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The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1869-02-18

SUNDAY SCHOOL MATrERs.-Geo. W.
Prescott, State Superintendent, and A. h.
Rose, Of the Central Committee Of the
State Sunday School Association, arrived
in town on Saturday. In the evening .
meeting Of the teachers and superintend-
euts Of the different schools in this city
WAS held and very favorable reports made
- to their present condition and future
prospects. On Sabbath afternoon = meet
ing Of Ill the children was held at The
Methodist church. An object lesson was
gwen by Mr.. Prescott and some interest,"
ing remarks were made BY Mr.. Ross. In
the evening general meeting vas held st
the Congregational church. Mr.. Rose
gave history Of the wonderful progress
made BY The Sunday School cause in this
State md referred T. the coming State Coz
vention to be held 1t Winoua in June, ct
which he hoped stearas county. would b.
represented. Mr.. Prescott followed in some
plain, practical hints to teachers, superin-
tendents and the friends of the cause at
large. The visit was productive Of much
good.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1869-02-18

-"T1s most sseess.tsl 6sstne,s men II this
cit srs those vko Asss sdusvtised literally
and ee.stansly." -HoRAc1 01sEIEY.
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T1o71lno' PA1x.-A track hes been
cleared On Lake George, whore those Of
cur ei,issas Who have fast nsgs take them
cut Tor stsot. 81. Cloud has some unusu-
ally lns horse assh.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1869-02-18

L,au1x1xa.-On Friday evening Their
we're vivid flashes Of lightning-the first Of
The search,
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On Tns.-The ST. Cloud and St. Paul
railroad l. plucky little line. Contrary
70 general expectations, Mondays train
came up on good time, Notwithstanding
che snow Of the previous day. Minnesota
energy is displayed in her railroad man
agsment as well - in everything else.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1869-02-18

Books Arb Observation-Disclosures
Bros, stock embraces tho standard poets,
biographies, histories, travels, novels, &C.,
besides tie cheaper series. The school
books used in Minnesota always kept on
kinds. Envelopes and paper, Ill grades, SO
that every body can be suited.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1869-02-18

TARxE1s' OlaAx1zAr1ox.-Als large num-
bsf Of the Swede farmers Of Neeker coun-
" have formed IN organization for the pur-
pose Of indemnifying such Of it, members
- may lose any real Or personal property
BY fire. The headquarters are At swsds
Grove. The necessary papers are being
drawn up In this city.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1869-02-18

THA1xs.-We would returd our thanks
to the County Commissioners Of Mononga-
lii County, one Of the most attractive and
prosperous Of our northwestern coun
ties, for their action in select
Ing TGs Journal % the. official paper
Of the County for the ensuing year. In
addition to doing it, printing, We will en-
diavor 70 do full justice to its interests.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1869-02-18

MonTox's Psxs.-1n response to many
inquiries We would state that Mr.. Morton
will forward descriptive circulars Of he
gold pens upon application. inelosing the
return stamp. These pens have alrssdy
achieved notoristy beyond any ether ev-
Or manufactured, aud it is based upon
genuine merits. They have stood tho
test Of many years. trial, and have never
been found wanting. All are fully war;
ranted, and viii be exchanged If they DO
not prove satisfactory. They are sent free
Of postage. You wantsa ''Morton" pen,
and the sooner you get it the better you
viii bs satisfied. Address A. Morton, Is
Maiden Lane, New York.
Al West 1 Co. are going out Of the bust
ness. . good opportunity is offered for
soms>live drm to take the st. Cloud agency
for these pens.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1869-02-18

U1Iox ScHooL.-Ths Board Of Educa-
tiea has rs(eKsd 70 employ n. sheire, Of
81. Paul, to draw the plans for the. new
ssheel building. II viii Be about 10 ( sc,
two stories hiGh,:vith four rooms, 20 x35,
- each door, aud viii accommodate 400
0uni1a
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sssp Wa1A1.-Ths attention. Of farmers
- called 10 the advertisement Of The Cali
ser.i. a.d Oregon Seed Wheat As,aey:-
Ne have received samples Of their wheat
vhiah 4 a.s very aas'ia sppsaranee. A tri.
II would certainly be worth making. i.
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Ps1soSAL.-R. Hoover, Treasurer Of
Monongalia county, was in town Oh satur-
day.
We had pleasant call on Tuesday from
Geo. W. Prescott, State Superintendent Of
Sunday Schools.
We had call on Friday from Jeremiah
Russell, one Of the oldest settlers in North
ern Minnesota. ..
J. II. simonton, Of tho Sank Centre Her.
I'D, was in town this week. Also N. H.
Miner.
J. G. Burbank, Of st. Paul, came up
yestsrdsy, aud will remain several days. ..
E. n. 8. Dart. Of Kingston, Wis.,, has
been spending the week in town. He in
tends making Minnesota his future home.
3. G. earns, D. D., who has been labor
ing for some time past ct the White; Earth
xission, arrived in town on Tuesday: 60
starts tomorrow on trip to Illinois.
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- Every busssSss man s0ho wants 10
ersass liz trade should advrtise.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1869-02-18

