The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume], May 13, 1858, Image 8

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Hmionation to Daxur*.—lt *eern* ttiat Min
nesota's " Utter-half, ' a* the embryo Tarrlto
ry of l'akola claim* to lie, i* already tha reeip
lent of a healthful lole of immigration. The
I'pper Mioeouri prenent* >juJte n lively sesne,
thm Hpring, from nil accounts--with her bu
Bo rou* steamer* crowded with “nettlem" for
I'akota and Nebraska; while those going more
directly to the central part of Dakota enter In
train* through lowa and Mlnneaota. Heveral
train* left Ht. Paul during la*t week, and w*
hear of other* lilting out that will prohably
•lart hy lh* last of this week, all bonnd for the
rich laud* in the Valley of the Big Hiooi.
Train* that are fitted oql ui HI. I'aul *lup the
greater part of their freight hy itcamcr* to
hew Ulm or Ft. llidgley, on the Minnesota
HJvtir, from whenco the tram* lake Col. Noil.*'*
Pacific Wagon Hoad, entering linkotn nt Morn
tai* Pa**, nuii re*, li Mcdary 25 mile* heyond,
on the Ilig Hloqx, the n**t day.
Thi* Hoad i* »*id to he in excellent condition,
heavily laden team* passing over it daily with
out hetug Impeded hy slough* or other bad
plane*, common on Western road* in the *prlng
of the yi *r.
Dkarn lao* llvniurruonia A geiitlem*n
ii*ln«d houKue, residing at Northllelil, In this
Htsto, recently died of this disease. Mr. Hon
*a* wa* bitten hy a dog in the month ot Febru
ary last, hut until recently did not experience
any uuusnal symptom*. At last, finding him
a- If unshlii lo rusiiain limn luting, lie implored
hi* friend* to sccurii him sir that he could not
ililltcl any Injury upon those who were trying
to minister to hi* want* , agreeably to In* re
•l*c»t, he wa* thus secured, and shortly after
teeward* hn wa* token with convulsion*, and
after Muttering for threw days, death released
him from hi* misery. Mr. H. wa* a l>rother-ui
law of Join* W. Nomtii, Kmi|., and is *|ioken of
a* a moat esUmable man. Wn understand h«
leave* a wife and family, to mourn In* sad and
untimely departure.
A (loon Kxsui'i.k I'hu moat liberal propo
sition wu bavt seen tin* year, is mail* hy kid
ward Murphy, K*i|. lie offer* to dunate town
lot* lit Jluineapoh* for the next *i(ty day*, to
all who % ill ere t suitable huildlag* thereon
Tliusn lot*, he *ay», are worth from I tun to
SI,OOO cat ill :
Now, it may he asking too miu.li of our laiga
properly lodiltir* to donate lot* In .si. Paul, for
..(.glidi-ig parpAinai l-wt we -111- -'trt*. ti-*i owner*
of vacant lot* would do tbemaelvea and the
♦it/ It ijf'lU if th i’y woiiM A'lojit tha I‘lan o
iltuflOaiijg of dwelling bmMO l»U oil h M*iMona
hie : no 11 1 iaI u woikmg iiotii, with I or
f |,ioo, get hlinaclf a conifmUlde hnu«tt t
mi l |iuy fvi hi* lot hy tin* nHiviug* of hi* Ifthor.
If th*TO t* i>«r to hr * h(-o|» put to tin* oroi'tlon
of ■litihlit n till *ll ill** VAt’Kill 111 tlm < lty,
it unut lot *li< ii the lot owd«i« biooiun in«*rt*
l!h*»i*i ui UtrYr toriuii. |rim« ono thud < **h,
Mild li*Um « within thi' y« ar, iu«* not hii< h a* to
iuvlU luothfeiilrn to l»uy and ImltC
I tin x awav am> Aon.nr A team belonging
t<» SkaoKH A llhii., ran ««at oh Third HI., you
terday Illuming, ami it mao named Mii.aalV,
wbo li*.-> lot stuuutiuie been 10 ilimr rio|i|oy,
wax cunsltlcrabiy iujiiri'il. Mi. M. lining iiiiia
I.to to slop lb# team, •mi u portion of ths wag
on giving way, Ito became i-ulaiigleil in it* rig
ging in ja lit U a manner that ho con hi not extri
cate lulu sell. Thu ho)At'a run to th» coiner of
Third uud Minnesota HtieoU, whom they wore
stopped hy coiulnn in contact with n load ol
wood, and tin* driver, wagon and horao* wi re
thrown into a heap all together. When Mr.
