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The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-07-24

1885, sFALE IND HLETEE II
WOODS HOUSE a. CO..

lsso.l xvo E1ss-4 A1d EtsT z CO.. 1850.
UTAvE by recent arrivals added their stock large
III and well selected assortment q Fail and Wia.er
line. Additions win be made from dime tine until
the close of navigation; and they would solicit the a.
q n s sSs Ss ~
delpha, expressly for this market.
Tie following comprises portiaa Of their stests
8, 10, and l2-4 Ribbon bound Bed Blankets
Blue, Green, ind Drab Cloti do q tfH 49,
White Msckinaw, heavy and hne ~a
White, scarlet, orange aud lemon F!aHneis
Gray mixed and white shaker Flanneis Ut
Heavy.,wiled, White aud scarlet rIar neis,
.Hgh-colored French and English Melnos
do NJ. DeLaines and Damsxines
Plain and fgd Alpacas, oil colors
BoTbazine and Canton Cloths Tor mourning
Rich black silks, plain and brocade
SILK Fringes and Velvet Trimmings
Wersted Stufs for Children's
Fancy Cioths and Cassmeres iiE u fEea
Black Fir Cloths and doe-skn do
satnets, Sleeps Gray and Jeans p .s-f
lo-i bleacicd and brown s'heetngs ~ ed4si
"A brown and bleached Shrtines
Irish Linens and Lawns Tgn sozta
ga ard IA best Canton Flannels
Madder prints, blue and orange do -
A great variety Of w omen's and Chiidrcas Hosscsy
Kid, silk, and Cashmere Gloves 8sEEAAS
Needle-worked Cuffs and Collars
Housekeeping Goods in variety l"s'-E st-s-ssE
Laces, Edgings and Bobbins ,....., f. ,.,f.t
Swiss, plain and Jaconet Mnsins 20
Rich Bonnet end Belt Ribbons -.1ssf.ag4 brs
Ladies and Gents silk Shirts
Ti tadS sas Stripe. and Check.
Heavy Comforts and Wfistcts
With every article usually kept in DRY Good stercs
feeling confident that they are able give satisfaction
in every way The attention OF the public 10 respect
fully invited. september, 1850.
XNJE HAVE in store one of the largest stocks Of
w Shaws brought to this market, co'nposeS
mostly Of the celebrated Bay State Long Shawls sens
very ne and for their cOinfor md dura
bility Alss Cloth Silk, and Cashmere Square shaws.
Galena, Sept. 1850 WOODS HOUSE CO.
WILLIAM WRIGHT. HENRY D.. wiNAxs
WRIGHT & wINANS,
Successors Of G. NJ johnson, Steamboat Landing
Gaicna Illinois, $40
OFFER the friends and customers Of the old estah
~ lishment, large and well selected assortmentof
HATS CAPS M MtTss gloves AND
fact every thing usually kept by concern Of the kind,
comprising in part the following:
doz. fashionable No. !, extra molc skin Silk Hats;
No. 8,
:" Angola
20 dozen home-manufactued Russia Fur Hats for retail
trade; 5 -l-n,aE
Hats, and Drab soft Beaver and Offers new srti-
Gle; ~
Also large supply of sof-brush Fur California Hats,
Plain Fur California Hats Boys Fur Hats, Boys
soft-wool Hats, large assortment; Mems saxony,a
fine article; -.ir.a
Also very full supply of Cloth Caps, different styles;
Mems, Boys and Childrens Fancy Capsi
Ieghorn Hats and Mems and Boys straw do;
Also on hand large number Of Otter Seal, Nutria and
Muskrat Fur Caps, al cost.
One Of the firm having been engaged IN manufacturing
fully warranted in promising satisfaction to all who may
patronixe ~ 23y '.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-07-24

The Poor HAMS Fairies, e /, (.


