The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1852-06-19
Col. Goodhue, we discover, has launch

two. The horsepower is here, and will
be put aboard forthwith. 1t is thought
this craft will not be quite as fast as the
West Newton, but still she will answer
every purpose intended. Competent and
faithful engineers will have charge of the
motive power, and explosions need not
be dreaded, judging of what we have
heard of the machinery. Seriously, the
Colonel's ferry will be great accommo-
dation to the people on both sides the
river.
Richard Hughes, (not Robert) a Welsh
man by birth, and a man originally of good
mind and judgment, but victim 10 in
temperance, fell from the bluff opposite
the Fremont House on Tuesday evening
last, while engaged in feeding pet bear,
and is no doubt now at the bottom of the
river, food for fishes. A rather strange
coincidence is the fact, that the original
owner of this bear, discharged soldier
named Riley, tuInblcd from the same spot
about ten months ago, and was drowned.
We learn this morning that the Doctor
Franklin, in passing by the spot last eve
ming where Hughes was drowned, resur-
rected his body, and SO he will receive the
rites Of Christian burial.
The article upon Minnesota and the West,
on our first pige, headed "hints to EN-
igrants," will be found interesting even
to old and thoroughly initiated Minneso-
tians. Mr.. Matthews, the author, has
doubtless been among us, although we do
not now recolIect him. 1t will be seen
that he writes as a sensible man should,
without prejudice or narrowness of obser-
walton. Read what he says.
We continue to have dry, warm wealth
err. Rain is needed, although the crops
are not yet suffering 10 any great extent.
We have had a slight shower or two since
our last, but not sufficient to do much
good. The crops look we'll in the coun-
try, we are informed, particularly in the
neighborhood of Red Rock and Cottage
Grove, where some fields of corn are knee
high.
Through the energy of the ladies be-
longing to Mr.. Neills congregation, an
elegant organ is about to be added to the
choir. We have heretofore had occasion
10 speak of the determined, go-ahead spir-
it Of these women. 1t didn't take them
lorg, when once in the humor, to raise
the necessary amount to make the pur-
chase.
We learn from Mr.. Wood Of the Du-
buque Tribune, that the cholera has en-
tirely disappeared from that city.
The new retreat at the cave above
town, will be opened for visitors in a few
days. twill bea delightful place to pass
a hot afternoon.
The Winnebago payment had not taken
place at last accounts. The contcmpla-
ted payment Of the Mississippi Indians at
Watab was dispensed with, owing TO the
fact, as we learn, that the military officers
were unable to furnish the troops desir-
ed.
The provisions contracted for at the
recent letting Of Indian supplies are arri-
wing. We noticed that the portion for the
Sioux taken by Mr.. Hampstead of Gale
ma, arrived by the Ben Campbell.
Early these pleasant June mornings.
with a slight breeze from the South, those
Eew-fashioned whistles, or horns, such
as are carried by the St. Paul, Ben Camp
bell, Franklin No. 2, &C.; can be heard
plainly at Mr.. Odell's, across the river,
when the boats are at Point Douglas, at
least twenty miles distant on an air line.
Willoughby s. Powers have fresh
card in this days Minnesotian, which is
worthy the attention of strangers and citi-
zens. They will receive some more new
and elegant carriages in few days.
The question Of jurisdiction between
the old and new Town Council has been
settled. A mandamus, served upon the
old board by the members of the new.
has been argued before his Honor, Chief
Justice Fuller, who has decided in favor
OF the latter. Michael Cummings has
been appointed Marshal since the new
board was organized, vice Truman Nj.
Smith, removed. The board will hercaf.
ter meet at Squire Lofts office, OH Third
street. The next meeting is Monday af
terEoon. at three o,clocL