The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-01-16

Conhding in that patronage which has ena-
bled the publisher of the Minnesota Pioneer,
commencing here the publication of small
weekly Journal, in this territory, then nn-
organized, and in this town. then mere hamlet,
TO struggle successfully with difficulties and emf
barrassments which have overwhelmed others.
no, few, who followed hifa iuto this field OF
newspaper enterprise, and firmly to establish the
Pioneer, now enlarged, and enjoying healthy
circulation, which has increased every week
since the issue Of the first Number, on the 2sth
day of April, ls49-the publisher, in pursuance
af firm purpose that the Pioneer shall keep at
least even pace in advancement with the growth
of our town and onr Territory, at whatever cost,
and at whatever sacrifice Of his own pecuHiar,
interest, viii commence, on the frs, of May
next, the issue of a
Daily Newspaper in Saint Paul,
on an imperial sheet, at six dollars per annu III
payable in advance. To defray the great eX-
pense of this enterprise, the publisher hopes TO be
sustained by the liberal and united patronage OF
all the friends Of the Territory.
JAMES NJ. GOODlitE.
DEATH OF John b. GREENE EsQ.-I.et-
tiers have been received from Paris, announcing
the death Of John b. Greene, Esq, the well
known banker Of that city, of the nrn OF Greene,
&Co. Mr.. g. died the 2st of November, In
the ia year Of his age. He was native OF
Concord. n. H., and had resided in Paris for
l. Il
ieemej, and few Americans have visited Paris
who have no, par,aken Of his hospitality. The
banking house wdl be conducted by the surviving
partners.
LiNGUAL ArrAGxMExr OF AFRICANS
i. has been stated BY the Rev. John Clark, foral-
. erly missionary in Fernando 70, Africa, that
there were at Fernando persons belonging TO fifty
different tribes, who are we'll acqaa nied with
the English language Us to assist IN transatng
The billie into their respective tongues. Ii Is
also said that the Scriptures must be rendered
into al least two hundred languages before all
the tribes Of Africa will be able 10 read them
in that which is peculiar 20 each.
A clergyman of the Episcopal church
al Boston, has been tried before an ccciesast!cal
court, for Introducing into the Church Of the Adj
vcnt, OF which he has charge, some forms of Ro-
man Cathoh: worship.
The Ashviile News gives the particu-
lars Of an affair that occurred there Oh the last
Friday Of October. \ man BY the name OF CrcsS-
man, had been condemned TO be hing on that day.
Every preparation had been made for the eAecu-
ton; the ga!lows had been erected, large crowd
had assembled to witness it, and the Sheriff pro-
ceeded to the jail, scemnly commanded the prs-
oner 10 make ready, and after he had dOne SO,
shedding tears all the time, and asking if he was
to be hung like dog, brought him INTO the street.
Excitement was at It's height, when the Sheriff
pulled oGt Of his pocket paper, which proved 10
be pardon from the Executive Of the State.
tNewbern, (N. c. Rep.
As the Newton special inward train
approached Curve street, Yesterday afternoon, al
unknown attempted 10 cross the track. Be-
fore he got wholly over, he sturck in the head
by The engine aud seriously, if not fatally njur-
ed. II is stated that he was drunk at the time OF
the accident. As the early outward freight train
this morning WIS passing under the fremont
Bridge, brakeman named J. Foggcriy, who was
upon the top of the cars, came in contact with the
bridge, was knocked off and badly injured On
the Fitchburg road yesterday, the express tram
came in contact near Concord, with cart loaded
with wood. The horse attached TO the team was
killed; but the driver, boy, escaped by jumping
off. No damage done to the train. i Boston
Traveller. Dec. Il.