Mm.askv waa plehed up from the rnlna, all
j thought hiui to lie killed ; he wa« taken into
! the office of llamiv M< Ki*ii, K*i|., where hia
wound* were iliraaed hy lit. I’oTTa, and on
y««terd»y afternoon he was walking about in
' hotter eondltiou and worth more ill every way
than siaty dua l men. It waa the fa*te>t run
ning and narrowest escape from a violent
death wlneh we have ever witneaaed, even 111
Mil* city, where tunning horao* abound, ami
| aecldeut* of this nature are of alnmat daily no
eurrenct.
| Til* Vor* no lii •Ji »rn a The Hoards of
1 Election of the First and Fourth Wards, made
f j out tki’ir official return* yestci day. In Hie f irst
Ward one or two additional Vote* were found
, forantne of lire candidates, but the vole *• pub
if hahed yesterday, for * tty Justice, we* correct.
the i'olite*t being «n close bet ween Hinton* and
Howard, gnat *u\!ety wa* manifested to
1 kiii * which of them wa* the atu'cc**ful i .mill
date. The court l return* from the Thud ami
»' Fourth Ward* have made a change of live Vole*
In favor of Mi Hintons, width would elect him
hy three uigjority ovei Howard
Howard. Himnua. tilbb*.
First Ward no tic. M
» Heco .il Ward >l7 J.vs 171
Third Ward 2*9 17. 11J
, l-'ouith Ward ■!■> ton UV»
4 I I'll 1194 sr.7
|< t err**. A vein ol till* metal ha* been d *
I Covered on Hennepin Islaud, by the men en
* gaged in eve a vat mg the canal tor the ht. An
J’ thony Water Power Company. The vein t*
too luAigru: mi to operate on but It may be
! that copper sx.-t* ui other places no the island
in sullicient ipiaatity to p«rtud it* being work
r<»>ruuitn.—Tb* “A|n>«toUr Uitr of t oo
hnuatiou wa* foruu.l) • tiuini«Wrr(i to tltton
l»or*oh«, by Ht. Rtf. Ihahop k*ytst*. at the
t hurt h »*t »n'lli-M* in Mmn#apolt«, on Hun
di y nioiumg la**!. In Ibt* evening ih.rtocn per
«t)U piriOii* wc. d cuulimcU b) thi* lliihiip at
the I‘hurchof the H«*ly Trinity in VutUonw
The t'buu he* were well attended.
PiiLita I «urou> Vo**, who com
milted the assault upon K Obtuwkin, at the
lager itcer Saloon, cm nor of Washington and
kt. Anthony HtrvrU, ou Monday night, wa*
brought up before Judge Siaos*. and after *a
animation of several nitorsaei, and the argn
meul of counsel, the Judge lined Mr Va*a hlty
dollars aud costa, for the offence.
Gnaxc TanrLia* The lirnnd Is'dgc of the
Ladependsut Urder of ilood Templars, meet*
at Haatiag* on itw lath nut. A fall repreaM
tatioa of »h ib* lowige* m th* Territory i* eg
peeked.
<!ITY NEWS.
(>,x*«n Corwi it..—Th* Council met in regu
lar »••»*!on ye*ierdny afterno'm. naff was called
t<j *irder by the newl/-f lected l'reaideut, C. I-
P.merson, K*-|.
ll* gava notice ol the message of the new
Mayor, and supposed that would take prece
deuce of all other business.
V W. Kittson, the new Mayor, then earn*
forward and delivered th* following addres* .
Mb. Pk**ii<*i*t asi> Mmikch* or tm* fouuoe
( oi si n..- I lake thi* opportunity to express
my high appreciation of the honor conferred
upon me by the citizen* of Ht. Paul, in select
ing me aa their Chief Magistrate, and returning
my sincere thank* for this msrk of their favor.
My long residence here has cnshled me to wateh,
Step hy Step, the ispid growth and advancing
prosperity Slut Importance of this city. Our
population, Within a few year* past, has In
creased at a ratio which is unparalleled, even
in the West ; and judging from the vote at our
elections, and other evidence, rannot he less
than lifleen thousand. Handsome dwelling*
aud stores are springing up with unexampled
rapidity ; coetly piililio buildings are being
erected, and gigantic public improvements and
railroads are about In he commenced et this
point and Its vicinity. Ibis new nnd happy a*
speck of things must remind us of the necessity
of establishing nnd perfecting sn effective and
orderly city government, eulted and adapted to
our new wants and our advanced condition ;
and lo accepting the trust which ha* been con
lldrd to me, I feel that'grest responsibility nnd
arduous duties are incident to It, and that I tan
only promise to perform thi* trust to the ut
most of my hambl* ability.
The financial storm, which for a time ha*
threatened us with ruin, la gradually clearing
away ; confidence I* being again restored, and
we have the assurance that the shock which lias
deranged our monetary affair* la over. The
past, however, has taught us a severe hut use
ful lesson, which should apply lo our Tuhlie,
a* well private affsira, and render us more vip
limit sod i action*, though not less energetic in
our measures.
fly *h« now city charter which has materially
changed our municipal government, the Mayor
era*** lo preside over the Common I'ounoil, I
or to assist at their deliberation* ; but a new i ~
and Important duty is imposed upon him, i
whereby all ordinances and resolutions are ! .
submitted to Inin lor approval, lielore going
Into rffset and snch ordinancea and reaolu .
tioiis as are disapproved are to hr reconsider
ml hy the Common Council, unit require a vote
of two Hurds for then passage.
