The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1853-12-15

vice from St. Anthony "by Lake Minue,onka, where
the New York and Massachusett is Colonies set
tied, to some point on the Minnesota RIVER" This
route would be great advantage to the valley OF the
Minnesota. A Territorial read has already been
surveyed, and is being constructed from Minneapolis
by Lake Minnctonka to within short distance OF
Walker s Landing. From Walkers to Henderson, a
good road has already been made. Over this road
the mail will he carried if the route is established
The present mil route up the Misaasjta valley is
from Fort Smelling, by Shakopee, Hen derson and
Traverse DIES Sioux to Mankato. This route connects
at Henderson with the Fort Ridyclcy road, and by
connecting route from St. Anthony by Lake Mime
onka with these Henderson, the settlements
north Of the Minnesota would be accommodated tor
the present. For the accommodation Of the settle
the head Of the Cannon rivera route should
also he established from St. PaaI, by Farribault TO
Henderson. which by its connection with the other
routes at tia, place would supply mail facilities to the
different settlements the Cannon and Minnesota
rivers and Oh Lake Minnetonka.
:. PRrscoTT.--We call attention to The cards Of
Merchants, and others doing BUSH at or near The
town of Prescott 81. Croix CO. Wis.
There is no better evidence Of the business pros
perlty Of a town than that furnished by its advertise
nents, and the business men Of Prescott OF
, that fact
Prescott is located the junction Of the st. Crox
with the Mississippi, and although in Wisconsin, is
. within &C calling distance" Of cur Territory. The
f town laid cut two years ago, and has i'm
: proved rapidly It has beau,ii and healthy loca
ton, is surrounded by rich agrcu ura' county, and
River. 1t will in all probability be selected the
western terminus OF the Wisconsin North Western
Rail Road. This town is destined TO bccom one Of
the principal business points in western Wisconsin.
Prescott was laid out by Fhilander Prescott, Esq,
one Of our oldest and valued citizens in honor Of
n whom the town was named. The liberal policy pur-
sued by Mr.. Prescott, has contributed very much to
its rapid growth, and present prosperity. The bust
ness men Of Prescott of the right sort--thcrc Is
: no stand s.' about them, and they will make
C their town what nature intended its locaiicn for, a
:, large commercial and manufacturing city.
FEozE.--A gentleman by the OF Van Beel.
formerly of Philadelphia, and bro,lcr-in-law Of Mr..
= l.. IIyneman Of ST. Paul, made excursion into the
interior, from Taylors Falls the St. Croix. during
, the few DAYS Of cold weather about the first instant.
lie got lost. and being unprov dcd with blankets or
the of making fire, remained exposed all
night without covering lie f.oze his hands and feet
very severely, from the effects Of which be has since
died.
Mr.. Van Beel was young man who went to 1ay-
y lor's Falls for the purpose Of making permanent
a location and commencing business that place He
5 has left a wife and infant child TO mourn his loss.
THE WEATHER still continues mild and pleasant.
No the ground-air soft and soothing. Our
beautiful moonlight nights enough to set all The
old bachelors crazy, and could our Eastern ladies Ike
induced 10 emigrae here, they would So o.; like hot
cakcs-ata premium.
- AHoTHER fNrRovEMrNT.--t good Touring
mill has long been much wanted in ST. Paul for the
accommodation of;hc farmers in this vicinity That
want has been stppiiedby Messrs. G. Il. Cakes &
who have erected and have in successful opera
ton well constructed, nca, AMI compact mill with
two run OF stone, which is making excellent ar,-
> Gle of -four. This mill adjoins their extensive saw
mill in TIE lower part Of town, and built under
mill the last Mnncsotan very justly iema.ks:-
The machinery embraces all tue latest improve
ments, put up with the usual sh II and mechani-
: cal order displayed BY the mili-wgisht. Mr. :. :.
iaton, in everything he undertakes. This gcnemaa
never fails in rendering. perfect as mechanism Will
allow, all the works connected with milling that pass
rs throus his hands. There is d great economy of
space in this mill, and yet il has all the
. tanimens CT smut machines. screens, bpers, el.va-
kr ,,t,fa D.,
fire; order. " it'll good winter grain, this establish
ment is capable OF producing flour equal the Jas
per- any other favoritc brand from below. It is
also prepared to grind cattle feed Of al! descriptions.
Farmers may bring their wheat--;hey can
have the best Of flour in exchange. This mill viii
grind for toll during the winter.
"DID YOU HEAR THAT CkoCKERY?'' -"Why,
yes what does it all mean" ooh, rothin,, only
+. Marvin has hand the largest assortment in the
Territory, and as he is obliged to show it to the
hundreds who continually hronsing his siore the
noise has become public nuisance swell what
are they going do abou, it!'' Remove his stock
from his storc-ihai's ALL clock here, neighbour
guess I'll step over there and get some, Cor the
dishes are going ike hot cakes That's right
we now consider YOU a sensible man,
Iafpenteur has not f,iel-to please his customers
{ and his customers to be pleased with him. lie has
, hand about every thinsexcept a meeting -housc
an elephant and locomotive We glad to learn
however, that he expects these commodities in the
Spring. Of which due notice will be given. In the
eaatine call at his Museum and exalnine his curl
osites-consistng in part of Dry Goods, Carpettmg
Jewelry, Clothing, Groceries, Boots and Shoes.
Hardware, Cutlery, Guns, Tobacco, Cigars, &c.
WAssoS House, SHAKoPEE.-This house is
new, pleasantly located and conmodious, aiorJing
excellent accommodations to both man and beast
Connected with the house is warm stable, here
can be found good, sweet hay and grain.
The WoRID's FAIR.-IIeenan must have Aiad-
din's Lamp one of the Magic Rings read Of, or
he could not keep up his extensive and well assorted
stock Of goods in the face and eyes of the extensive
sales he IL max inp He has overx,h;,o rloo,,