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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-14

SACRAMENTO, Jan. Is, $500
1.-The two general State Com mi tees Of the Dem
ocratic party are in session here, and are aborny
to bring the two wings together | think they
will succeed. The Ant-hecomptontes are eager
for the union. Some OF tRem say they want to
get inside the regular organization because they
can damage the Administration more effectualy
there than outside Of 1t. This is doubt the
other reasons, the regulars are more determined
to keep them out, IL they can. The headquarters
OF the anti-coaltionist interest is San Francisco
An earnest cry and prayer has come up to the
COMMITTEE from that city, protesting against an
''unholy alliance" with the rebels, even though
repehtant heavy delegation of both sides ar.
rived from below last night and the buzzn. is
more active than 1T any time before since the Sen
atOrial election.
IL is understood that Hoge. Chairman OF the
Administration Committee Is III favor of Doug.
las: and that he SEE ks a reunion of the party In
order To give to that faction the control Of the
state Convention, and the appointment Of Doug
las delegates to Charleston. Many other regular
old line leaders in the State privately admit that
they cherish the same sentiments
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SPIRIT Of the Hlorpinr P,..s

The CcrStitxtior notes that the New York Covy
.:r ar4 En9T'rsr will not give up Mr. Seward for
MI Bates as the Republican candidate for the
Presidency. a. recently proposed by some OF the
leaders Of the Pennington party in the House.
The Constitution also notices the fact that the
Hon John Covode, OF Pa, and the Hon. John F.
Potter, Of Wis. both Heiperiie Republicans, re-
Gently assumed the ownership of two free negroes
in this city as to relieve them from penalties
incurred IN violating the city ordinance requiring
nonresident free negroes 20 be registered, &c.
The fsH,gsnesr-is devoted 10 CONFESSIONS!
proceedings and news.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-14

CALIFORNIA PoLITICs.-We make the follow
Ing brief extract from the Sacramento corrt
Pondence of San Francisco paper, by way o
showing the current condition of the affairs O
the Democratic party Of California:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-14

NEW Mu-Ic FROM Bos ON On Afafsff
T. bst0n, nov open for iEsp'o i"n 81 '"t ,g
EELls's, 500 Pa. avenue.
The new era., 1860-04-12
Immigration to Minnesota.

We learn by some of our eastern
exchanges that quite heavy immigra-
ton may be expected here this Summer
From all we can learn, the times are
not SO hard nor. money as scarce here
as in many sections East. Eastward
the Pixies Peak fever has abated; and
those who last winter made preparations
TO leave for the mines, have abandoned
that trip, and are coming to Minnesota
instead. We think all such are wise
With the funds required for an outfit
for Pixies Peak, they can purchase, in
our State, comfortable homes-with the
certain prospect, in few years, with
ordinary industry, of owning large cul-
tivated farms, free from debt.
There never was better time for
buying lands profitably here than now.
In specializing days you had to pay more
than they were worth; now you can
buy them for good deal less, owing to
SO many going in debt when money was
plenty, at three per cent month.
There is room for many thousands
this way. If you want government
land-it is here for you; ifclaims, part
ly cultivated, or "entered," land elli-
gibly situated on the Mississippl-you
can be accommodated and on terms no
one can complain of.
The new era., 1860-04-12
Death of Hon. L. A. Babcock

We learn from the St. Paul papers
that the Hon. Lorenzo A. Babcock
one of the early settlers of Minnesota
died at his residence in ST. Panl, on the
4th instant.
Alr. Babcock come to Minnesota in
lo4S, and settled in this place. He re-
sided here-bu a years and was elected a
Representative to the Territ orial Legis-
iature tor Benton County. AT the close
OF the session he located permanently
St. Paul where he engaged in the
practice of Law. He was member Of
the Council two different terms. and
Tor some time Attorney General of the
Territory.
Mr.. Babcock was a gentleman of
modest and retiring manners, fine mind
and of an irreproachable public and
private character,
The new era., 1860-04-12
News from the-Gold Mines.

