The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1852-09-25

machines running on the Wisconsin river,
which works to charm. Before it was
removed from St. Louis, one Of the editors
OF that city spoke of it as follows. No
doubt the improvement will prove a val
liable one TO lumbermen:
STEVENS SIDING AND FLOORING Ma.
cH1NE.-We have heard so many favora-
bic reports concerning the operation of
this wonderful invention, that we conclu-
ded to witness its performance, which we.
did 10 our astonished satisfaction, on Sat.
urday afternoon. 1t is a saving machine,
and was invented for saving out lumber
for flooring and siding uses. which, by
the way, it does with most surprising
dispatch, and in most superior manner.
This machine runs thirty-two saws, and
is capable Of saving as many boards, ten
or twelve feet in length. in three minutes.
1t promises to meet most welcome adop-
ton, wherever saving and building is ne.
cessary. We understand, that Mr.. Ste.
vens intends taking one of his invaluable
patents to the Pinery. 1t will be pro-
fitable machine in that section of the coun-
try. He is going to increase the number
Of saws to seventy-five. We advise all
who take an interest in truly valuable
invention, to give this machine visit
Mr.. Stevens will be pleased TO CRAFTY
those who desire to witness its operation,
if they will call at the United States foun-
dry, in the southern part Of the city.
THE New POSTAGE LAw.-On the first
page of this number, will be found the
new postage law, passed at the recent
session of Congress. 1t goes into force
the Both of September instant. The SUBJ
stantial provisions Of the law are
Newspapers, periodicals, unsealed circu-
lars, &C., weighing not over three
ounces, to pay one cent each, to any
part of the United States, or half that
rate, where paid quarterly or yearly in
| in advance.
Newspapers, &C., weighing not over one
and half ounces, half the above rates,
where circulated within the State OF
publication.
Newspapers, papers and pamphlets of not
more than 10 pages octave, in packages
of not less than eight ounces TO one
address, 10 be charged half cent an
ounce, though calculated by separate
pieces the postage may amount ton
Postage on all transient matter to be pre-
paid or charged double.
Books, bound or unbound, of not more
than four pounds each, one cent per
ounce, under three thousand miles. and
two cents over that distance. Fifty
per cent. TO be added where not pre-
paid.
Weekly newspapers free in the county of
publication.
Bills for newspapers, and receipts for pay
ments Of moneys therefor, may be in
closed in subscribers papers.
Exchanges between newspaper publishers
| free.
Newspapers, &C., 10 be so enclosed that
the character can be determined without
removing the wrapper-tO have nothing
written or printed on the paper or
wrapper beyond the direction, and 10
contain no enclosure other than the
bills or receipts above mentioned.
The postage on each copy of the Min
nesotlan sent to subscribers within the
Territory, out Of Ramsey county, will be
per year, 26 cents,
If paid in advance, 13 1"
Within the county OF Ramsey, free;
Transient papers within the Territory,
if prepaid, l cent
Without the Territory, 2
This is great Improvement on the old
law.
PARoDrEs.-A parody, to be good, must
have considerable wit and originality at
tached TO it, while at the same time it
must retain strong similitude in general
character, measure and sound to the piece
frartsfed. The one we published week
or two since upon the popular song Of
" A life on the Ocean Wave" was as
good political parody as we ever read.
Here is all excellent one of another char
acter:
PAR ,DY-THE SEA,
The sea the sea! Oh me Oh M,
The pail-ba quick quail-I'm sick.
Pm sick | be;
! cannot sit cannot stand;
prtthee, steward lend e n hand;
10 my cabin I'll go. to nv berth will HE,
And ike graded infant lie.
Pm on the sca-I'n on the sea,
p where I wouf never be;
With the smoke above and steam below
And sickness whercsu'er 60:
II a storm should come 10 matter I vot;
To the bottom I'd go Is soon as not
1--we, oh how love 10 ride
In neat post chaisc, with couple of bsys
Ana a pretty girl by my side.
Bui Oh, TO swing amidst fire and foam
Ana De stcame, like a mealed potato q home,
Ann To feel that soul more Tor yuur woe
Ihah the paddles that CHATTER a onward they 80.
The oceans wave ne'er moved ger,
But loved my donkey AMI more,
Ana honieward flew to her bonny back,
Like a truant boy to his mothers sack;
And mother She and is o M.