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Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-01-01
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A CkxRESTuAS CAROL.

care not for spring; on his tickle wing
Let the blossom and buds be borne:
He woos them smain with his treacherous rain,
And hc scatters hem ere the morn
Au inconsistent elf be knows not himself,
Or ms own changing mind an hour,
Hen smile in your face, and with wry srimaes
He'll wlher your youngest Gower.
Let he summer sun to his bright home run
He shall never be sought by me;
When he's dimmed BY a cloud ! can laugh aloud
And care nos how Eulky he be:
For his darling child is the madness Wild
That sports IN fierce fever. tram;
And when love toe is strong, it do.'t last long,
A many have found 70 their pain.
= mild harvest night, by the tranquil sight
Of the modest and gentle moon,
Has far sweeter sheen, for me, ween,
Than the broad aud untlusLing noon.
but every leaf awakened my grief
As It n=th beneath tae tree:
SO let autumn ar be never 50 fair,
Il BY nc means agrees with me.
But ny song I'll troll out for CHRrsrrAs stout,
The hearty, the true, and the bold,
bumper drain, and with might aad Iusjn
Give ;hraH cheers for this Christmas old.
Wiii .her him in With merry din
That sinai, gladden. his joyous keart
And viii keep ham up while there's bite or sup,
And i; fellowship good wen part.
Il lie iut honest pride, he sccgns TO hide
Dae q Of ms hard weathegd scars; TRACE
They're no disgrace, for there's much the same
Or she cheeks OF eur brsvcst tars.
Then again i sing tI the roof doth ring
AuG =, -s..5, Eiyu, ,.aI - vail
TO the stou: Old wight, fair welcome tonight,
As the hDg cf tie Seasons al
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FROM TU.E GERMAN 0F Y. P.F.


One nI@U 81 TIL dreary November
y Wis on came haunting my sleep;
Twas Ouiv vision, remember,
Yet one. I'll be happy 70 keep;
Ay! sger, awake or asleep.
II my chamber, alone, IS half dcying,
| lounged on q velvet chair,
Not once for a m omen, sIppoSIng
The Queen Of she Roses was near;
Behind me.---po football revealing
She came, 10 her maideniv grace.
And soon were her tairy hands stealing
In tenderness over my face.
. ~ ailGeBiy, tenderest grace.
Overwhelmed with the sudden surprise,
could not imagine. 1 said
y no, thus would oe closing my eyes
so kindly. before | was dead,
More kindly than !! J were dead!
"Wao are you:" ] asked in alarm,
MY neck by her snowy arm ''peaTled,H
& 4 maiden, wao thinks il 10 hurys
10 loye yau TIE best an Tie 4oyjd.'
THIS was the answer that came,
When demanding her name, N a word, --~
She whispered. and vowed twas the same,
The Rose QGeen was all that heard,
four RoSe Q&stp, yes that was the word.
An could it indeed be her hand
lhaS ctlSpIng my eycAds, 50 Eind!
With my cheek by her rosy breath famed,
ID consent, for aye 10 be blind
l dreamed that turned in Tny chair
To look OF this vision So bright,
b. uaucht Was before me, but air,
Naugtt but tDe darkness OF night,
Conc WIS the marvellous light.
Once more, 'Ueath the Moons chastened beam
Kind sleep brought her back 10 my view,-
4 Flower floating cut OF the streaIn,--
Star Gar away IN HE blue,
Bur my star, before morning wss gone,
All! never again shall il burn,
And NV Flower with the current went down,
Alas! never more TO return.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-01-01
No, II.
Arrival OF the Overland Mails
Gold fn Oregon.

