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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-10-12
Loss Of the Steamer COnnaught.

BosroN, Oct. 9.-The steamer Connaught,
from Galway via st. Johns, sprung aleak
on Saturday, and took fire Sunday mo ming
about l4O miles from Boston Light. 1t is
reported that all her passengers and crew
were saved by the brig Minnie Schefer, and
brought to Scituate. A steam tug went
there to tow the brig up to this city.
Captain Leith, OF the Connaught, reports
on the 9th at in the evening $50 miles
east of Boston; sprung aleak in the engine
room; succeeded in keeping the fire below
till 4 o'clock Sunday morning, when it
gained rapidly; extinguishing the fire at
half-past nine o'clock discovered smoke
issuing from the aft stoke hole, and notwth.
standing the utmost exertions, the fire gain.
ed and soon drove the cabin passengers on
the decks.
The ewater and fire both gaining, boats
were got ready and in heavy sea the first
boat launched was stove in, but six others
were launched successfully, and filled with
passengers. About IL o'clock the brig
Minnie Scheffer saw our signal and bore
down. About seven in the evening, we
commenced embarking passengers the brig
htching hawser to the steamers star
board side. 1t was now very hot. At 91a
got all the passengers on board the brig.
The mails were all saved. Capt. Leith was
the last to leave the wreck. The weather
was pleasant. after leaving St. Johns, Wed>
nesday,2 P. M, until Saturday, when it
blew very hard from the South. Last seeu
OF the Connaught che was mass of flames.
She had fifty cabin passengers, ALT steer
age, and l34 crew-all saved.
Passengers saved nothing except clothes
10 which they stood. Capt. Leitb, and Mr..
Cox, passenger, landed at Scituate this
morning, and arrived at IL o'clock.
1t is supposed tie fire had been shoulder.
ing for long time from the rapid progress
the flames made after being discovered. The
Captain is unable to account for the leak
which filled the vessel rapidly against all
the efforts of the pumps.
The convaught is valued at 9l20,OO0,
and is fully insured in England. She was
launched in Newcastle-on-T Tyne, April last,
and is over 1000 tons burthen, and had FIVE
water tight compartments.
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.-Lord Renfrew and
suit, including Lord Lyons, accompanied the
Secretary of War to the Capitol this morn
ing, and under the escort of Capt. Franklin,
superintendent, and VIM. Walker. architect
of the capitol extension, Mayor Barrett and
Capt. Dunnington, took hasty survey of
all objects of interest.
Between II and O'Clock, at the recep-
tion, the East Room of Executive Mansion
was crowded with spectators, more so than
on any New Years occasion. The members
of the cabinet, and the army and navy
officers in uniform, were among those pres
sent. The Marine Band enlivened the gay,
excited and brilliant scene. The Baron and
suite were in a row, prominent to all spec
tators. On his left was Lord Lyons, and
on bis right the President, who conducted
the ceremony of introduction. 1t was no.
tlced that while he freely shook hands with
the gentlemen, be took those of ladies only
when they were first offered. A bow
from royalty generally suficed. Not more
than half an hour was thus occupied, and
this proved disappointment. Even after
the party retired, crowds kept excitedly
rushing into the mansion, the deafening
sounds of the music increasing the confusion.
Those who were disappointed in not seeing
Lord Renfrew in the East Room we're graf
flied at his presence at window, in full
view of the crowd.
Messrs. Phillips, stationers, after the
reception, presented to Lord Renfrew a
large and magnificent photograph, taken by
special permission, from Rossiter & Wig.
not's painting of the Home of Washington,
tastefully ornamented; also copy of Los
sings ILLUSTRATED Mount Vernon" bound
in royal blue, with elaborate gliding, and
containing beautifully engrossed presenta>
tion leaf bearing the arms of the Prince
This was intended as memorial of his visit
to Mt. Vernon.
In the course of the afternoon Baron
Renfrew visited the Patent Office, attended
by his suite, under the escort of Secretary
Thompson. Subsequently the party, in
company with Miss Lane and Mrs. Secre-
tary Thompson, passed nearly two hours at
Mrs. Smiths Institute for Young Ladies.
Baron Renfrew has frequently expressed
himself much pleased with the country and
with the attention and department of the
people.
The Marquis and Marchoness, who have
followed in the royal train, arrived here to-
night.
At the Presidents dinner, the diplomatic
corps and representatives of the army and
navy were among the guests.
The grand exhibition of fireworks to-
night, though the weather is rainy, is wit
messed nv thousands. The execntive man.
sion was thronged with spectators, one
thousand cards of invitation having been
previously given out.
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Hon. c. F. jackson, Of Missouri, for
Douglas.