Tho best boots and shoes in the mar
ket can be found At the Regulator. Go and
supply yourself: $500. ~
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Z - q :
FARMERS Of STEARNS
And adjoining Counties that We are now.
manufacturing the celebrated g r.. -.
EAG.lE TANNING MILL
AT sT. CLOUD. ~ %
I: + NJ stsz&&.s
This mill Il the result Of many years
ton xhsisysr Md. Ths . mill, ~. fnp.
nished With sine sisyss, which are special.
III adapted 10 cleaning Wheat. FEELING
confident that Sour Mill nd terms viii ,maet
your approval. We respectfully solicit your
orders. ~.s ,@zs \.
Shop in the rear Of T. G. McClure's Bark
/ vl0p4444.1y ALEXANDER Il 90.
- ~ L X. -
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Arrange,asat Of Detai,s.

AVE 1Ao euW u AnTeo Anousauu uVA"so'
.~....... =. ......-. W. NJ. HOOPER.
81. Cloud, Feb. IL, 1869. i. -.
A rambling discussion followed IS to the
title Of the Seminary Square and other
matters Incidental thereto. Extended re-
marks were made BY Capt. Taylor in favor
Of tho Cram location and adverse to the
Seminary. 49,.
AT nine o'clock, the Board desiring to
have private session, the citizens re.ired
the Prudential Committee and reporters
upon invitation remaining.
Mr.. Duunell moved that the Board do
not take into consideration tho Wilson
proposition. Carried. i. ~
Mr.. Blodestt moved that they do not
take into consideration The site and propo-
| sition Of Mr.. Gram. 49,,
Gen. Andrews ssking for his views, Mr..
B. said he did not like the location at oil,
and would rather pay two prices for the
lots below; that : few hundred dollars II
the beginning made but little difference IN
tho end. He could not vote for the site. "
Mr.. Parker remarked that the saloons on
St. German street, which would have TO be
passed, were strong Digestion.
Gen. Andrews regretted that . full
Board was not present, as their action
might then be more satisfactory. He de;
sired to offer some remarks in support Of
his judgment in urging the Cram site. tt
appearance in summer he considered one
Of the best In town. A dozen varieties o.
&c trees ore to DO had near town, and
q skillful gardener could make it beauti.
full locationin few years. Set out elm and
fir trees and make drives around it, II il
susceptible Of good drainage, and g visibl,
frsn the surrounding country. Could b,
made handsome with less cost than anJ
other pl1es In town. Read letter from C.
9 Ahop. civil engineer, enaorsing Il. Gen
4. sid 10 hsd. himsslf given some attsntior
{ e landscape gardening, and referred Il
! Central PARK . n evldsncs Of what chang
q could DO made. The Seminary squar'
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-10-08

