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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-09-07

A VILE PEST HoUsE.-In the vicinity
of the "Cave"-a locality about two miles
west of the city, there is one of the vilest
moral pest houses of which we ever had
cognizance. A few years ago asimilar den
to the one now in existence, was burned to
the ground by possee under the direction
of the Sheriff, the occasion of which was
that cold blooded murder had been COM
mitted on the premises. The present den is
no less infamous in the character of its in
mates to the one formerly in existence. It
is a moral pest house of the vilest descrip-
ton, and it is the resort and abode of per-
sons Of the most degrading character. It
should be again overhauled and its inmates
driven out OF the State, or compelled to
pursue. % honest livelihood within it.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-09-07

IMPORTANT DEc1sIoN.-It has recentlv
been decided in the Supreme Court of New
York that every person purchasing either
pew in church or edi6ce, or grave in a
churchyard, appendant to church, does so
with full knowledge and implied under
standing that change of circumstances NAV,
in time, require a change of location, and
that the law IA positive statute, which has
been IN existence nearly half century,
looking to such an exigency, authorizes the
corporation, when it arrives, as the repre-.
sentative OF all interests, with the sanction
of the court, to sell the soil in absolute fee
discharged of all Easements, and to make
some other appropriate investment or dispo-
sition of the proceeds.
This does not apply to what is called
"separate independent cemeteries" such as
Greenwood.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-09-07

REMOVAL OF THE ANCIENT SARcopgAaus
FROM THE PATENT OFF1CE.-The Limestone
sarcophagus, which has so long been on ex-
hibition in the basement story of the Patent
Office building, an object alike Of curiosity
and national interest to all Americans visit
ing that Institution, is about being removed
to the Smithsonian grounds, to be placed
among the many other collections there of a
somewhat similar character. This sarco.
Phagus was the repository Of the Roman
emperor Alexander Severus, and was
brought to the United States in 1899, on
BOARD the frigate Constitution, by Commo-
dore Jesse D. Elliott, who intended it as a
resting place for the remains of Gen. An.
drew jackson. This distinguished individ-
ual' however, it will be recollected, while ex-
pressing bis appreciation of the kindness of
Com. Elliott, and acknowledging the honor
intended to be conferred upon him, declined
Its acceptance, as being inconsistent with bis
ideas of republican simplicity.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-09-07

GONE MORE UNFORTUNATE, GONE TO
HER DEATH. On Tuesday evening, two
boys named Edward Lauderdale and Frank.
lin Brawley, were floating down the river
in little boat, and when just below Stew
art & Cobb's Sawmill, they saw at the
bottom of the river, a white garment, and
upon closer inspection, the body of a girl,
her hands clinging to snag. Efforts were
made, but without success, by persons in
the neighborhood to raise the body to the
surface, and it was not until late at night,
that Coroner Cashier, who had been sent
for, grappled it with hook, and loosened
the contracted fingers, and brought the body
to the shore.
The name Of the unfortunate girl was
Anne Pronachen, a German of French ex-
traction, who had lived in various families in
st. Paul, but was without relatives here.
Her mother isin Germany, and we believe,
she had brother in Dubuque. -
The body was carried to Cashiers build
ing. and laid upon a rough board, where it
was recognised by her acquaintance. She
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-09-07

