The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1853-12-10

q substitute for the resolutions before the meet
ing Before the question was distinctly put,
VIM. II. Thomas, Deputy Collector, sprang up
ON the platform and moved an adjournment :;
but before putting the question, proposed three
cheers for the Administration, which, being
heartily responded to, Mr.. Wallack, the Chair
man, struck Mr.. Thomas, and knocked him from
the platform, whereupOn a general melee en-
sued. which lasted several minutes, but which
resulted in no very serious bruises. The meet
ing was thus broken up, and the National Dem
Ocrats then proceeded to sercnade Beverly Tuck
er."
An IRON MUsE.-A Cincinnati contemporary
compliments (!) as follows late effusion of the
gifted lady named =
1--WE give striking fragment of poetry by
Alice Cary, this morning 1t is intensely vi
gorous in thought, and has an iron compactness
Of expression"
We should scarcely think Miss Alice would
feel highly complimented at this Iron is very
good in its place-for railroads, stoves, horse
shoes, and the like--but to be drawn out into
the delicate threads of poesy. and wove into a
concord Of sweet sounds how rude and vul-
gar! It CRATES upon the poetic cor as the din
of driving rivets into steam boiler.
LOUIS NAPOLEON AT Horse RAcE.-A Paris
correspondent of the New York Tribune gives
the following interesting item in relation to the
Emperor of France at horse race:
"Thc Emperor and Empress came on the field
in an open caiecho, drawn by four horses, with
four similar carriages following, containing
their suite, but without military escort. They
stepped out of their carriage into the crowd.
I nd ccin n ~,
made for them spontaneously by the people
without the aid of policemen, they passed to the
imperial stand. in front of which six soldiers
were drawn up to present arms, while another
gave the imperial rap, tap, on the drum. AS
the Emperor passed along, recognizing here and
there an acquaintance, the people took off their
hats as they do on meeting friend but there
was no cheering the bourgeois never shout
'Eive fEmpcrOr they leave that to hired
chifioniers. The Emperor has again that sallow
bloated appearance which be wore more than a
year ago, and from which he had partly recov-
cred; he begins to stoOp, and when he walks,
bears heavily on his stick, as if he required lis
support to sustain himself Schemers against
the life of Louis Napoleon have no need to jeo-
pardisc their lives in attempts upon his. for ma
ture will have accomplished its work with his
body before many years roll around. 1t is cx-
ceedingly rare to see a man with his peculiar
dead appearance of the skin, with such manifest
indications of imperfect secretion, hold on to
| life as teEaciously as he does 1t is still more
rare to see man recover from this condition.
| SALTWATER DEsERTED.-Wc have noticed
some eight or ten of the most prominent citi-
zcns of Saltwater in town the past few days.
We are glad to see our outside friends in the
city occasionally. partaking of the good things
thereof and getting posted up in the news,
movements and fashions hcrcabouts.
The Ladies of the Second Presbyterian
church contemplate giving suppcr-thc time
of which due notice will be givcn-thc pro-
cccds to be devoted to finishing the church.
- Olmsted says he is not in the habit of CO.
plying into his own columns personal compli-
mcnts from other editors. Who ever knew him
to receive one?
! THE SIoux.-The Pioneer and Democrat both
state that these Indians will he promptly sent
back to their hunting grounds by the authori-
ties, if they make their appearance in the white
settlements.
- Preparations are making to observe
Thanksgiving Day in a becoming manner at
the First Presbyterian Church.
| - The Democrat editor talks of starting n
daily. His weekly is always issued day after
its date, and We presume his daily will usually
make its appearance next day after tomorrow
-Elfelts' is now the oldest exclusive Dry
Goods establishment in ST. Paul, and their bus
/ mess this season will be several hundred per
cent. over any former one. Men who do not sell
very chcaply and trade honorably, could not
have wcathcrcd the storm as they have, and at
the same time increase their popularity daily.
They wear as well as the goods they scll-but
scarcely better.
- When you happen down town. along the
heavy business avenues of that quarter and
wish anything in the book stationery. musical,
or musical instrument line, don't forget that
Dahl, next door to Cathcart. Kern & Co.'S, has
all these articles, and many more, on sale.
| - Going up town to trade, any of you who
read the Minnesotian, you cannot pass Fill
morcs without great detriment to your purses.
He celebrates upon this fact in our advertising
columns.
| TIE Observation-Disclosures fellows snit' this
week. We are afraid these central and up
town gentlemen of pills will not survive.
Where's DR.. Jarvis?
- Blum goes to New York shortly, and I'M
til he starts will sell goods very cheap.
IN TIE GROCERY LINE.-Somcthing fresh and
of the best qualities can always be found at
Cashier Hinkley & Co.'S, next door below the
Worlds Fair and at Dodge & Savcrcool's.
Stillman's old stand.
RIM Spencer has finished moving and is
now in full blast down Third street.
- Constans has full supply of everything
that may be needed in the eating and drinking
department.
Saw Mills IN pin County
has her share Of mills. That at Minnetonka is
doing good business. The mill at the Falls
10 leo In;nr cooI corv;oo in Iy;n III,