[FRoM TIE ASSOCIATED rREss.l

WASlIISGToS, october {.
In the Supreme Court to-day, the case of
Thorrington vs. Smith and Hartly, involving
transactions In Confederate treasury notes at
the South during the war, was argued by Phil
lips. for appellant-the appcccs not appear
ing. The action was upon n note for ten
thousand dollars, made at Montgomery, in
November, 1854, and payable one day af1cr
date. The defence mainly was that at tho tate
OF the note there was not lawful currency in
circulation in Alabama, that the medium of cx-
change was at that time treasury notes Of the
Confederate States, and that the contract was
made with the understanding aud agreement
that 1t should be discharged in such Confedc-
rate notes, and not in money lawful or current
by the United States.
The case Of Pennington vs. Sanders, from
YGst Tennessee, Will be argued soon. 1t in
question of the constitutionallty of
Itax.
- Is more activity than usual in the
navy-yaal. The Nipsic and Kansas arc ordered
to prepaIe Immediately for sea. Tho Nipsic
Will be Tady In ten and the Kansas in twenty
days.
The tevcnuc today was s59l. 900. The
customt from the 9th to the 3Oth September
incl,sire, were two and q half millions.
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towards the restoration Of the State To civil
government. It's good effect is already visible
everywhere within the State. Confidence Is
and manufacturing enterprises are being or
ganlZcd, capital Is seeking investment In
our public improvements and in our
rich agricultural and mineral lands, and
above and more gratifying than oil,
Joy and hope are taking the place of gloom
and dcspondcncy-pcacc and prosperity are
once more dawnfng upon our desolatc land.
motives and intentions, and relying upon the
continued favor of the Almighty Disposer OF
human events, let us al inanfully grapple with
the living present, and confidently hope for n
glorious future for the Commonwealth"
Tic Legislature adjourned after reading the
Governors message.
The caucus Of the Conservative, members of
Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments at once.
In the joint committee on the Governors
message today, n proposition by Snowtlcn, of
Alexandria, to add to the bill passing the Eff
tecnth amendment q clause showing that It
was done because 1t was requisite TO the ad-
mission OF the State, was rejected, only two of
the committee voting in favor of 1t. To-lnor-
to make the adoption of the Fifteenth amend
ncnt conditional on the admission Of the State
This proposition had no friends In the caucus
tonight. The caucus on the senatorial q,lcs-
tion Will be held tomorrow night.
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but iyas not willing that the people should vote
themselves IN addition to their already bur-
densomc taxes. That the builders Of railroads
were not, us rule, the men - ailJm they
paid dividends; that 1t was when sold Into
hands of n second party ut less than the cost Of
building, that they paid handsome dividends;
that his ancestors had subscribed literally to
stocks OF railroads, and lie knew they had lost
money by II. He was followed by Rc". b.
Holder, Colonel Morton, Colonel Thompson,
COunc, Livingston, and others, in short
speeches, oil In favor OF the resolutions, Mr.
Lay replying to nearly nll OF them rs they took
their seats. The resolutions, us presented by
the committee, were finally adopted.
On motion, 1t was
RESOLVED, That the County Commissioners
do I'LL the blanks In the resolutions, and that
the proceedings be publlsleds In the Kcowce
Courier and be furnished the president Of the
road.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
Immediately meeting Of the citizens OF
Wagencr Township was organized, continuing
the same chairman and secretary.
On motion, It was
RESOLVED, That the Township -; Wagencr do
subscribe S50,0 600 on the same terms as the
county, provided the road be located by way
OF Waliaa.
There was one sale of land, which was made
by the. sheriff. There were eight, acres in the
tract, which wns said 10 contain large deposits
of gold, as pieces worth rs much as five dol
lars had been picked up loose upon the sur
fhce. II brought only 5000. S.
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EUROPE.
LONDON, October G.

LONDON, October G.
The latest advices 10 hand report q battle at
Espcra Guerra between the Spanish troops, un-
der General Palacois, and Republican force,
mustesing HOO strong. The revolutionlsts
were dispersed and compelled to retreat to the
mountains after an obstinate resistance, dur
Ing which they lost forty men killed and sixty
wounded, and had twcnty-thrce Of their num-
ber made prisoners. The government troops
lost twenty men killed and thlrty-cight
wounded. Sicklcs has transmitted to The
Madrid Cabinet an official note formally with
drawing the tender OF q friendly mediation by
the Government of the United States between
the Spaniards and the isand revolutionists,
the Spanish Government having rejected all
offers of foreign mediatf on.
The Pail Mall Gazette says that tho demand
for mercantile accommodation and renewal is
greater than for twenty years.
BERLIN, October Z.
The King in opening the Diet said that the
deficiency in the finances would compel in
creased taxation.
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[PRoM OUR swN CoRREspoNpgNr.l /

COLUMBIA, Tuesday, October 8.
The Rlchland Csalrt is HOW holding It's fall
session, with jury of ten blacks and four
whites. 1t is expected that the time Of the
court will be mainly taken up with hearing
cases Of cotton and COW stealing, with an oeea-
slonal murder, The courtroom ia thronsed
with negroes Of both sexes. Anything bat
work. is'a'
RADICAL PRESCRIPTION. tt'3't'i
The Radical League at q recent meeting
passed resolutions to the eject that mono other
than "working Republicans should enjoy Of
nce. inspired by this action, The present Judge
OF Probate presented to tho Commissioners OF
the Public Roads copy Of the resolutions, sug-
gesting the displacement Of tho present clerk
Of tho board-a Democratic vacancy to be
filed by some working Republican Tho
commissioners did not SEQ 1t, aud have taken
nc action upon the subject.
THE STATE USIvRRsITY.
great deal Of attention has been attracted
to the State University by recent articles In
The NEWS, and public opinion, variable and
uncertain for time, has settled down to
clear conclusion, Tho argument has been
used, chiefly In Radical circles, that II the uni-
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Il 71D.iL W.rYE, .1ErEn .411.