AotAS, ASS' N-s
The Overland Mail Of the 25th ult., has ar
rived. - 49,
The Mohave and Navajo Indians were hos
tile and trou oiesome"
Victoria are to Nov. nth.
John Nugent, U. S. special agent in British
Columbia, has published an address to the
citizens in that territory, in which he speaks
of the injustice and oppression the Americans
had received at the hands Of the colonial aq-
thorities. and has expressed his intention 70
lay the matter before the authorities atWash-
ington @- '-ts-2 -
The Pitt River Indians had massaered sew
eral whites.
The mines in Southern Oregon were yield
ing largely New discoveries are being
made. . s-a-.- 1i"
Tidings of the over due steamer Columbia
had been received The steamer was COM
PEELED to put into Tenpagne straits in con-
sequence of the stress of weather.
The passengers report a severe shock Of an
earthquake between San Francisco and San
Jose. . -.ss5, GIG
The names of the men murdered at the
Dragon station, some time since, are w.
Fl. Cunningham, James Burr and William
Lang. l5teri-&
The Apache Indians threateuto attack Tue
son, and were only deferred by the presence
of Americans.
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locality of this spring. which is also contigu-
Gus to large cluster of salt springs, a detach-
ed bluff rises like an island from the level
prairie around to the height of 40 or 80 feet,
the ascent on all sides being extremely gradu-
al, so much so that the base of the rise is fully
half a mile in diameter. Upon the summit Of
the bluff is a hilock whose superfes like that
Of the whole bluff, is Of hard bog iron ore,
such as offers the same resistance to the foot
as would a stratum of shell cong]omerate.-
specimens Of this ore are submitted herewith.
This seems to extend to an indefinite depth,
the ore becoming softer and the water more
abundant as you recede from the surface
The percentage of iron is, however, stronger
as you descend.
Upon the summit Of the hillock before men,
toned, is a spring. Its diameter is some 10
feet its shape circular, and its depth some 20
or 80 feet. The water is strong chalybeate,
apparently free from other admixtures, al
though it is in close proximity to the salt
springs. 1t is crater-hke in tits formation,
its walls expanning downwards and consisting
of similar bog ore. .r .r... .r....
Leaving this locality we returned to our
camp on the ridge, near which we discovered
another salt spring
The land around this consists offine rolling
prairie and possesses the advantage of being
well timbered in part. .-....... .
This was surveyed and we proceeded on
oursway, having thus far found nine springs
with the land attached.
Starting from this point on the morning of
the lst of November, we. left the ridge and
following the Red River Road which runs at
its foot, we crossed the Leaf Mountains, pro
perly so called. Here the bluffs rise very
high, some over 400 feet above the general
level. Passing beyond these We travelled over
a rolling country well intersnersed with lakes
and umDer,in which was discovered the tenth
salt spring, which was a feeder TO an adjoining
salt lake.
The sections here We're very desirable, be-
ing rich prairie with a sufficiency Of good
timber. The survey made, proceeded with
as great dispatch as the lateness Of the season
and the enteebled condition of our animals,
lowing to the utter absenceo of proper food, }
would allow, to the large salt lake described
to us by the Chippewa Indians This lies
about miles east of the crossing of the ST.
Cloud trail 1T the town site Of Dayton, and is
one of long series of lakes. On our way
thither we fortunately fell in with an Indian
had been one Of aparty engaged the previous
winter in the manufacture of salt at this lake.
Undershis guidance We reached the lake and
at once made the necessary examinations
ana surveys. The waters of this lake, (Which
was Of irregular shape I'D some two miles in
EXTENT were strongly impregnated with salt,
indeed more strongly than any had yet tas-
ted. The lake is fed by springs alitte re-
moved from and connected with it by a mar.
row channel We here secured two springs
thus completing the number granted by all
act of Congress, and fulfilling all the objects
Of the expedition.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-01-01
From Washington.

WAsHlNGroS, Dec. 25.
The Catholic Priest who opened the Senate
with prayer to-day, was father Boyle, Of the
St Patrick's Church in this city. The SEN
ate was full OF priests in dress of surplice
an,a oa,oosn. a. ;e tbs s..Ss eexasisr> stree
fflie formation of the government. that the en-
tire vestrnents Of the Romish clerey have
been seen in either Chamber. The Rev Fa
ther read from the Breviary, Bishop CAROLS
prayer for lose in authority. The Chamber
happened to be crowded, and much interest
and curiosity was manifested with every ap-
pearancc OF devotion by the Senator'S and the
spectator.
The highest bid for the construction of the
Atcbataloya, La, light house was by Reany.
Neafy q Co., Of Philadelphia, Sl2.O0O and
the lowest was from West POINT Companv
$4,000. There were hire other bids raj, sag
between these figures.
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st. NICHOLAS.