The New York Daily Tribune Of
March 30 contains some very interest
ing facts in relation to the mines at
Pixies Peak, prepared for that paper by
MIR. A. d. Richardson. We collate
some of the most important.
During the past winter there have
been ten thousand people in the Pixies
Peak country. In the fall there were
twice as many; but thousands have been
spending the winter at their old homes
intending to return this spring Where
emigrants 20 in parties Of from four to
six the expenditures range from SIS to
$50. The first of May is quite early
enough to leave the Missouri River
Ohama, St. Joseph, Elwood, Leaven-
worth and Laurence were the principal
starting points last year Leavenworth
city is the best. The yield of the mines
up to this time is stated to be one million
and half of dollars. The average
mint value Of gold is SIG per ounce,
troy.
The largest nugget discovered last
year-being lump of pure gold. OBJ
tanned by Mcintyre s. Temple-wa as
valued at $1,000. They range from
$40 to $50, on an average. OF the
uncertainty Of gold digging Mr. Rich
ardson says:
Great uncertainty is a necessary con-
dition of goldhunting. While one man
"does we'll" from the start there will
always be many Others, equally worthy
and Industrious, who are less fortunate.
In California and Australia, not more
tnan one 10 ten of all the immigrants
has been successful. Under the most
favorable circumstances, even after a
rich lead" is discovered, digging gold
is one of the hardest kinds of manual
labor in tie world Men who are hardy
energetic, self reliant. and perserering,
may reasonably expect, sooner or later,
fair reward for their Iabors. Those
who are timid, waverirg and easily
discouraged, should by all means re-
main at homo.
The new era., 1860-04-12

This august individual has been sent
from the august State of South Carolina
TO the State of Virginia on a certain
mission,
One would think from the porn2ous
language Of the Richmond Enquirer in
relation to Memmenger and his mission.
that world-renowned ambassador, a
Metternich had just arrived in the old
Dominion, bearing credentials from some
puissant Monarch Of the old world. to
consult OF matters affecting the destiny
OF Empires. "Guest of the Common
wealth-"accredited by the Sovereign
State of South Carolina "-"important
duties to perform -"requiring the
greatest caution" n"-texchanging views
with prominent men Of the SOVEREIGN
State of Vagina.
Such ridiculous fustian as this runs
through a whole leader of the ENQUIRER
Now, what does it all mean, stripped
OF us SHY oomPosity: Simply this A
little fire-eater named Memmenger,
whom nobody out Of Sonth Carolina ev-
er heard of before, has been sent up 20
Virginia from the little State of Sonth
Carolina, the home of all the QuartIe-
bums-to see if the people of Virginia
are willing to turn traitors, and act as
great farce as the people of South
Carolina did, when Gen. jackson said
to them: ''By the Eternal, I'll hang
every traitor of you if you don't 20
home, attend to your business, and be-
have" This is all there is of it. IF
old Hickory was now alive and in Bu-
ehanan's place, instead of being dead
with Buchanan as President, Memmen-
ger and all other traitors would now be
dangling at the rope's-end, as they
richly deserve.
The new era., 1860-04-12

FARM PRosPEcTs.--From every Cir
ectlon, we hear of great activity among
the farmers in the matter of getting in
large crops. Considerable attention is
being paid to wheat, which it is now the
prevalent impression, is to be Minneso-
ta's great staple. We heard an intelli-
gent and well-posted farmer, few davs
since, express the opinion that there
would be large area put down in
wheat this spring than has, in any pre-
ceding year, been cultivated in the
combined products of our soil.
Winter wheat-of which but LITTLE w.s
sown last fall--we are informed is look
ing badly. The open winter has affect
ed 1t very ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The new era., 1860-04-12
Knights of the Golden Circle

There is an organization in Baltimore
called the knights of the Golden [ ircle
numbering one thousand men, mostly
young. and many from very respectable
families.
They have an armory where they drill
under U. S. Officers. The aim of this
organization is the invasion Of Mexico
They expect to leave in a few weeks
but will not arm themselves till beyond
the jurisdiction Of this Government
The new era., 1860-04-12
COVOde'S Committee.

President Buchanan has protested
against the Investigation set on foot by
the House Committee of which Mr.. Co.
vode is Chairman, in Special Message
which he has caused tie be transmitted
to tue House. This is one Of those un-
usual measures sometimes resorted to
by Presidents by which it is vainly hoped
to hide from the people the proAigacy
and short comings of Government.
The new era., 1860-04-12
CHURCH CLOSED.