This Veto power Is tut. iposed as a check 1 I
upon hasty m inconsiderate action of delihera i
live bodies, slid, it is needless to say. should
he employed with eaittiou ami with a strict re
gard to the entire public Interest. I ,
The Aldeiinen being chosen by the wards, i
represent then local interest* re*peclivety ( as |
well as the city at largn ; hut the Mayor being
selected by Hie city, without reference to its
local divisions, represents the whole a* a unit; | |
It thsiefore becomes Ills duty to exercise Ins :
power with a single eye lo the wclfsie of tin- : i
whole community, liuhiasrd by Miyj local t
Views or Interests. I Icel deeply the delicacy j ,
and Importance of my trust in tins respect, and ;
shall direct all tuy endeavors. Irrespective ol |
locality, to discbaige it with caution and im ,
partiality- i
lly Hie new charter, tin Mayni ha* the up
point 111*’ lit of the I Ii Is) f ol Police, and I’olicc ol
llrer*. The appointment ol mi ill i live Police ,
is a matter of gn at Importance to us. The ;
Police should he lailhfol guarduius ol the public i
peace aud order, and should he determined,
trusty and prompt. i
An active aud energetin 'Police is an urns 1
nielli to a city. Ht. Paul i* already becoming ■ t
large slid populous, and i* thronged every sea j
sou with visitors from almost every nait of the
I nlon. Those whothu* visit u* will of course j
hn favorably Impressed, in proportion a* our
eoiiiioiiiuty is orderly ou t well regulated, soil 1
the nglils ol citl/.eii* catelully guarded ali i
protreled, and will endorse the i liarai ter id
oiirrlty abroad,
I shall. Iherelore, best ow much attention upon
tins Important subject, anil shall endeavor lo
make such xt'lecliou* a* will carry out my
views as thus expressed It shall he my aim, :
as the chief executive officer of the city aud
liiiad ol the Police, to see Hist the ordinance* of
the city, restraining vice and immorality, are !
strictly ami promptly cnlon etl.
With respect In our tlnsneial condition ami
resourcr*. I beg leave to advert to some of the
lleln* i lulnidled ill th* reports of our city offl
errs,
tl Will he seen by the report of the Comp
troller Hist the a«-e|s and liabilities of Hie city
nf >1 Paul stand thus
assmts
Uolinipieitl taxes f--rl-'7 ll.lli 71
I “ ‘ la..*,
and I ail, • • 3„,nl is;
l>elnii|uriit taxes forKu, Jli I lo
•• l SaO, a.iHH >1
Street I'ertith ales rmianung unpaid
in i•ml of 1 Iky IH- ismcr ll,lift ii
kmount coll i'Ud by Treasurer since
Ins annual report. J(.> ‘MI 1
Halsiu e ri-iiisiuing in hand* ot I'dy
Mai shal, 133
llalance due Irotu Post Ward, *l7l It
llalance line from >eeond Ward, u,i, 7 77 ,
kniooiit due fi 11111 >*mt Paul llrnlge
, Compauy, 35,Ml oo
mi..hi 79
i.i AsiuriK
ilutstauding orders of town of M
Paul on inteiest, ol ff]
Ilutstauding orders of town ol st
Paul not on tutrrcsl - Ist n,
t 'ity Hcnp outstanding, li.M i<o
i (Tty Orders outstanding, I '-sn l *
A 'll* tinier* outstanding of
last year. Cl. 1}
M> I 'I 71 ,
j Amount due James Stiuson for *ale
of building*, At 00
Annniiit due Hoard of P.d i ation, • Uhisiti
1 Amount du* Third W ard, i.'Jd* A*
A.J.i.7 39
i ty Hoods due Nov- n
her 3k, I*7l, u.ikk' i«)
t'ity Hoiuls due Noveui
her 3a, 1*73, - • fi.OUfl im
i it v Itonds due X-netuher
1*73, b.OtiO no
l ily lluuds do* ilctoher I.
l*7i, • t.OOO 0>
1 City Hoad* due Octobs r I
j l*7*>, ... a.ooo o<s
i Pity Houds due lehruary
I*. 1*49, 1.074 on
Pity Houds due l ebruai v V
I*. I*7o, • t.uTt 00
A 'it v Honda due Pebl uary
I*. I*7l, • • 1.07 b IS
i ily Houds due February
i*, i*;j, • tMI . •
illy Honda due Febttiniy
l*. 1*73. - - 4.076 00
i ity llonds due April I
I*o\ ... 'i.i.tea' oo
——— 73.1*0 (HI
t.**.7J7 39
Kxcess of liabilities over assets, 17.43 A w
I he*# assets do not include the Iteal hsisie,
einliraeing the i tky llsll, bat simply those
.terns who-h are due or to become due in raon
oy. and will U> coll*, ted from tim* to time,
the sum owing for d*lin.|*eut taxes being as
sessed upon Heal Fatale, t*. of eourse, anuu
tantly aecured, and is beariag the heavy utter
! ° r «"<•“».> five tier cent per annum. The
amount* due from th* k’, r *t an 1 Second Ward*
are amply guarn.il.ed by the »«.-,| U i pro*id
ed for in the charter th« a,bt due by the Sk.
