The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1853-06-25
FACTS AND FANCIES.

FACTS AND FANCIEs.
| MAsoNIC.-A portion of the Masonic Fratcr-
nifty of st. Paul and st. Anthony yesterday eel
ebrated the anniversary of ST. John. 4 pro-
cesssion was formed which marched to the
Court House, where an appropriate address
was delivered by Isaac Atwater, Esq; after
which the brethren partook of dinner at Mof
fet's
- The Clarion still continues to do business
on the Minnesota river to the full extent of her
capacity. She left on Wednesday evening load
ed to the guards, two barges in tow, and more
passengers than could be seated at two tables
thunderstorm, and his chief clerk, Alden Bryant.
are tavorites all along the river-it could not
be otherwise.
SECRETARY RossER ARRIvED.-Hon j. T. Ros-
ser, the newly appointed Secretary, arrived in
the city yesterday, and took rooms at the Amer
ican We understand he will Immediately as
sumo the duties of his Office. Sickness in his
family prevented his arrival at an earlier day.
Pioneer.
All the new officers appointed previous to
the present month are now at their posts. We
hope the new Secretary, who halls from the
sunny South, will not regard Thursday and Fri
day of this week as specimens of Minnesota
summer weather. We are confident of doing
bet$r next month.
- Maj. Murphy, Sioux Agent, started below
for the annuity money, and to arrange his per-
sonal matters, some four or five weeks since
He has not yet returned, although anxiously
looked for, now for some days. He did not Wis
it the Agency at the time he was here and as
sumed the duties of his Office We understand
he is bringing up a large drove of cattle on
private account. Horned cattle, particularly
mich cows, are much in demand here at this
time
WILD CAT MONEY IN MINNEsorA--We learn
that large quantities of George Smiths JIyHd
Cat Bank Of atlanta money, has been sent to
Minnesota for circulation. We advise the peo-
pie there to be on their guard against this sort
of currency as it may prove utterly worthless
in their hands. Minnesota is too far north for
Georgia Wild Cats.-Galena .4dU.
| We have seen or heard of very little of this
particular species of shinpaster in circulation
here yet there are other varieties that deserve
the d.scountenance of our citizens to an equal
extent. There is no other way to stop the cir
culation of this trash than by positive refusal
on all sides to touch or handle it.
QUICKEST ROUND TRIP EVER MADE-Thc steam
er West Newton on hcrreccnt trip made the fol-
lowing time from Galena to ST. Paul and back
From Galcna bridge to st. Paul. including six
landings, 81 hours and 46 minutes. From St
Paul to Galcna including all landings and stop
pages, 81 hours and minutes. From Galena
bridge to St. Paul and back-includng all Ian
dings and time lost when laying at St. Paul. 81
hOurs.--Gdlena .4du.
We understand further that the Die Vernon
in tie end, made nothing by her brush with our
packets Going down, the Nominee overlook
and passed her in Lake Pepin. and kept ahead
of her in fair race to Dubuque, where the Die
stopped and gave oat the chase.
1t is said that two boats will hereafter run be-
tween Galena and ST. Paul, in opposition to the
regular line of boats, and the fare will be
brought down to a reasonable standard. Glad
of it-St. .4nthony Express.
We were not before aware of this project, and
have great doubts as to whether it is not al
talk. Our people, however, are disposed to dc
what they can to sustain all the boats that come
ly. This is undoubtedly the true policy. But
we have yet to learn that any serious complaint
is made at present rates of travel between here
and Galcna. The expenses of running steam
| boats are One-third greater this year thar
they have been since this upper trade was open
ed. owing to the advance in the wages of en-
, gincers, pilots, clerks and ordinary hands. Ant
/ yet the Galena Packet Company charge only
their Did ratcs-the same as upon previous sea
sons, except at times when they had seriou,
competition to contend with, and were com
S PEELED to run at ruinous rates or 60 out of thu
trade Their charges for carrying passenger!
a distance of four hundred miles is, if nything
t under the usual packet rates upon the western
: waters. We should like our neighbor to give
single instance, where people travelling upon
first class steamers go cheaper or fare better.
7 COMING Up STREAM TO BUY.-Messrs. Catbcart
l Kern & Co. inform us that they have this week
, sold large bill of goods to party of ladies
from Quincy, Illinois, who were up here on @
visit. They stated the prices were lower than
in the city of their residence They also pro
cured some articles they wished which they
could not find at home. By the way, this firm
, has received new goods this week.
Quick TRIP.-The Greek Slave left Fort Smell
ling last Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, fol
traverse DIES Sioux, and returned to St. Paul
sunday evening at nine-the quickest trip ever
t iiaae TO that point and back. By card in an
otner column, it will be seen this favorte pack.
ct is to make pleasure trip to the Traverse on
! 'ne FOURTH OF July-affording fine opportuni-
y lot people to pass agreeably the coming an
l niversary of Independence.