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The weekly Minnesotian., 1852-08-28
BENTON COUNTY.

A gentleman in illinois, who has read
our article upon the facilities Of farming
in the country north Of us. writes us,
among other things, as follows:
81 removed where l now reside twen-
ty years ago. was some fifty miles from
any considerable settlement !; and although
mail routes and post offices were close
at hand, l was often for weeks, and even
months, without newspapers or letters.
| had a large family, and have something
OF one still and would not live in place,
however advantageous otherwise, unless
at least weekly mail facilities were GER
tain and sure. l consider the influences
of good newspapers in a family or neigh
borhood of as much moment as those of
common schools. How is it in the region
you speak OFF"
This man talks sense, and shall be an
swered promptly. In the region we
spoke Of, then, mail facilities for the past
year have been excellent-none better in
any part OF the country. The contract is
in good hands. We have never heard of
mail failure up that way since the pre-
sent arrangement was entered into. The
road between St. Paul and Fort Ripley
is cxcellent-equal to the best Macad-
amized roads in the States, in summer, and
in winter, Of course in this country, it
is always hard and firm, and generally
better for runners than wheels. The
mail is weekly, leaving St. Paul on Mon
days, and arriving at Fort Ripley on
Wednesdays. Our paper published on
Saturday, always gets TO Crow Wing and
Fort Ripley on Wednesday evening. The
people up there must be reading public,
Judging by the number of newspapers
from St. Paul and St. Anthony that goes
up.
Although not Immediately connected
with the subject, we will step aside TO
mention, that accounts from Benton rep
resent the crops to be most excellent this
year. Green corn was upon the tables at
Fort Ripley quite as soon as at St. Paul !;
and vegetables of all kinds are as early
produced there as here. This part of
Minnesota needs only to be known to be
appreciated as farming region having far
greater facilities, taking the important
item of prices into consideration, than any
other portion of the West.
The weekly Minnesotian., 1852-08-28

True as gospel is the following, as ma
ny care-worn and heart-broken editor
can testify. 1t is the closing paragraph
Of the valedictory of an editor in Ohio.
who we know TO have been faithful ia
his trust for many years, but now takes
leave OF his patrons poorer, we presume,
than when he commenced:
"Finally at the close of seven wears
service, with slight intermission, we
ought to be able to give some advice as to
the duty of patrons to the press. The
great cause Of the inefficiency of the
country press, so much complained Of,
lies with lis patrons. No man can do
justice to the columns of his newspaper,
unless he is properly supported-without
support, and in debt, how can a man de-
vote his intellectual energies to the drudg-
cry OF composition? Harrassed as he is
by debts, by the responsibilities of FAM
lly' by the feelings of an honest debtor,
without the ability to pay, he labors
against current that he cannot overcome.
Your Indebtedness to him annually is but
small sum-pay it promptly and it will
be returned to you ten-fold, in the in
creased life and vitality which it will i'm
part to your paper. So long as the rem
edy lies with you, you should not COM
plain"
The weekly Minnesotian., 1852-08-28
OUR SECOND YEAR.

This is number fifty of the first VOL
ume of the Minnesotian. The enter
prise of starting fourth paper in Min
nesota one year ago, was an experiment.
But all newspaper enterprises arc expcr-
iments. This we may say, under the
circumstances, was hazardous expert
mcnt. We had not subscriber when
we commenced. We were slandercd and
denounced at the outset; and the most
strenuous efforts were made, here in St.
Paul and elsewhere, to stranglc the Min
nesotian at its birth, by men going around
among the citizens, and proclaiming that
II was only campaign paper,:' and
would be discontinued after the election.
This base attempt TO interfere with our
business was reiterated in the public COL
umns of certain St. Paul sheet, and in
public speeches, by men who we have
every reason to believe knew better. II
all had its effect but not in the way they
wished it TO. Their slanders only in
spired confidence in our behalf among the
people; and in the end, as is always the
case under similar circumstances, did us
great deal Of good. The Minesotiaii
walked right along ups" and now stands
side by side with its neighbors, almost in
point of subscription, and fully equal in
point Of advertising and job patronage.
For this evidence of confidence and GOOD
will on the part of our fellow-citizens
we are thankful from the deepest cham
bers Of our hearts-the more so because
their favors have come unsolicited. We
have never asked twenty men to take our
paper. All nearly have come forward vol
unfairly. In fact, we have never had leis-
ure or disposition to solicit subscribers or
business, preferring, for the first year at
least, to let the Minnesotian stand on its
The weekly Minnesotian., 1852-08-28
MAGNANIMITY VS. .INGRATITJ nE