I’aul lhudg* fomoany which accruM by reason
of th* lo«a to that t'ompany of the bead* of >
the ntr in aid of the construction Bridge,
M carshilly provided for ia the set of th* La*is- j
TIIK WEEKLV PIONEER ANI) OEMOCRAT
Ist ure authorizing this loan, and aecured by a
mortgage ou the Bridge, and there is littk fear
but that the principal aud interest upon the**
bond* will be promptly paid out of the large
profits which that eulerprize promise* to fur
ninb.
It will he seen also that the liabilities of the
city embrace the sum* due the Third Ward and
the Hoard of Education . Hies* items amount
to twenty two thousand on* hundred and forty
four dollar* and sixty cents, (137,1(1 bO) and
*ie due by the city merely to different depart
ment* of our municipal government, nils is
not strictly a city debt, for if deducted from
the general liabilities of the city, it will show a
haUitci.- of asset* over liabilities of four thou
sand seven hundred aud nineteen duller* and
ten cents (f4,7Pi 10J-
It will he observed also that th* liabilities of
tha city enumerated by the Comptroller, cm
hrace the bond* issued hy the city, amounting
together to the sum of tT-VlaO Including therein
13.1,000,h0 bonds loaned to the Saint Paul Bridge
Company. None of these bonds will fall due
before the Diet of April !*»'.*, nenrly ten yeare
hence , therefore it appears that there will he
a Urge surplus of available assets to provide
lor the liabilities of the city now due ; with the
exception ol what is due the Hoard of education,
the Hurd Ward and the sum of thirty-live doi
lars, to James htintou, it will he seen, by re
ference to the Comptroller's report, that the
liabilities of Hu- city are included lu the out
standing older* and kcrip and amounts in the
whole to tJO.lol 71,0 f which.the sum of $37,464,-
I*l IS in small order* or Scrip, which have been
used aud are in circulation as a currency.
It will he'peri clved that tha MreelCertillcate*
alone, held hr the city, which have been ex
changed for this Scrip amounts to the sum uf
111,1-3 -Yi, which.!* far greater than the amount
of outstanding Herlp or city order* : In addition
to this, the delinipient tax amounts to 144.3.V.1 7*
both 111 which are now hearing heavy interest,
amt must in a short tun* absorb the outstand
ing order* and Scrip, which under the Charter
are receivable lu payment uf tax** and assess
inenls.
Hu* statement compare! favorably with the
state of our finance* in May, !*.T7. By the
Comptroller's report of that year, it appear*
our asseU aud liabilities stood thus ;
4 sum.
Taxes of l*-.h and former yeurs, un
paid IR>I3 6!
Balance in hand of Treasurer ■ I'll ht
“ “ Marshal 71 41
Due from First Ward ... 63 10
MABIMTIgs.
line on town order* • ♦•»'*s 47
l ily older* outstanding 719 4n
kit. 443 n
Add lity bunds for levee
improvement* ■ $30,000 00-1-11,413 93
sl3, i d 65
Showing au excess ul liabilities over assets ol
$13,391 <*s.
Hy the City Tieosurer s (sport it appears
that Hie tax roll amounted to $117,*07 lu,
which sum is lar grcatci than the sum total ul
all th ■ bonds outstanding of Hie city, and
proves that if necessary, these bonds could he
paid, both prim ipal and mien st, hy Hie tax of
one i/nr. The year previous the tax roll
amounted to hut sl*,7*t> 3s, according to the
I ri-saurer's report.
This ststu ol things should inspire us with,
confidence in the resources and strength ut uni
growing and unlerprir.lng city, and guarantee
to us abroad a high standard of public ctwilit.
It is gratifying in this connection to remaik
that the bunds In relolore issued have burn no
burthen to mu clti/ciis : that the Interest ha
always been promptly met ; and that m every
instance where such bond* have been issued,
careful provision bos been msdn for Hm |mj
no-ul. which has proved more than adi.u|iiat»
for the purpose.
It lias been customary to issue orders on the
Tii-asiiri'r, in anticipation of the Incomes and
taxes of the city, in payment ot the claims
against the city. These orders, though iecciv■
shin In payment of taxes, and abundantly se
i nied hy them, ucccsaai ily depreciate in pro
porUon hi the amount outstaudiluf, aud tha
length of lime before they are likely to be re
dei in d. It wniilil seem unjust that the holders
id these nidi r-s receive no interest, although, iu
tact, obliged l» wait a length of time fur actual
payment. I would invite the attsntion of the
i ~'inn'll In this subject, ami recommend that
this evil he remedied. Section 7of chapter IV,
; ul Hie new city charter, provides that the Com
in-in Connell may, il iriug any liseul year, by a
vote of two thirds. Issue the boad* ol said city
hearing mtetest not exceeding twelve per rent,
per annum, and for a lime not exceeding one
year, in such amounts and mulct such rcgula
in,ns a* the l'illinium Council may prescribe, in
anticipation ol the taxes and revenues of such
llal year. I‘rovldi <l, that Hie amount of sadi
bonds oiilstainhlig, shall not at any one time
exceed one llmd of sin h taxes slid revenues ;
olid provided, that such bonds, or the proceeds
; thereof, shall he applied lo the same purposes
a* Hi" taxes and revenue* in anticipation where
of they mar be issued.
