The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1853-05-19

facted that an organization could be had and pn,
work proGably, the line within week, to build
railroad due west from Dubuque, from thirty to fifty
uIiles, and then strike up natural route northwest
River. The enterprise is in the hands of the most
energetic Of Duhuque, and they are backed by
several o. the heaviest capitalists OF New ok Here
il another direct opening the commerce and trade
of Chicago, AID We hope people will lend such
aid and encouragement to the new read s its impor
lance calls for. We shall have word to say about
the Chicago and St. Paul Great Northwestern Rail
road in day or two.-Chicago Journal.
STEAMBOAT AocrDEyTs.-The steamer Leila,
No. 2, was destroyed by fire opposite New Orleans,
the Sd inst. Her hull sunk in deep water. The
boat fired BY ncendiary.
The steamer Preston has been sunk two miles be-
low White Oak Shoal, in Upper Red River. She
bound down. had fall cargo, portion Of which
was freight shipped by the steamer Swan and stored
at Fulton. Boat total loss. Steamer pitser Miller
engaged in wreckng her.
The steamer Shreveport is aground at kiamichi-
the Ruby and Texas still above Red River raft.
The steamship CINCINNATI while attempting to en-
ter the harbor of Brazos Santiago, driven from
casualty, the north breakers, and II was sup
posed would he materially INJURED, If not lost. At
the last accounts, she firmly ashore, though
broken up. Still, there little hope Of getting her
of.
For THE MopNrAISs.-The steamer Robert
Campbell has been chartered by Messrs. r. Choueau
Jr., * Co., tor trip to the Rocky Mountains. She
is to the 10th inst, under the command oG
Captain John Consau, and will, it Is said reach
higher point the Missouri river than has yet
been attained by any steamboat-2 500 miles is the
distance from ibis city that they anticipate reaching
-[Republicln, st. Louis, May 10.
The Evening News of the same date says:
''There was frost hast night. 1t could be seen
early this morning the house-to
About equal to Minnesota. that is
And again
Choice apples retailing in this city at Scots,
to 81 per doz.''
Cheaper than that here--6rst rate apples sold in
St. Paul for only 81 per dozen before the river
opcned--have since been worth 20 to 25 cts.
INCtDENrs OF THE Loss OF THE IsDEPEy-
pENcF.-it is said that out of party Of Is Jews
on board the Independence at the tlc of her wreck
Is persisted.
Senior Lorce, CHILEAN gentleman, finding himself
driven into the by the flames turned to a few
who around him and offered $50 900 auy one
who would assist to save his life. Seeing none
would accept his Offer he said Farewell. 1t Is only
once" he plunged into the waves and soon was
drowned.
gentleman direct from California informs US that
some time after the wreck Of the Independence, a
child Of Mr. A. \. Darlington, iOrmcrl, Of Plattiile,
Wisconsin, about three years old. was found at sea
floating spar. He had probably been placed
there by his parents, both Of whom were lost.
At saugertes, \. Y, Jacob Cole, aged :, wears,
committed suicide on Tuesday, while under bail TO
answer Tor rape upon Young gni. Il with diff
6culty tina, men could be found TO bury the corpse.
BUrFALo, Nav -.
BctwrpD the hours o. FIVE and six a'riuri s1f-
tcrnoon the roof and tear walls of the granite build
ing No. l61 Main street, formerly occupied ty Rob
inSon Co., Bankers, and the Exchange B,nh, fell
in and buried Is 20 workinen under the
rams. The property had recently been purchased
b Wm. II. Glenny. and was being repaired b, him
Glass store. The lower story Of the rear wall had
been removed Tor the purpose of ting glass wal,
with iron pillars. III the place Of the solid block but
owing to defect in staying up the wall above.
the whole fell III with a tremendous crash and Ia led
beneath the rubbish GcaTly all who were engaged IN
the repairs The boss ct lie is awful, though we are
Unable to state the extent TO which IL has reached
Some t01r FIVE Of tn oihmen have been rcscu
awlu. man. led bat vet alive--whethcr they will
survive is considered doubtful. Wo,kmen are en-
gagged III removing the rHbbieh.
The loss OF the building viii probably reach Sl0,-
900 OF ~l3 900.
NEW YORK, May Q.
The Fl Dorado arrived at O'Clock Yesterday at
ternoon, from AspinwaI, which she LETT April 90
She brings 500 passengers and $50 ,D90 freight.
California dates are to April Q. Left Of ASpinwall,
the Iilino>, waiting for the mails and Of the
Northern Light, 10 leave san FIancisco on the 10Th
The health # Aspinwall good, and business
houishiny.
There is nothing Of impo lance fon the Ishnms
The news from Caliorri in not OF great interest
The subscription for the relief of the sufferers by
the Independence annie that the COMM tree
had surplus hand.
Another attempt made the night Of the 9Th
to h!c the city.
The robher Joaquin is said to be in san Francisco
in disguise.
Proceedings have becu commenced in the District
Court relative TO the independence.
report from l!unhoids Bay states that Is IS
N, H. exploring the roads along P,,an BAY TO Rouge
River Valley. had been murdered by the Indians
The Alta California states positively that cXrc
diton is oot for taking possession Of the McXcaa
province OF Sonora, and that its designs are known
at ashington well the authorities of Calfo.-
MIA. In few days, II says, the public will be fully
adv Used ot the particulars.
The water front extension bill has passed the lower
House by majority of four. A petition against the
measure signed by 5000 citizens Of san Francisco
was presented in the Senate. The Alta California
says the bill if passed, will put into the pockets Of
half a dozen schcmers, sixteen millions of dollars
The members Of the Assembly from San Francisco
have resigned their Of the water from,
bill. Governor Biger ordered new election 10 take
place The fourteenth.
The joint committee on the State prison contract
made report recommending the contrac, be declared
void.
New YORK, April Is.
The large building known as the ''mber she'd
situated in the rear Of the BROOKLYN Navy Yard,
burnt Yesterday. Loss on building $50 900; on tim
Der sec, 600; contents of paint $50 900 Of Gun
ners department $4,000. Ii originated about O'Clock
in Painters loft, it is supposed have been caused
by spontaneous combustion Its dimensions were
800 feet IN length by CO.
A private letter from Havana states that the shin
Clara, Of Bath, had been fired upon and overhaulcd
of Matanzas, by The English steamer Buxlard. A
shot from the steamer passed under the bow Of the
Clara. The captain has made affidavit Of the facts
before the American Consul.
PHILADELPHIA, May 2.
The warrant of the Governor for the execution Of
Arthur Spring, the 10Th Of June was read 10 the
condemned man this afternoon b, Sheriff Alien. He
manifested not the slightest concern, and pIoicssed
his readiness to die Immediately, but asscyeratcd his
innocence, and the gull; Of his son.
SUDDEN DKATH.--Danie Vaughan, Esq, Of this