ST. LOUIS, Oct.'3.-The Republican pub
fishes speech delivered at Bonneville, Mo-,
yesterday, by Major jackson, the Governor
elect, who recently made a speech in the
Breckenridge State Convention, and was
therefore claimed by the Brecklnridge men
as in favor of their candidate; therefore a
committee of Douglas men was recently ap-
pointed to inquire of him where be stood, and
whether he intended to support Douglas or
Breckenridge.
His speech of yesterday was in reply to
the interrogatories proponnded by the com.
mittee. He commenced by stating that be
was never more anxious to be understood
and desired the serious attention of everv
one present. He said Il stated emphat.
ically before the election that I believed
Judge Douglas was the nominee of the
Democratic party, and so now believe"
He then spoke of his efforts to secure har.
mony of action between the Central Demo.
cratic Committee and the Breckiuridge Con.
. vention, and challenged any Breckinridee
man present to say that be uttered auy re-
marks at the Convention indicating that
had changed or designed supporting Breck.
ihi9ge and Lane. He then gave his reasons
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Arrival Of the Pony Express.

ST.. JOSEPH, Mo-, Oct. 4.-The Pony
Express, with San Francisco dates to the
22d ult., arrived here last night.
The Peoples Reform Party of San Fran.
cisco has decided to nominate full NUM-
cipal ticket, irrespective of politics.
The State Agricultural Fair opened at
Sacramento on the goth ult., under very
favorable auspices. The largest receipts on
a single day exceeded $4,000. The best
feature of the Fair is said to be the display
of blooded stock, requiring four hundred
and fifty stalls for their accommodation.
There is nothing later concerning the
Oregon Senatorial election. 1t is said to
be the intention to elect Baker and Ne.
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Later From Europe.

New YORK, Oct. 9-The City of Balti.
more arrived at 4 AN.
LATEsT-v,a Queenstown.-An official
dispatch says the Sardinians, after short
combat, occupied the suburbs of the Porta
Pia of Apcona. The enemy with four can
mons was defending the gates of the town of
Ancona.
Orders had been received at Tonlon to
prepare a considerable number Of steamers
for the conveyance OF troops.
1t is asserted that three steamers were
expected at Malta with reinforcements t. ON
England.
Letters from Athens announce a demon
stration by students in front of the kings
palace, with cries of "Down with King
Otto," "Down with Austria" Some cries
OF Napoleon forever" Turkish vessels
are at Jean de Arc.
Great misery and mortality existed at
Constantinople. The public treasurer had
deferred payment of the interest due on
public securities.
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A Horse Thief Hanged.

Fort SMITH, Oct. 4-Gilman alias
Owen, was hung at this place for stealing.
He was arrested some weeks since and an
effort was made to hang him, during viii, b
he broke away from the rope, and was slot
and severely wounded while in the &C, of
escaping. He was taken to the county Jail
at Greenwood, where he escaped last night.
To facilitate his fight he stole another
horse, but was re-taken this morning and
returned to this place, when summary
punishment was again determined on, he
was led to tree with the fatal moose ad-
tasted around his neck.
Seeing no hope of escape, be confessed bis
guilt, manifested contrition for his past
deeds, and sought forgiveness at the Throne
of Mercy in feeling prayer, and earnestly
called upon those present to be admonished
by the example before them. He was then
hung up, and the tragedy was concluded.
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THERE is later arrival from Europe, of
which we have 10 further particulars than
that the Sardinians continue victorious
having defeated Gen Lamociere, and gain
ed possession of several towns. 1t is re-
pUrted 10 London that an insane man tried
to shoot the French Emperor. The weather
was again unfavorable to the harvest in
England, and prices Of breadstufs were
firm. The Papal army has been defeated.
The Sardiniaus will occupy Rome.
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NEW SERIES-NO.3 351.

