The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1853-01-29

were properly explained to him, he saw through
the knavish plot which had been laid to cntrap
him, and righted himself instanter.
Correspondence Of the Minnesotian.
Holidays-New Years Calls-Lcctures-Ralph
Waldo Emerson-Horace Mann-Thomas Fran
els Meagher-kOssuth and Meagher COMPARED
-Amuse ments-IIish Water-The Poor.
CINCINNATI Jan. 2, 1853.
Christmas, the merry and beautiful, has pas
sed away on the fleeing wings of Time. 1t was
not with us New England Christmas. nor such
one as you passed in your snow-mantled land
--nO frost and sun, bracing air. or sleigh-bells
jingling merrily; but a warm, drizzling day
New Orleans-like in its fashion. But unheedful
of the weather, the city's crowd filled the thor
oughfares where Krskringles hung in state. and
little faces beamed in smiles How delightful
it is to meet bright cheerful face in the street
Although We may not be acquainted with the
owner, a pleasant smile has magic charm
And what a wide road we give to q sour visage
or ill-natured frown! Amid all our cultivation
and refinement, then, let us cultivate cheerful
cOuntcnance as a religious duty; for, in the
course of time, it bringeth that gift more "pre-
ciOus than rubies'--a cheerful heart.
New Years Day was rather more pleasant.
although the sun refused to shine on the new
occupant of the Old Years Throne. The Day
King must be an advocate of Womna's Rights.
and would not cOuntenance a day upon which
ladies were expected to remain at home or be-
come liable to penalties. Calling on the first
day of the year is falling into general disusc,
and there is a gradual dropping off in numbers
as the season returns. | think the ladies gen
eraiiy dislike it; not that they are displeased
to see their old friends but the custom has of
late been much abused. Gentlemen who can
t,-1sI AZ
her own invitation, choose this season as com
mnncnment of visitations to last through the
year. allowing the lady no opportunity of show
ing her dissatisfaction Or approval; and she
finds herself surrounded by circle of friends.
the last perhaps that she would have chosen.
Now l must tell you of the greatest amllsc-
ment of the seasOn--the Lectures Lectures
are fashionable this winter and that you know
is sufficient to draw the would-bc-fashonables-
among the would-be-edilicd. The hour for COM
mencement is halfpast seven but all those who
would have any seat must go at six; and here
the crowded assembly remain in exemplary pa
thence, some with knitting. others with books
and papers, to while away the tedum until the
appointed time.
The Mercantile Association has gathered a
most brilliant collection of literary gems this
year Emerson is the brightest star in the in
tellectual galaxy. Emerson. coming from the
Gland of notions" with mind anything but
notlonal. The modern Philosopher--the Plato
of America-the man of Observation-Disclosures
fricnd-shines in his selfmade orbit. "givinr
the world assurance of a man. as he should be-
Who can speak his eulogy Alright? What are
these few complimentary words to man who
has climbed Lite's ladder and written his name
in bright characters on the sky! Horace Mann.
too, with his great soul full of progress and re-
form,* has been among us--thc world friend
nc oh hn CT cd f.,fl q,
nest purpose to do good; preaching in the
highways, and marking ont the pure, true
life with words of peace and charity.
JAM 4th.-Since writing the above | have
had the pleasure of seeing and hearing Mcagh-
er, the Exile of Erin, the Irish Patriot. Smith
Il NiXon's spacious Hall was crowded the Win
dows, gallery, steps, aisles and doors were filed
with expectant faces. Many of the listeners
were Irish brethren of the speakcr--mcn clad
In ''hOdden grey, and born to toll They greet
ed him with hearty hurrah. Mr. Mcachcr is
a stout built, brOad-shouldered man: fine fca-
lures, full face, dark hair, and true Irish COM
pleXion. His subject was Australia. When he
commenced speaking. all were disappointed
lie has very pcrceptible lisp, and but little of
the ''brogue''-just enough to give music to his
words. But when he became excited or elo-
quent, he either lost the lisp or it was forgotten
in our admiration of his ideas. His description
of the good and evil gold had done was unpar-
allclcd eloquencc. One idea l remember
Told had induced the fair young girl to clasp
the serpent with its golden scales around her
neck, eating her heart with venom" In speak
ing kAustralia in years to come, he said 1T
Will not be like yellow parchment. smoking
amid the ashes of the Past, but a pure white
page, stretching far into the dim shadows of
Futurity.' Again, he spoke of the marriage of
Australia with California california, like a
young bride, decked with her jewels, awaiting
the coming of the bridegroom
MIR. Meagher pronounced MAR nv his own
requcst is without doubt a natural orator but
not SO imprisoned as Kossuth. Their fortunes
are somewhat similar. They both have the in
terests of their country at heart Kossuth NAV
have more feeling on the subject, but Mr. Mearh-
er has certainly more Judgment Kossutb on
all occasions made his sorrows and those of biI
9 poor country" his theme, to extort money
from the public, and render himself a public
show. do not wish to blame Kossuti, for
nave always been an admirer of his and
attribute to his excess of enthusiasm and want
OF reason, these petty faults. Mr.. Meagher. in
dlgnlfed manner, declined speaking of .stbe
subject nearest his heart - he had no wish to
make the cause popular by placing it before the
public. "lrcand was dcad'-dead for the pre |
he hoped his brethren would NOT do. |
SPAR that there must, in course of time and |
events, be an awakening, and .4merica would set
her free.
we have no theatrical stars at present. A
drama Of "Faustus'' is on the boards of the
National" very much admired and drawing
crowds: hope in my next to be able to rive
you description of amusements. The river is
alilng; but it has been far beyond its prescribed
limits. Many poor families were turned out of
.nelr homes, with some suffering, but not to be
to the last food Many of tbo -,
actorles were obliged to suspend operations
'ut coal came down the high river, and in price
little too full for practical uses, we fesr.-rns