ht.tEU ~ et4tl1rv
, - The Poor Mans Fairies, 81
Eaarsf 54egvgg--ss t8e1 ati
By cnARLoIrE1 YOUNG.
.asssa0 s---- alsa38
Oh mine is f.iry home, q Z
san Tho Ills haa,blc eeough and poor l,i -e,s
There are prints Of their tiny feet, 4. s. -
= All over the sanded fioer.
There are sounds Of elm glee.
That awake me at peep Of day, - 4ee
There are wee things aboot my path, '.s'
Ere start with my spade away s.aaat
Last night, ere LEFT the field, -.
A friend with smiling face,
Came to ask him to go with him
To some merry carousing place.
But me,hongbt that the while he talked
was touched with magic wand
With sprishtly glimmer of starry eyes,
And a look can meier Withstand.
saw one sweet anxious face 1lsf
Await in the porch for me,
While three little busy elves q, sesl,. 80,
Weresas merry as elves could be. aul
saw their sweet looks Of love,
And my heart set off through The wood
So bad my old friend good night,
And followed as fast as | could
One fairy had made my tea,
And another had sliced my bread.
And tiny one had ciambered my knee
For kiss ere she went TO bed.
And hess is The fairy queen,
And Harry, and Jane, End Kate,
Are the three little busy elves
Who clustered around my gate.
Oh mine is fairy home,
Tho men say they are fairies no more
Still they bccaon me when roam,
And peep in at my cottage door.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-07-24
WILLIAM w. GOODWIN,

WILLIAM w. GOODWIN,
Wholesale and Retail dealer in Fancy and Staple Dry
Goods, Hats Caps and Straw Goods, &c, DC,
No. l22, Main street, Gaena, Illinois.
TIME subscriber has Just received from New York.
IL large and well selected assortment of SPRING and
SUMMER GOODS Of the latest importations whick he
offers for sale good terms house the west
country. Having selected with care a choice sssort-
ment Of Ladies Dress Goods he would particularly in
wife the attention of purchasers that branch Of his
trade, among which may be found ..t
Fancy Barge De LANES,
. Changeable silk Plais, s.fa N.te
Changeable Silk Poplins,
Coored Tarton Muslins, 4a. t tt
Plain and Figured Swiss do,
Colored Stripe Swiss do,
Embroidered do DO, ...r
Fine Fren d Jaconets new and beautiful article
Linen Lustres, .l .f
Plain and Chene Cnghams, &c, &c
In Staple Goods his stock Is complete, embracing
~ article usually kept in Dry Goods Store together
with complete assortment of house keeping articles
Carpets, Curtain Muslins, Damask, Cotton ard Linen
Table Diaper, Window Shades all qualities at manuac-
turers prices. Donnets and Straw Goods OF every des
cripon, parasols, Umbrellas Combs Fans ard an end
less variety of traps toe numerous mention; all of which
offered at prices which fail to please Pur-
chasers invited TO CALI Our Goods will be shown
freely. Particular attention paid to orders.
.,.} VIM. w. GOODWIN.
Galena, Ill., May IL, le5l. 5--6m.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-07-24

WAR EAGLE MILLS, AT CALENA.
VUvHE subscriber agent of Fou, from above mills
II and will have constant supply on hand of SUPER
fine and superne, which will be sold mill prices
freight added. ~
The superior quality of this Flour Is known all who
have tried IT, and only requires trial here make IL
a favorite family Flour of Minnesota.
JOHN HARRINGTON.
ST. Paul, May %, 1851.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-07-24


Ledler an Cooks, Stationery and Paper Honginys,
HAVING just completed his Fall purchases in the
East now offers for the Inspection of all persons
wishing TO purchase either in large small quantities
complete assortment OF SCHOOL, MISCELLANEOUS, LAW
AND MEDICAL Books Music Book, and Musical instru
ments, Biankbooks in any quantity, and made order
all standard works in THEOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL SCI
ENcE. Their editions of Bibles and Prayer Books,
every variety of size and binding.
Country merchants, Public Libraries and the trade
supplied on advantageous terms. and the public generally
Mt rs low rates as at any establishment in the West.
~ Highest price paid in cash for Rags.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-07-24

TJR1NTS, Domestics Ginghams Stripes, etc. either
Il by the case or piece, for sale cheap by
L. II. 4 IL. j. CORWITH,
June l. Galena.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-07-24

XNJE HAVE in store Of the largest stocks OF
w Shaws brought to this market, co'nposed
mostly Of the celebrated Bay State Long Shaws seine
very ne and recommended for their coinforl md dura-
bity. Alss Cloth, Silk, and Cashmere Square Shawis
Galena, Sept. 1850. WOODS HOUSE x CO.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-07-24

-t SAINT PAUL BAKERY.
HeW Bakery lately established Third Street ONO
site DR.. DeWey's Office!
NOW offer to the public a.! kinds of Cakes Butter
u Crackers, Boston Crackers, Hard and Loaf Bread in
the latest New York style, and all kinds of Candies by
wholesale or retail All orders from the town country
viii be promptly attenied TO, the shortest notice.
4eH G. HUMPHREY.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-07-24

VIRTUE IN SSUFF.-s'If you can't keep
awake without" said preacher TO one of his
hearers, ''when you feel droasy, why don't you
take pinch of snuff 81 think, - was the
shrewd reply, ",he snuff should be put into the
Sermon
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-26
Nav Postage Law.