Arrival OF the Africa from Europe.
NEW YORK, Aug. 81.
The steamer Africa from Liverpool, via
Queenstown, the 18th, arrived here this
morning.
The news is unimportant. Naples was
tranquil.
LIVERPOOL, Aug. 18th.-The weather
has been more unfavorable for crops. Rich
ardson, Spencer & Co., and others quote
flour firm and advanced to IS Id. Wheat
buoyant and advanced to I'd 3D.. Corn
advanced cd Is.
NEW YORK, Sept. l.
The following is the balance of the news
by the Fulton:
CAPE RACE, Aug. 30.-1,5O0 Garibal-
dams had disemharked in Cambria and
were Joined by 1000 insurgents with them,
who returned to the mountains. Prepara-
tions continued for the defence of Naples.
New YORK, Sept. l.
The steamer Carnak, from Havana via.
Nassau, has arrived.
A letter published from San Antonio,
says two incendiaries were arrested at Hen.
derson, and Iynched. Total loss of property
in Texas, is said to reach $3,OOO,OOO, and
20 persons have been hanged.
Douglas arrived at Yarmouth, N. c.,
last evening, and made a speech in the pres.
ence of 10000 or $4,000 persons. Much
cheering.
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had jet black hair and eyebrows, and long
eyelashes of the same color. Her forehead
was low, with much hair upon it, as well
as some upon her upper lip. Her features
were regular and handsome, and her form,
although below the ordinary height, was a
model of symmetry. Her whole appearance
was life-like, even to slight blush on her
cheek. y,asaa.
On Monday, she was stopping at MIR.
Shearers' on Fort street, and at late hour
in the evening the family heard her go down
stairs and leave the house. 1t is supposed
that she went down to Stuart & Cobb's saw
mill, and walking down the log-way, threw
herself into the river, as her body was found
short distance below.
We learn, outside of the evidence before
the jury, that, being without relatives, and
of lively and confding disposition, and
withal, possessing considerable beauty, she
made many acquaintance at the dances she
was so fond of attending, and became so
involved in amusements and with her admir-.
ers, that she lost several good places where
she was employed, and her reputation SUI
fered in consequence, to some extent.
This, in connection with hints she had
thrown out, that one of her male friends
had deserted her for some cause or other,
added to sickness, and a tendency to insan-
ity, probably induced her to commit sui
eide.
We give below the verdict of the Cor
oners jury:
State of Minnesota, County of Ramsey, IS.
An inquest taken at st. Paul, in the county
OF Ramsey, on the 10Th day of August, A. D.
1860, before John M. Cashier, coroner of said
county OF Ramsey, upon the view of the body
OF Anne Pronachen, or person lying there
dead, by the 0aths of the jurors, whose names
are hereuntO subscribed, who being sworn to
inquire on behalf of the State of Minnesota,
when, how and by what means the said Anne
PrOnachan came to her death, upon their oaths
do say that her death was by drowning, and
her own act, while in state of mental depres
sion occasioned by ill health, and that the said
act was committed in the Mississippi river, at
or below Stuarts saw mill in the Fourth ward
on the evening of the 9th of August.
JOSEPH A. MCCONNELL,
w. L. HART,
JOHN SHEEHY,
PATRICK KELLY,
J. MENDLESOHN.
JOHN NJ. CAsTNER. Coroner.
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BODY FoUND.-The body of Patrick No.
Ian, who committed suicide, on Wednesday
last, near Stuart & Cobb's mill, was found
yesterday morning just below Princes mill.
The body was dreadful sight; the face
being very much swollen, and the skin from
the hands all peeled of: An inquest was
held, by Coroner Cashier, and the wife of
the deceased was present, and her lamenta-
tions were heard for a long distance.
The verdict of the jury was that his death
was by drowning, and that it was his own
voluntary act.
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to st. Paul.


NEW York, August 81.
This morning an Austrian bark, named
the Fucerena, which was on the balance
dry dock at the foot of Grosvernor street,
fell in, owing to the giving way Of bilge
blocks. A man named Joseph Howard,
who was engaged on the vessel, caulker,
was crushed to death, and another man
named Robert Cannon was seriously injured.
It is feared that several others have received
injuries, though of a less dangerous lchar-
acter.
The shipment of specie per New York
and Glasgow line will exceed half million
About three o'clock this morning, Joseph
Behon died at his residence in Montrose
Avenue, Brooklyn. He died from the
effects of injuries received at the hands of
bis son, Joseph Behon, Jr., on the 9th. A
difficulty of long standing had existed be-
tween the parties, growing out of the mar
rage of Mr.. Behon. Jr., to woman who
was never favorably received by the Behon
family, on account of her alleged violent
temper.
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The RAcEs.-Saturday races were very
we'll attended, at the st. Paul Trotting
course. The principal race was between
two horses, one entered by Mr.. Maxwell,
the other by Mr.. Benjamin, for a purse of
$50. The Benjamin horse won the first,
second, and fourth heats-best time, 2:57.
A lively scrub race was had between a
horse of Charley Coulter's and one entered
by Mr.. King. The Coulter horse won.
Next Saturday there is to be a race be.
tween two Of the best horses in the State
for purse Of $500. Great sport is anti
cipated.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-09-07