We clip the following from Tie Wi
mona P'pubiican.
lis on longer ago than this morning
that church in this city was closed
against Mrs Swisshelm of this State, af-
ter it was understood that she might
have the use Off, in which to deliver
her lecture, and after bills were printed
to that effect, because some Of the trus-
tees who guard The dcifice from harm
has heard somebody say that Mrs S was
nothing but strolIing political lee
turer !"
The new era., 1860-04-12
Mr.. Seward and Pennsylvania

To he Editor crhs ". Y. Tribune.
Sir see it stated in your paper of to-
day that Gen. Cameron had said that
Mr.. Seward could carry this State by
10, 900 majority. In this there must
surely be an error as he has quite re-
Gently asserted here, to my certain
knowledge, that MIR Seward had not
even the shadow Of chance for car
ryIng the State; and he was right.
Yours, b. NJ.
Philadelphia. March Is, 1860.
The new era., 1860-04-12

A Western letter says Of Kit Carson;
"When on his feet, Mr. Carson has a
somewhat dumpy look--the result of
what the Hoosiscr girl described in Mr..
Douglas as an 'in.fy-nite small chance
of legs but he sits upon horse like a
KING never saw man presenting 4
more regal aspect than this veteran
mountalneer, when upon his favorite
animal, dashing along like the wind"
The new era., 1860-04-12
OWensbOro.

Among the many truly pleasan. towns
on the Ohio River between Louisville
and Paducha, we know of not one so
attractive and promising as Owensboro.
the County Seat of Daviess county,
Kentucky. Its geographical position is
favorable; its location commanding and
romantic, and its surroundings very
beautiful. The adjacent country, cspe-
cially along the river upward, is not only
exceedingly fertile, but exceedingly
charming. In fact, more delightful
country than that for miles back Of town
and along the banks of the beautiful
ONO, cannot be found anywhere.
Our first visit to Owensboro was in
lS4S 1t was then generally known as
"Yellow Banks" We were there on
flying visit from Louisville, stranger.
-made short tri to the country; spent
day at DR.. Conway's and another at
the residence of an ex-Member of Con-
gress. Hon. A. Haws-now both dead.
Then, as now, we admired the country.
Our excellent friend. Rev. Hopkins, had
just gone there from Shelby County !;
and soon after was followed by several
others from that county, attracted thth-
or by the uneqnaled fertility ofthe soil
throughout Daviess. Owensboro has
the characteristics of true western
town. 1t is all activity, yet with such a
sensible view of things, as never to run
adrift by undue speculations. Twelve
years ago, when we first saw it, there
were few buildings comparatively. We
remember the old Hotel on the corner
1t is there yet; and the old dingy-
looking Court House-now gone; a
long range of little, low. wooden build
ings for stores. running toward the riv-
er. But now the town has population
OF four or FIVE thousand, with splendid
brick blocks Of stores--a Court House.
perhaps the finest in the State-and
private residences, which, for taste and
costliness are equal to any in our cities.
The citizens of Owensboro are not Of
that class the North talk SO much about
as wanting in energy and enterprise -
On the contrary, they are the people
precisely to build up town-enereetic.
enterprising. and money making: en-
gaging in every variety of business with
alacrity and earnestness. We venture
to say more valuable buildings were put
up there last season than were erected
IN our city Of St. Paul. We love to
note these things of Owensboro, near
two thousand miles away-in the distant
North-for some of the most agreeable
hours of our life. and some of our pleas
ATTEST recollections are associated with
the town in Kentucky once known as
Yellow Banks.
A prosperous future TO Owensboro-l
the prettiest town West Of the noun
tains--and kind greeting to all our
srisnds thereabout.
The new era., 1860-04-12

a. We are informed that Ingersol
s Co., St. Paul, are now selling off
their immense stock of Dry Goods at
very low figures, to make room for their
Spring supply. Our merchants going
below for goods cannot DO better than
to call at their store. d. w. Inger-
soil is finished merchant and a per-
feet gentleman.
The new era., 1860-04-12

~ The friends Of Mr, Douglas who
were in the Baltimore Custom House,
are there no more. The President had
them all beheaded. Well, the Illinoisan
will have his revenge a year hence, for
whether Mr. Buchanan's successor be
a democrat or republican he will be
sure to give successors to the Buchan-
iers.
The new era., 1860-04-12

N The extensive stock Of boots and
shoes, consisting of the best styles and
qualities, kept at Bradlord's Store, St.
Cloud, should be sufficient to induce
purchasers to inspect it before buying
elsewhere. Ladies CATERS we used to
pay S. % for, he sells at % cents.
He has also fre-proof Safe which he
offers for two-thirds its cost value.
The new era., 1860-04-12
At War.
AMERICAN PROPERTY CoNrrs