Twas the night before Christina when, all through
the house, s
Not creature was stirring, not even 4 mouse,
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that ST. Nicholas soon would be there.
The children were nestled all snug IN their beds,
While visions Of sugar piums danced thru' their
heads;
And mamma in her 'kerchief and in my cap,
Had lust settled our brains for long winter s
nap
When out in the lawn there rose such clatter,
sprang from my bed TO see whGt was the matter,
Away 70 the window ] few ike fash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash
Tie moon on the breast Of the new fallen snow,
Gave the lrstre of midday 50 objects below;
When, what to nae wondering eyes should appear
But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer.
With little old driver so lively and quick,
l knew in a moment ii must be st. Nick
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he Whispered and should and caird him by
name:
"Now Dasher! now Dancer! now Prancer! now
ViXeui .......- .-..
On Comet. on Cupid on ponder and B!Ixen!
To the top of the orch TO the top Of the wall!
Now dash away, dash away, dash away all ~
As the leaves that before the hurricane fly
When they meet with an obstacle mount u the
sky. ....-..
So up 10 the house top the coursers they hew,
With sleigh full OF toys--and st. Nicholas TOO;
Aud then, in twinkng, heard on the root,
The pranclng and paving OF each little boo!.
rs 1 drew III nv ue.lu anu W Ao
Down the chimney st. Nicholas came with bound
lie was dressed all i'll fur from his head TO his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes aud
SCOT
\ bundle Of toys he had flung on his back,
He looked ike pediur Just opening his pack;
His eyes, how they twinkicd' his dimples, how
merry.
Hs checks we're like roses, hi3 nose ike cherry,
His drcll little mouth was drawn up like j bow,
And the beard on his chin was us white as the
snow;
The stump OF pipe he held tight in'his teeth,
And the smoke, il encirCet his head like wreath.
He had broad face and itt'a ro"rd hei'v
That shook when be laughed like bowl iull of
jelly.
He was chubby and pIump--a right jolly old Elf
And laughed when saw him, in spite y! myself.
4 wink Of his eye aDd twist OF his head,
Soon gave ME 10 know had nothing to dread.
IL spoke not u word but went straight to bis work
Aad i!icd all the steckiugs-tben turned with a
jerk,
Ard laying mis- finger aside Of his nose,
tnd giving a nod up the chimney he rose.
10 sprang 10 his sleigh W his team gave whistle
And away they all iew ike the down off thistle
But heard him cxclam ere he drove out Of sight
"MLGRy CHRISTIANS TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOOD
Mont"
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TO rfg nHoGBGR g. MINNESOTA.

Hrtsse! o.. IT, -1:s ?f D.csmleg on rl'eet!>n that
Z. gc5r7L i. aJsea! On Christmas
The Christmas tilnc IS coming Brother
With dIvs Of mIrth and glee,
Couil ST thou pnt spend them with me, Brother,
How happy should be.
Wheu around the festive board, Brother,
We gather to good cheer,
How my sad hcart viii ache, Brother,
To set Thy V2caIt chair.
Bu, when the best of wishes Brother,
Az echoed warm and free,
III T-l \ Merry CEristmas,' Brother,
Upon tue winds to thee.
Jersey CITY, December 20, 1850. l. "
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Senate Post ONCE Committee, &c.
New York. Dec. q

The Senate Post Office Committee. It is
said, will shortly bring forward proposition
aboishing the frsnking privilege, and allowing
the payment of no more than the sea postage
for ocean mail service '~ 80 s.
The New York Tines Washington CORES
pondent states that great pressure has been
brought to bear upon the President, to induce
him to send in the nominations of L5sut.
Boyle and various Of the naval officers. but
without avail. In the additional list Of rom
nations appears the name of Lieut.. Charles
Hunter for transfer from furlough to leave pay.
The list was made and confirmed.
Daniel L. Sickles declines TO have anything
to do with John G. Tucker, but holds himself
amenable to Gideon j. Tucker. So he SAYS,
though not a belligerent man.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-01-01

filing the house, with glad uproar, an hour
before their parents usually rise. But who
would have house al Christmas, without
children, even though the little mad-caps
deafen the ears with their noisy gladness !?
Alas alas for the homes where, this year,
no little feet patter about overhead, on Christ
mas morning, as they did a twelve-month
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Important from Mexico.

~ NEW YORK, Dec. %.
The Journal of Commerce says that Pfesi-
dent Juarez is awaiting at Vera Cruz, the re-
ceipt OF duties from vessels lately arrived, to
commence movement Of his forces AGAINST
the City O. Mexico Auoioaga stili relies on
European Intervention, but is sadly harrassed
by the want of funds. The Journal gives
a list of the Constitutional forces in other de-
partinents and adds that Zuiooga's power is
also jeopardized by new movement, looking
to Union between the Moderadoes and the
Church parties, on some man who can com.
mand the confidence of both. The movement,
however, lacks the support of the extreme
Liberals, for it involves the setting aside of
the present constitution. asrs-sr.. p
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-01-01
Southern Pacific Railroad Convention.