The Boston Pilot is not political par
tisan sheet. 1t is unnecessary for us 10
state in this community, where it is so
well known, what is its character. Its
editor is an lrishman, with heart gush-
ing forth all that warmth of inagnanimity
and generosity SO Characteristic of his
countrymcn He will not be driven into
playing the part Of an migrate towards
Gen. Scott III imitation of so many of the
gallant old hcro's own native born coun.
trymen. Shame upon them that it is so,
and all honor to the editor Of the Pilot
for his pointed rebukcs, administered
weekly, to these ungratcGul creatures!
The editor Of the Pilot is in the habit Of
giving his readers, from week to week,
such "reminiscences as the following in
the history Of Gen. Scott. How many
solid columns af ungratcful SANDER and
envcnomed abuse docs even this one
chlvalric incident weigh down.
From the Boston Pilot.
Gen. Scott and the Irish Prisoners.
That Scott Is the greatest general of the
age, no one seems disposed TO doubt
His bravely fought battles and splendid
victories belong 10 the history of the ma
tIon and the world. His character. re-
mari rkable for lis high moral qualifications,
sheds an additional lusire over his militia
ry lame. But there is an incident Of
generous daring in the record of his lite.
which exhibits truly the innate greatness
and generosity Of the man, and the in
domltablc courage of will that has new
er been con9uere'l-an incident, which
apart from all political preindiees, has
run right pleasantly on tho Irish vein in
my heart until it is irresistabIy impelled
TO send forth the tribute of its honest
praise. Il
The battle Of Queenstown Heights,
which resulted in the surrender of Scott
and his small force, with all the honors
of war, into the hands of the English, al
though disastrous TO the Americans, could
scarcely be called victory by the enemy,
who with superior and overpowering
numbers, were kept at bay by mere
handful of men, until overwhelmed, thew
found that resistance was worse than
useless, and with the will, strong within
them, rather TO die with their gallant
leader than to yield to the arrogant foe,
they were compelled to surrender.
The American prisoners were sent to
Quebec-thence in Cartel to Boston,
A number of them were Irishmen. The
law OF cXtradition was then in full force
The weekly Minnesotian., 1852-08-28
DEATH OF COL. GOODIIUE.

Col. JAMES M. GooDHuE, the editor of
the Minnesota Pioneer, died at his resi-
dence in St. Paul last evening, at half-past
eight o'clock.
The limited time allowed us TO prepare
this brief notice of the death of respected
friend and distinguished co-laborcr in the
editorial profession, will not permit us to
go into particulars, or even to expect to
arrive at accuracy in regard to the main
incidents of his eventful life. He was a
native of the State of New Hampshire,
and at the time of his death, was aged
about Al years. He graduated at Am
herst with honors at the age of twenty
one, and chose the profession of the law.
He came West some twenty years ago,
and resided first in Illinois, and after
wards in Wisconsin, where, for four or
five years, he edited and published the
Wisconsin Herald, paper noted for its
ability, not only in its county and State,
but throughout the West. Upon the or
ganization of Minnesota, he removed
hithcr and established the Pioneer; since
which time the events of his successful
and influential career are well known TO
every inhabitant of the Territory who
reads, as well as TO thousands outside
our borders.
Col. Goodhue was an extraordinary
man. He appears to have been one of
those whose choice of location leads them
continually TO the exciting scenes of bor-
der life, while their commanding talents,
education and energy might have secured
them luxury and ease in older communi-
ties; for we are of those who shall al
ways believe that had James NJ. Good
hue so chosen, he could have been a great
and successful editor anywhere. He was
endowed with all the strong points and
virtues which 60 TO mark the leading man
in any community. AS friend, husband
and father he was warm-hearted, true and
devoted; in his public career he was as
the scourge of the tornado to those whom
his position and duty called upon him 10
denouncc.
But we have neither time nor space to
say on this melancholy occasion all that
our duty and feelings prompt us. His
sickness has been comparati> ely long and
painful, and his approaching dissolution
watched with melancholy interest by all
this people. Nearly this whole week
have they expected to hear the fatal words
he is dead! We have never seen
greater degree of dismay settle upon
the countenances Of any community
than was visible in St. Paul on Wcdnes-
day, when it was announced he was dy-
ing. All that he has done for Minnesota
and it is vast deal--passed in sudden
review before his fellow -citizens and it
was the general remark, that we could
not spare him, except to be visited by an
irreparable loss.
He leaves one Of the best of wives.
and three interesting children to mourn
the sad bereavement.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
afternoon at four o'clock.
The weekly Minnesotian., 1852-08-28