Hv a ju-licous f xeri -si- of this p iwcr, a fund
, uugut always he kept m the Treasury, to meet
Hie current older* that might he issued from
time I* time, which would of course he then
always at par. and m time circulate, and answer
the purpose ot exchange throughout oar Mate.
This tiu-asuic would also km p the credit of the
! city at a high standard.
When the difficulties and embarrassment of
the line s *ie i iinsulsred, and the liberal action
I ut the city at a time »f gcmial depresaiou, iu
assuming the bilge amount id Street t ertifieates
and in providing a > uirency for the community,
by the issuance of the scrip "r city orders. It
I must he a source of congratulation to every one
tu nnd nur alfans in so hcaithlul and prosper
! ou* a i oudilion
! The crest preparations which sre being made
i to dev, lope i-ui i ountry and Improve our vieln
ily by means of Railroads, *i ne> essanly in
1 solve the disbursement » th.u a short lime in
our midst of large sum* ol money, and assist
in relieving Hie tumporaiy eu.'-si:a-.-mvul of
the times.
1 At the present session of the legislature au
act was passed sothoiismg th, city to issue it*
luiiids to tne aniouut ol FJII.OUu lot the put
p.-sc of i onnrcUtu the upper and iowet levee,
lh * is a subjtct of the utmost ui| oitance and
j demands the speedy action of the Co rnell . s
we are now situated the lower !*■ ding is com
pleuly separated and dissoauecied iroiu the
I upper fhe d throttles slid inconveniences
wh-ch hiisiius* men experien ■ ,n lh:» ii-.pei t
l is too notorious to re-p re r -lament Tht*
connection is also needed for llie jeneral im
provomrul of the city, and demanded by our
increasing trade.
There aie > eitatu subjects tu winch I beg
leave to call the attention ot : i oauril Our
system of markets h», prov« .| i ,nad*<|uat«
to the growing wants and exte,l population
\of our city the present mat et, though in a
eeaUal posttioi, u 100 tar distant (t ui the lower
and upper wards slut the expel - • < of luaiutan
tng il tar exei e,ts the rents tor «t* * received.
This iDcouveu ence has led to .icusiug pri
-1 vate mark*;- and *tsd« thr. .. tthevitf.
whereby the victuxiei*. vender* i f privtucs and
prov ,uis hsve become scattered and s-'par
ated. an Ith talcs and regulat >ns -especting
markets have bee* rendered !«x c- i irvefftcieni
To remedy th.sev.l I aotiid recAMuniead that
there should be two pobli msrtei, e-tabitsh-'d
in the city ; one upon th# div smii i,- between
the Fir-t aad Second Ward* sad one p-a t3i#
ilivi.u-n hnc hstwsen th* TU, t and Foarkh
Wards, sn,l that suitable sites .hv,)!.t be pro
cured for that pury. se and bu la.ngs erteted
upoaihe ssai# U» be, hsige-1 t,v tie appropriate
Mordfund. Tbe-e avarkete eous4 -» : adl .igbt.
and with due regard to ventdv; v xnd I am
aatianed that at a reasonable ev.e-ise proper
accomaiodxti >n* coulff be tat! - n each for
j vendor* of produce, vegetable. Ve Aud or
ilia once* and reg ilatmas should h- • staMisheff
I to ensure order, . letimnesa, and w prove*k khe
paMtc from imposition. The markets of many
cities are pointed to with pride by the citizens,
and surrounded as we are by a fertile region,
with abundance of material at baad, it i* highly
important that-Saint I’sal should establish her
owa markets and that they should be of such a
character a* would be creditable to the city.
Recent losses and disasters by fire also de
monstrate the necessity nf organizing aa effect
ive lire department which will not only protect
our citizen* from loss bat serve greatly to di
minish the exorbitant rates of fire insurance
now charged. The city bo* already contracted
for two fire engine* with hose and appropriate
apparatus, and provided for the expenditure
necessary for this purpose. I think, however,
that it would be advisable to procure au addi
tional fire engine so that they might be better
distributed through the city, ami the force of
our tire department would be more effective.
Appropriate sites and buddings should also be
provided for this purpose, and the fire depart
rai-nt carefully regulated by ordinances.
TU Inconvenience of procuring water for the
use of our citizens and for the extinguishment
of tires, li** been felt for some time, and is a
subject which deserves the serious attention
and energetic action of the Council.
The legislature, at its present session, au
tlion/.ed the city to build suitable water work*,
limiting the expense to $200,000. Our amended
city charter also gives this authority to the city.
A proposition in either case, however, is to be
submitted to a vole of the citizens of Ht. I'aul,
for their approval or rejection. I think it high
ly expedient that the city should take step* to
carry Into effect these provisions, and that the
proposition should be submitted to the vote of
the people without delay, uuder the directions
of the authority conferred by the legislature,
or contained in the charter.