BOsToN, October Z.
At Sackvillc, New Brunswick, during the
storm on Monday night, a tremendous tidal
wave flooded the low grounds and thousands $
Of cattle were destroyed. The dykes on the
marshes arc oil gone; the bridges throughout
the country are destroyed, aud the damage Is
incalculable, tile loss in one small parish being
estimated ut one million dollars
BANGOR, Me-, October Z.
A letter from the telegraph manager at Ca
lnis, Me-, says: "we are I'm terrible state
here. The lines both ways are fiat on the
ground and covered with trees and buildings;
the damage to vessels and buildings is very
great. Eastport is reported to be nearly de-
molshed. The water in the Penobscot has
risen to Its highest spring marks; the booms
are broken and q million Of feet Of logs have
gone by the city. large gang of men having
been sent down after them, it is hoped that
most of them will be picked up"
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THE DESPoT,s HEEL.

VIcKsBURG, Miss, October 7.
The following telegram has been sent to the
President: General Ames. in an official inter-
view with citizen OF the State on Monday
last, used this language: 4 intend TO carry the
election In November against the Don't ticket
If 1 have to march my soldiers from precinct
to precinct to effect it, VIII such action fall
within his legitimate official powerg The
people wish fair expression of the public will
in tile choice of Governor. Tho consummation
of the military Governors avowcd purpose
Will render tho election a State and national
degradation. Signed, A. G. Fisk, chairman of
the National Union Republican State Execu-
tive Committee"
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THE AIR LIVE n4ILRoAD.
Spirited Meeting In vaIhnIln-IA Libc-
rnl Subscription to the Air Line Rail-
rond-The Conditions-A Lively Dis
cussion-Wngoncr Township Moving
Land Sold ut n Bargain.
[rnoM our OWN CORRESPONDENT

WALHALLA, October &
In accordance with COLL for public meet
Ing of the citizens of 0conec County to con-
slider subscription to the capital stock of the
Air Line Railroad, q respectable number con-
vencd in Ansell's Hall this day, at IL A. If. On
motion The meeting was organized by calling
Major Whitner to the chair, and Colonel
Thompson to act as secretary. A committee
appointed mt former meeting to correspond
with tile president and officers OF the road
reported that they had addressed letters to the
president and chief engineer, and had received
reply from the former, which was read. He
stated that the line had not been and could not
yet awhile be fixed with def1niteness to tho
Savannah River and eastward That the Views
and wishes OF those subscribing most literally
shonldrcceive the most consideration in loca-
ting the road, and advised that any subscrip-
tton tho county should make might not be
hampcrcd with too great restrictions as to the
locality Of the road. That Walhalla was an ex-
treme western point, and intimated that 1t
would require largo subscription to carry the
poad by that point
On motion, committee of three was ap-
pointed to prepare business for IN adjourned
meeting, to take place at P. n. The chair
appointed w. Neylls, W.. A. Lay and Colonel
r. 4. Thompson. On motion the meeting ad-
journed to meet at P. II. in front of Bienan's
Hotel.
Asper adjournment, the meeting was again
called to order by the chairman, when the
comndttee appointed as above reported (Mr.
w. A Lay dissenting) the following resou-
tlons:
Resolved, That the Comfy Commissioners
BIO requested to pass the following and spread
1t on THAR books: ~ ~ -,,N.'f
45o,o 900 to tho Air Line Rallraad, provided tho
road be 90cated In slx miles of Walhalla,
9l00, 600 II IL be located In four miles of Wal.
halla, and 4200, ,000f 1t be located In two miles
Of Wnlhalls, In per cent. conpQn bonds of
sps IN S o1f cy IL tMsn ana % e thereof
an equal amount In tho stock OF said company.
That after begal notice., ballOtting 90 or
dered by the County Commissioners, on the -
day OF :, A. %. 1865, at tho regular places OF
Sote pos Sss tse
posed "No Stock
An excited and prolonged debate occurred
upon the passage OF the resolutions. Colonel
H. Tompklns 10 newcomer. but large land
hoider) led OF In favor Of the resolutions, end
portrayed In q forclble manner tho advantages
Of railroads, and especially of competing ones.
He compared prices Of travel and Transports
ton on roads that had competing lines with
those that had none, and took occasion TO give.
the Charlotte and South Carolina and Colum.
bia and Augueta Roads o severe rating, say
Ing that they deserved to sink into infamy for
their eIorbitant aharges. He was followed
py Ar. W. A. Lay, who advocated the road,
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sPARKs FROM THE WIRES.

