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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-18


this floor, be invited to participate IN the pro-
ceedings Of ms Convention
THIS amendment was accepted by Mr..
Newman.
Mr. Jackson proceeded 10 say that nc was
opposed TO admitting members Of the Legs,
lature 70 represent counties not represented
here, hut was "a favor q giving any Demo
crat seat III TINS convention Inc question
was, whether counties, not otherwise repre-,
scented, should be represented by pure ana
Undecided Democrats Laughter
Mr.. BeaIe raised point 81 order. lie
though the motion was " take resolution
from the table.
The President stated that y was an entire
" new proposition.
Mr. Jackson knew vas rlght-when
my friend disagrees with me he Is sure 70 be
wrong. Laughter
+ Mr. BeaIe replied dat while he may have
disagreed with Mr. Jackson, ID was yet 70 be
demonstrated that he was always wrong
Laughter.
\ young gentleman here waved MS hat
and shouted "llurraf tor my country
The previous question MAS called by Mr.
Isbell but Withdrawn.
Nj. Douglass. III King William opposed
the resolution. lie argued that ii the rcso-
luton were adopted there we're counties rep
resented ia the Legislature ~ Wings; and
who would represent those counties here
lie agreed with Mr.. Chapman. that he would
like II ,ce every Democratic county repre-
sentnd. Inf when thr resolution had been
twice voted down ~ 4 decided vote. business
u.,nll neva,. ,r,,,r... En- i would NJ il tho
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-18

The Presidents Message is before the
House Of Representatives, in Committee of
the Whole. giving an opportunity for the
members to ''air their vocabularieS" TO al
most any extent, particularly on the slavery
question, and matters akin to it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-18

The veteran editor Of the Norfolk Herald
had sent to him as a Valentine, fine, fresh
SAad, Of the largest size, Just out Of the
waters of Albemarle Sound. llomeiy. but
good. s~9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-18

The New York Courier makes many ex-
cuses for the present condition of things in
Jamaica, but it is yet forced TO admit that
"the problem which involves the effects OF
emancipation, has not been solved satisfac-
torily
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-18

The Democratic Convention at Charleston,
will be one of the most important political
party assemblages ever convened in this
country. The mote of preparation" is
sounding in every direction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-18

The proposition to increase the salary Q!
the Adjutant General of the State, seems tc
be very favorably received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-18

The recent riot at St. Georges Chapel
tPuseyite) in London, was most disgrace
full scene-but clearly showing the feelings
of those present against the course pursued
by the rector. The subject has been men
toned in Parliament-but the Ministry
seem inclined to leave the matter to the
police.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-18

The New York Express gives home htt
at the Massachusetts Legislature, on the oc-
casion of the invitation to the Legislature Of
Virginia, to visit Boston, when it asks, if If
would be quite safe, under the Massachu-
sets law, for gentleman from Virginia to
take servant there to attend TO his baggage,
or for . Virginia lady. to carry there q ser
want for nurse for her children?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-18

The Philadelphia papers denounce the
"Black List" of the Southern Confederacy
newspaper. as far as it applies 10 the mer-
chants of Philadelphia. as untrue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-18

It is to be hoped that the Conservative
National men of the House of Representa-
tiyes, will find no farther difficulty in unit
ing upon some one for public printer, 50 as
10 defea the candidate Of the Republican
Darty C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-18

An account is given in the newspapers Of
an interview with Stevens. one of the Har-
per's Ferry conspirators, whilst in Jail, in
which it is reported that he declares himself
an Atbeist--but Spiritualist. &c. We do
not know what truth there is in the story.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-18

Rev Joseph G. Talbot, of the Protestant
Episcopal Church, has been consecrated as
Missionary Bishop of the North West
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-18

The public voice all over the country pref
ty much, is for "abolishipg the ranking
privilege"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-18

CosGREss.-T Senate was not in session
yesterday, having adjourned over until Mon
day next. The House Of Representatives
again postponed the election Of Printer; re-
ferred the bill abolishing the Franking
privilege. which recently passed the Senate
to select committee, transacted some other
business, which will be found in our alb
stract of the proceedings, and adjourned
until Monday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-18