smith, whether quorum can be got up in
the Senate or not. As the Senate organ
lied and elected its sergeant at arms with
out quorum, it is doubtful if that officer
has power to arrest absent Senators.
Advices from British Columbia are to
the 9th ult.
The Siberian Russian feet OF war vessel
had been ordered to the Peiho.
Advices from Victoria are to the 9Th ult.
The Wilson G. Hunt brought down about
$4,000, in dust. The miners on Rock
Greek are making good wages.
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COMPANIES Z and F of the I'd Artillery
arrived at Fort Smith. Ark, on Sept. 80,
from Fort Leavenworth. The officers are
Capt. Tolton, in command lst Lieut. A.
Merchant, lst Lieut.. A. L. Long, I'd Lieut..
ST. Clair CleriDg. The companies number
about IT'S men. They were ordered there
in case of an Emergency. Company e has
been ordered to Augusta Arsenal, Ca, and
will proceed on in day or two. Company
F will return to LeavenwOrth as soon as
,he emergency that brought them here has
ceased to exist.
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for supporting Douglas, and said, "To pre-
vent all Misrepresentation, now say that 1
am for Douglas and that it is my duty to
support him as the nominee of the party.
/ formed my opinion that Douglas was the
regular nominee from reports in the Balti>
more Exchange, Breckenridge paper, and
from statements of Gen. Clark, who, until
the last report, opposed Douglas in the con.
vention, and il l live until November I will
vote for him, and l have never said l in.
tended doing anything else. Applause.
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Hon. HERsCHEL V. JOHNSON addressed
the Democracy OF Cincinnati, on the second
instant. in Sixth street market space. He
advocated the principle Of non-intervention.
A Republican asked him whether he con-
sidered Lincoln's election a sufficient cause
for dissolution of the Union, to which he
replied emphatically, no. The meeting
was very large and enthusiastic.
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Action of the Minnesota and Pacific
r. r.. Co., in Regard to Lands Oc-
cupied by Settlers.
OFFICE OF THE M. & P. r. r. Co..
ST.. PAUL, Sept. 8th, 1860.

OFFICE OF THE NJ. & P. R. R. Co..
ST. PAUL, Sept. Sth, 1860.
Editors ofthe Pioneer and Democrat:
At meeting of the Board of Directors,
held this lay, the enclosed resolution was
unanimously adopted, and the Secretary in
structed to furnish copy thereof to the
Press for publication.
Respectfully, your obedient servant.
SAMUEL G. SLOAN, Sec'y.
WHEREAS, Information has been received
by this company, that large number OF
citizens have, in good faith, settled upon,
and improved rnany of the odd numbered
sections of land which, by law, have been
or will be set apart or revert to this compa-
ny, to aid in the construction of its road
AND WHEREAS, This company is anxious
to relieve such settlers from embarrassment,
and shield them from loss;
AND WHEREAS, By the terms of the deed
of trust Of the company, given to secure the
payment of its first mortgage bonds, such
lands must be appraised before the same can
be conveyed to said settlers, or other pur-
chasers; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, mat IN all cases IN Whlcn
persons have settled upon any of the lands
which have been or may be allotted and set
apart to this company, for Railroad pur.
poses, by the Commissioner of the General
Land Office, such persons or their assigns,
are permitted TO remain upon and cultivate
said lands, and shall have the privilege of
buying the same, as soon as a title can be
made thereto at the appraised value there:
of, to be made by three disinterested and
sworn citizens ,as required by the trust deed Of
the company. at credit of from one to five
years, at the option of the settler, with in
terest at seven per cent. per annum; such
appraisat not to include the value of the i'm.
provements upon such lands.
(Signed) EDMUND RICE, President
SAMUEL G. SLOAN. Secretary.
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A PRIVATE dispatch to gentleman in
Columbus, Georgia reports the result of the
election in Escambia County, Florida as
overwhelming, for Bell and Everett, for
Governor, Congress and Legislature.
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TIE Presidenthas appointed Rev. A.. G.
Carothers, pastor Of the Assembly Church..
w ashipgton, Consul AZ TURKS Isla nd.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-17