1t appears the young man, Warrener'
was drowned last week accidentally IN
stead of committing suicide, as was iir''
reported upon authority we deemed cor
rect. The following, from the Democrat:
explains the matter fully: $500
DEATH BY DRowSIsc.-A young man
who lately arrived here, was drowned be.
low town on Wednesday last, supposed
to have been caused by cramp while
bathing. S. II. Axtell, who acted as
Coroner at the inquest, writes the follow b
ing to contradict the report that he had
committed suicide:
ST. PAUL, Aug. 23d, 1852.
Ed. DEMOCRAT: Dear sir-The ver-
dict of the Coroncr's jury in the case OF
Mr.. Chester Warrencr of Battleboro',
VT, is:
"Camc 10 his death by accidental drown
ing while bathing in the Mississippi river,
on or about the 18th day OF August,
1852"
l conclude from letters and papers
found in Mr.. Warrencr's trunk. that he
was youth Of high order of talents,
and Of very respectable connections. His
parents live in Balttleboro', VT.
Respectfully yours, Sc.
s. H. AXTELL.
A note book was found on his clothes,
near the fatal spot, with a pencil on Il
leaf containing his last note, evidently
made just before he plunged into the wat
cry grave. The following is copy:
"One more good, cool. delightful bathc
and then away to my studies with renew
cd energy
BEWARE OF 1Mrosrons.- would
caution the Democracy of the Western
States against the wilcs of set of fell
lows, who arc going about the country in
steamboats, and cares. elcctioneering for
Scott, and all the time pretending to be
Democrats who have become disguised
with the party on account of tho conduct
of the convention at Baltimore. in nomi-
mating Gen. Pierce, and, as they pretend,
skipping over the heads of other more
prominent and greater men. These fel-
lows are all wings and abolitioni,ts, and
arc unworthy of notice or bclief.-Demo-
Graf.
The above is the most amusing mess Of
stuff VIC have seen this campaisn.-
The idea the editor wishes TO convey is,
that the Democrats should not hold any
social converse with Wings, or read any
Wing papers or documents, lest they
will be convinced that Gen. Scott is a
greater man than Gen. Pierce; but he
expresses it SO bunglingly that he turns
the whole matter into ridiculc. Our
neighbor is a regular Louis Napoleon,
and (judging from the above would sup
press, had he the power. all free discus
sion among the people. The Democrats,
however, can take care of themselves,
and no thanks to him for gratuitous ad-
vice. The great body Of them are not
slarcs.
The result of the North Carolina elec-
ton is, that while Reid, (Dcm.) is elect
ed Governor on account Of local di-
versions in his favor, the Wings have a
majority on joint ballot in the Legislature,
and will elect their U. S. Senator. Lust
year the Legislature was Democratic.
The popular vote Of the State, taking the
election of the members of the House Of
Commons as a test, shows Whig ma
jorlty. State sure for Scott and Graham
in November.
The weekly Minnesotian., 1852-08-28