The publication Of the Encylical Letter
Of the Pope, refusing to yield up Romagna,
and throwing himself upon his reserved
rights IS temporal sovereign of all the
States of the Church. is followed up, by a
semi official article in the Paris Constitu-
tionsl, in which the Emperor of the French
is said to regard and deplore the determine
ton of the Pope, but not to abandon any OF
his own views, or alter his own position.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-18

"GEouNullo DAY. Last Thursday week
the 2nd inst, was Ground Hog Day" Ac.
cording 70 the popular superstition there will
be siX weeks more Of cold weather this win
ter, or four weeks more from to-day, US on
the afternoon Of that day the sun Shone sufi-
GENTLY long to enable that sagaciouS animal
the Ground Hog, 10 come cut and seq his
shadow UaiEsHt5n FyGy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-18

LEGIsLAruRE.-Th proceedings of the
Virginia Legislature, on Thursday, were not
Of much interest. The House of Delegates
was in session but short time, many Of
the members being in attendance on the
Democratic Convention
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-18

Cassius NJ Clay is leeturing in New York
to meetings of the "Republican" party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-18

The "errors of the press" are sometimes
very annoying at other times SO irresisti-
bly, laughable that one is almost glad that
they occur, for the sake of the hearty laugh
they occasion. OF this latter kind is the
announcement in Georgia paper that 81.
NJ. Stiff has been appointed Receiver of Pub
lie Monkeys in Cherokee county. Alabama"
We wish Mr.. Stiff good time Of it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-18

NV York. Feb lr.-Cotton ha, declined
sales 81 10000 bales, iuclniiug 5000 ba'cs ~ NM,
sit. Flour closed buoyaut sales y lo,ooV \.
State S5.O5@ Sj.l5 Ohio Sj.S0@SJ.92 sg.. ...,
$J.40@$j.7j. Wheat closed quiet sae, y y
bush; Southern red l2o; 10. white l">e. ~.
closed quiet; sales of 10000 bush whlle M,
100: yellow 74@p7Gc Pork closed firm n''
mess $lS.37@$IS.5 prime $lA75@s io.y19
Lard closed 9uiet NJ llmIigc. Wbiskey elo'fj
quiet at 24c. Sugar closed arm. Coffee aT I'M
drm. Molasses closed steady a. 4dC5 tNc, ~
'rea sale to-day was spirted-Gteens sdTapvss
@2O. Blacks we're largely Withdrawn OUT
vas sold brought the full rates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-18
ALEXANDRIA,:
CoscRgss.-The Senate was pot in session

SATURDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY is, 1860.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-11-30
COUNTY AUDITORS TERN OF OFFICE

COUNTY AUDITORS TERM OF OFFICE
By section one of the General Laws of Min
nesota, entitled can act prescribing the
duties Of County Auditors" passed by the
last Legislature, Mr.. Matcalf, the newly
elected Auditor for Ramsey county, will
not enter upon the duties of his Office until
the first Monday of March next. Mr..
Buchanan therefore, the present incumbent,
will retain his position until that time.
By section thirty.one Of Gan act to reg
ulsae Elections in this State" also passed
last winter, it is stated that the regu-
lar term of Office of all county officers,
when elected for full term, shall commence
on the first day of January next, succeeding
their election, except as otherwise provided
BY law" Thus, while the County Com.
missioners, and all other officers Of both
County and State, enter upon the discharge
of their respective duties on the first Of
January succeeding their election, the Coun.
ty Auditor elect is left shiVeriDg out 10 the
cold during the winter months. We merely
refer to this matter toshow how beautifully
the laws are made to harmonic when framed
by such mixed group as that composing
the last State Legislature.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-11-30

