The weekly Minnesotian., 1853-03-19
FACTS AND FANCIES.

The LAw.-We commence to-day to fulfil
that clause of the Statute which requires us
to publish acts of a general nature passed du-
ring the late session of the Legislature. We
commence with such as require immediate at
tention; and those who wish to know the bound
aries of the new counties, times of holding
courts, &c., can read and learn accordingly.
We will finish up the business in two or three
weeks
The present editor pro ten. of the Demo-
crat is great OH snakes. He appears to have
terrible dread of them. Toads generally have.
All accounts from Washington represent
that Robertson's "right bower" the Sioux
plundering Swcetser, is in terrible way at
the slow journeying of the editor. 1t took the
latter almost as long to get his Democracy"
re-branded in Ohio as it would to put new
bottom upon Il ship of heavy calibre. But
perhaps this is owing to the fact, that the old
hulk is so thoroughly worthless and rotten
Spring is now approaching us gradually,
but with certainty. The weather is clear and
warm, and the snow rapidly disappearing be-
fore the suns onward march to the north. The
chances for any further supply of hard freezing
weather are about run out, so has the sleigh
ing, at least in town and upon the frequently
Travelled roads adjacent. Let it rest in peace
until next winter! We had four months and
upwards to enjoy it in this time-enough to
satisfy any reasonable people. The ice is still
firm in the river: but five or six days rain to
demOlish the deep SHOWS and raise the streams.
would send it to climes less congenal to its
welfare. Notwithstanding the immense quan-
tity of snow in all this upper country, if the
season passes off with merely "sun thaw :,
the high water predicted during the winter will
not come to pass. So say all the "old set
tiers
GROPING IN 1GNORANC-.-Our ncighbor Pow
ers. who has just returned from a rapid fight
over all down Eastdom-journeying as far
South as Washington, and back home after only
five weeks absence-verifies the state of things
we witnessed in the States last fall, that there
is prevalent throughout the land most de-
plorable ignorance in regard to the situation.
extent. resources, &C., of Minnesota One wish
es to know what State Minnesota is in: anoth-
er II st. Paul is situated upon some large lake
or river, or Immediately upon the shores of the
Pacific; another if the snow continues upon the
ground all summer; and another if we have any
rhite ,comen out here. Now, this is an unwar-
ranted state of paganish ignorance which should
not be allowed to exist, and which it is our du-
ty to dcmolish so far as is in our power. We
should set to work to enlighten the heathen.
This we can do-making the act matter of in
terest rs we'll as the fulflment of a Christian
duty. Minnesota can produce any quantity of
missionaries to send forth in this good cause
We issue some six or eight hundred every week,
and would be glad to quadruple the number.
Our editorial ncighbors, no doubt. feel in the
same vein. Let our citizens take the matter
in hand.
ST. PATEIcAs DAY was duly and appropr-
ately celebrated by our fellow-citizens Of Irish
birth, on Thursday. \ procession, numbering
some two hundred, with appropriate banners,
music, &c, marched through the principal
streets, making very handsome and imposing
appearance. In the evening a large company
sat down to sumptuous rcpast. prepared by
John Rogers. A scene of great social enjoy
ment ensucd, seasoned by speech, song and
sentiment, and characterized by perfect harmo-
ny and good feeling. The company separated
at an early hour, all highly delighted with the
entertainment. Nothing stronger than hot cof-
fee was allowed to make its appearance about
the festive board. In this our Irish friends per-
sst from year to year, at their celebrations of
st. Patrick's day. and we hope it will not be
without its effect in other quarters.
john G. Potts, Esq, (Whig) has been elect
ed Mayor of Galcna. The Wings have also
carried Buffalo and Utica at the late charter
elections Milwaukee and Detroit have each
elected the Independent ticket, the latter by a
very large majority. 1t is considered great
triumph of the common school system as it is
Nor DRowNED.-Our neighbor Curran, of the
"World's Fair" had the misfortune to 90
through the ice, on his way down a few weeks
since. and we are sorry to add lost his team.
lie saved himself with difficulty, and proceed
=" AOi 'h'ith " ioi cAprtSS some OF the
most choice goods that have arrived in St.
Paul this season. See adv
The members of the new Cabinet were
confirmed on the fifth. and entered upon the
discharge of their duties the next day. The
axe is at work vigorously ere this.
HOME MANrFACTrREs.-So far as is in our
power, and consistent with absolute convcn-
lence aud necessity, we should 60 little out
OF the way to encourage home manufactures.
We have just as good and beautiful timber in
Minnesota for the manufacture of all kinds of
cabinet ware, chairs, &C., as can be found in the
United States, and Stees & Hunt know lust as
well how to work it up as any other artisans in
their line that may be found any where. They
have an advertisement in to-day's Minnesotian
which more fully explains the whole matter.
BRANCHING OuT.-During the coming season
WillOughby & Powers will RIM n do;Iv linz of