The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1853-11-24
ST. PAUL BUSINESS DIRECTORY.


SoHiettiOIeTs. ipbiCCo dCtoIN
jewelers. ............ - Bakers ..............
faiiors ............. 8 Horse Shoeing. .....
Miincfs.. ......... 4Physicians Ia
Fancy Variety Stores z Dentists ............
Hat, Cap ard Clothing l Real Estate Agents.
Iron store. IChurches ............
Hardware Store. ...... Post Office. !
Gunsmilhs ........... q Catholic Hospital. 80. !
Gents Furnishing Store Societies. -. ....... D
Barber shops Banks. w
Number of houses. 700
Population 400
Capital invested in business .$S25O00
property assessed. SSUf,foI
MISSEAPoIIs.-rhis is thriving little place,
just sprung nto existence, opposite ST. Anthony, on
land termed Z" the Reserve, which has not yet been
brought into market, but which is rapidly becoming
thickly populated. We think it would have been
better have concentrated the money and energy
st. Anthony, but if people do as well else
where, @ ahead--God speed them! Minneapolis is
delightfully."- located, possessing unlimited water-power,
with Of the best agricultural countries back and
around it, anywhere to be found in the Territory.
The trade of the Upper Mississippi will flow into its
natural channel dividing itself at this point, and
ST. Anthony, and arc in hopes that a small por-
ton will float do IN to ST. Paul When once under
way Minneapolis will take rapid strides toward city,
dom and behnoves its neig hbor and rival ST. An
thony, to be sup and doing" The rapid growth of
both places, well the Territory at large, is
consummation devouty TO be wished;" so laying
aside all sectional feeling, extend to them best
wishes for their present nd future prosperity.
THANKscIvING.--The Proclamation Of the Gov.
ernor appears in another column. II is brief but
pointed.
New Boat FOR THE MINNESOTA RIvER.-We
learn that new boat for the Minnesota river has
been contracted for and will DO put on the route in
the Spring. She is owned and will be commanded
By Capt. Sanle Thunderstorm. We are glad to be
able to report this information, the rapidly in
creasng trade Of tho Minnesota river demands more
and better boats
The School, County, and Territorial Tax of Min
neso;a for 1888, amounts to between $4,000 and
$1,000.
AGRIcULrURAL.--l.et it be remembered that the
Benton Agricultural Society, viii hold its Third An
nual Meeting at Sank Rapids. Monday evening
December 18th. His Excelency, Gov. German will
deliver the Address
KNEW roo MUCH.-A rather ludcrous incident
occurred at the Upper Landing Tuesday which
is worthy of publication. The Jenny Lind was
quietly unloading her freight, when the Deputy Sher
if, in the absence of the Captain, walked on board Of
the boat and took possession Of her for old affair,
which it seems TRANSFERRED abou, year ago After
the boat had been duly fastened the officer stepped
shore for a m1ment, when ''Jenny" became imhucd
with lfe and swapping the rope that held her. turned
her course down the Mississippi the tune Of dou-
bic quick time, carrying with her several of cti-
zens, AMI leaving the Captain hehind, The Deputy
gathered up his ideas and left As no one was seen
the pilot house, it is generally supposed that 'sJen
nv took the matter int, her hands, and left
shores, shaking tho spray from hor wheels.
! "JENYY LIND IN Sr. PAUL. "-Perhaps it is not
generally known, bat VIC learn from VIM. G. lie Due,
Esq, that the Sweden Nightingale has been to his
Book Store and left fine variety Of Books and
Stationery. He docs not inform us as to whether she
brough her baby with her; bat how other he
has associated 18th her ''Razors," 'Fern Leaves"
'EPoIte Monnaies, '''The Law and the Testimony, )"
SC. Jenny won't stand this--however he ev idenlly
is thnh ing OF procuring her services for the purpose
of giving few Concerts in his new hmilding For
further particulars call at The Book Store, Corner
of Bench and Wabashaw SIS.
Persons interested, will bear in mind that a meeting
of the Louisiana and Mississippi Railroad Company
will he held at w. G. lie Dues d ook Store, thirty
days from the 22d.
! We notice that many Of the buildings that
have been erected this Fall, are Of brick. This is
gral,iyn for two First, it indicates that
prosperity is attending citizens, and second, such
buildings look better, and are certainly warmer.
We should be glad to hear from correspondent
INC" again. We are also glad to learn that ''Man-
kato City" is growing rapidly, we'll as the various
towns in the Valley of the Minnesota.
"HENxEPIN" will receive attention at an early
day.
NEW SLE.GH.-By the arrival of the Jenny Lind,
Tuesday last Patiison s. Benson received beau
tiiu four horse sleigh, from Giman's Factory, Skan-
catlas, n. Y. 1t cost $500, and will take down.
any thing in the city. Jingle, Jingle merriIy, O.
swift glide DER beaten snow--carc and sorrow
drive away, while riding in that elegant sleigh. ALI
the young folks can he accommodated with sleigh
ride lwhen the comcs) by calling on Pattison s
Benson.
STnLwATER.-We have not had time to prepare
an article Saltwater, this week, hut shall embrace
the first opportunity visit that place and report
progress"
New FIRM.-We inadvertently omitted last week
notice the recent partnership entered into bv our
friend OF the Minnesotian. We wish our coempora-
ry and his better half much oygreat prosperity, and
all the outstanding debts Owen them.
Axe J. McCoud Jr. Co., where good axes can
be bought and they will tell you there. Their hard
ware is seasoned, and they have ssgoods Tor the
season." SO if you wish to cut the present hard tunes
IN two, call and purchase Of their axes, or
ihroe wood saws-six 'chopping knives half
dozen 'shovels and tongs"-one or two strings Of
"siegh bells and small assortment Of buckets, to
put the pieces in and if you DON; succeed in your
audabIe efforts don't say il was because thew didn't