Has SEEN BRIGHTER DAYs.-Poor Tom
Marshall The last we heard Of Tom, o
few weeks ago, be was" down East, having
turned over new leaf, and was delivering
temperance lectures. He had announced
his determination to cheat the lunatic asylum
out of at least one victim. In the late num-
Der of the Cincinnati Enquirer we find the
Iame of poor Tom in the police records of
that city, alluded to as q red-faced,
blotched-nosed, dilapidated individual, ac-
cused of drunkenness" When asked what
he had to say for himself, he made an
attempt to palliate the offense, attributing
it to an attack of rheumatism, making an
eloquent appeal to the court Tor clemency.
Poor Tom, descendant of one of the
most talented families in Kentucky, the
time was when, as Senator from that State,
the walls of legislative halls rung with his
eloquence but that time is passed, and we
find him now q poor, degraded vagabond.
How hath the mighty fallen?
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-11-30
CONSTIPATION OR COsTIyENEss

one Of the many Ills tha flesh is heir to is so prev
aient, SO little understood, and much neglected as
cosVeness Often or ginatpg in carelessness or seden
tary habits is regarded slight disorder OF too
hie consequence to excite anxiety while in reality it
is the precursor and companion of many of the mos
iaa ana dangerous Diseases and unless early eradi
Gated it will bring the Sufferer to an untimely grave
Among the lighter evils of which costiveness is the
usual attendant are headache, collie, rheumatism. foul
BREATH piles and others OF like nature while long
train o. frghtlul diseases such aignant evers alb
scesses dysentery, dsrrhoea, dyspepsia, apoplexy.
epilepsy, paralysis. hysers, hypochondriasis melan
choy and insanity first Indicate their presence in the
system by this alarming Symptom Not unresnently
the diseases named originate in constipation but take on
an independent existence unless the cause is
IN an early STAGE From all these considerations it fol-
lows at the disorder should immediate atten
ton whenever it occurs and person should neglect
to get box OF Cephac Pills the first appearance of
the complain as their timely will expel the ,ns-
dious approaches of disease destroy this dangerous
foe to human life.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-11-30

The ST.. PAUL Posi- OFFICE II
rumor be true, no less than six or seven very
prominent gentlemen intend making applica.
tion for this position. Of course they are all
prompted by disinterested and patriotic mo.
tives. Sir of the applicants are bound to be
disappointed.-Times. yesterday.
Is the seventh one Timothy? Rumor
hath it that he coveteth the Post Office
berth; and then, again, that he relinquish-
eth that claim, and doth endeavor to OBJ.
tain ye Office of Surveyor General. The
Mimnesotian evidently don't like Timothy g
claims, for it guages bis fitness for Office by
propounding the following pertinent ques.
ti0Ds:
It's he honest? Is be such q man as will
dignity the position by his character? Will he
help our principles by the integrity of his CON.
ductF
If correct answers be given to the above,
we fear Timothy will be left ont in the
cold.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-11-30
Aggregate Tonnage. 10, 020

Total number of arrival 1860. .776
Total amount collected for Wharfage Sc, $50, go
The cause of the decrease in the number
of arrivals this year from those of last year,
is attributable to the low water on the
rapids, which prevented the boats of the
Northern st. Louis line from running with
any regularity during portion of the sea-
son, and the consequent big ii rates of freight,
that diverted trade into other channels.
The boats in the other lines have run with
great regularity, and have carried an i'm
mense amount of produce out of the State
to Eastern markets.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-11-30

SCIENCE APPLIED IN THE CHEMISTRY OF
DAILY LIFE. By DR.. D. B. REID, F. R.
S. E.-Arrangements are being made for a
Winter Course of Lectures upon the sub.
ject named, under the auspices of the Mer-
camille Library Association. To be given
weekly, at Concert Hall.
DR.. Reid, of Edinburgh, has taken up bis
residence in st. Paul, hoping 10 find per-
manent home in Minnesota-a field for in
struction in science, in connection with our
growing literary institutions. DR.. Reid
came to this country with an European
fame as teacher and lecturer, more espe-
cially in connection with chemistry. He is
the author of Manual upon this subject,
which has attained high eminence in Eng.
land, and he has also published many other
works upon ventilation, as connected with
architecture. He was engaged in the con-
struction of the new Houses of Parliament,
and by the solicitation of Mr.. Buchanan,
when Minister at the court of St. James,
visited this country to lend his aid in the
construction of the Capitol extension at
Washington. He delivered course of
lectures at the Smithsonian Institute, at
Washington, upon his favorits subject For
many years he was public teacher and
lecturer in Edinburgh, and he exhibits
diplomas of many of the national societies
of Europe.
He is accredited to St. Paul by the high
approval of Chancellor Barnard, of the
University Of Wisconsin.
No subject can be named calculated to
enlist deeper interest in the community
than the chemistry of daily life, illustrated,
as each lecture will be, by numerous and
appropriate experiments.
The course now proposed will take the
place of lectures such as the Library Asso-
citation has heretofore provided for the city
of St. Paul, and we believe our citizens
will relish the change, and sustain the pre-
sent course, which will be eminently practi-
cal and interesting to all classes of the
community.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-11-30