ARRIVAL OF EMIGRANrs.-TheM Milwaukee
Sentinel says, among the passengers by the
Detroit and Milwaukee Railroad steamship
Detroit, on Saturday last, were some two
hundred Norwegians, direct from their Ia.
tive land, and on their way to new homes in
Wisconsin and Minnesota. They came to
Quebec in Norwegian bark; thence by
rail and steamer to Milwaukee. They were
accompanied by the Captain Of the Norwe>
gian vessel which brought them over the
ocean. He was delighted with the route,
and goes bnck to advise those of his coun-
trymen, intending to emigrate to America,
to follow the same track.
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ABOUT TO REr1RE.-We understand, on
pretty good authority, that member of
the "Republican Mutual Admiration Socie.
ty," is about to withdraw from the political
arena. Impressed, strange to say, with a
due sense of his unpopularity, and satisfied
that Republics are ungrateful, like Gov.
Banks, he abandons politics simply becausehe
cannot afford to giveap his life to the State!
Although always candidate for Office, bis
claims have been assiduously overlooked,
until finally be has come to regard politics
with singular aversion and disgust. His
retirement from public life will do doubt be
deeply lamented. By whom can bis place
be filled?
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ONE of the down town members of the

ONE of the down town members of the
Republican mutual admiration society,""
was we'll taken off day or two ago. A
gentleman, who attends to his own business,
principally, told this fellow that be had dis
covered the object Of Mr.. Stewards visit to
St. Paul. "What was it-what was it,"
said the fellow. "The ostensible object is
to make speech, but the real purpose he
has in view, is to learn from your own lips,
whether you will allow your name to be used
as candidate for the Presidency in 1864"
The by-standers laughed, but the victim was
silent-he hadn't aspired to anything higher
than County Auditor or seat in the Leg
islature, and it took him by surprise.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-09-07

A NRw ENrERPRIsE.-MERCHANDIsE 10
THE YELLOW STONE River OVERLAND
FROM Sr. PAuL.-An enterprise Will be In
augurated to-day by the departure from St.
Paul, Of a train of wagons loaded with mer-
chandise for the Upper Missouri river-the
first opening of a trade between these two
points-that may be fraught with conse-
quences of great importance.
Heretofore, all the goods for the Ameri-
can Fur Company, as well as for private
traders, and all the products Of their trade
with the Indians, have been transported on
the Missouri river, at about IS per hundred,
an expense that made serious inroads upon
the profits of trade. From an acquaintance
with the country, and knowledge of the
great saving in distance, and probable saving
ofexpense, some of the traders came to St.
Paul, have purchased their goods, and will
now make the experiment of overland trans
portation. If no unexpected obstacles in
tervene, glance at the map will show that
the enterprise can hardly fail of being sue
cessful. The distance, by the route ex-
pected to be travelled, is about one thousand
miles.
The gentlemen composing the party, and
owners of the train, are rival traders to the
American Fur Company. They are Messrs.
Charles Larpenteur, IA brother of Mr.. Eu-
gene Larpenteur) Jefferson Smith, Henry
A. Boiler, and Robert 81. Lennon. The
company was originally started by Robert
Campbell, and VIM. Soublette, of st. Louis.
Mr.. Lawless, of St. Louis, goes along with
the party that starts to-day, for the benefit
of his health. The train consists of seven
large wagons, drawn by fifteen yoke of OK.
en-, with the necessary drivers. Its desti-
nation is the Upper Missouri, and the Vel
low Stone country, to the posts of the COM
pany among the Black Feet, Grows, Asini-
BONES, Sioux, Ricarees, and Grasventres
tribes of Indians. We can but wish the
members of the company allthe success they
anticipate, and their return another year to
st. Paul.-Daily, Tuesday.
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From Pixies Peak.