It is plain that out Fire Department will be
still inefficient lint I proper provisions are
made to supply water throughout the city, aud
it is my opinlou that it would be to the interest
of the public ami Hue economy to commence
tbe construction of such water works as would
be adequate to this purpose os well ax Buffi
cient for the wsuts of our citizens, ami also a
credit to the city.
I feel that recent occurrences have shown
the defects ol our city prison and discipline.
Dili < Tty llali, as at present .itranged has been
found insecure. 1 think it advisable also to
concentrate tin- principal city officer* ai that
poiut, so that they could readily be found and
consulted by the citizens, and our city records
end files be more securely kept and better ar
ranged : the present building is also inade'juate
for this purpose, ami I would recommend that
au addition to the same be constructed, the
lower portion to be built with a suitable mini
tier of stoue ceils for prisoners, properly gra
ted and secured, and the upper portion be ar
ranged fur public offices lor the Mayor, (.'ily
(,'lerk, Justice, Ac., Ac,
I would also recommend that the public
gioumisol the city be properly graded, and
oruanieulsil with suitable shade trees, uud en
closed wilk neat fencing. This would greatly
improve the city, and would afford healthful
and pleasant place* of resort for our citizens.
I am convinced that our ordinances want
complete revision, and the ('onratun F./liii il
have already taken action in this mailer. I
strongly urge lh" prosecution ol this duly upon
the gentlemen who have been appointed tore
port upon it, not only with a view to classify
and arrange the oidioatice* so as to conform to
I our new charter, but to revise them thoroughly
so that they may be effective aad just in their
operations. These orilmam es should be stru t
ly enforced, so that the municipal authority
will bu fully respected on tbe one baud, and
Hat all offenders will be assured of llieccrtaiuly
of punishment oil tbe other.
These, gentlemen, are the subjects of pub
lic interest which at present suggest themselves
to me, as worthy of vour attention upon the
I commencement of another fiscal year I firmly
believe in the destiny ol our cherished i ity u*
1 a great mart ot commerce, and I Icel sensibly
j tin- importance of laying the foundation of mtr
fuliue growth, with care, judgment, ami pub
i lie spirit. Ibvlne Flo vide lice bos favori-d os
with prosperity and plenty, and willi his bless
' lug, I trust we shail continue to advance uutit
I out beloved Hi. I'aul shall become the ljueen
I Tty of the North West
Nhhmais tV. Kittson.
Ht. i'aul. Miuu., May 11, I*s*.
(ONCJKKSSK)NAL.
WAKIIIMtITOSf. May ft.
Scnatk.—Mr. ll,unlit objected to Mr
Olay's sin"T that the fisheries urc merely a
local intcrc.-t, they an 1 so, he said, but no
mon' than sugar growing. The fisheries
have, however, national iiii|>ortunoe, no na
tion ever having be»n prominent in mari
time a (fair* that did not recognise impor
tant relations between its marine and its
fisheries.
The Senator from Alabama's line ol argu
ment was a revival of Mr. Benton's, in his
report of 18-tfi
Mr Hamlin would admit that when the
bounty was first granted, it might have Inn
regarded us identified with the salt duties ,
that tin present system of bounty is bas'd
on a departure from that principle, and is
not now dependent in any manner on the
ipiantity of salt but on the to image.
Yesterday. Mr. Itayanl. ehairuian of the
committee, made a report from the majority
of the Judiciary Committee, asking to tie
discharged from the commie ratiou nl the
subject of a uniform banking law. as the
major:tv could not agree upw the tirins ot
the bill*
Washisuto.v May n.
Mi.viiL-The senate is crowded to ex
cess,
Mr. Hammond pronounced a brief eulogy
upon Mr. I.vans, narrating the history of his
ire. and tlie eircunisUucvs attending his
death. He said tin arrows eg death ot late
had entered otti u aiming tile high places ol
hmior in his own .state He onervsl the
usual rwolut; a-, rvsjwsliog Senatom to
w 'ar crape ion the left arm lor 30 days, and
to attend the funeral of Mr. Keans
Mr Beujamin lolloweil in a strain of ehv
i mnt eulogy He spoke of the deatlis of
Mi Butler. tiov. Hamilton, who was dr wn
cs I an«l tin’ decease!.
Mr Hale followed. saying that it wasn g
often ho mingkd his voice with thow who
delivered funeral < ulogic* lie them paid a
high tribute to the character of Kraus, who
he said rvnniHkd hmi ot hia ui'-u of a ll*v
nuu Senator. Like a shock of com. fully
ripe, he had liero gaihend fnwn the ais-tas
of nU' an<l bad sunk down full ot honors.
Mr. Wilson nett ad>kd hi« tribute to the
v.r t ue* ausi character of the dcccastd say
ing, h-» long association with him in oouv
nntttv bn ught out the lieautiful •laaiitu’s*
and traits that he wi- the pawicmor of. and
which ho (\Vilaon> could a -re tuily appro
rale there in open Senate.
IV Senate her’ took a reevas until two
o clock, the hour for funeral.