own merits, without endeavoring 10 crowd
it into notice. When it is remembered
that only one issue has appeared since
the commencement, upon which the pen of
the senior editor was not been employed ;
that in no single instance has editorial aid
been called from outside the office amount
ing to column of matter in the aggregate /;
and that the = one of U.S. having charge
of the mechanical department has put
erery form 10 press, save one week, since
his connection with the establishment, it
will readily be admitted we have had very
little leisure to canvass for business.
We do not mention this by way of wish
ing to appear more Industrious than our
neighbors, which we do not claim we
think we have simply done our duty, as
we intended to do at the outset--nothing
more; but merely to show that We have
not pertinaciously sought, by personal ap-
peals, the patronage and confidence of the
people of Minnesota has come to US.
A consciousness of this fact is more pre-
cious to us than would be all the silver
and gold in the Territory.
We will cndcavor to enter upon the
second year of our existence with renew
ed energy, and determination to merit
further the support of the public. As
we'll as we have been patronized, there
are still great many vino should take the
Minnesotian, but do not as yet. To such
we would say, the first number of the
second volume will be good time to COM
mence. 1t will be issued on the 18th day
of September, and, we hope, in an entire
1y neu dress from one Of the most cclebra-
ted type manufactures in the city of New
York. Our new material is already pur-
chased and on the way but so uncertain
is navigation at this moment, that We can
not promise positively it will be here in
time for the very first number of the new
volume. We have aimed 10 accomplish
this end, and will only fail through natur-
al causes beyond our control. Our pre-
sent type is little worn-it only having
been in use one year,-but being deter
mined to spare no labor or expense to
make the handsomest paper in Minnesota.
we felt constrained TO rig out in bran
new suit, with all the modern and FASH
ionable improvements. Our expenses
to accomplish this end for the benefit of
cur readers, bear heavily; and we trust
those of our subscribers and other CUSTOM
ers who are, and have been, in arrears
for some time, will see the necessity of
"forking over" The better the pay the
better will be the Minnesotian.
The weekly Minnesotian., 1852-08-28

The weather took sudden change on
Wednesday evening, from the most in
tense heat to cool and seasonable. Fires
are now comfortable in the morning. We
nave mad no rain for six weeksSwant
some badly-crops still look rem,rL.h,..
well, however. ~"oy
The weekly Minnesotian., 1852-08-28

Fort Smelling Reserve and the Half Breed Tract.
Congress adjourns next Tuesday, and
as yet we have heard nothing of the final
action upon the bills pending to opon
these important sections of country to
settlers. 1t is highly important to the
interests of Minnesota that these mca-
sures should be consummatcd before the
adjournment. More particularly is this
true in relation TO the Fort Smelling Re-
serve. We know that nothing we can
now say will reach Washington in time
to have any influence upon the action of
Congress; and it is scarcely probable it
would do any good, even were the con-
trary the fact; but we wish to note the
circumstance, and if the measures fail,
hold those who have defeated them re-
sponsible.
Through tho cxcrtions of Mr.. Sibley,
the Reserve bill passed the House some
two months ago. The last we heard of
it, it was in the hands of Senate Com
mittec. The news from Washington,
until very recently, gave almost positive
assurance that it would pass the Senate.
Upon this information, settlers upon the
lands have pushed forward their improve
ments. Good houses are in course of
erection, and farms are being systematical-
ly improved. Particularly is this the case
in the neighborhood of the Falls of Saint
Anthony, and out at Lakes Calhoun and
Harriet. Fort Smelling no more needs
the use of these lands than she needs a
battering train, were she called upon to
lay siege to Crow Village. They are
among the most fertile. well watered and
timbered, and eligibly situated lands in
the Territory. Now that the Indian title
is extinguished upon the country all around
them, the people have right to demand
that they be given up for their use. Es-
pccially, after holding out such strong
inducements that they we're to be given
up, we sincerely hope and trust, that the
closing up of the Congressional business
will not show bad faith in this particular
Ii such should prove 10 be the result
some undue interference, by some per-
son or persons will have brought If
about Tor we feel certain it was the in
tention of the Senate, five or six weeks
ago, to pass the bill. We know of no
greater calamity that could fall upon
Minnesota, at this time, than the defe at Of
this important measure.
What is here said Of the Military Re-
serve will apply, generally, to the Half
breed tract. We want that let out of the
pen also.
The weekly Minnesotian., 1852-08-28
MILITARY,