ST. JOSEPH, August 30.
$4,000 in dust was brought in by ex-
press from Pixies Peak last night.
There is no general news of any import
ance. Mining news was rather encouraging.
One quartz mill in Lake Gulch had averaged
for several weeks, $4,000 per week, with
gang OF six hands, and other mills are
doing well. New diggings are discovered,
but to what extent is not known.
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ExoU1s1rE.-The new style of hats al

ExQU1s1rE.-The new style of hats and
trimmings, worn by the young ladies. They
show most beautifully the "swan-like necks, -
and ravishing curls," and rich "peach
bloom" of velvety cheeks, and "delicately
chisseled" ears, &c., that poets rave so much
about, and that make young men mad, and
old ones foolish. We Recommend the style
to maiden ladies-we mean those beyond
their teens-it will make them look more
blooming than an application of the
"Balm of Thousand Flowers"
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No EXCUSE THIS T1ME.-In order that
Senator Rice may not have the excuse this
year that he had no money to pay his fare
to st. Paul, his Breckenridge friends in this
city have despatched two horse vehicle to
bring the absentee into camp. We UNDER
stand that Surveyor General Emerson, is
the officer sent after him.
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FINANCIAL.

There is an indisposition among capitalists
to loan much on outside property, but loans on
city property are made without much diff.
Guilty
Money is comparatively plenty in st. Paul,
at Is to Is per cent. for short paper, and IL to
10 per cent. on twelve to twenty -four months,
for approved real estate security.
Current Minnesota bank bills are at one per
cent. discount for Illinois and Wisconsin cur.
rency, and 2 to % for Gold.
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Local A fairs.

METEOROLOGICAL NorEs FOR AUGUST,
lS60.-Probably no given period could
have resulted, in almost all respects, 80 sat.
isfactorily for the husbandman. Harvest,
which commenced about the Goth of July,
has been gathered in condition of excel
lence and abundance rarely exceeded. In
some sections of the State we hear already
of new corn meal. The want of rain, how
ever, has been seriously felt in gardens and
pastures. Frost was observed on low
grounds throughout the State on the morn
ing of the 18th. This was preceded by a
vivid aurora. The only damage of conse-
quence was to the cranberries, the crop Of
which will be seriously shortened.
The thermometer presented the following
results:
Maximum of month (5th). see. 1850
Minimum Q3th). .48o
Highest daily mean, (5th). .......To
Lowest " Q0th) ....... $500
Greatest " range (25th). ...2lo
Least (2O........ 40
Range of the month ........3so
Mean of the month ........66'
The mean temperature was 3Aao cooler
than August, 1859. Rain was observed to
fall on thirteen days, yielding, however, IN
all, only .88 of an inch, remarkably small
amount.
The Mississippi is represented as being
lower, at this point, than for ten years.
The winds came from all points of the
compass.
Total amount of rain for the season, l8.45
inches. +.
Saint Paul, Sept. 4th, 1860.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT C0URT.-BefOre
Hon. R. R. Nelson, Judge, at chambers,
Sept. 3, 1860.
United States, vs.. jackson Tildon.-
Charge of selling liquor to the Indians in vi
olation of the treaty of July %, 1851, made
between the United States and the Sioux
Indians. The defendant, with others, was
arrested and committed, by order of E. st.
Julien Cox, Commissioner for the United
States, in this State.
The defendant, by his Counsel, w. A.
German, filed his petition and obtained from
Hon. R. R. Nelson, United States District
Judge, an order for writ of habeas corpus,
alleging the illegality of defendants impris-
onment upon the ground, that selling liquor
to the Indians on the coded lands, was no
offence against the United States, and there
fore, the Federal Courts have no jurisdic.
ton. That the liquor clause in the treaty
of July %, 1851, is imperative and cannot
be enforced, after the lands ceased to be
occupied by the Sioux, because it conaicted
with the sovereignty and rights of the State,
under her Constitution. That the country
west of the Mississippi is not "Indian
Country" since its cession to the United
States, and since the Indian occupancy
ceased.
The cause was argued at length by E. M.
Wilson, Esq, United States District At.
torney, for the Prosecution, and w. A. Cor
man, Esq, for the Defendant.
The court took the case under advisement
until this morning.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT CouRr.-At
Chambers, before Hon. R. R. Nelson,
Judge.-September a, 1860.
The United States vs.. Tilden. Habeas
corpus. This case was heard before the
court on Monday, and yesterday the decis.
ion was rendered.
The points decided by the Judge were:
l. The Government had the power by
the treaty with the Sioux Indians in 1851,
to impose certain restrictions and regula-
tons in regard to the sale Of liquor to the
Indians, upon the lands coded, such regula-
tions subject to be revoked or repealed by
President or Congress of the United States.
This right and the validity of the treaty
stipulations were not questioned by the
Legislature Of the Territory of Minnesota,
and the Judiciary in many instances en-
forced these stipulations as the supreme law
of the land.
II. BY the act commonly called the ena-
bling act, and the subsequent admission of
the State of Minnesota, upon an equal
footing with the original States, Congress
indirectly repealed the restrictions imposed
under the treaty, and left the subject to be
controlled by the State Legislature. Hav.
ing full confidence in the wisdom er' human
ity of the people OF this State
This court has therefore no jurisdiction
of the offence charged, and the prisoner
must be discharged.
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Breckenridge In Come sticu