Hiwsa —The House aetid on the various
amendments to the legislative, executive, and
judiciary appropriation bill, and it was final
ly p*n*d
Mr. Ritchie “f Peru-ylv*ma,spoke abates t
’die reawlut.oo ippoanig tins abrogation of
the Clayton Bulwer tr>-aty. arguing that
there ia no norticlar emergency which re
quire* it. The treaty when made prevent
ing a collusion between Great Britain and
the United .States, and "reserved the peace.
It was dictated by good sense and good feel
ings on both aides. The difficulty between
the two countries amount* to nothing. It
arise* merely from a technical interpretation
of the treaty. He could ace no reason for
the abrogation, except a desire on the
I*rt of the United States to seize Central
America.
Mr. Clingmuu said we ought to be free
from the treaty, so that when we want to ac
quire that territory we may have it lawfully.
Mr. Uitchic replied that its abrogation
would open the conflict for the possesion of
that country. He was sorry that Mr. Cling
inaii quoted the (Mend Manifesto with ap
probation. as he looked on it as an evidence
of covetousness and imbecility.
Mr. Kelsey, of New York, moved to table
the resolution, to la* reported on Tuesday
from the Committee on Foreign AfTairs, pro
jawing the abrogation of the treaty. Nega
ted by 47 against 122.
Mr. Hackles, of New York, moved the
postponement of the subject until Tuesday,
wlien he wished to express his views; but
this motion wa* cut oft by the House second
ing tin demand for the previous question,
under which the resolution was ordered to bo
engrossed, by 27 against 80.
Without nual action, the House proceeded
to the consideration ol other business.
Mr. Ha-kin, of New York, offered a reso
lution. which was adopted, netting forth that
a* Koliert W. Nathan, who has been sum
moned Itcfore tbu committee to investigate
the circumstances attending the sale and
purchase of Wilkinson Point for fortifica
tion purposes, had failed to appear, there
fore,
Kfiiiirii, That the Sneaker he directed to i*
sue his warrant to tin- ttsrgsant at arm*, to
take the body of the said Nathan wherever he
mold be found, aud bring turn before the bar
of (be llouiw to answer for contempt of it* au
thority.
The Hours' resumed the consideration of
the Senate bill lor the admission ol Minne
sota.
Mr. Smith, of Pennsylvania, made a speech
against the bill on account of the suilrage
clause in tlie Constitution.
Messrs. Milana of Virginia, Phillips of
Pennsylvania, and Bliss of Ohio, denier) the
right of Congress to interfere with tin' rights
of electors in the States.
Adjourned
\% a»liln|(loii \rw».
Washisoton, May 0.
( lie President has not yet designated hi*
acrvptaucc of the two volunteer regiments,
nor is it probable that he will do *o until
Congn ss ahull make the nctnasary appropria
lions for their support. The estimates uro
not yet made. ’I his determination of the
President has caused great disappointment
to Western men. who were Ird to believe
that the reginunts would V aee< jited as
soon u- the di Gciency hill wa* pasw-l.
The Colorudo. now fitting out at Norfolk
as flog ship of the home squadron, will touch
at St. Domingo for the purpose of inqui
ring into the condition of our affairs at that
Island.
Tie Seiiute have confirmer! the following
appointments: H. W. Dearborn, Marshal
of New ilumpshire ; McDrady, A-.-as iaU
Judge of Oregon Territory; K. Banister,
I *o-t master, Worcester. Massachusetts ; atnl
.1 ,1. Uisco. Assistant Treasurer Assay of
fice. New York
In the Democratic caucus of the House
members on Tuesday night, Mr. Stephen* ot
fered a resolution to is- made the basis of a
bill declaring that hen-niter no State -.hall
bo admitted into the Union until it has a
population sufficient for ono representative.
Sir. Clark ofleredun amendment, that Kan
sas be excepted : this amendment was op
[x.r-ed by Stephens and others, and strenu
ously supported by two majority. Mr Ste
phens then withdrew his resolution.
The Anti-Ijecompton Dcmocruts who
stooil out to the last, arc preparing an ad
dress to tlie people in vindication of their
course.
The committee on nominations of the
American Medical Association, rejiorted
Ismisvillc. Kentucky, as the place of hold
ing the next meeting.
Washinoton, May 7
Although the House, by 11 majority, or
dered the resolution proposing the abroga
tion of tho Claytoo-Bulwcr treaty to te en
grostted for a third reading, the vote for set
ting it aside, by 10 majority, to take uji the
Minnesota bill, is regarded a* a decided ex
pression airuinst the former measure. This
motion wa- made by Mr. Sickles, a member
of the committee on foreign affairs, who is
against the resolution now on the Speaker's
table. It is difficult to reach, and may be
regarded a* kill'd by indirection The re-o
lution. it is said, was reported without oou
soltation with the President, aid ha-no pre
cident since 1798. when the Uniteil Stab's
abrogated the treaty w ith Franco. The ad
ministration is opposed to the resolution at
tins time, becatise it would embarrass nrgoti
at ions now pending for the settlement ot the
difFemuv* between the United States and
Great Britain, and force upon the Ptvsiilent
an aggressive policy unfavorable to the peace
of t!s ;wo countries. aed disastrous to the
settlement of tiie Ventral American ques
tion.
