ .o asn III,
-. a ~ .Is,;: ansWef, Z m1lca
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III $500.
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+. NJ ,.s' 7 3 me oons:sael9n aor tne
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~ iss.yn = 'i'sst pf9slslons iof tle
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I'll rse Il = Us Mt.lloatlne cen-
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$500 ,a esles.s a.ga4sa, 6 .1 sae4
la,an aa''y'f = 'ets ''0e aa1sss q ete.9
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:, ~ p4Ssi = lor aelence. lt
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$500, 49, : $500 eanpo. g con-
sNew 4 : roaJ ;t's'' 1.aa 1870
500 !. .ss,e ; s y - e9 tesa onasa
nous v;,b nj was a 80 i 81 slnoss-
-, - tts. .@{'s = 3 ssse S0styfGSa.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-02
n@HARraHnRnH.s CnRra11

THE GREAT PAIN ANNIHILATOR,
and REMEDY FOR DYSPEPSIA, WEAK SToM.
ACH AND WEAK BOWELS
PREPARED y 7 A CHEZ MIST.
BOTTLES H. 25 and so cents and one dollar.
The GREATEST DISCOVERY IN MEDICAL
SCIENCE.
.hARTSHORNES CURE-ALL should be kept In
all families in of accidents or sudden sickness
As 1t frequently liz Less time than it requires
get physician.
It cures pain in any part of the and is used
externally and internally.
RTsHORNE'e CUKELLL cures Rheumatism,
Neuralgia and Chilblains
HARTSHoRNE'SC CURE-ALL cures Cramps Collie,
Pain8 in the Stomach or Bowels.
HARTSHORNE'S CURE-hLL cures Pains In the
Limbs, Side, Back Breast, Teeth and Ears.
HARTSHORNE'5 CURE-ALL cures Sprains
8ruiHes. Scalds, Burns and Frosted Feet.
HARTSHOREE'S CUREALL cures Pains in the
Peet and sweliirg of the joints
HARTSHORNES CURE-ALL cures Stiff Neck
nom q Cold and Ague ia the Breast.
HARTSHORNE'S CURE ALL is good for Drspep-
sia, Weak Stomach and Bowels.
Whenever you have Pain, use the CURE-ALE, as
il acts upon the Nerves Nusies, Sinews, Blood and
Bones, and, by Its warming electromagnetic power,
eypels all pain from the system. Get bottle and
try 1t.
The above medicines to be had at all Drug Stores
n Richmond, Norfolk, Petersburg end all towns In
Virginia. oc l5-6m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-02
FIaRTINa.- Egan and Geerg,

Scales were before the Recorder last Saturday, TO
answer the charge of assaulti1g and beasing Pat.
rick UCoDnsr and John Grifin, aud insulting aud
abusing Mary Ann Conners aud Sarah Grifan.-
EgaD admitted that he had been too familiar with
UConuer's eyes, as the blue lines around them
abundansly proved; but excused himself for it by
saying that he was overloaded with bad spirits ct
the tme and that be had siuce paid Pat So tor dis
figuring his profile. Pat owned that he had re-
served the money and had forgiven Mat, aud Griffin
said he too was willing 10 f,rgiye; but the female
compliments were not satisfied with such settle
ment, and the Commonwealth could not permit
her MOUNDS to be heated with suca Qusck nCstrums
as filthy fucre. The prisoners xers ihe efure held
to bail in $500 to answer indictment by the mex
Grand Jury.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-02
F,sH1sa Tho onntinnnns rains hap

deprived the young fishermen Of our city Of most
OF the pleasure usually enjoyed at this season of
the year, With their hooks aud lines. An occa.
sionsl urchin dips his line, aud for his labor
draws out 3 "cat" or an ,"eel,'' but the pretty
white perch refuse to nibble, much less bi te
at the bait. When the river is very muddy and
rising fair sport may be had in any of the creeks
where the water is backed up, if the fisherman
will take the trouble to visit such places and
throw in his hook just above the point at which
the back water and creek come together
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-02
lea rned with regret

yesterday, that our fellow tow nsmaa JoHH +. TAM
MIR, Esq, had been stricken down 10 Charleston,
5. C.s by paralysis. member OF bis family has
left here to accompany him home, as bis condition
is net believed to be dangerous. Mr.. Tanner is 9
member Of the firm of Joseph r. Anderson Co.
Of tho Richmond Tfedegar Works, and 10 we'll
known for his great energy sad ontiring business
qualities. That he may speedily regain his health,
is tho wish of sil who know him.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-02
MAY-the most Charming month in the

year-commenced its reign yesterday morning,
and a more lovely and inviting day could pss have
been desired. The a!r WAS Sufficiently cool to be
bracing, the sun was bright and warm, the streets
iu fair condition, aud men, wouieil aud call
dren were on the move from early morn till dea
eve. Ali the churches were well attended, aud
scores of strangers we're TO be seen, many OF whom
were here to attend the Association and Cenven,
tion to be held this week.