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The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-05-31
Our Whole Country Grows.


Wherever we look, whether South or
North, East or West, Americas energy is
bonorably conspicuous. The Savannah Re-
publican speaks proudly of the advance of
Georgia in manufactures and internal i'm
provements: ruae
I Within a few years past the State Of
Georgia has at one bound placed herself in-'
disputabiy in advance Of any other Southern
State IN manufacturing enterprise and inter-
nal improvements. We have between forty
and hity manufacturers with from 100 10
5000 splndles in each, in operation in this
state. Our mines have been partially OK
plored, and we are producing superior rail-
road IRON, castings, marble, lime, at a pviee.
so low that it is used in considerable quaint.
ties to revive the worn out lands Of the
State. ra,s
/ The eternal fields of cotton, and nothing
but cotton, no longer appear in the up-coun.
try, except to limited. extent. The cult.
walton of that staple in the northern coun-
ties will comparatively cease in few years.
and be transferred more and more to the
fertile bottoms Of South Western Georgia,
The hill sides IN the Cherokee Region and
middle Georgia are now smiling with green
crops of wheat and other small erains.-
here are Touring mills, on the Etowah,
the Lebanon, Columbus, those in Clarke.
and elsewhere, where the wheat is purchas.
ed at liberal price andconyerted into -four,
which has some time since found its way
to Atlantic markets, while some has been
exported from this port to Brazil and other
countries. II be article of northern -four IS
know almost banished from this market
One year the Central Railroad conveyed
into the interior 5000 bills of Georgia -four.
the upward current being completely turn
ed.
! These manufactures and railroads have
created home markets. They give employ
fnent to the farmer, carpenter, the mason.
the tanner, the miner, and in short to all
most all who follow the various and devious
ways of human industry. The moral and
physical influence Of cur railroads IN bring
ing about this new order of things, is NOT
sufficiently appreciated. The Up-Coun,ry
us nuw no longer sealed book. The trav-
9el On the State Road has probably uuadru-
pied since it was opened to Dalton. Il will
increase vastly more when it is completed
to the Tennessee River.
+ 1t has heen estimated that when the Nash.
vile and Chattanooga Railroad is comDle-
ted, the Georgia Road will REQUIRE four
times its present locomotive power. Our
great State work has already paid paid back
to the State the cost Of its construction in
the shape Of multituee OF benefits. beyond
the power of calculation, and it is not dar-
Tag prophecy to make that in less than
twenty five years it will pay all the debts Of
The State, principal and interest, and relieve
her Citizens from all taxation.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-05-31
Paris-Social Character of the French
No Home.

The French correspondent of the Albany
Atlas, after abiding to the Frenchman's
idea that Paris is the capital not merely Of
France but of the world, says:
cit is indeed the capital of politics, liter
AZURE, and fashion. Not a revolution here
bat has its reverberation in the most distant
quarters OF The globe. Not Il new volume
from one of the least of the brilliant au-
.thors that swarm here, but finds it's way 10
every library. Not new mode that is not
copied by the dandies of every cline. 1t
abounds in fountains, statues, gardens,
promenades, theatres, cafes, amusements of
every kind. The whole society lives out Of
doors. Nothing can be more brilliant than
The spectacle on sunny day in the Champs
EIysees, or in the garden of the Tuileries.
On Sundays particularly, these places and
the Boulevards are thronged with The gaiety
and fashion of the city. The ladies hire
chairs and sit i'm groups looking upon the
promenaders. The garden of the Tuiler-
les is filled with beautiful children beauti-
fully dressed, playing with grace which
none but French people possess. This lasts
till towards six O'Clock, when everybody re-
tires to restaurant to dine, and then spend
the evening at a theatre. A rainy day is
vertable catastrophe, as it must be spent at
hUme.'
The writer, undoubtedly uses n fgurative
expression when he calls Paris the capital
of politics. Ii is huiniliating truth that
the world is silly enough to strive to ape the
fashions of the foppsh Partisan people,
But we question the right of Paris, or any
French city, or even any city, save our own
WAsHINGToN, to claim to be the political
capitol of the world. When the French
nation can put in successful operation those
republican principles of government, which
have originated in this Republic and are
here obtained, it will be long stride in adj
vance of where it stands now
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-05-31
The New Postage Law.

