The Minnesotian. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1851-1852, 1852-03-20

in evrcy place the same,
They de not like that liquour law
bpcouse It came from Maine.
Thcy would almost give THERE rune away
II that would game THERE ame,
But sure they'll get that Splendid law
that is calle, the law Of Maine.
In accordance with notice, the propo-
sails for building bridges upon the road
between St. Paul and Long Prairie, were
opened on the day designated. John De-
pue was the lowest bidder for The work on
the Swan river bridges, and WIN. F. Cor
belt for those across Elk river, Rum river
and Coon creek. Upon opening the bids
for constructing that portion of the Point
Douglass and St. Louis river road ready
for letting, VIM. F. Corbett was found al
SO to be the lowest bidder for the whole
Of the work advertised. Mr.. Corbest is
an old road contractor.
Bishop Cretan is second Father Mat
thew in his successful efforts to spread
the temperance reformation among his
people. A very perceptible change has
taken place among this large portion of
our population within the past two months,
which is mostly owing TO the cxertions of
the good Bishop. His works have car
ried joy and smiling plenty to the hearth
of many previously heart-stricken and
destitute family. May heaven prosper
the deeds Of all such truly Christian PHI
Ianthropists.
Several citizens were in attendance at
Mr.. Spencer's school yesterday after
noon, to witness the exercises in reading
defamation, sc. We have rarely wit
messed more accuracy in reading, taking
into consideration all the requisites Of
clear enumeration, pauses, emphasis, ca
dence, &c, than was exhibited by the
young misses who were called out on this
occasion. The reading, in concert, of
three of them was as accurate as time in
the performance of the best musicians.
The defamation was very good, parlicu-
larry that of one young gentleman who
delivered well-written piece, composed
by himself. The editorial and contribu-
lions of the ''Rose-Bud," weekly Jour-
nal, published ay the members of the
school, evinced talent, judgment and tact,
from which older editors might profit.
The "Facts and Fancies' reminded lis
that we must keep watch of our laurels
that is, if we have any. The item of
local news in regard to the ''New Ferry"
we would certainly copy, had we an OPP
portunity. We must, however, repeat
our advice mentioned in connection with
Mr.. Ford's school. Let young masters
and misses first acquire a vigorous and
correct style of prose writing, before
they turn their attention to poetry. Sick
y attempts at sentimentality are always
disagreeable to well-maturcd minds and
cultivated ears. We could name one
member of this school who may, one day,
become successful votaress of the sa-
cred Nine, if she takes our advice, but
scarcely otherwise. We make these re-
marks in all kindness, and with feeling
Of pride at the proficiency of the little
people Of our town, and high apprecia-
ton of the budding talent, just beginning
to develop itself, which we witnessed on
this occasion. We would not say any
thing 10 wound the feelings Of our young
friends for the world, knowing by cxpc-
rience how crushingly discouraging it is
to the ambition of the youthful and sem
sitive mind, to have older persons speak
harshly Of its primitive efforts. There
fore, we hope those 10 whom we refer, as
well as their friends more advanced in
life, will receive what we say in the
spirit it is given.
Some say the liquor law is unconstitu-
tional, because it prohibits the introduce
|tion of a species of property which Con-
grcss recognizes the importation of, and
levies duty upon. Now, we don't en-
dorse any such SANDER of Congress, as
bad as some of its acts are. Members of
that body are generally too good judges of
the article ever to undertake to allow the
Minnesota ''critter" any such privileges.
1t would come under the prohibilory
clause in reference to ad,lterated drugs.
The following domestic colloquy did
not take place at our clearinghouse ::
"My dear, do wish the first boat would
soon come, for our butter is growing less