The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1852-11-27
NEWS ITEMS.

TIE WIG SPIRrr-A Washington correspon-
dent writes under date of the Sd -
"The Wings feel thoroughly beaten, but not
so exasperated or dispirted as after Mr.. Clay's
defeat" The Albany Journal says: "The Wing
party Of this State and nation now goes into
minority. Of some ofthe causes we may or may
not have occasion to speak. For us there is no
terror in this change. Adversely teaches its
lessons and has its uses. Having helped to
work the Wing party out of worse positions
than that to which it has now been brought, We
can look even this defeat in the face without
quailing. Jewels are extracted from things
ugly and venomous.' This overthrow re-
leves us from many membranes; and though
apparently crushed to EARTH the Wing party
will spring up in freshness and vigor and grow
to the fullest dimensions of its former suprcma-
cy"
Daniel Webster was in Congress for nearly
twenty seven years ofhis life. He was for eight
years member of the House of Representatives.
and for nineteen years Senator from Massa-
chusetts.
CHICAGO AND GALENA RAnRoAD-We learn
that the grading between Rockford and Free
port is now completed, with the exception of
two or three small sectiOns-Galena .9drer-
tiscr.
The FALL TRADE.-The Fall Trade in this
city has been unusually large. 1t is the opn-
ion of those competent to judge, that it will
exceed by at least 80 per cent, that of any for
mer season. Though stocks of Dry Goods and
Groceries, thought to be enormously dispropOr-
toned to the market, have been received by our
merchants there is now no doubt that before
Winter is over, the stores and shops will be ef-
fectually cleared out New customers have
been secured. and trade has sprung up with
places heretofore supposed to he out ofour reach.
There is no reason to believe that this career
of prosperity is in danger of any check, happen
what may. There is no room for fear that the
future of Galena will not equal present prom
ises-Jefersonian.
The Oregon Times says that the tide Of over
land emigration continues to roll into that State
with increasing rapidity and numbers. This
years emigration is unprecedented in the histO-
ry of Oregon. The lowest estimate places the
number at 10000. They are entering Oregon
at different points-from Rouge river, Fosters
Dales, and Portland, to Puget's Sound.
ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAnRNAD.-The last Jones'
boro Gazette says: "This work is now under
good Roadway, and from Cairo to Big Muddy
river, sixty miles. Although the grading has
not yet been commenced they are grubbing
and clearing off the track from timber, looking
out for shanties, engaging provisions, and doing
every tulilS Will ulpdtCu. Ldi &c
bers of ties are now delivered on the ground,
neatly prepared, and the whole quantity requi-
red will soon be furnished"
The fur trade in Western Virginia is still very
large One firm lately shipped from Packen-
burg 2700 raccoon skins, $500 mink. 1000 red
fox, $500 gray do, $500 opossum, 5000 wild
cat, 500 bear, and 5000 deer sksns. A panther
skin is shown, Measuring 10 feet inches from
tip to tip.
A curious genius who styles himself 1.-The a.
postolic forerunner," has been stumping it in
New Jersey. His dress and appearance are
said to be of the most antique style. On his
hat he wears metallic spread eagle, and round
| his neck he carries suspended curious brass
horn, which he sounds when he wants to draw
an audience. He claims under the constitution
right to blow his horn.
There are now only some ii miles of railroad
to be completed between Cleveland and Dun
kirk.
Uncle Toms Cabin has been translated into
French and German. Its sale on the Continen
is very large.
The Masonic fraternity generally through
the country have celebrated the 9Th of Nov a.
the centennial anniversary of Washington'
initiation as one of the brotherhood.
a new illustrated paper is to be brought
out in New York under the auspices of P. I Bar
mum and H. D. Beach the latter of the New
York Sun.
An OLD CusTOMER-We were shown yester
day copy of the Illinois Ialeliigencer, prin
ted at Vandal;a. Fec. 9 1925, by Robert Black
well. 1t is a curiosity. in its way, and We no
| tice many names among the business advertise.
ments of those familiar to us when we first came
fo no of hufu ho hoy o1 h.
census of the State is given, which was 1856
As an illustration Of the change of things, what
| is now 10 Daviess was then part of Greene
county, which contained population of 1919
At the above date, Dec. 9, the editor had just
been made happy on hearing, that the frigate
Brandywine had landed General Lafayette ct
Havre on the 4th of October, which was not ma
king very bad time at the rate news was then
accustomed to travel. Had some one predicted
then, that in 1852, at 10 O'Clock in the evening
of the day OF the Presidential election. the news
of the result would be heard in a town called
Galena, sufficient to give eery accurate view
of the elephant" the prophet would not have
been believed much, except by visionary and
credulous people.-Gaiena .adpertistr.
The RESULT IN CONGREss-Mr Wells the
democratic candidate for Congress in this dis.
trio, is elected by large majority. In the
West District the returns so far indicate Mr..
Eastman 81 dem.) reelection by a decisive vote
In the North District, such returns as have yet
come to hand, show we'll for Mr.. Shafter but do
not settle the Observation-Disclosures Sentinel.
The steamboat inspectors appointed under
the passenger law. which was enacted at the
| last session of Congress, were to meet in Wash
ington on Monday, for the purpose of organiza-
| ton.
The Wisconsin papers are talking of holding
an Editorial Convention at Madison on the 18th
| of Jan. next
The Erie Railroad Company have recently for
bid entirely the sale ofintoxicatng drinks in any
of the refreshment houses along the road, or in
any of the grounds Of the company.
Losr.-During the present year. IS steam
boats. four barges and Twenty-Five fiat boats,
have been lost on the Western waters
The citizens of Schuylkill county, Pennsyl-
vania, are about to erect cast iron monument
to Henry Clay. at Pottsville. The design con-
terminated a Grecion nor;c nj mn tho,