The following is a summary of the rates
of Postage under the act of March last:
INLAND PosrAGE.-LeHers not exceeding
half an ounce not over 500 miles. 5 cents:
over 800 miles, 10 cents. Over half an
ounce, and NOT exceeding an ounce, double
these rates. Amy fractional excess over an
ounce Is always counted an ounce. ...
Ship Letters, delivered where received. G
cents; if conveyed by mail, 2 cents added Ia
the usual postage. On letters deposited in
post office for ship, ! cent. ..u.
HandbiNs, Circulars and .9dpertiseu,enf,.
not exceeding one sheet, unsealed, any dis.
lance, cents, prepaid. 'l's
Newspapers, sent from the office Of pub-
LEGATION, not exceeding 1900 square inches,
under 100 miles, or within the State, cc"t:
over leo miles, not out of the State, l cent:
over 100 miles, and out Of the State, l 10
cents. Over 1900 squire inches, the same
rates as pamphlet postage. Transient news
papers the same rates, prepaid. 1
Pamphlets Of all descriptions, not exceed
ing an ounce 2 l-2 cents copy; for each
additional ounce, cent. A fractional ex-
cess less than half ounce, is not counted:
Ilt half ounce or more, it is Counted as an
ounce. s<5
Drop Letters, 9 cents. Letters adver-
tlsed are charged the cost of advertising, not
to exceed cents. Letter-carriers ia cities.
receive on letters not over cents; GA news
papers and pamphlets, hall cent. Way
Letters, cent extra.
FoREIGN AND SEA POSTAGE
For the u. S. Territories on the Pacific. for
a single half ounce or less, SO cents, prenaid
or not. For Havana, IL I-2 cents; Chaeres
20 cents; Panama 80 cents, prepaid.
ihe whole postage from any post-cffice
in the United States, to or from Great Brit
ian or Ireland, by American or English mail
steamers, for single half ounce or less. "a
cents, prepaid or not.
For Bremen, by American steamers, "a
cents single half ounce or less, prepaid or
not the usual inland postage to be added.
For other foreign countries, if sent l,y
British steamers. United States inland post
age, any distance, 5cen;s single half ounce: :
10 cents an ounce, prepaid. 17iss
If sent by American steamers, to 90 thro'
the British mail, the whole hostage, from
any United States post Office, is 81 cents
single half ounce, prepaid. IL sent by
American steamers, all letters for France.
Holland, the Netherlands aud Spain, must
be prepaid. AhA rs@
Newspapers and Pamphlets.-Sea post
age 8 cents, besides inland postage, both
prepaid. But to or from Great Britain or
ireland, the total postage from any United
States post-office is, on newspaper cents,
land on pamphlet one cent for each ounce
or fractional excess, both prepaid. Sea
postage on prices current, three cents, with
inland postage added.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-05-31
Temperance i'm California.

A correspondent Of the N. Z. Dispatch,
writing from San Francisco, SAYS:
Temperance men have poor chance
in Californy. If you don't ticker when
you're asked, its considered PERSONAL
You're bound to wood up or die, and in this
way. many who are principled against the
ardent get shot in the neck. to save their
lives. One chap who refused to drink had
il poured down HIM, and was afterwards
tarred and feathered for taking an emetic to
discharge the sling from his stomach. He
was very indignant. at first, but pocket
pistol being thrust in his mouth, he was very
glad to draw in his horn. One Of the New
York boys, who likes joke, told him if he
didn't take glass like Christian, be should
Be sent to place where there was nothip'
bnt spirits" ts
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-05-31
ST. PAUL MINNESOTA TERRITORY THURSDAY MAY 1s4e.
Song of Departure.