NEW OkLEANS, Dec. 70.
The Southern Pacific Railroad Convention
met again last evening, and the prominent
stockholders gave details Of their connection
with the road, showing that no fraudulent
stock had been issued Gen. Richardson,
chairman of the Business Committee, showed
that enough money was already provided to
pay for immediate liabilities
The New Orleans stockholders promised
their earnest cooperation, and to-day were
actively paying the amounts required to free
the road from all claims against it. The con-
yention adjourned tonight.
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Nritten IcE Ii HilnesJtsp.
NSNvER gw1EGHgS.

The armed hosts
Have swept from tle cold Northern Land 10 uight,
Mad for Wild de5ttucl.7e fearful Gzh:;
Borne by KabibonoSka IL rapid bisht,
Like sheeted ghosts.
Uaearthly sounds
Herald IT, p4llid rank. Is quick they leap,
Through th- reird woods where darlling shadows
KEEP
Their wear vi ia!s ID the silence deep,
h,ie pai!iug hounds,
Where he snow les
&estgui Oh si0piur hill and frozen lake,
Leaving deep. cruel .drrgvs in their wake,
Upon the brootIng silence OF the prairie break,
VIII !teudish cries.
Wild voices cali.
strong ara, tea. 3. my trenbling door,
And through each c-evice hissiug whispers poer.
While edd;ny currents worldly round zoe soa-
Like leaves 81 Fall
Drif!eth tie snow,
Fitfolly beating on the window pane
II n.ny SAD and ircmuious refrain,
as ny heart calls for her to come again,
Binding tears loV.
Upon the hill
Ou the bleak hill, there, Just above .he wood,
Where in the warIn summer days, I've often s.ost
Ia many sorroN s. cream and fearful mood,
All nature sul
s grave Stone sands 20
IT'S nearly buried n the SNOW, to night;
A DRIFT ouiis vayeliEe o'cr the marble white
Where waved u summer, llowers solsnnd bright,
Nlrs.d 5y hands.
she s!oepetG there
The weary one hath Touat her ongsd for rest;
Unaroken rest. ur.a ,lc neave ally Shepherds
breast
Why DOES my heart iAoGrn for her spirit biest?
Why she'd s tear?
4 little while
These winds shall battle rcund a3y grave
These shrieking hosts ABOVE MY head shall rave;
When God hgth called the earthly life he gave
E.nesth His s.u,e. c.
NiIDlu.sT, Ramsey County, Dec. 9Th, le53.
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From CaliGOrnfs.
NEW ORLEANS. Dec. %.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec 20.
The steamship Quaker City is below. She
bas 1913 passengers, and San Francisco dates
Of the 8th inst
The steamship Herman arrived at San Fran
cisco on the 9th ult The bark Columbus
of New London, was totally wrecked in Shas-
tina Bay on the 10th Of August
The steamship Golden Gate, which left San
Francisco on the 9Th for New York, had
1880, 900 in treasure for New York, and
$33, 600 for England
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-01-01
THE RAEY.

Makes yash-cloth of nay collar
Scrubs the carpet or dis knees;
Hides nv Arthur-steais my Cooley
Feeds the fashion plates with cheese:
Hugs the pictured dogs and kittens,
Tears the cuts that feil to please:
Gets the. chess men--spoils the work-oox,
Trails the cotton spoois for carts:
Still'to show him books and pictures
Coaxes us with various arts,
And with ceaseless wiles aud mischief,
Steals his way to all our hearts.
Oh, we love, We love him dearly,
We may seek through all the land,
a And not find baby Charlie
Half 50 swest ss Charlie Rand.
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New York Matters.
NEW York, Dec. %.

NEW York, Dec. %.
Mr.. j. c. Tucker sent yesterday an unmis-
taxable challenge TO Mr.. Sickles.
The anniversary dinner of the New Eng
land Society last night, was well attended,
and was happy affair. Among the speakers
were MIR. Morgan the Governor elect, and
Mayor Tiemann.
The steamship Washington does not sail
until tomorrow for San Juan owing to some
needed repairs to her smoke stack.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-01-01
Another Muss.

New York, Dec. %.
The 1,abuns correspondent says that high
words took place IN secret session, yesterday,
between Senators Toombs and Mallory, on the
subject Of naval nominations.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-01-01
Presidents Message and senator Doug.
= las ia Havana.
New ORLEANS. Dec. %

New ORLEANS, Dec. "a.
The steamship Cahawba has arrived, with
Havana dates to the both
The Presidents Message had shocked the
Cuban authorities and produced a general
sensation.
Senator Douglas had been received with all
the honors.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-01-01
From santa Fe---IFardships by ry,e
Way. ~
c. n. AZ
Sr. LOUIS. Dec. d.