AMERICAN PROPERTY CoNrrscArED IN
MExico-AMERIcANs SENT OUT OF
THE Country.
We are at war with Mexico and
though all things have been tending for
years to such an end, the fact that we
haye again brought our sword down
upon the Aztec neck, with that full force
with which the strong arm delivers
blows on the weak, the sensation caused
is strange one. Niramon arrived be-
fore Vera Graz on the last day of Feb
ruary, meaning to bring the dispute be-
tween himself and Juarez to settle
meht. Had the two parties been left to
fight out the quarrel, without the inter
ference ofa third party. and that third
party capable of crushing them both,
the victory would speedily have been
with Mlramon. But there was to be no
such forbcarance. Miramon, 1t appears
had obtained vessels in Cuba, by the
aid of which he purposed blockading
Vera Cruz. Two Of these vessels, the
steamers Miramon and Marquee, have
been attacked and captured by the Unit
ed States ship Saratoga. The action
was brief, but spirited, and some thirty
or forty Mexicans were killed or wound
ed.
After the capture of Marin's steam
ers, Miramon sent a decree to the can
ital confscating all American property,
and ordering Americans to be sent out
OF the country.
The new era., 1860-04-12
Contested Monticello Case.

We learn from the Wright County
Republican that the famous case so long
before the District Land Office here,
and in the General Land Office at
Washington, has finally been decided
in favor of the Hungarian, Moritzuous
Weiss berger
The new era., 1860-04-12
Philadelphia, March Is, 1860.

PERSISTENT LYING during the
whole ef this winter there ha a. peared
from time to time in the N. Y. Ledoer.
over which the notorious Bonner pre-
sides, lying and slanderous articles
about Mlnnesotr. a short time ago we
nailed one lie published therein, about
the snow In Minnesota being up to the
roots of the settlers cabins, and their
stock perishing, sc. Here is one in
the last number -
The weather in Northern Minnesota
has been so cold, at times, this season,
that 1t seemed as though fire had no
power of overcoming it. Vegetables
wonld freeze while standing in room
IN which huge stove was dong its
best to bring the mercury up from the
regions of Arctic temperature - Times.
The new era., 1860-04-12

s8~The St. Louis republican con-
talns long and able communication
from Judge Meeker in relation to the
Building of the Pacific Railroad We
hope to be able to copy portions Of it in
some of our future numbers.
The new era., 1860-04-12
Sensation.

We learn from the Plain Dealer that
on last Tuesday evening a pretty formi-
dable battalion of ladies were on vic.
ting mission to the drinking, saloons
in Minneapolis with the view 10 uroe
them to desist from the traffic.
The new era., 1860-04-12

- The Glencoe Register says very
nara things of Coy. Ramsey for refusing
10 sign the Bill passed by the Legisla
lure committing the punishment of Mrs.
Bllansky. From his article on the
subject, we should also infer the Colo
mel entertains anything but high opin-
ION ofthe ladies of St Paul.
The new era., 1860-04-12
NEW GOODS.

We are glad to see that the Sauk
Rapifs Emporium, has been replenish-
ed with Il new stock of Goods, which,
under the charge Of friend Russell. is
being offered at unprecedentedly low
prices. You will find there supply oil
fresh Groceries, Provisions and Dry
Goods.
Give the old Emporium n call.
The new era., 1860-04-12

e8T Several Of our citizens talk OF
em'gratlng to Minnesota, for the pur-
pose OF enaging i'll farming, Farms are
selling cheap there now. Railroad
prospects are bad, and land is low
Now Is the time to buy a good farm
whoever has taste that way, and is
blessed with little spare change. Il
would be far better If our people would
turn farmers and raise their living -
La Cross Republican.
The new era., 1860-04-12
From Pixies Peak.

Advices from Blue River Dggings,
South Fork, report continued heavy
SHOWS. Flour was worth, at Denver,
S25 per 100 lbs, or $50 per barrel, and
scarce at that. The overland express
brought into Leavenworth, March % !,
S 1900 gold dGst.
The new era., 1860-04-12
Sherburne County Tax Sale for
the year 1857.

Notice is hereby given that / shall
sell, at public auction, on Monday the
Hh day of May, A. ID. 1860, and the
next succeeding days, at Humboldt, the
County Seat of Sherburne County in
the State of Minnesota, so much of each
tract or parcel of land described below
as may be necessary for the purpose of
paying all taxes, interest and CHARGES
thereon, for the year 1857.
j. E. PUTNAM.
RPriSfer &c nnnAn
The new era., 1860-04-12

2I Friend Webb of the Fair Haven
Mills, has sent us bag of very superior
-four, manufactured at his mills 1t is
decidedly fne-as white as any ever
made Of best winter wheat
The new era., 1860-04-12

% Prentice says:-One ofthe dull
lest men we ever sawwas named Sbar,
one OF the stupidest was named Smart !:
one of the tallest was named T.ow-,
inc Ex-Governor of Virginia is named
Wise.
The new era., 1860-04-12

eI~ The democrats Of ST. Paul elect
.neir entire City Ticket. by majorities
ranging from Is to oeS.
The new era., 1860-04-12

aI~ 1t is estimated that not less than
niue thousand men will leave Iowa, this
season, for Pixies Peak region
The new era., 1860-04-12

~ South Side, we greet again with
pleasure. He shall have a place next
week
The new era., 1860-04-12

90 We invite special attention to
Cheritree s FarwelI's Advertisement
this week
The new era., 1860-04-12

Give the old Emporium n call.
The new era., 1860-04-12
Mennmenger.

