The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1853-01-08
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The MODEL BABY.-It never wants to be nursed
when mamma has on her best dress that is made
to fasten behind.
1t wears but two clean frocks week.
1t has no objections when lying on its back in
the cradle, wide awake, to have dozen flies
walking over its little face in different direc-
tions, and does not get mad because it can't
hit them in the right spot with its little fat use
less hands.
1t never goes into fits when the large black
cat Jumps into the foot of the cradle, and stands
whisking her tail round, and starting at it with
her great green eyes.
It is not necessary for visitors who wish to
tend it, to dress in oil cloth or india rubber. OR
to hold its hands to prevent their eyes from
being clawed out
1t knows the difference between Talencien-
mes lace and imitation, and never lays profane
fingers on the former.
If it is taken to the common by Peggy. the
nurse, and she meets John (as agreed upOn) and
puts the baby on the grass, while they ''cast
Sleeps eyes," and make love; it never inter-
rupts the thread of their discourse. though half
an hour since it rolled over on its face--has
been snuffed at by the dogs. and had a dozen
blades of grass or more, tickling its nose, all
through that interesting period, its patience is
still unexhausted. On their march homeward
when Peggy, in a ''brOwn study" laws it over
her right shoulder, lit should have been over
the left)quite unconscious that the sun is scOrch-
ing its eyes out, it keeps as quiet as though the
sun was perfectly fascinating.
When it returns home, and visions of n Gland
flowing with milk. begin to float through its
brain and mamma is in the parlOr with cOmpa-
ny in full Dress and can't think of being bored
to nurse and Peggy, still thinking of John.
and loving her ease as well as her betters, silly
administers a dose of Observation-Disclosures itself
to its fate without any signs of discomfort what
ever.
1t is also enough of Spartan to make no Oh
lection to being made living pin-cushion,
and never thinks of demonstrating; though the
pin has been working its way into its shoulder
ever since it was dressed this morning, it re-
mains undisturbed until it comes off With the
dress at night.
Lastly-its GROWING excellence is that it
never wakes when papa comes to bed, but STAYS
In its crib until mornng.-OVire Branch.
A man was taking drink, yesterday. on the
steamer Brilliant, and the tumbler split in two
while in his hand. Horn, who was by thought
that the man would drink no more that dav, as
he had taken parting giass.-Cin. Com.
How TO BE HAPPY--Rise early and breathe
in the bracing air. and gently exercise Yourself
in splitting wood, and bringing water, shove
ling snow, or working token or two at the
press.
When witty English Government dcfaulter,
after his recall, was asked, on his arrival home
if he left India on account of his health, he re-
piled They do say there's something wrong
The ARMY IN TExAs.-Over 1000 men are
kept in service on the borders of Texas, sta
toned at IL different posts, and mostly occupied
in securing the country between them, to Keep
the Indians in order.
NEBRAsKA.-This proposed new territory ex-
tends from the 10th to the 43d degree of north
latitude, and from the Missouri to the Rocky
Mts, including an area of $50, 900 square miles,
Inc rate river runs through the centre. There
are settlements now at Bellevue, Namahaw A
gency, Fl. LeavenwOrth, and st. Mary's mis-
sion.
ACAPTuRED BANNER.-It appears that among
the flags surrounding the coffin of wellington
when 1t lay in state in the Chelsea Hospital.
was one which was captured at Washington,
when the Federal Capitol was sacked in the
war of 1872. Trophies of that kind are rather
scarce in London, this particular flag being the
only one there.
PLACE FOR "UNCLE TONS CABIN."-Tbc
canadian Parliament, which has just adjourned,
passed resolution, advising the Governor Gen
erai to cause the survey of large tract of land
IN the vicinity of Lake Huron and the Georgian
Bay, TOR the purpose of encouraging emigration,
by giving to every actual settler who owned
previously no land, l6O acres.
A Coop INSTITUTION Boston there is cs.
tablished an institution for the prevention of
pauperlsm, which appears to be very successful
IN Its operations for preventing pauperism and
beggary. Its object is to furnish those who are
willing to labor with employment, aud to inves-
tgate the condition of those who NAV desire
pecunlary relief, with view to prevent impo-
stion upon the benevolent. Their reference
once, besides being free intelligence Office for
the poor, is sort of general headquarters of
visitors Of the poor and almoners of charity.
Wnere information is collected or obtained.-
ny tnese and other means much has been done
70 discourage beggary, and prevent pauperism
aue us attendant evil, crime. A similar insti-
.u.lon would do no harm in this city, notwith-
sSan we are ireer OF paupers and beggars
than any other city in the Union.-M TOMS
Rep. w. A""'S
Some Of the New York papers state that the
RES received during the late row at Tammonv
Hall, was premature. He is said to be NO
worse, at the latest dates.
BARNUx's ILLUSTRATED PArEn-Tbc fire,
number Of this pictorial paper is to be issued
hers S Gays. 1t is stated that 1905 subscri-
~ ~ a !, already been secured Its title is to
We Tue Illustrated News of New York;
18th OF HoN. c. p. VAN NEss.--The mai,
sanui .ne death of Hon. C. p. Van Noes
formerly Governor of Vermont. M;n;s,o a,os ~
S Sh ;, &c, dc died at Philadelphia on the
the connection is now formed by railroad
the chicago a aong
GOOD bye, Lake Erie! Storm away y
The resignation Of Hon. William R. King 40
President of the Senate, was presented on the
Goth. VII VIC
LAND IN THE NORTH OF IRELAND.-It is stated
In the Western Tablet, that in the county Of
Fermaugh, in Ireland the competition for land
was never more brisk than it is at present, and
there will scarcely be an unoccupied farm in
the whole country by spring.
CENSUS OF ST.. LoUIs.-The population of the
city Of st. Louis, by recent census, is "a. sI9.
Males, 81, PSI; females, 1921. Total popula-