The Post Master General, after consultation
with the Attorney General, has published his de-
cision under the new-pcstage act, with his in
structions to Post Masters Among other things
we notice, it is decided under the 2nd Section of
the law, that s.no ne,rspapers other than those pub
lshed ,ceely ONLY, are entitled TO circulate free
of postage, in the counties where published
Subscribers to periodicals, TO obtain the benefit
of the provision in regard to prepayment, must
pay the full quarters postage before the delivery
Of the first number, where there are several num-
bers to be delivered during the quarter. Anews-
paper is decided not to be periodical within the
meaning and intent Of the provision which re-
quires the postage on periodicals 10 be paid in
advance, and which fixes the postage at one-half
the rates previously specified in the 2nd section
Of the act.
Tcfacilitate the prepayment Of postage, stamps
Of the denomination Of twelve cents, three cents,
and one cent are furnished to Post Masters for
sale and distribution. The five and ten cent
postage stamps heretofore issued will not be re-
ceived in payment Of postage after the 30th Of
June, 1851. Persons holding such stamps are re-
quired to present them for redemption to the
Post Master Of whom they were purchased, be-
fore the 3oth Of September, 1851.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-26

will be supplied by our successors. "a, a.
Tho HAxx.EYr is concerned, we have fulhlled
our mi,eion . i'd editor. A settlssseat must "o~
b. made, - 10 Tie prssest ~s"sbsr. We send bills
in this paper 50 that all our mail subscribers may
see how much they are indebted to the firm OF
EnwARps and BRoApwELL. All would much
oblige US BY sending the amounts due, BY maxi
Immediately. It will be seen that we charge on
" advance price, and if the money is sent to us
as requested, no charge above the advance price
win be required. We hope there will be gen.
eral compliance with this request. If there is,
we shall always feel grateful to our old subser'-
bers for saving US the trouble and expense of
sending an agent to collect. At present, we have
no recognized travelling agent. All must see the
necessity Of our having an immediate settlement,
and As the sums are generally small, we hope
delinquent subscribers viii forward them or get
the Post Master to do 50, 10 the address Of Ed
WARDS and BRoApwELL, without delay. One Of
the firm will always be found hereafter at the
office of A. D. GREEN, Esq, on Main street,
next to the Probate Office. As soon as we can
make out our accounts for town, they will be
presented for settlement With these dry bust.
ness directions and with no expectation Of ever
again addressing oar kind readers editorially, we
close by wishing them all happiness, prosperity
and a hearty old-fashioned good bye.
JAMES G. EDWARDS.
Burlington, June %, 1851.
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LocuSts.

The locusts are Astounding in the eastern States
at this time, and the gardens and avenues are vo-
cal with the monotonous music of these untiring
songsters. We notice in the eastern papers ac-
counts of the death of several persons, said to be
ca,sed by the sting of these insects. DR. Gideon
B. Smith, Of Baltimore, long careful observer of
their habits, in an interesting communication on
the subject, says: ~
''The sting Of the locust never killed any body.
for the best OF all reasons-because it has none.
The insect has neither means Of offence nor de-
fence; and all the stories that are told of children
being killed by their sting or bite are fabulous
If death ever was produced, or any less injury
when locust were present, some other case effect
ed it, @
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n.,, ao.d lrs.ting It Knoxville.


Messrs Grimes, Dodge. Corse and Mason re-
turned on yesterday from the Rail Road meeting
At Knoxville. The attendance from the different
points along the route was large and the best spr>
it prevailed in regard to the speedy commence
ment and energetic prosecution Of the work.
The company was organized by the election OF
President, and nine directors. Mr. Knox, of
Knoxville was elected President, and Mr. Phelps
of Peoria, Treasurer.
Messrs Grimes 4 Mason of Burlington, Hard
ing Of Monmouth, Manning Of Knoxville, and
Rouse s. Cockle of Peoria, were elected Direc-
tors. The names of the other directors we did
not learn.
The Company will commence operations as
soon as the services Of a competent engineer are
procured. Aresolution was adopted to build the
road from Monmouth directly to Burlington
The amount of Stock taken is $45O, 900, and five
per cent, has been paid in on about $l6oOoo
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-26
BosToN June s.