This august individual has been sent
from the august State Of South Carolina
to the State of Virginia on certain
mission,
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1860-08-23
WHERE HE FOUND HIS SERMON

Dominic" said plain spoken elder
to his pastor, "where did you get that
good sesnon last Sunday morning? We
have not had one with more juice in il
for many day."
"Well," replied the Dominic, " that
sermon came from the same quarter that
| got the good things of my last donation
visit. Part of it came from your house,
and part of it came from neighbor Van
BIS, and part fit from widow Rs,
and one of the best hints in it came from
your smart boy Frank, | picked up that
sermon in one day of PASTORAL visiting
He was wise pastor. He had not a
very large library and his family increas
ed faster than his books. But the book
Of human nature is never Iexhausted, and
so he set out often and went to every
house studying his people ? and by the
firesides of his flock he gathered up the
suggestive materials for his richest prac
tical discourses. If he was preparing q
sermon on "Trusting God in the times
Of trial." he recalled all the cases o.
trouble and affection that had come Il
his knowledge during his last day of pas
torial visiting. People love to tell al
their troubles to their minister, and al
ways will do 50 if he is cordial approach
able man las every pastor should be- J.
So in reviewing the various trials il
which we need Divine support, he drew
his illustrations from the many tales o
trial that had reached his heart, at th'
hearthstones Of his Pensioners. Eide
A--had told him of his religious grief
and despondedcics. Neighbor Van b
had spoken Of his anxietics about way
ware son; and good widow R., ha'
her usual dolorious lament over her be
reavement, and what hari work it is L
make both ends meet since her man die'
Of the rheumatism. Miss M---had toll
him Of all her difficulties in finding he
way TO Christ. For each ono Of thes
troubled souls the good pastor hal
! CHEEKY word Of consolation. With cac
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1860-08-23
MORTGAGE SALE.
having been made in the cOnditio,

nEFAULT having been made in the condition of
IL a mortgage executed by John Crosby and lIar-
riet Crosby his wife, Of the town Of Lima, Living
ston County, New York to James T. Brown Of the
same place bearing date the twelfth day Of February
one thousand eight hundred and ty-fve, and re-
corded the llth day Of April 1855, in the Office of
Register Of Deeds for Saginaw County, Michigan, in
liber &C" Of mortgages, on pages 46l and 462; md
spid mortgage having been by the said mortgage
therein named duly assigned to Henry ID. Clark and
John G. Draper then Of Lima, Livingston County,
New York, by deed Of ASST gnment bearing date the
25th day of February, 1855, and duly recorded in
the said Register Office the l,h day of March,
1856, in liber ID" Of mortgages on pages 2l5 and
2l6: the amount claimed TO be due and unpaid on
said mortgage and the bond accompanying the same
at the date of this notice being four hundred and
seven dollars and fifteen cents and no suit pro-
ceeding having been instituted at law to the
debt now remaining secured by said mortgage or
any part thereof,
Notice Is therefore hereby given that by virtue of
power Of sale therein contained and by virtue Of
the statute in such made and provided ON
Saturday the twenty y-ninth day Of September, A. ID.
1860 at two o'clock In the afternoon Of that day nj
the front door Of the Court House, Of the County Of
Saginaw in the City Of Saginaw, in said county and
State Of Michigan, we shall sell at public auction
vendue to the highest bidder the premises described
in said mortgage to-wit: All that tract parcel Of
land situate lying and being in the southeast quar-
ter ofiscction fifteen (5) town thirteen (l3 north Of
range three (y east containing eighty acres, being
the east half of the said southeast quarter in the
Saginaw District State Of Michigan according TO the
official plat Of the survey Of the said land returned
TO the General Land Office by the Surveyor General
HENRY ID. CLARK, Ass;,no..
JOHN c. DRAPER, A's's'ees
WEBER a WHEELER, Attys.
Dated, juno 27th, 1860. n49-