The annexed correspondence has been
handed us for publication. The promp-
titudc with which tie Governor has acted
in the premises, will receive the commen-
dation of those who feel an interest in the
matter:
ST. PAUL, Aug. %, 1852.
SIR: Your Excellency has already been
advised that company of volunteers.
styled the City Guards" " has been Or
ganized in this place. The number of
rank and file at present enrolled is 55.
This number. it is believed, will be still
further increased. The next step is to
obtain the necessary arms and accoutre-
ments, and it is for this purpose l now
address you. Enclosed l transmit list
of the surplus arms and accoutrements
in depot at Fort Smelling, which has been
furnished me by Col. Lee, the officer in
command of the post. These, however,
cannot be issued, l am informed, without
authority from the War Department.
therefore address you in behalf of the
Company, that you may in the premises
take such steps for the procurement of
the arms and accoutrcments, as YOU in
your judgment may deem proper. l can
not fail, however. TO remark, that the
company having been organized for the
maintenance Of law and order and the
defense of the state, any application which
you may make to the General Government
for the arms and daccoutrements necessary
to make it effective, will meet with favor
able attention.
lam sir, with sentiments of high regard,
your Excellency's ob't serv't.
J. II. SIMPSON,
Capt. Cons'd'g City Guards.
His Excellency, ALEX. RAMsEy.l
The weekly Minnesotian., 1852-08-28
MIN. TERRITORY--EN. DEPARTMENT,/
st. Paul, August 25, 1852,

st. Paul, August %, 1852.
SIR: Your communication of the 23d
inst, in regard to obtaining arms and ac-
coutrements for the volunteer company
recently organized in this place, was duly
received, and inclosed by me to the Sec
retary of War, with an urgent request on
my part that the necessary orders may he
issued for securing TO the company under
your command sufficient quota of arms
and accoutrements.
Very respectfully,
Your ob't servant.
ALEX. RAMSEY.
J. II. SIMPSON, Capt. Con'fg,)
City Guards, St. Paul.
The weekly Minnesotian., 1852-08-28

His Excellency, ALEX. RAMSEY,I
Gov. Ter. Minnesota.
The weekly Minnesotian., 1852-08-28

J. II. SIMPSON, Capt. Con'dg,I
City Guards, St. Paul.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-08-19
A PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTIO
Which can be ddoptcd immediately !!


VXTHEREAS the Constitution of the United States OF
wv America adopted to establish "usticc and 30.
liberty and the property of
ctou respect to persons and Whereas on the 9th Of Do.
cember 1849 Robertson citizen Of the State of New
York; arrested aco cause and contrary 70 the pro-
visions the aforesaid Constitution and deprived OF
his liberty and deeply injured in business and carac
r-was of from the social political, and religious rela-
ons m through the aforesaid arrest and imprisonment:
Therefore
Resolved That acquit him Of wrong act connected
with and deem 1t but doing him "Jstice to
him the loss Of character and business and
the injury otherwise done to him from the various reports
circulated concerning him from his illegal arrest and i'm
prsonment done on the 9th Of December, lS49
esoed the Secretary of the Senate the aorc
said james Robertson out of the contingent funds Of the
Senate the sum s. in full of oil demands against the
Senate of the United States up to date.
NorE-Tha was sent to the Hon VIM. II. Seward on tho
10th of September $780, he returned 1t with the letter.
saving can't do It," Had he presented it, the would
been settled according to the promises Of Messrs
Clay, H. s. Foot, w. Z. Mangum, Thomas Ii. Benton, and
others And the Hon j. R. Underwood can certify to his
having thanked for not troubling the Senate whilst the
great questions Of that time pending Senators will
act in with my memorial of the 9th instant all
NAV vet be we'll with the United States Senate
aug l9-1ts JAMES ROBERTSON.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-08-19
A View Of tho Battlefield.

How any American can stand disinterested
spectator Of q Presidential contest, is more than
we can understand. But to such q spectator, We
admit, the strife must appear ut times very ridic-
ulous. The Athens Herald, we are told, (but where
is Athens has an editor who surveys the scene Of
conflict from such towering position. 1--WE
have been greatly amused, we must confess" he
says" the thing is really laughablc, and will
move the risibles Of any ono who occupies the
position Of 'looker. on by observing the
course taken by the two parties to prove the fit
ness and unftness Of their respective candidates
for the Presidency. General Scott, it is stoutly
maintained, is ct for that Office, because he
fought the battle Of Lundy's Lane and some
dozen other battlesi aud Is unfit for it, be-
cause he is charged, while captain, with hav-
ing on one occasion withheld the pay Of his
soldiers few days-the same amounting 70 less
than Fifty dollars General Pierce is ft for that
distinguished Office, because he was in Con-
gress about nine years ago. believed in the JUS
tice Of the Mexican war, and afterwards fit,
bled, and died for his country and he is un-
ft for it, forsooth, because it is alleged he fell
off his horse on one occasion, and tainted on
another ~