This beautiful efiusion was written by youf
nan who sailed for California in the Clipper En-
lire of 81 tons:
One more sigh--,his hour Of parting
From the life we live and love;
One more tear of manly weakness
For the home whence we shall rove.
Here is qniet-there are perils,
And the bravest well may FEAR
One more sigh for life departed,
For our friends another tear.
Bnt the land we leave behind us
Is debased with slavish men;
Thoughts. opinions, all are copied,
And tied hand holds the pen,
Still we actsas others acted,
Still we think as others thought,
And we sbpn the daring freeman
From whose lips new words are taught.
Let me burst those rusty letters,
They corrode my inner soul;
Let me wander where no others
Can my words or deeds control:
Where the free wealth of the rivers
Is no richer or more free
Than the fresh air, yet imprisoned,
Sweet and wild with Liberty.
will range with hardy hunters
On their hoary mountains bold,
They are rough, but richly inlaid,
Like their rocks, with hearts of gold.
o., if slaves are still around me,
will hide myself away
II some recess, and unnoticed,
Watch by night till comes the day.
No more signs then--no more weakness
In this parting from old home:
Here is bondage there is freedom -
There the soul may widely roam.
Dash that tear from off the eye-lid--
Twas the sharpness Of the gale!
Cast off moorings! they are letters
Now nv heart swels with the sail!
Phil BRENGLE.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-05-31
= Senator Houston and his Wife.

The case of Senator H. affords striking
example of the vast influence which good
wife may exercise over any man, as a
man." Houston was apparently. a very
|unpromising subject for the experiment.
He auarreled with and ran away from his
first wife. lived with the Indians, was given
over to drunkenness and profanity, and to
use bis own language, was the victim of his
own slavish appetites. He was then called
the "notorious Sam Houston" But we
have noticed for some years, that he has
been spoken of more respectfully. The
secret of it is as we were informed some
months ago by one who knew him well, that
he had married lovely and excellent wo-
man, and she had induced him to reform
himself. We see that matter has now gos
into the papers. At large party given in
Washington by Speaker Winthrop, Houston
took occasion TO give his reasons for decin-
ing to attend various places of amusement
to which he was invited.
81 make it point" said the honorable
Senator, never to visit place where my
lady, if she were with me, would be unwil-
ling To go. know it would give her pam,
as Christian to attend such places aud
will not go myself where could not take
my wife,"
A member Of Congress present alluded to
his own wife, and added that there was
mutual understanding between him and her
that they should each follow the bent Of their
inclination in such matters.
'sThat may do for you,' responded Mr.
Houston, g but with me it is different from
what it is with many men. My wife has
been the making of me. She took me when
was the victim Of slavish appetites-she
has redeemed and regenerated me-and |
will not do that in her absence which know
would give her pain if she were present"
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-05-31

POWERFUL PREACHING.-The negro
church in White street is undergoing some
repairs. On Oyerhauling the front of the
pulpit, it was found that the two large joist
which supported the minister's desk were
nearly destroyed by the numerous poundings
which they have received during the seven
teen years since the pulpit was erected.
However absurd the story may appear it is
true! The colored brethren should get a
cast iron pulpit for their jealous gospel
x-pounders.-N. Y. Despatch.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-05-31

CANADA-Ne have seen letter from
Montreal dated Thursday after the burning
of the Parliament House, which states that
il is almost impossible to describe the depth
Iof feeling which pervades the people of that
place in relation to political matters and that
the general cry is for annexation to the
United States. The writer is an American
merchant and has resided in Montreal sew
eral years.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-05-31

SHIP CANAL AROUND THE FALLS OF ST..
MARY's.-We learn from the Detroit Free
Press that joint resolution is now before
tiie Legislature of Michigan, urging the
importance of the construction of ship
canal around the Falls of Sault Ste Marie
rs great national work.
/ 20 Livery thing great is not always good,
but all good things are great.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-05-31

H The aid for the Massachusetts Col
Ieges has been refused by the Legislature of
that State, the money intended for that pur-
pose, having been, by an amendment, de-
voted to the use Of common schools.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-05-31

The METHODIST BOOK CoscrRn.--From
e recent report Of the condition Of this vast
establishment, in. New York, its assets ap-
pear to be $64S,2I7, while il liabilities are
|oniy 6,406. ~
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-05-31

W- The Albany Knickerbocker, rumina-
ting upon the effects of Spring, wonders
how the trees get their clothes out of their
trunks without opening them Some one
replies that the editor forgets that the trees
|leore out their summer dress.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-05-31

DT II is said that q productive geld dis
tries has been discovered in Egypt. r
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-05-31