A fearful tragedy took place last evening at
Roxbury. A man called at the house of Doctor
A. G. Cumming, for medical advice. The Doc
tor was not in, but Mrs c. invited him into the
parlor, when he sat down complaining of pain
in his side. a moment after little girl, the only
child of the DR. came into the room, when the
stranger seized her and with razor cut her throat
from ear to ear
The mother sprang forward to protect the child
and was herself badly cut in the hand.
The assassin then rushed into the street where
he cut his own throat and fell dead. The child
also died instantly. The mans name is supposed
to be Ephram G. Daggett, and he was doubtless
insane
Another murder was committed here to-day at
noon, at the five points by Connolly, on the person
of man as vet unknown. The two men were in
dispute when Connolly struck his antagonist on
the head with slung shot and then plunged a
knife into his side which proved fatal. The muir
derer was arrested.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-26
A fact worth remembering.

A gentleman from Illinois informs the editor of
the St Louis Intelgencer, that lands in the in.e-
ror Of that STATE, which for the last fifteen years
have been offered for sale at merely nominal pri-
ces and without purchasers, have, since it is as
certained that the Central and other Railroads are
to be built, at once appreciated in value. These
lands could readily be sold at average price of
s. per acre, and other lands in the immediate vi
cinity Of the proposed roads will bring much
more.
This is significant fact and practical test Of
the influence of Railroads upon the value of prop
erty, which the farmers Of Iowa would do we'll
to remember. .a.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-26
ExtrAiudicial.

JUDGE SrALpINe OF the Supreme Court of
Ohio, was present at late meeting Of the de-
mocracy at Toledo, and made speech on the
occasion. He told his audience that the fugitive
slave law was nullity, and that he should let
every fugitive 50 who should be broagh. before
MN under its provisions. At Cleveland a few
days after, he entered the field again and repeat
ed his views. Hs said 81 regard the fugitive
slave law a. unconstitutional, null and void. And
say It proudly, that shall esteem it the crown
ing act Of my Judicial career, il I can only have
slave broagh, before me under this fugitive law.
will set him free as cheerfully as eat a meal
when hungry s.@z,
These may be considered the views OF the de-
moecracy ct Ohio, explicitly put forth. 1t is no,
our purpose (says the Cincinnati Gazette) "a
comment on this new phase Of the Democracy
Or to speak Of the improperly Of 4 Judge enter.
ing the political arena to invite litieants befor.
him, by public declaration Of the way he will
decide their cases il they come before him. W.
leave that to "the Democracy.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-26
QUERY I

A chain suspended from the horn OF an anvil
and communca ting with the ground, will so di-
minish that harsh shrill sound, produced by the
collision Of the sledge and anvil-so very annoy
ing to the ear-as to render agreeable. But if we
should not have a sssmithy' for neighhor, and
should have his place supplied with scolding
wife, whose tongue as the old saw goes, is worse
..than an hundred anvils!'' what then shall we
resort to, to put into practice the sacred maxim,
sto bride her tongue" or put chain around her
neck?
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-26
The accounts of the discovery of Gold in Maine

The accounts of the discovery of Gold in Maine
are confirmed. The Bath Tribune says:
1t has long been the opinion of those best
qualified to judge, that the geological formation
Of the Northern region Of the State indicated the
presence Of gold, and that the indications were
stronger on the Canada side than on the Amer-
can side of the line. One statement, from pref
ty reliable source. and which we have not yet
seen in print, is that for the year and half
which the English Government have been en-
ployed in mining, and by all others who have
been engaged in that business, there has been
about $4,000 obtained, and the average of sac
cess for each man cannot be safely estimated al
81 per day.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-26

The river at this place is falling very cautious
ly, and Hawk Eye looks, as if he would like to
be himself again. The water has so far receded
as to afford communication by land between
South and North Burlington by the way of the
Main Street bridge. Aweek or so will material
y change the face of things in respect to the late
freshet in the Mississippi, and expose to sight,
the extensive ravages made by the watery times
Of 1851
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-26
New York.

