The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1852-09-18
Facts and Fancies.

MISNEroNKA.-Such was the demand
Tor our last issue, on account of the de-
scription it contained of Minnetonka, that
the whole edition run completely out
early on Monday morning, leaving the
wants of many of our friends, and several
strangers, entirely unsupplied. We
thought we had printed a sufficiently large
edition, but were much mistaken. Owing
to this fact, we this week republish the
entire article, having partly rewritten
and added considerably to it. In fact,
last week we had to saw it off about
two-thirds Of the way from the latter
end, by the cry of - enough copy" We
now make an imperceptible splice, con-
Meeting the first and second volumes of
the Minnesotian with the extended mar
rative, which if not interestingly written,
is at least an attempt at describing one of
the most interesting regions in Minnesota.
If it prove the cause of bringing one in
dustrious, thrifty farmer to Minnesota,
we will be more than repaid for our labor.
We trust it will do much more than this.
Our friends this week can be supplied
with any number of Minnesolians they
may wish for mailing.
THE PIoNEER.-Thc last two numbers
Of the Pioneer uphold its old reputation
excellently well. Last week it contained
several "ten strikes" upon the Demo-
crat, which was sufficient to bring down
the ire of the latter, furious and strong.
THE New POSTMASTER GENERAL.-
The papers speak in high praise of Hon.
S. d. Hubbard, the present Postmaster
General. He is said to be man of clear
mind, great energy, practical business
habits, and unrcmitting application. He
was delegate to the National Conven-
ton, and Scott man all the time. The
has greatly encouraged the
Wing party, as it betokens healing of
differences that should never haze exist
ed, and return of full harmony to the
Wing party.
WINTER MAILs.-Nil'oughby & Pow
ers have had, for the past three weeks, a
gang of hands on the road between Prai-
RE du Chen and Willow River, building
bridges over streams and swamps, cutting
through bad portions of the road, and
making i. thoroughly practicable for fall,
winter and spring travel. 1t is their in
:ention TO have the route in such condi-
ton, that there will be no reasonable cause
OF mail failure at the times of the clos
ing and opening Of navigation. They are
doing all this at their own expense, and
should reap compensating reward, at
least, for their public spirit. OF course,
we all wish them TO do more than this
Last season they lost money. Measures
arc now being taking to increase the mail
service to three trips per week. If our
new Postmaster General wishes to do an
act of absolute duty, he will heed the pc
tition, numercusly signed by our people,
that has gone forward in relation to this
matter, and also remit the fines imposed
upon the contractors last year. We
knoU we speak the general wish of Min
nesota when we say this. Mr.. Hub
bard, when this paragraph meets his eye
and it shall meet twill please read
and ponder the same.
Sioux AND CHIppEwAs.-Some weeks
ago, the Sioux killed Chippewa on the
Chippewa river, Wisconsin. Soon after
we heard that the Sioux were "dancing
the scalp" at Red Wing. The circum-
stance was no more thought of, until
few days since we noticed in Forbes
store neatly envcloped package, direct
ed: "Chippewas of Chippewa river, care
of F. S. Richards, Reeds Landing, Min
nesota." Upon enquiry, we learned that
it contained the scalp Of the deceased
Chippewa warrior, which the Governor
had compelled the Sioux to surrender,
in order that it might be sent to his friends.
This is only one of the many trihicg but
perplexing incidents which demand the
daily attention of the officers who have 10
deal with these savages, TO say nothing of
affairs of greater magnitude.
MINNESOTA IN CoNGREss.-Mr. Sib-
ley informs us that the only measures of
Importance which were laid over, were
The bills appropriating money for the COM
ple'lon of our roads and public buildings.