The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1853-11-10


! SSow.--The first Gall Of snow We have had this
season, occurred the night Of the 4th inst. The
ice in the river, and the indications now are that
navigation must soon close. ss
WEDNESDAY,, 9rH.-very little ice in the river;
navigation stiIl open.
Sibley, Ramsey and Borup, with several Of (" the
company" went down the river Oh Wednesday OF
last -veek, on board the Luella They left in great
haste, after the reception of the Daily Jeierso-
Man of the 24th ult. There must be something in
the wind, or the entire firm would not have left so
suddenly. We are inclined to think old jeff has been
exposing some of their naughty tricks, and they are
running from justice We intend to put the editor OF
the Democrat their track he knows where to look
Tor those who have done dirty tricks.
! AGRIcuLTuRAL.--Col. o. II. Kelly, the Secreta.
ry Of the Benton County Agricultural Society, writes
tina, the third annual meeting Of that Society," will
take place at Sank Rapids, commencing Monday,
December II, and will continue in session during the
week.
Benton County is making rapid strides in sgricultu-
raj improvement. Being blessed with good agricul-
tura lands, aud population Of practical agricultural
men, who can doubt her agricultural prosperity7 Ben
ton is the only County in the Territory that has be-
come independent of the wheat graueries of Iowa,
and of the rise in the flour market. She has grown
a suficency of wheat for her own consumption, and
we understand that old friend Sturgis has mill
that out good -four as can be furnished by the
Jasper Mills.
The following, which we also take from a Benton
Co. letter. indicates the right feeling. s'In union
there is strength" in agricultural as well as in other
matters. Great good has resulted to the agricultural
interests Of the Union, by concentration of effort,
and in Minnesota it will be found be vastly benef-
cial. We hope the other counties will cheerfully CO.
operate with the Pioneer agricultural county, and that
representatives from all the counties may assemble at
ST. Paul the coming winter. 1t viii greatly assist
The farming interests Of the Territory Hope our
friend will keep US "posted up" on matters and
things in old Benton.
"NoRrHwooC, Benton Co., Nov. 3, 1853.
"MY DEAR SIR:-I have Just finished reading
yonr leader, of the eth ut, on Agriculture, and
as you seem anxious to know what we farmers are
doing, will authorize YOU to make public the fact,
that Il Convention of Delegates from each of our
County Societies, WILDE held in St. Paul, the first
"Wednesday OF January, 1854, for the purpose Of
ganizing a Territorial Agricultural Society. The
farmers OF Minnesota are awake to their interests
you may rely upon that. and the time is not far dis
tant when they will both know and feel their
strength"
| ST. ANTHONY MAIL.-Both Of our cotemporaries
at St Anthony complain bitterly of their present in
! off, p,,H L.gr =,
concerning the matter, (and have reason to
doubt i,) then their complaints Just and should
receive attention There is no kind of sense in keep
ing 81. Anthony friends out Of mail three days
after 1t IS due! The distance from ST. Paul is only
nine miles, and d mail which arrives here one day,
should certainly be St. Anthony the next, If not on
the day Of its arrival. We SO selfish bu, that
we can accord to ST. Anthony the privileges we
enjoy at the hands of Uncle Sam, and in this mail
matter the emgrant, the citizen, the business man,
all have interest. No fault is to be found with our
Post Master here for he has done all he could do to
facilitate the transportation Of letters and papers des-
tined for the places above St. Paul. The Depart
,nent at Washington should take cognzance OF these
grievances and afford an early remedy.
The New Posr OFFICE BUILD1NG-The 60
ahcad-ativeness Of W. G. lie Due, Esq. has been
displayed in the erection Of the building intended for
the post Office. 1t is twenty-tw by forty feet, two
stories high, and built Of brick, with a stone cellar.
Fifteen days only have elapsed since the foundation
was first commenced and it is nclosed, and in a
very few days will lc in proper order and occupied
the ST. Paul Post Olce. This is certainly pro-
gressvc age but any person who expects get ahead
of Mr.. lie Duo, mus; get up early.
! THE BALDWIN SCHooL.--The building in which
the Baldwin School will be kept, being cover
ed II is very pretty eddce, located in pleas
ant part Of iowa, and we think it will be commodious
and we'll adapted to the purposes for which it is in.
tended.
Another ORyAMENT.--Thc stone work Of the
Hospital which is being erected for the Sisters Of
Charity, has been Completed and the roof is now be-
ing put The building is entirely Of stone, and
three stories high. Its location will make it an orna
rnent to St. Paul.
PUssY's ENrRAILs-Bond s. Kellogg have a sup
ply that would enable the whole town to scratch dis
cordant sounds.' They also say they have rum
and tobacco" together with good supply of brick
bats. All very pleasant in "a quiet neighborhood
WANTED IMMEpIArELY.--Mr. Brew ster. corner
Of Third and Watashaw streets saws he will buy
half-dimcs, dimes, quarters, and hal-dolhrs We
have great curiosity to know il he would not take
few dollars also, If he could get them cheap.
NEW STORE.--Mr. III. Morris is now openinp in
the Daguerrean building, a large and weli-selected
assortment of dry goods and fancy articles, compri-
sing everything in the dry goods line. Mr.. NJ. is well
and favorahly known TO the people Of St. Paul We
predict for him profitable trade. Advertisement
next week.
The WORLDS FAIk.-There is a singular coin
cidencc in the condition Of the stock Of the Crystal
Palace in New York, and that of The Worlds Fair
in st. Paul-both are fast diminishing in value. But
what is more singular is, that while the stock of the
Crystal Palace is becoming less valuable owing to