HARTFORD, Conn, Aug. 3l.-The DEM
oerat of this evening publishes call for a
Mass Convention of the d" National" De-
mocracy to meet at New Haven on the 23d
of September, to nominate Breckenridge
and Lane Electoral Ticket. The call is
signed by Hon. VIM. W. Eaton, member of
the National Democratic Committee from
Connecticut.
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From Philadelphia.
DrVr NM DHrA n,

PHILADELPHIA, aug. 81.
Mr.. John P. Verre, has been renomina-
ted by the Republicans Of the Third Con-
gressional District. Ex-Gov. Kelly was
nominated by the Republicans of the Fourth
District, after an exciting contest of 68 BAL
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is as follows:
Total. ........ SO, 693, 544

TOTAL. .S3,6 93,o44
The valuation of this year has certainly
been made low enough, as will appear from
a comparison of the five proceeding years,
and as the rate of taxation is limited by law
both in the City and County, the public
have no reason to complain. We give the
valuation for six wears:
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For packages of 500 or more, of New Eng.
land or New York Currency, per cent. pre-
MUM is paid in Illinois and Wisconsin cur.
rency.
There is decided improvement in real
estate, for city property or farming lands, and
sales are frequently made at an advance over
asst years. prices.
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Z e. es,sa sa'l FOND DU LAC, Wis, Aug. 81.
Hon. G. II. LARRABEE, is nominated for
Congress in the Third District, by As to
81 for all others. The namination was then
made unanimous. Good feeling prevailed.
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Virginia State Convention.

RICHMOND, Va, Aug. 81.
The Virginia State Convention met to-
day. A straight Douglas ticket was NOM
mated. Hon. John s. Williams, M. G. for
the Norfolk District, in speech tonight
heartily advocates the claims of Douglas.
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The 2RNcE OF WALEs.-The London
Court Journal states that patent confer
ring the powers of a Viceroy upon the
Prince of Wales during his visit to Canada
was dispatched last week. His Royal
Highness," it adds, "wilI thus have the
same right Of comforting the honor Of knight.
hood that is possessed by the Lord Heuten-
ant of Ireland. 80 HsJ-HH Yh& .A
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VALUATION OF REAL ESTATE IN SAINT
PAUL.--The Assessors have completed their
labors and made their returns to the Coun-
ty Auditor, Of the amount of Real Estate
and valuation thereof in the several Wards
Of the City for the year 1860. The return
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From Kentucky.

From Kentucky.
FRANKFORT, KY, Sept. l.
Official vote for Clerk of the Court of
Appeals-Ooomhs, 6S,650; McClary, 49,.
076; Dolling, 1854; Hopkins, 800.
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The Missouri Legislature .. Senator
Green.

The following is correct classification
of the political sympathies of the members
of the next Missouri Legislature:
SENATE.
Democrats, (Doug.) 8 Rrecknridgeites. IL
Union ...........7 Black Republicans. l
HOUSE.
Democrats, Doug ISL Breckinridgeites. .33
Union. ......... .35 Black Republicans. ~
On joint ballot, for election of Senator.
Democrats, (anti-Green). ..................59
Breckenridge, (Green). ............ ......50
Unl0n.. .::..'........ ...........'....... ~
Necessary to choice. .....................8 3
It will be seen that Senator GREEN re-
.quires thsty-three votes to secure re-elec-
ton. Should the Republicans go over to
him, he would still lack tsuenty.one votes.
He may, therefore, be considered out of the
ring. So much for the man who has lent
himself to the Disunionists and the Admin
istration to crush out Judge DOUGLAS! He
himself has fallen between the upper and
neither milestone.