The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1853-09-22

THE WEATHER.-Up to the present time, we
have had frost, but have had much unpleasant
weather. Almost every day for week past, we have
had less RAIN but not sufficient to affect the
streams, as yet.
THE LEvEE.-The improvement of the lower
eyee is progressing. Our enterprising townsman
J. w. Simpson. has put up the frame Of his new
warehouse. 1t is stone foundation, and framed
from substantial ,,mbers. II occupies the location of
GrouchA's Grocery in times past.
Mr. J. r. Irvine, another of the entcrprising men
Of ST. Paul, is excavating for the foundation of
large warehouse the upper levee adjoining the
Bridge lie intends to raise the levee in front even
with that in front Of the Bridge. This will make
three large warehouses, besides the wharf boat, at
the upper landing.
FIGURING MILLs.-The new Flouring Mill, at
tached to the Saw Mill Of Messrs. Borup s Cakes,
is near completion, and will be in operation in time
to accommodate the farmers in the vicinity Of st.
Paul this fall and winter. At st. Anthony there is
also Touring mill in operation, which produces good
" institution - of the Territory. has been ministe ing
to the wants Of the St. Crox farmers for years. and
is prepared TO do a good business this fall.
RErAIIATioN.--We understand that party of
Chippewas, few days ago, attacked Sioux camp,
near Lake Pep'n, and killed six persons, in retaa-
ton for the three Chppewas killed by the Sioux the
past summer on the Menomince river.
Wisconsin IRoN.-A Company Of capitalists at
Milwaukee have organized under the charter Of the
"lIartord Iron Company" with capital of half
million, and have commenced the erection Of Iron
Works capable of turning CIT Is 900 tons Of rails an.
nualiy, at Iron Ridge, Dodge County, Wisconsin,
CoLT's PATENT.-Thc Commss Toner Of Patents
has refused to extend Coils paten, for improved fire
arms, the paentee having already realized near
million OF dollars ,herefrom.
ASSESSOR FOR DACOTA CoUSrY.--We are au-
,horized 10 say that j. W. Brown. who Was mat
cd for Assessor 10y the wings Of Dacoa county, very
respectfully declines the nomination.
STRoBLE's SXEToH OF ST. PAUL.-Ths almi-
rable sketch OF city Is in the hands of Mr..
p. s. DuvalI, of PhiideI pha, Of the best Li,h-
ographers in the country. and will lie got up in colors
and in the best stylc l. mag be expected in four OF
FIVE weeks.
We call attention to the card of Messrs. Gallup &
Barrett, Lumber Merchants, Rock Island. MIR. Gal
lup is old pioneer, and has been connected with
the lumber business in the VALLEY Of the Mississippi,
for many years. Having resided 10 Illinois since
1887 and being welt acquainted throughout the State
his facilities for carrying the numbering bu. mess
are superior to most others. We expect him among
us during the tall to make pc. manent arrangements
with some Of our lnbermen for the supply of lumber
at Rock Island.
MINNESOTA ToBAccc.--We passed the garden
of Mr.. Sciby, yesterday, and observed excellent
article of Tobacco, which looked well. 1t bore no
sign Of having been touched in the least by frost.
MELLoNs.--Mr. Greg, of Dakota county, has
sold in ST. Paul the present season, over one thou.
sand MELONS. lie did not weigh but one, water
mellon, which weighed thirty four pounds.
HAVE WE BLUM AMONG usl-The good peo-
pie Of St. Paul have had doubts Oh the subject until
within few days. The extensive assortment of
Fancy Goods, Ladies' MuIs, Jewe!rv, &C., which is
now being opened, at the New York Bazaar, has
dispellcd all doLbt. None but Blum could select
SO beautiful, substantial and cheap stock.
ST. LOUIS TRApE.--Our merchants who are pre-
pairing for the annuity trade this fall, will do well to
call upon Messrs. II. S x. b. Whtemore & Co.,
who have full stock of goods for the western trade.
See advertisement.
REAL EsTArF.--Wm. Brewster, Esq, corner Of
Wabashaw and Third streets, has for sale some ex-
improved.
BALDWIN ScHooL.-The second term Of this
~ means have been used to render this institution
valuable to the educational interests Of ST, Paul and
the Territory generally. For terms, &C.. see card in
another column.
MEssRs. MCLAGAN s WooIDRIrGE hare dis
solved. The Storage and Commission business will
be conducted hereafter at the old stand, by Mr. Nc
Lagan, on his own hook.
MoNEy.-Those in need of cash will please lock
at the card Of Mr.. Bidwel, and see if he can meet
their case.
VERANDAH BOARDING SALoON.-See card Of
this institution, in another column
Nee ting Of the Friends of Temperance.
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