Mae!s,aN s. Isiy.soao
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-05-31

This beautiful efiusion was written by young
man who sailed for California in the Clipper En-
pire of 81 tons:
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-11-25

The New Orleans Picayune Of the 18th inst contains
the following items from late Mexican journals,
A lieutenant colonel Of cavalry, named Don Faustin
guaa. pociaiming Santa Anna chief Of the
regeneating army Of Mexico He had but fifty soldiers
with him. He was attacked by Cen Paacos, his party
dispersed and ne made prisoner Valva was to be exc
Quroz the principal leader in the late instruction in
the Sierra Gorda, after having been shot, conveyed
The Monitor says that rumor is current that specula.
tors in the funds OF the republic have corrupted OF
the members Of the Chamber Of Deputies This is appa-
report of the Committee Public Credit was be dis
cussed On that occasion twenty members were alb
sent and there being no quorum, the report was not
Tke question for and against the re.estabishment OF
the Jesuits which has caused open between the
governor and the legislature of Qaeretsro. has been
eminent The journals at the metropolis divided in
opinion relative the advantages and disadvantages
f y Md S% noie Ss
reverend fathers
M Dubucq, celebrated economist. who distinguished
IN II; Of ss mas
tobal, in Chiapas
The Apaches are again numbering and pilagng in the
thirty men attacked them on the ist ut. killed four and
recovered the plumber they were carrying OIL
Robberies are frequent as ever in all parts Of Mex
co; at the capital they had become unusually daring
The governor Of the district, Gen. Anaya lately gave
his resignation on the plea OF ill health, although the
Trait Union says the daily reproaches made against the
authorities by the press account OF the inefficient pro-
lection to life and property had doubt contributed to
his retirement.
The inhabitants of Tampco will soon be well supplied
with drinking water, which they have been so long
clamoring for The turn OF Vera Cruz will come next
An Indian chief, (Apache) lately killed by the Amer
can guerilla party, commanded BY Capt Box. bore on his
person medal which had one side bust with this
inscription "Marin Van Buren, President Of the United
States, A. D. 1887 = and on the reverse. "Peace and
Friendship"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-11-25
Fro. our B.it,nors Correspondent.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 2t-5p m.
Non arrival of the seasrref Of fncendiarie
Rardoiph III xs spsakoshfp. The markets. &c.
What has become Of the steamer Caledona Is the qucs-
ton asked Mt every corner. The Cunard steamers
have attained such character for punctusli, that IL
that excites interest learn however, that
the wires down point between st. Johns and
Halifax. She Is now In her feenh day, and her arrival
may be momentarily expected At Boston.
Three boys and ono named John Linehart, have
been arrested and committed for examination the
charge Of having been the ncendares that fred the four
carpenter shops on Saturday night last The evidence
against them is said TO be very strong.
The Philadelphia Ledger OF this morning, In sudins to
the application Of Leut Randolph General Taylor be
restored the position he held in the previous his
attempt TO pull General Jackson's board the
boa, the wharf in Alexandrs, In presence Of large
number of strangers, very properly rcmarkss
General Taylor should have answered At once promptly
1d he an cSs s Il. 20 10
openly and grossly insult him for performing public duty,
unworthy ever holding place again in the public
The Argus this morning. again strongly recommends the
Hon. Robt NJ McLane for the peakerhp the House
OF Representatives. Mr. Mcnne would undoubtedly make
efficient Speaker, and his election Is due to this
great commercial citadel Of democracy the wings having
given II last session to Mr. Winthrop, honor to Boston,
the citadel Of whigey
Miss Kimberly, the youthful American Shsksperian
reader, commences her on Monday evening, n
Carroll Hail. There is great anxiety hear her, and
large and brilliant audience 10 anticipated.
Tho money market during the week has been abundant
~ supplied First class paper 10 readily taken at
per cent? and favoc securities loans have been effect
short periods ats per cent, and call at IA per
cent.
THE xARxrrs.In the Baltimore market nothing Is doing
to-day In -four of any kind Sales of good 10 prime rcd
wheat At 90 l02 cents ordinary 70 good DO 80 cents
white l0s l0e cents and family Hour white, lo6 lilo
cents Sales old white 50 80 cents do yellow So
60 cents; yellow, in shipping order, soa 81
damp. a. as cents; white, for shipping. ss 80 cents
and damp 40 cents. Rye Sc 81 cents. Oats 30 "a
cents. whiskey 2scents in bbs, and n cents In hhds
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-11-25