PRocEEDrSas OF THE County COMMISSIONERS.
AT the regular session Of the County Commis-
sioners, held yesterday morning, orders were
passed amounting in the aggregate to SALT 90,
OF which 1928 "a were paid to M. Darvich,
for balance on bridge in Millcreek Town
ship.
A petition was received from number Of
the citizens Of Symmes and Columbia Town
ships, requesting the Commissioners to build q
bridge over Flat Run Creek, on the county
road leading from Germany in Symmes Town
ship to Mauntauk In Columbia Township;
also, two culverts on said county road, between
the above named intermediate points. Referred
to the County Surveyor, with instructions 70
report.
The following communication relative to
condemning bridge in Whitewater Township
was laid before tho Board;
To the Commissioners of Hamilton County:
Gentlemen-The Trustees Of Whitewater
Township met on Wednesday, January IL,
1850, to examine tho condition Of the county
bridge In said Township across the Dry Fork
OF Whitewater, on the road leading from Cleves
to Harrison. We find, on careful examina-
ton, that the flooring Is much decayed and
rotten, and the joists are many Of them
broken, displaced and desayed, and thus rem.
dering the travel across said bridge very un-
safe and dangerous. We would therefore con-
denim said bridge, and respectfully call your
attention to its Immediate repair.
CHAS. @. LITTLE Trustees of w.
JAS. D. R0WENS, wv. Township,
ALEX. WALLACE. Ham. Co., o.
The above communication was referred to
Jas. B. Bell, ESQ.,, with instructions to exam
inc and report.
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Drake, Kleil, Wort & COINS Cotton oircu-
lar, received per Jaro, says Cotton 10 steady,
although the demand is moderate and receipts
liberal. Desire to buy good qualities at low
prices ID evident. Imports for theweek 81 900
bales: The stock proves to bS $4,000 bales
less than was estimated. Known to be at see
zoo, 900 bales against 10000 last year. Prices
are the same as last week. Hf0s
Spain There is nothing important relative
10 the war 10 Morocco.
The Spanish squadron left AIgssirss on tho
2Sth--destipation unknown. aNsgf
Austrio.-Vienns letters say that the Aus
lrlan statesmen were beginning to see the i'm
possibility of restoring the Italian Dukes, and
were almost reconciled 10 the idea Of Cen
trail Italy organization. n.
China.-The North China Herald, Of No
vember s., says: Mr.. Ward, the American
Minister, left, on November 2, for Kwanshan,
city some thirty miles below Foo Chow, TO
meet the Governor General, and confer with
him on the subject Of the American treaty,
and the present difficulties between China,
France and England.
The authority, however, 10 not good, while,
on the contrary, we hear Of great activity on
the Peiho ports, which, Of course, means re-
sistsnce.
London, Saturday Morning. = Tho Ddik
Ne,os's city article says the funds on Friday
were frmer. There was partial recovery
on the Paris Bourse, and the disgusting ru-
NOR relative to tho Congress met with less
confidence. The market closed H@H higher
than on Thursday. 0Jl
Tho London Post publishes the following
telegram: u
hris, December 30.--There is st this mo-
ment between the Cabinets of Vierna, Paris
and Rome an active exchange Of dispatches.
This is easily explained by the existing cir
cumstances. Ali that is said Of tho unfavor-
able disposition Of the Court Of Rome is false.
Monseigneur Sacroni awaits instructions.
There ia every reason for believing that the
reunion which is now taking place at Fontsin-
bleau, between the Emperor, Prince Meter
nch and Count Walewski, will have the effect
OF smoothing down many difficulties and has
tcning the meeting of Congress. gf.
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From Washington.

