The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1853-03-24
BUSINESS PaosrEers OF sr. PAu1.-The

BUSINESS PRosrEcrs OF Sr. PAuL.-The
most casual observer fail to discover every
hand striking indications OF lively upon the
opening of navigation. Our merchants so fully
impressed with this belief, that many Of them
selling out at auction; while tn. balance are dispos-
ing Of their goods at cost, preparatory to procuring
large reinforcements by the "isst boat" brisk
inquiry is already manlestins itself in the city 10,
maj ket The principal reason we have for believing
that the approaching will be lively season, not only
with spectators and merchants but with all branches
of industry is that already every part Of our city
are to be seen abundant evidences of the activity
about to characterize building operatons--piIes Of
lumber and other materials rapidly accommodating
preparatory to the erection of tenemens. The large
influx OF population the last season, added to the
greatly increased number expected at the opening of
navigation, has multiplied the demand tor private
dwellings. There has for time been demand
Tor business houses. During the past winter this de-
mand has been great that upwards of one hundred
houses have been being built. This may
nevertheless true.
SPRING with its balmy breezes, and the sweet car
rolling of the eathered tribe is upon u.s. with all its
won,ed beauty. For the past week the has shone
out warmly, rapidly melting the ice and snow; and
il this weather only lasts two OF three weeks longer
we will be much disappointed il navigation does not
open. Then look out for lively times in ST. Paul
See Fourth page for news and miscellaneous mat
ter. Its determination that the Pioneer shall
contain reading matter than any other paper in
the Territory.
Wild Ducks and Geese have already made their
appearance, in large focks. This is certain indi-
cation that Spring is upon
The last number Of the M;nnesotian, makes des
perate attempt to ridicule the inaugural Address OF
President Pierce. 1t is conceded on all hands, that
this Address Of the ablcst papers that has ever
been laid before American people. Astounding with
the principles of democratic progress, it conmeods
itself to every American ctzea as a master effort 0!
master mind
Our friends Willoushby s. Powers design running
the approaching season.
A young man in attempting to cross the river on
the ice at the upper landing few days since, broke
into the river. Fortunately he succeeded in getting
out with no other damage than thorough drenching
The ice commenced running in the river, at Du.
buquc, the Sth inst. and we are daily looking for
ii 10 start here.
BY his advertisement in another column, it will be
seen that II. Fowler, Esq, has opened icwcry and
watch making establishment in the upper town, near
iy opposite the Rice House, where he will be happy
to those OF his friends in need of any thing in his
line. Mr.. F. will also devote his attention to Den
tstry.
r. P. Perry, & Co., of ST Louis, are ready to
supply the Minnesota market with Hardware, Cut
lery, s.. And that they will deal on liberal and ac-
commodating terms with citizens proved by the
fact that they advertis, in the Pioneer.
ALL ABoARD.-Captain Roberts, Of the Greek
slave is getting on wood, preparatory to making a
trip up the Minnesota river.