MoRr on FRxaosr AND CArnoRmA snKRALDs.-The
New York Sun OF Thursday says,
I'VE alluded, some months ago, TO lot OF valuable en-
eads this city, and placed in the hands OF spida
", Tor the purpose OF being They said TO come
from Fremont and Il is now limited that large number o.
similar emerads, coming from the source nm
dergong the process. Col Fremont hes. r.--sny
found the deposit from whence the Monteznmss aehVo'
Weir magnificent emerslds'"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-11-25

no TEIE Lovers OF the best Havana Ciears.--T BAs-
TIANELLf Co, under Browne Hotel,
brands m.nuered in Cuba Ahcngs diem only 1000
the celebsed Fanny Eseer brand They cold IN
bundles for cash only We earnestly request good judges Of
me cigar 20 ~ them, nothing has bssn Imported m srs uss
Oss e-eo0
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-11-25

AWFUL CALAMITY AT PRovrDEscE.-FIRx AND Loss or
LiFE.A r broke out about o'clock yesterday morning
In the splendid mansion of Mrs. Anna Jenkins Benefit
street, Providence, Rhode Island, which in short time
totally destroyed, with all the valuable furniture
and we feeret to learn that Mrs Jenkins and her
daughter persisted In the flames Three female servants
and threeotber inmates escapedthe former by of
ghtnngfod, and the others by ladder The youngest Miss
Jenkins I'd her mother the roof and descended the lad
der, expecting that her mother following her but Il IL
supposed that she fell back suocatcd by tho smoke Tho
eldest dsghier scen and probably sufocatcd
In her BEDROOM Two partially consumed bodies were
subsequently found, which doubtless those of the
mother and daughter. Mrs Jenkins worth, IL s sup
posed yer million OF dollars, and remarkably chafi-
table, She belonged the Society of Friends and fire.
guent visited Europe to attend the meetings Of s
bes. stt NnN
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-11-25

MAJOR EMonY.-A correspondent Of the New Orleans
Crescent writing from San Diego, October T. has tho
following
"Najor Emory learn, has In his resignation TO the
department He prefers leaving profession In which he
has distinguished himself and honor, serving under
Colonel Fremont who, lie natural suppose, entersIns
for him friendly feeling IL 10 be regretted that In the
prosecution Of this boundary line such of things
sho.d exist among the officers appointed TO prosecute the
wokn t'
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-11-25

The Albany Argus OF Thursday states
'The Usior estimates the deficiency Of for the
fiscal yea ending June 1850 and 1851 at from
to S10,00o.0oo.
Our friend Of the Argus is in error. The Union has
made no estimate Of the deficiency alleged to exist in the
treasury. On the contrary il was officially announced
in both Of the cabinet organs in this city The deficit
may exist but believe and have 50 said. that. il il
doesexist. it has BEEN in great measure. created by
the Illegal and unnecessary expenditures Of the present
cabinet
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-11-25

We understand tina, Messrs Stanton and Savage. mem
be Of the House Of Representatives from Tennessee.
arrived in this city yesterday.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-11-25
Gray. (whig.)
Matorifloa
Melville, tdem. }
IaB

McWillies majority $685. Gov. Browns majority in
the 4h district will be 2O0o Featherston's majority in
SIX counties OF the I'd district is 1857 II will rsn up to
1000 Thompson is gaining heavily in bis District on
the vote OF 1885, and will have majority OF 1900 at
least The legislature will be strongly democratic in
both branches Our State ticket hss been carried by
majority OF 5000 or 10000.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-11-25

0y-A series OF meetings VIII be commenced In %.
Paus English Lutheran Church. Of 1 and this
Thursday evening Preaching every night during the week
O'Clock On Sabbath morning. at II o'clock he n.tasnon Of the
Supper win be administered. Also. preaching
Of Frederick, will ociae The public are respectfully invited TO
attend. FL 3
Nov. 22-TFS H ttF