WASHINGTON, January l6.-Various private
conferences have taken place since Friday
among the gentlemen of the different States
with the view Of agreeing upon basis for the
election of Speaker, but, as heretofore,
without o favorable result. Several members
await an opportunity to offer propositions of a
practical character for this purpose. Among
them is Mr. Sickles, whose resolution pro.
vdes that the House proceed to tho election of
Speaker pipd ooee, and If upon the first call of
the roll no one shall have majority, quo
rum being present, then from those having the
highest number; the candidate not exceeding
three, the House will proceed to second vote,
and if neither has majority, then from tho
two highest the House will make choice Of
aSpeaker, and also that II upon the third vote
the said two persons shall receive an equal
number, the House will continue to vote for
ono or the other Of the same two persons until
one Of them shall receive majority; and that
pending the election, and until Q choice be
made, there shall be no debate. aE
The most thatis claimed for this propo sition
is, that II is according to the Constitutional
mode Of eleoting President by the House In
the event Of q failure Of the people to do 80,
and the mode by which tho Senate chooses
the Vice President in the same contingency.
The Senate, in Executive session, has con-
frmed the nomination of Mr. Faulkner as
Minister to France.
No action was taken on the motion to re-
consider the vote by which Mr.. Grand was
rejected as Consul to Hsvre. They consider
the case to be without remedy.
Hon. John Cochrane, though slowly recov-
eripg, is still confined by painful illness.
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FATAL RESULT OF A FAMILY QuARRBL.--On
last Thursday night q domestic difficulty oc-
CURED between Lewis Litigan and bis wife,
residing OF No. 502 John. street. The husband
had been drinking considerable, and after
some hard words had passed, he seized
cheese knife in one hand and poker in the
other, and made violent assault upon bis
wife. BY some means, however, she Game into
the possession Of stiok Of wood, with which
she struck her husband on the head, knocking
him down and ipjuring him quite severely. <
physician was immedistely summoned, who
dressed the wound Of tho Injured man, and be
was regarsed as in fair way for recovery.
On Sunday evening, however, the man died,
snd yesterday Coroner Carey held an inquest
upon the body. The facts elected by the evil
dsnoe sre substantially a. related above, and
the jury rendered verdict Of death from the
intsmperate uss of ardent liquors.
There does not seem to be the least doubt
that death was hastened, probably superin-
duced, BY the blow from the hands of his wife.
No process has been served upon tho woman,
and will not be, as she was acting entirely In
self defensc and would doubtless nave been
murdered but for the circumstance that turned
ths blow upon the would-bs homicide.
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BOLD BUT UNSUCCESSFUL RoBBRRY-FIvE
HUNDRED DOLLARS IN WORTHLESS BANK BILLS
SroLEN.-A man yesterday afternoon, whose
avarice was aroused by the sight of package
Of bank bills which were lying in the window
of Mr.. Solomon's pawn broking establishment,
on Walnut street, near Fourth, broke the win
dow, and, seizing the package, ran toward
Fifth-street Mr.. s. happened to see the act,
and rushed into the thoroughfare, which was
crowded with people, but after following the
fellow short distance, he disappeared. For
tunately the notes were an old issue Of the
Mississippi and Alabama Railroad Company,
and were entirely worthless-their only pur.
pose in the window being that OF sign.
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SCHOOL BoARD.--The Board met last night
at the usual hour, President Kingin the Chair.
The minutes of the previous evening were read
and approved.
The Clerk Informed the board that Mr.. Til
den, Of the Ninth district, and Mr.. Frensdo OFF,
of the Twelfth, had been absent six consecu-
tive weeks, and according to the law, unless
they were excused, their seats would be de-
elared vacant. Subject laid over one week.
The committee on public buildings presented
plans and specifications for the school house
on the Rufner property, which were laid over
one week.
The seat Of Dr.. Dougherty, member from
the Thirteenth Ward, was declared vacant, he
having been absent several weeks. The va
cancy Will be filed at the next meeting Of the
Board. Adjourned.
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TIE FUNERAL OF MRS. FsRausos. - DR..
Samuel R. Wilson, who had been pastor for
twenty years Of the deceased, conducted the
religious exercises yesterday at the funeral of
Mrs. Ferguson, at the house of Mr.. Shoen-
berger A number Of passages of Scripture,
pertinent to the occasion, were read, and o
short address givon from the words, "Blessed
are the dead who die in the Lord" He spoke
Of her as one who loved the place where Gods
people met. He advised the survivors to fol-
low her, for she followed Christ; to make her
God their God; her Savior thei. Savior; her
faith their faith. Prayer was offered by Rev.
Kingston Goddard. In addition to tho Elders
Of the First Presbyterian Society, Mr.. q. W.
Pemsroy and Larz Anderson were pail. bearers.
Capt. Culbertson's wife was daughter Of the
deceased. ~