The Legislature Of this State met in special
session on the 10th Of June to complete the I'M
finished business Of the regular session, which
was broken up by the resignation of the Demo-
cratic Senator's opposed to the enlargement of the
Erie Canal. In his message the Governor re-
commends the speedy passage of law for en-
larging this great work, SO important to the
growing commerce and prosperity of the Empire
State.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-26

THE RIvEn.-The water subsidies very slow
". Yesterday morning at O'Clock, It was one
foot ten inches above the City Directrix, and at
P. NJ, it was one foot eight Understanding a
fall Of four inches in the twenty-fonr hours
This is slow work, but it is to be observed that
there is vast amount Of water on the low-lands
which has to find its way into the channel OF the
Mississippi and rapid decline cannot be ant'ci-
pated until this takes pace.--Mo Repsb. 18th inst
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-26

PREcocITy.-Several villages along the Pos
sum fork of the Des Moines river, containing
each tavern, meeting house and blacksmith shop,
are beginning to assume the titles OF Cities
Each, we learn. is aspiring after the honor OF
being considered the commercial emporium OIL
Iowa. z.~ H. .@...-. ...
The above from the 81 Louis U"io" has at-
doubtedly some preference to an alluslon." we
should like to know if any body feels himself hit
The 'sPossum fork" empties into the Des MONIES
a few miles below Keokuk, We believe.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-26
Books ut Auction Prices |!

ABRAHAMs designs going east in few days,
and offers his spleddM assortment OF Standard
and Miscellaneous bo1ks at auction prices. Ply
sicians, Lawyers, Clsegymen, Teachers, and 9TH
ers wishing good article in his line, would do
well to call and purchase bargains, at the Sign of
the Ledger. w
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-26

The s'Springfeld Insurance Company" at
Springfield, Illinois, was organized few days
ago. This Company was chartered at the last
session Of the Legislature of Illinois, with full
powers for the transaction of general insurance
business. and also with full banking privileges
The Company, it is said, will at an early day
commence the issue of Certificates OF Deposte,
after the manner of the Wisconsin Insurance
Company, to circulate as currency.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-26

THE Pae1FIc RsrLNoap--Th- Pr+@iaent ana
Directors Of this Company had raeefInx yrstsH-
dav afternoon, to CONSIDER anal determine en- lnr
cation of the road. We 10 not know Mhaa prs-
ceedings were had. but we understand Efneraliv.
that the location Of tine route waa not made. aas
that the Beard adjourned until this daT MI II
o'clock. We hear that the subject will then 5r
dis esed of.
An elaborate report, showing grea Industry asd
scientific skill. and Astounding III facts which with
astonish every reader, has been made by tAe L.
g.neer- in Caief and will b. laid before IL ssoe
holders in printed form. They viii taea dsscss-
er what, ard how rauch, work has been prrfsrrs-
ell under the direction Ut the present Bard aTd
their claims to the confidence cf the pabasx. Is
Inmates for the first section ut the work, g.
bracing about forty miles. have been PrgYarsa
and everything viii be ready for the eSeerfsca "
contracts a. snoa a. the roHfr " determined
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-26

The Hon. Z. w. McGAUGHEy was re-nom-
mated a. candidate for Congress at Wing Con-
venton held at Rockville, Ia, on the 18th INST.
HIS majority in convention was large, ana he will
no doubt be reelected by large majority. Mr.
MEG. voted for the Compromise measures and
advocated their passage, IN speech Of marked
ability
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-26

ExTExrros OF THE CaFrToI--Iae 49, -.
ton Republic SAYS: The extension Oh To- - =
itol is to be carried out under the dTsc'se -
the President. the Commissioner OF PuSae yr.
ings being made BY law the Superintendent
understand that the President has -
THOMAS T.. WALTER Esq. OF Ph'l@aeap =, s- -,
chitect of the contemplated extension. The Paaa
,dontad ronssts of wings on the north and +ol,,'
nlaceJ nj some distance from the present o,iln-
ing. and connected with il by means Q, sorT9. -
The cornerstone of the extension VIII be ia'' -
tba Fourth of yuiy-
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-26

PLANK ROAD TO CARrHAeE.-The people OF
Keokuk are busily engaged, among other things,
in getting up steam in favor of plank road from
Carthage, Illinois, to the Mississippi river oppo-
site Keokuk A meeting was held at Carthage a
few days ago. and committees appointed to open
books at the several points on the projected route,
to receive snhscriptions for stock.