The New Mexico mail with Santa Fe dates
TO the 18th, inst, reached Independence this
morning. Col. Mclean is passenger TIE
mail was detained by deep snow, and very
cold weather; all the party including Col. Nc
Lean were badly frost bitten
An arrnistice of 3o.days had been concind-
ed with the Nayajee.' Indians, and efforts
would be made for pe&es.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-01-01

"a The wise man, long ago, advised
thus =" He that keepeth company with wise
men, shall be wise; but companion Of fools
shall be destroyed u
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-01-01

~ The highest degree to which weak
mind of experience may elevate itself, is the
capacity to find out the abilities of better In
tellects.
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Spanish Difficulties with ,rampico.
WAsmSe1os Dec "a

1t is said that Senor Tassana, the Spanish
Minister, has officially informed Secretary {
Cass that the difficulties between the Spanish
authorities and the authorities of Tampico
are settled; but letters from commercial
house IN Tampico just received here contain
reverse statement, and further say that as
soon as the weather will permit, the Spanish
feet will concentrate on the whole coast, from
Laguna to Tampico, thus confirming preyious
advices.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-01-01
Election OF v. 9. Senators ir Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec %.
The Legislature this afternoon, by concur
rent resolution, elected Henry S. Lane and
VIM. McCarty u s. Senators in place Of Fitch
and Bright, the former till 1858, the latter till
1891
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-01-01

- Love is the fever of the soul passion
is the delirium Of that fever. .
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Romance iE Real Life.

The New York correspondent of the New
Orleans Pieayuse, tells the following very
charming romasce which was summed up
in the New York papers on November secs
ond, in the follow laconic style.
MARRlEp--On the first inst, Mr.. Geo Hub
bard to Miss Eliza Blocker Hadden.
New York. Nov. 2 '6S.
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These winds shall battle rcund q'y grave
These shrleklng hosts oHove my head shall rave;
WheD God hgth called the earthly life he gave
E.uesth His s.u,ie c.
NiDlJh5T, Ramsey County, Dec. 6th, le53.
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The next day We discovered the springs re-
ferred to, and found them to be more abund-
ant than we had supposed. We found here
5 distinct springs of highly saline character
and were able very advantageously to locate
springs lie in level prairie and are surround
ed by salt marshes. In every instance the
springs lie considerably above the level Of the
adjoining soil. A saline deposite is found on
their margin and also on the surface of the
ground adjacent. Besides the salt there are
also other mineral springs containing sulphur,
magnesia and iron. One of these is so remark
able IS to merit particular mention: AT the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-14

SANDY HOOK Des l3 sunset Two briggs the bar and
one brig going the bay, bound One unknown ship
anchor at the SW Spit bound Wind ENE Light weather
cloudy, with appearance Of snow.
FORT LAFAYETTE, Dec IS, sunset-Bark Ievanter out.
wao Dotnd al anchor In the narrows Ship UNDERWATER
for Savannah passed down at 245 Star Of The South
Tor do, Ms:s6 IN. Wind NE; weather cloudy
miscellaneous.
SNIP sILAs HOMES Grhs. from Dew York for NOreans
ran ashore on East Torugns the morning of the Sd
and took assistance from the wrccke who got her aost
the evening Of the 9TH and carried her into Garden Key
5000.
sIIr MALLORY Lester from London for New Orleans
put into Key West 2h u under jury masts having
masd on The l2h q Oct In Lat AZ A. lon Il 49, She would
pair before proceeding.
sniP RUSSELL lost OFF the Falkland Islands, Sept was
valued ~ S50rW and the freight $4,000 The owners
were insured At the Merchants Neptune Boston, China
Boyson and Warren Insurance Companies The whole loss
estimated over Goo besides the total loss Of the cargo in
surcd in New York % -
BRIG FREMONT Wyman, from Gardiner Ne Nov H. for
c oedi.a wh lumber experienced tremendous ale
oh ns apc when Oh Nantucket shoals dropped annors
pn he vessel cop,inned 70 drift and finally heavy
rogers shoal her bottom stove To- her went by
e e9arc and che was soon .ta wreck The
lhs nos and when about four mies creek fell in
srs scar Aaoama q Calais bound 70 New Haven They
we're aken on board and Landed at Holmes Hole The
was ~ tops twenty cid. aid belonged Waiter r.
sared u "a Eastern once.