Among the confirmation- to-day by the
.*-• 0110 is that of Judge L ring to -apply
the vacancy in tin Court of Claims occa
s.-'W-l by the death of Mr. Giiehri-t
By general consent the vote - a the St nate
bill for the admission of M'nnoot* will be
taken on Tu-sday
Gen. Cramer, "chief clerk of the laud of
fice at lavoniptoii. Kansas, who e> now in
this city, refstrt* that there w as a very gen
eral fieiing oi indignation iu the Territory,
at the announcement of tiie sak of the Kick
apuo and lavorapU'o lands, and tliat n*- t
mg* protective against the sale have ben
heid thrmgh rut the Territory.
Smi tor Evans whoso dere-x*. wa- man
>■ **l today, was taken rad.].-no ill Ust
rwoing wtnle sapping with his colleague,
Mr. Hajiinoud. and died soon afterward*.
11m death wa* cau*d by di*«a*e „f the
hear'
From AiisonU.
Washikotos, May 8.
Col Sayles of Uhode Island, and Mr. Aus
tin, his private Secretary, have just left the
city for Arizonia. Mr. Sayles is intrusted
with important duties connected with the
Post Office, Interior and Treasury Depart
ments. In company with Mr. Sayles is
Prof. Pierce. Mining Engineer and Geologist
and S Burtin, who go out in the employ of
the 1-apre Land and Mining Company to
place in operation the minis of that Com
pany, taking with them the most approved
appliances for silver mining.
Mr. K. E. Dunbar has arrived from Ari
zonia. He confirms the great value of the
silver opperations in the centre of that Ter
ritory. and represents the condition of the
Territory as distressing in the extreme. He
brings the proceedings of a public meeting
held by the citizens of Santa Cruz Valley,
add ruined to Congress, praying urgently for
relief. The memorial has lieen placed in the
hand.* ufl.t. Mowry, Delegate for Arizonia.
The Kai.su bill w ill be effectually des
patched to-morrow, to Governor Denver,
with instructions designed to secure a lair
vote on the projiosition to be snbmitted to
the people.
The estimates for the three volunteer
regiments for 1858, is -aid to amount to
8150.000. They will jiositivily not lie called
into service until the appropriations are
made.
Lieut. Gen. Scott has arrived here in
persuancc of the orders ol the Seen, tary of
War.
Tft»<* Army for ( taki,
St. Isms, May 8.
Gen. Smith has issued elaborate orders
relative to the movements ol the trains and
troops of the Utah force. The trains are
to be separated into divisions of 220 wagons
each. The troops mv to be organized into
columns, each coluiiis constituting an escort
of a division of the general supply train.
The first colninn, under command of Lt.
Col. Andrews, is already organized and
ordered to march.
The sacoud column, under Col. Monroe,
compiling the escort ol tic first division of
Supply, will march from Fort Leavenworth
im the 15th inst.
The third column, under Col. May. will
march ou the 20th. The till column, under
Col. Morrison, will march ou the 25 th. The
sth column, under Col. Sumner, will niureh
•>u ihe 3mb. Tin- 6th column, under Maj.
Emory, will march on the Ith of Jane.
These columns, for the present, constitute
the Fir-t Brigade of the Utah Amy, under
Gen. Harney.
Kueli column will >H‘ supplied with 1
month* provision*, which will In: replenished
on |>u.-siiig Forts Kearney and I-arumic.
General Smith is yet in this city, the state
of his health being such as to require hi* r> -
maining here a short period.
Four companies of the 6th Infantry lett
Fort I/'avenworth on the sth inst.. and one
company of Infantry from Fort lliley will
join them at Fort Kearney.
John Ueurtnell, Secretary of Utah, left
yesterday for Izavenwortli.
t\ ashis.itox, May 4, 1858.
Au unpleasant utliiir has reivntly oc
curred here, which cau.*os no little excite
ment in diplomatic and fashionable circles.
An altailie ot the Spanish Embassy has long
Ihvii an admirer of the only daughter ol u
retired banker o( Washington. The lather,
for reasons easily conjectured by ull prudent
parent*, lorbade the Sjiani-li cxvulicr his
nous*'. Ou Tuesday night last, the bunker
was dining with Mr. Slidell, who occupies
the next house to lus own on Lafayette
i square. While partaking of Mr. Slidell's
' hospitality, his servant came in. and in
formed him that two persons were hanging
i about his boose in a suspicious manner. The
bunker, whom we will cull Mr. C., reqiusted
lus friend, Senator Bright, who was of the
party, to accompany him, and proceeded
with that gentleman to his own residence.
As lie entered the hou*c, lie met his daugh
ter in the hall, and [irocetding to the picture
gallciy. which was lighted only by the hall
lump which shone through tlie doorway, he
found a mail snugly ensconc'd under the
pianoforte. Seizing him by the collar. In
dragged him from his hiding place, and dis
covered him to Ik' no I >s a ("Tson.ige than
tla Spanish ailarht 1 lie discover'd that
the aforesaid Spaniard was armed with a
i six barrelled revolver, which be took from
him, and then kick'd him incontinently into
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