Two young men blacked themselves
few nights since, and after the steamer
arrived, went to the house of prominent
abolitionist, of the Booth stripe, and repre-.
sented that they were fugitive slaves, pur.
sued by the United States Marshal, and
prayed for shelter and protection. The
Abolitionist expressed his willingness to do
so, but said it was not convenient, and sent
them away to another person, whom he
named. They came back again, however,
and made the Abolitionist take them in,
and give them lodging. In the morning, the
pretended fugitives were not to be found
they had washed up and were white.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-11-30
Local Affair s.
Annual Statement Of Steamboat Ar.
rivals at the Port OF st. Paul, for
1860.

The season of steamboat navigation on
the Upper Mississippi, closed Nov. 23d,
the War Eagle being the last boat to leave
our levee. The steamer Milwaukee was
the first boat to arrive on the opening of
navigation through the lake, March 2Sth.
The river from st. Paul to the lake was
open for boats on the 18th of March, when
the Frank Steele made her first trip to Red
Wing. According to custom, however, we
date the opening of navigation, only from
the time when boats arrive from below the
lake, which gives US this year 24O days of
open river, which exceeds that of any year
since 1849, when there were 242 days of
navigation. The total number of arrivals
for 1860 is TIC. The average length of the
navigable season in sixteen years, is shown
to be two hundred and twenty-nine days.
The earliest arrival, approximately dating
the opening of navigation, was on March
25th, 1858, the latest; May LIST, 1857, the
average date of opening being April 10th.
The earliest closing of navigation was Nov.
10th, 1856, the latest Dec. 9TH, 1s49 the
average date of closing being Nov. 26. The
shortest navigable season on record, was in
1859, 1913 days. The longest in 1916, 245
days.
We give below table showing the
length of the navigable season since 1874,
ond the number If arrivals.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-11-30
NOTHING IMP0ssIBLE.-We have been in

NOTHING IMPossIBLE.-Weh have been in
the receipt Of some remarkable curiorities
in the vegetable line, but one came to hand
Of another kind yesterday. The sender
says:
I am tired of having people say, 'that one
might just as we'll try to make whistle out of
pigs tail,'-as to do so and so-something
that could not be done--something that was
impossible. This idea have exploded, for the
enclosed whistle ,oas made out of a pigs tall
If you wish you may ask the world to get up
something else as an impossibility instead of
whistle from pigs tail, for this one will make
quite hell of noise. Test it and see that it
is pork or pigtail, by cutting of shaving at
the open end holding it in blaze of match
or lamp. If the above way of testing it will
not do, show it to Jew-let him smell of it
and he will readily tell whether it is pork or
not.
We have not subjected the wonderful
thing to the tests proposed by the inventor
but we are convinced that its capacity for
noise is as stated above.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-11-30
ST. ANTHONY AND MINNEAPOLIS
FROM OUR OWN REPORTER.