At New Orleans yesterday, Alex. Gravotta
shot his wife dead. Cause jealousy
The Maryland Democratic Convention assem-
bled yesterday ut Baltimore, and spent the day
in considering credentials.
a Havana. telegram announces that the
presence of an American man-ofwar in the
har6or has had good effect
Suits in cjectment have been brought in the
Sumter, Georgia, District Court, for the An
dersonvillc Cemetery property. Judge Loch-
rane, of Georgia, has been employed by the
government to defend these suits.
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E@- NOW is THE TINE TO REPAIR
the inroads made upon the physical strength by
the heated term which has closed with Septem-
Der. Tho vitality that has been oozing through
the pores In the form OF persplratlon for tho la
three months, requires to be replaced, as prepa-
rative to the cold season which makes such disas.
trouB havoc with relaxed and untoned systems
The reserve OF vlgor With which the stoutest man
commences tho summer campaign Is drained out
Of him at Its close, and unless by sonic means he
acquires now stock Of Vital energy wherewith
toencounter the shock of colder season, he may
drsop and wlther like tho falling leaves whose
lifsjuices are exhausted II It is thus with the
strong, how much more periilous is the condition
ofthe week and alllng. Their reason must sug.
gest to them, more forclbly than these printed
words, the necessity for invigoration, and the
world having decided, after an experience of
almost o quarter OF q century, that HOSTEL
TER,S STOMACH BTTTERS embrace such restora.
tive properties az are not possessed by any other
tonic ana Alternative preparation In existence
the importance Of resorting to that great RENO
ylToR AND REGULATOR oP THE HUMAN MACHINE
at this critical season, is obvious as the light Of
day. Let all who dealrc to escape an attack of
Chllls and Fever, Bilious Remittent Fever Dysen.
terry, Dlarrhea, Dyspepsia, Rheumatism, Hypo-
chondria, or any other Of the diseases OF which
the fall season Is the prolific parent, have re
Course promptly to this celebrated preventive and
restorative oct4 6Dkc
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TIE NATIONAL C.iPIT.iL.
The Senatorial squnbblcs in Tcnncssrc
and Virgtnin-T he Yergcr IInbcns
Corpus cnsc--Arrival OF General B"-
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE NEws.)

lSfESihL lbLEuhA'h ~ Ihb ENE"s.J
WASHINGTON, Octobcr7.
Little else is talked about here except the al-
preaching Southern elections and the Virginia
and Tennessee senatorial contests. II alarm
among well informed Radicals bc any sign, the
prospects for the Democracy i'm Ohio, Indiana
and Pennsylvania must be particularly bright
~ telegram from Nashville tonight an
nounccs that the election for senator has been
postponed to Tuesday, the 10Th instant. The
struggle bids falr to be very close and bitter
The opponents of Andy johnson will sink all
minor differences among themselves to defeat
him, If they can; and to-day We hear the
friends OF Ethcrldgc claim that they have
counted noses, and that their man is ahead of
the ex-Prcsldent. The Stokes party, OH the
other hand, say that they hold the balance of
power, and can compel n compromise.
telegram from Richmond this evening,
tells us that the Conservatives of the State
Legislature have decided In caucus to post
ponc the election of senator until Tuesday.
the 10Th inst
General Adam Badcau, Secretary of the
United States Legation In London, has az
rived bearing important dispatches from
Minister Motley to the State Department..
Mr.. Ycrger, q brother of the Colonel Ycrgcr
now held in durnncc by the military authorl-
ties at Vicksburg, Miss, reached here this
afternoon. He comes to be present at tic
decision which Is now expected from the
United States Supreme Court, in the case OF
the hadeas corpus, applied for in behalf of his
brother.
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SsS~TlIE RELATIVES, FRIENDS AND
acquaintanccs OF Mr.. and Mrs. T. JEFFERSON
NOISE, anu OF Mr.. and Mrs. B. +. NOISE, are re.
spcctiully invited to attend the Funeral Services
OF the former, from the residence or hIs Brother,
No. IA Buil-strcct, THIS AFTERNOON, at haIf-past
ociock. oct8