100. F.-The North Star Lodge,
No. 6, l. O. o. F., have made arrange.
ments to hold their annual ball at the Mic.
ollet House, on Monday evening, Deem
Der 10. A general invitation is extended
to all who may wish to participate. It
should be remembered that last year this
lodge gave free supper, thus entailing
quite tax on the members. They now
ask that the outsiders, in common with the
members, turn out at the projected ball,
and reimburse in return. Tickets for a
gentleman and lady, 81 SC.
This charge is exclusive of refreshments,
which will be furnished by the worthy pro-
prietor of the NicolIet at the moderate
charge of thirty cents per head, to those
wishing to avail themselves thereof.
We sincerely hope our st. Paul "breth-
rem" will bear the occasion in mind, and
join in with spirit worthy the hour and
the object. Come yourselves, and urge
your friend to do likewise
Nor CLosED.-The river above the Falls
is still partially free of ice-a somewhat
unusual fact, when the river is said to be
closed below.
SOLD OCT.-It is rumored that J. M.
Winslow, after relieving our citizens of a
sum nearly double the amount necessary to
build the telegraph line to this point, has
sold or proposes to sell out and leave the
line to support itself as best it may. This
looks to us as rather sharp practice. But
as we are not individually concerned, we
give it merely as an item of news adrift
along our streets.
GONG IT WITH RUsH-The Evening
NesOs men, frightened at the project of a
daily Alias, notifies its patrons that they
will issue a daily slip giving all the tele-
graphic news. Hurrah for the irrepressi-
BILE conflict. We will bet on King every
time. Gentlemen, keep cool /; we intend to
still furnish the PIONEER, Notwithstanding
the unctious threats that you are going to
stop its sale.
GoNE.-Our honored M. O., Colonel
Aldrich, left yesterday for Washington.
He is accompa MED by David Bell, ESQ.,, as
private secretary. Mr.. Bell is one of
our most estimable young men, of strict
business qualifications to proverb,
and not only good-lookiDg, but courteous
and polite. We wish our young friend en-
tire success in his new and somewhat
unique avocation. While we regret bis
absence from our midst, we join in the hope
that be will not forget bis friends, nor SUI
fer the Establishments of life in Washing
ton to lead him astray from the paths Of
rectitude and virtue.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-11-30

DEATH OF THOMAS B. WINsToN.-We
regret to hear of the death of Mr.. Thomas
B. Winston, Esq. (which occurred OF Natchez,
whilst be was on his way to New Orleans.
Mr.. Winston was an early, earnest, and
steadfast friend of Minnesota, and an intel.
ligent, and agreeable gentleman. He was
honorable in all Of the many important
transactions that be had here, and endeared
to large circle in society. His death is a
loss to our State, and will be the cause of
grief to all who knew him. We are glad
to learn that be leaves large estate to his
orphan children, now in Europe for their edu-
cation, and we condole with the members of
his family who are thus bereaved.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-11-30

JUDGE NELSON, of the United States District
Court, has decided that all contracts made
prior to the pas sage of the Three Years Re-
demption Law by our last Legislature, are not
valid; but all contracts made after the passage
of that law, are valid. Parties interested will
please make note of thls.-Iimes.
This, of course, includes the marriage
contract, and it will have baleful effect on
the reputation and happiness of many inter-
esting families. The redemption law was
passed last winter, and the offspring of pre-
vious marriage contracts must, therefore, be
Notwithstanding to Timothy's inter-
probation of the decision.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-11-30
MORTGAGE SALE-DEFAUIT

Ill having been made the conditions of MORTGAGE
deed executed by David C. Price and Sara6 s.
Price, his wife, Of the city of st. Paul, Ramsey
county Territory of Minnesota bearing the second
day of june A. u. eighteen hundred and ifty-fye to
Caleb Morgan, of Poughkeepsie, Duchess County New
York. and recorded in the Office of Reg of Deeds of
said Ramsey county, Minnesota, the 9th day of June
AID. 1855, o, 10 O'Clock A. NJ, and duly recorded in
book of Mortgages pages 564 and 565 and which said
mortgage deed was. en- the 18th day of November D.
1858, duly assigned to George W. Armstrong by the
said Caleb Morgan by c. A. Morgan, his attorney in
fact and said assignment was recorded in the Office of
Register OF Deeds aforesaid The lth day January
AID 1860 in book f Mortgages, pages 1872, 1873 and
l34.
And whereas there is now claimed to be due upon
said mortgage, at the date of this notice. the sum or
twelve hundred and forty dollars.
And proceedings at law having being Instituted to
collect the same
Now therefore, notice is hereby given that by yirtue
of power of sale contained In the said mortgage and
statute in such made and provided
viii offer for sale and sell at public auction at the front
door the Court House, in the city Of St. Paul in said
couny of Ramsey, on Saturday, the 10Th day O. De-
cember. eighteen hundred and sixty, al IL oclocl
noon of that day. the follow ing described emses men
toned in said mortgage Aforesaid, in Ramsey county
Minnesota, viz -
Irvne's addition to the town NOW city, of Saint Paul
bidder, to satisfy the amount due said mortgage
with costs of sale.
St. Paul. November 4, 1890
novZ-w6w Assignee.